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The Miracle of Migrating Salmon |
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Witness the annual struggle to reach their spawning grounds |
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Only available during September and October. Spend a morning or afternoon witnessing the largest species of Salmon, the Chinook, as they struggle heroically at the majestic Stamp Falls, near Port Alberni. Starting from your accommodations you will be entertained by stories about salmon, salmon fishing and first nations culture around salmon as we travel in a 10-passenger van to the falls. Another stop is a 20-minute hike into a grove of huge old trees that rival Cathedral Grove in their magnificence - and they are right beside the wild Stamp River, one of the most important salmon rivers on Vancouver Island. |
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Tours will start at either 8:30AM sharp or 1:00PM.
After intial greetings and introductions we will climb in the van and drive to the trail head of the Angler's Trail where we will spend 20 minutes hiking in to see the huge Douglas Fir groves along the Stamp River. The drive is 25 minutes. After spending time in the presence of these giants we will reluctantly retrace our steps and go for what you came to see, the schools of migrating salmon at the Falls. There will be plenty of time to look around, ask questions and marvel at the dedicated drive of these fish to return to their spawning grounds. All the while I will tell stories and explain what you are looking at. |
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| Meet up location: I will pick you up if your accomodations are in Port Alberni. Otherwise, I will meet you at a street called Victoria Quay. It is at the end of Johnston Road (Hwy 4)where it comes to the Somass River. Turn left at the end where the First Nation's Welcome Figures are. |
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| End location: I will drop you at the same location that I picked you up at. |
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| Duration: 4 hours |
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| Available in Mid June to the end of October. There is a period from the end of July to mid August when the numbers of Salmon dip. |
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meet your tour guide...
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Transportation is included.
Snacks
Bottled water
Trekking Poles if needed
No entrance fee required. |
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Snacks.
Good rubber-soled walking shoes or runners.
Rain jacket or rain gear
Bottled water is included and trekking poles too. |
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| Tour #: 6049 |
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| Tour Type: Shore Excursion, Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking |
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| Transportation Method: I have a 10 passenger Ford E350 van that has been fully safety inspected to Provincial Governments standards for a commercial passenger carrier. I have a little stool to assist those who need it to get in to the vehicle easier. It will take you to the trailhead and to the falls. |
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| Activity Level: Moderate |
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 Friendly: No. |
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| Kid Friendly: No. Suitable for children older than 10 years old. There are some rocks people climb on near the falls that could be a safety hazard if younger children are not carefully supervised. Most of the rest of the area is fenced. |
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| Language(s): English (fluent), French (basic) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 10 |
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| about ratings |
Tour in Port Alberni, Canada:
"Sandy provided a personal, informative tour. He was very accomodating to our needs and an easy personality to spend the,..." [more]
Nicola Carsons - Oct, 2010
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Tour in Port Alberni, Canada:
"Excellent tour and tour guide. Sandy was fun, incredibly knowledgeable, and flexible with adapting this tour to our par,..." [more]
Hannah Harper - Sep, 2011
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