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Waterfront Accommodation in Alert Bay, B.C. - home of the Orcas Alert Bay Lodge is a four room, west coast retreat lying off the pristine north-east coast of Vancouver Island, B.C. Located at 549 Fir Street on the south shore of Cormorant Island, the lodge overlooks Johnstone Strait. This narrow, glacier-carved waterway is home to a population of about 200 orcas, the largest pod in the world. Orcas are often spotted from the sundeck, which is a stone's throw from the beach. Across the Strait from the Lodge, the Vancouver Island Mountain Range rises from the shores of Vancouver Island, providing a stunning backdrop to our ocean view. Cedar log in construction, the Lodge was originally a church. This legacy is reflected in the high arched cedar beams that frame the expansive common room and the former pulpit which now serves as one of our ‘conversation nooks'. In the common room guests can peruse the library, relax by the woodstove and exchange stories with other guests. Wireless internet is available without charge. The Village of Alert Bay is a ten minute walk away along the ocean road. The lodge is busiest from mid-June to the end of September when orca and grizzly bear viewing is prime. As we are limited to four rooms, we encourage you to book in advance. Wildlife tours leave daily and most are restricted to small groups. We would be pleased to organize a departure for you with one of our well-respected local operators. Year round attractions unique to Alert Bay include the U'Mista Cultural Centre. Known for its potlatch collection, the Centre is a 20 minute walk away along the ocean road and is open Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. About one kilometre inland lie the Ecological Gardens and Big Tree Trail - haunting and beautiful at any time year. Please see more customer comments from our Guest Book or go to Trip Advisor. Now book on-line and get confirmation sent directly to your email!
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From the Alert Bay Lodge blog:Fall on the CoastWednesday, October 19 2011 Okay – we admit it – summer is over! The orcas have headed off to their winter hunting grounds and grizzlies are moving from the streams into the mountains. Looking across Johnston Strait to Vancouver Island, we can see splashes of gold and red in the dark green forests. The air is crisp and tinged with the smell of cedar fires burning, the ocean, and the unmistakeable scent of the north. Most of the tourists have left Cormorant Island - they too migrate away after the wildlife departs. The lodge is quiet, we have a couple from France here who have the lodge essentially to themselves. We are waiting for a stretch of windy weather in the hope that a good log will blow up on the beach and sacrifice itself for our firewood supply. |