Nestled in a valley surrounded by snow-capped peaks and towering forests, the Port Alberni area offers some of the best salmon fishing in the world as well as golf, skiing and other outdoor activities. In addition, the community offers excellent educational facilities, available to the college level. All this plus affordable housing and a temperate climate make Port Alberni an ideal place to raise a family, or enjoy retirement. With international ships regularly tied up at the waterfront, Port Alberni is both an ocean port and a homespun town. The mainstay of the community, logging, pulpmill and sawmills, are all very healthy and busy.
Sports fishing continues to be important, although commercial fishing has declined.
Consider moving to Port Alberni. Terry Whyte and his family did back in 1973 - it was a good move.