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Port Alice – Gateway to the Wild & Wonderful West Coast
Thursday, February 9th, 2006 by GetawayBC.com
Port Alice sits like a jewel on the shores of Neroutsos Inlet, surrounded by wilderness, beloved by hikers and wildlife watchers.
Golfers will love the Port Alice Golf and Country Club, a lively 9-hole par three on the mountainside. Don’t tee off on the third hole until you’ve climbed the tower to make sure that the green is clear!
Nearby, Alice and Victoria Lakes are great freshwater fishing spots, while Quatsino Sound has prime saltwater fishing. The sound has many sheltered inlets and bays, perfect for the avid boater or kayaker to explore. For experienced boaters with a taste for a challenge, the inlet leads to the wild West Coast and Brooks Peninsula. Those who make the journey are rewarded by some of the wildest, most rugged terrain in the world.
Cavers will love exploring the nearby Devil’s Bath, Disappearing River, and Eternal Fountain. The area is home to unique limestone formations, part of a karst system which honeycombs the North Island.
Marble River Provincial Park is a popular destination offering camping, picnicking, hiking trails and the best steelhead fishing around.
Mountain bikers will love the Rumble Mountain Rage, a grueling mountain bike race that takes place every spring.
Families are encouraged to tour a fish hatchery and learn about the life cycle of salmon and its importance to the local economy. Located at Neroutsos and Marble River, both hatcheries are dedicated to preserving future salmon runs.
This lovely village includes full tourist facilities, a hospital, library, boat launch, and recreational complex complete with weight room, curling ice, hockey rink, and swimming pool (in summer only). The nearby seawalk was built with money raised locally, and this beautiful wheelchair-accessible trail leads along shores to a lovely picnic spot. Bring a lunch and enjoy the view!;