
Bamfield, Reached by Gravel Road or by Boat
Bamfield is reached by a chip sealed industrial road from Port Alberni, by gravel routes from the Cowichan Valley, or by water, and that fact explains more about living there than a list of attractions ever could. Bamfield is a small west coast community where access is part of the lifestyle, not a

Living in Tofino and Ucluelet When the Highway Closes
Living in Tofino and Ucluelet when the highway closes changes the meaning of distance because the problem is not how far away Nanaimo is, but whether the road east is moving at all. Highway 4 is the land connection for the outer coast, so closures affect groceries, appointments, family visits, deliv

Why Is Port Alberni Called the Worst Place to Live, and Is That Fair?
Why is port alberni the worst place to live is a search phrase that says more about Port Alberni’s reputation than it does about whether you could actually live well there. Port Alberni has real weaknesses, but the label is too crude to describe a regional service centre with a working waterfront, h
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