Cradled on a peninsula overlooking Johnstone Strait on an acre of lush land, Alert Bay Lodge is located on the south shore of Cormorant Island in the town of Alert Bay. Cormorant Island can be found in a glacier-carved waterway with Vancouver Island to the south and the rugged mainland coast to the north. Accessible only by boat or ferry, Alert Bay is the oldest community on north Vancouver Island. The local waters, called Johnstone Strait, are home to the largest population of orca whales in Western North America.

Located two kilometers from the village of Alert Bay, the lodge offers a peaceful setting where one can relax by the fire, take in the view of Johnstone Strait from the south facing decks, or stroll along the beach. The heritage of the lodge as the United Church for the Island is reflected in the arched cedar ceilings and the open floor plan of our spacious common room. Eagles nest in the large cedar and fir trees behind the lodge and can often be heard calling to each other in the morning.

As oldest community on northern Vancouver Island, Alert Bay BC was once a key trading post for First Nations people and merchant mariners. The island was named after a coastal cruiser, the H.M.S. Cormorant in 1846. The community derived its name from the H.M.S. Alert, which was stationed on the northwest coast in 1858.Today, Alert Bay has a population of about 1,500 comprised of the Village of Alert Bay, the 'Namgis First Nation and Whe-la-la-u and area Council.

The island is accessible by a 35 minute ferry ride which departs six times as day from Port McNeill. While Alert Bays economy is still influenced by commercial fishing, it has gained a reputation as an off the beaten path tourism destination emphasizing First Nations culture, its natural environment and eco-tours including fishing, kayaking, whale watching and grizzly bear viewing. Educational institutions throughout the world regularly station researchers here to study First Nations culture, orcas and the marine habitat.

Alert Bay is a vibrant, colourful community in a pristine environment. The setting is spectacular, the community is wonderfully friendly and It will captivate you like no other place.