Alert Bay, Cormorant Island, BC, Canada is part of the Northern Gulf Islands located off the east coast of Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The Village of Alert Bay is in traditional Kwakwaka'wakw territory and is the main tourism destination on this 5 kilometre long - 0.8 kilometre wide island. Alert Bay is rich in First Nation culture and traditions highlighted by the Totem Poles which greet all visitors.
The most popular adventures and activities enjoyed on Alert Bay, Cormorant Island, Gulf Islands, British Columbia, Canada includes First Nation adventures, sea kayaking, wildlife watching touring, boating, sailing, hiking, birdwatching, beachcombing, fishing, sightseeing, picnicking and swimming.
A few of the more popular activity and sightseeing park and trail destinations located on Alert Bay, Cormorant Island, Gulf Islands, British Columbia, Canada includes Alert Bay Ecological Park, and the Alert Bay Promenade.
The most visited sightseeing attractions, art and historical sites in Alert Bay on Cormorant Island, Gulf Islands, British Columbia are the U'Mista Cultural Centre, 'Namgis Traditional Big House, Worlds Tallest Totem Pole (173 feet), Alert Bay Artloft, Alert Bay Library-Museum and the 'Namgis burial grounds.
Travel services important to travelers in Alert Bay on Cormorant Island, Gulf Islands, BC includes accommodations (motel, vacation homes, cottages, bed and breakfasts), campground, grocery store, pub, gift stores, liquor store, ATM, gas station, cell service, pub, internet and transportation services including a marina, taxi, Alert Bay Airport, Alert Bay Water Aerodrome and BC Ferry service to and from Alert Bay, Cormorant Island. BC Ferry service from Port McNeill, Vancouver Island (Vancouver Island to Cormorant Island) (click for ferry schedule).