Alert Bay Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village in British Columbia, Canada
About Alert Bay
Alert Bay has a long history as a centre of First Nations (Aboriginal) culture. It is in traditional Kwakwaka'wakw territory. More than half of the present residents are First Nations, from 'Namgis First Nation and other nations. More than half the island is reserve land. A decaying building glowered from a small hill to the north of town for many decades, before being demolished in 2015. It was St Michael's School, the primary residential school for the region. It is a physical reminder of the program of cultural eradication practiced by Canada for many decades, causing trauma and anguish for generations of First Nations people. Confronting the legacy of residential schools has been a major part of reconciliation between Canada and First Nations in the first decades of the 21st century. S
Top Attractions in Alert Bay
Explore the best things to see and do in Alert Bay:
- ★Alert Bay Ecological Park nature trails
- ★Big House
- ★U'mista Cultural Society
Where to Eat in Alert Bay
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Pass'n Thyme Restaurant
Where to Stay in Alert Bay
- 🏨Alert Bay Cabins
- 🏨Pass'n Thyme Inn
Alert Bay Travel Guide Sections
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