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Alert Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alert Bay

Alert Bay is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. Consider staying at least one whole day in Alert Bay to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Alert Bay

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alert Bay in July, when the average temperature is 57.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 64.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 9.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Alert Bay, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.

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How to Get to Alert Bay

Plane

When flying to Alert Bay, you’ll arrive at Port Mcneil (YMP), which is located 4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Alert Bay is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 192 miles from Alert Bay. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Alert Bay, you’ll arrive at Port Mcneil (YMP), which is located 4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Alert Bay is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 192 miles from Alert Bay. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Alert Bay

YBLCampbell River
YZTPort Hardy
YMPPort Mcneil

Airlines serving Alert Bay

Pacific Coastal Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alert Bay

Most booked hotels in Alert Bay

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Seine Boat Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 384 reviews)
$184+
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Alert Bay Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 200 reviews)
$179+
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Dalewood Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 489 reviews)
$113+
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Orca Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 74 reviews)
$83+
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The Oceanfront Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.4, 101 reviews)
$210+
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Sportsman's Inn On The Harbour Front
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Alert Bay

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Alert Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Alert Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

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