Whether it’s a relaxing round of golf on one of the nearby courses or the thrill of bungee jumping, an educational and interesting trip to a fish hatchery or an afternoon of waterskiing, Sproat lake and the Alberni Valley have an abundance of year round activities for people of all ages!

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ATV Tours and Back Road Adventures: Guided tours are available at Sproat Lake and nearby areas year round or ask the Lakeshore staff for directions for those who wish to explore on their own. Rentals available off-site.

Backpacking and Hiking: Excellent trails for every level, guided or unguided, are accessible. The world famous West Coast Trail and the Island Backbone Trail both have their terminus at Alberni Inlet.

Beachcombing: Exceptional opportunities for this enjoyable pastime are provided all along the west coast of Vancouver Island. Check out easily accessible Long Beach, located just northwest of Ucluelet (see map).

Bird Watching and Wildlife Viewing: The varied terrain of the Alberni Valley is home to a variety of wildlife including over 200 species of birds. JV Clyne Bird Sanctuary is the winter home of the Trumpeter Swan.

Boating, Canoeing and Kayaking: Motor boat, kayak, canoe and paddle boat rentals are available at Lakeshore Campground and Cottages to help you explore Sproat Lake's more than 100 kilometers (63 miles) of shoreline.

Bungy Jumping: There are several opportunities to practice this sport including the first North American legal bungy bridge, over the Nanaimo River Canyon. With 120,000 incident free jumps and a 42 meter (140 feet) drop it’s guaranteed to be an electrifying experience.

Caving: Clayoquot Plateau Provincial Park has a variety of expert only and unexplored caves while nearby Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park includes a free 1.5 hour guided tour during the months of July and August.

Cycling and Mountain Biking: Sproat Lake offers bike trails for every level of enthusiast. Bike rentals are available off-site.

Diving: Vancouver Island is recognized throughout the world as a premier diving destination year round. Equipment rental and instruction are available at a variety of locations in the area.

Fishing: As one of the most popular activities in the area every requirement for anglers of all ages and skill levels are met. There are a variety of Derbies and all five species of salmon are present in the waters of Alberni inlet. Sproat Lake and the Sproat River boasts Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat, Kokanee and Steelhead fishing.

Golf: The Hollies Golf Club and the Alberni Golf Course are both nearby with a variety of tournaments held through the summer months. Rentals and other amenities are available at both facilities.

Hang Gliding and Para Gliding: Mount Irwin is suitable for both hang gliding and para gliding. The Vancouver Island Hang Gliding and Para Gliding Club lists this peak as one of its seven favored spots to sail from.

Horseback Riding: Hundreds of miles of unused logging roads through old and second growth forests make this a rewarding activity. Guided tours are available off site.

Rock Climbing: There are several exceptional climbing areas including nearby Mount Arrowsmith, easily reached from Highway 4. It has five recognized routes to the summit, all considered good climbs, ranging from class 3 to class 5 in difficulty.

Skiing, Snowboarding and Snowshoeing: Nearby Mount Washington is the premier site on Vancouver Island and is the second busiest site, after Whistler/Blackcomb, in the province. The season is from early winter to late spring and there are excellent cross country and snowmobile runs on the mountain as well. Extensive amenities are available at the ski lodge.

Storm Watching: Often overlooked as an activity worth enjoying, storm watching is an experience of the raw power of the elements that can be safe and exciting. For a real rush take a trip to Long Beach on the open coast, where the only thing between you and Japan is water.

Surfing: Long beach is the Canadian version of Maui and the waves are excellent, often reaching 25 feet (see photo gallery). There are rentals and lessons available at a variety of locations in Tofino.

Swimming: Sproat Lake has exceptional swimming with warm clean water in the summer months. Lakeshore Cottages and Campgrounds provides a variety of amenities for the young and the young at heart.

Waterskiing: Sproat Lake furnishes some of the best waterskiing on Vancouver Island with all the amenities required provided by our resort including boat launch, guest moorage and motor boat rentals.

Whale Watching: This fun and educational activity has emerged as one of the areas main attractions and the opportunities are abundant! There’s much more than Orcas in these coastal waters. Harbor porpoises, the Dall’s porpoise and the Pacific White-Sided Dolphin swim with sea lions and seals. Look for Humpback, Minke and Grey whales as well as many other marine mammals in this eco-tourist's paradise.

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