Welcome
Our Alberni Outpost locations are Vancouver Island’s premier paddle sport stores, and the gateway to the Broken Group Islands, Deer Group Islands, Gulf Islands and Clayoquot Sound.
We carry a full line of kayaks, canoes, and paddling accessories, including water safety gear, plus a large line of hiking and back-country camping gear. We also stock a full line of outdoor clothing for the whole family. Our Outpost in Port Alberni also has a full line of surfboards and surfing gear for sale or rent. As the last supply outpost you may stop at as you pass into the wild, we make sure to carry everything that you will need to paddle, camp, and surf in style and fully enjoy the experience.
We paddle, camp, and surf ourselves, so we will make sure that you are properly equipped for your adventures, with gear that fits your body and your experience level.
We carry Current Designs, Ocean Kayak, Necky, Wilderness Systems, Perception, Nigel Denis, Nimbus, and Seaward kayaks, as well as Clipper and Old Town canoes.
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Updated 2012 Tour schedule is now posted!
LATEST NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS![]() 3RD Annual Gear Swap!
It is time for our 3rd annual Gear swap in Nanaimo Feb 26th 11 am till 2 pm! Sherpa Adventure Gear will be there having there Factory Sample sale at the same time. Now in Courtenay! |
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APRIL 1st, 2012 - Grand Opening of our NEW store in Duncan, BC! ![]() Join us April 1st for our grand opening! 108-109 Trans Canada hwy Duncan Village Shopping Center. | ||
Alberni Outpost School Programs
Looking for some different activities for this year? Want to challenge your class and get them actively engaged in the outdoors? Alberni Outpost can help. We offer a range of activities using Newcastle Island and its surrounding waters as a base. We can tailor the activities to meet your needs from single sessions to multi activity days. We have experienced and enthusiastic guides who will ensure your children have a safe and fun time. |
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REEL PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL! Dates are picked, venues are booked it time for THE REEL PADDLING FLIM FESTIVAL Nanaimo April 10th 7pm doors open 6:30 pm VIU Theatre 900 5th st Nanaimo Tickets $12.00 in advance $15.00 at the door 50% of all proceeds will be donated to Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club on Long Lake |
CONTINUED: Port Alberni co sponsored with North Island collage Feb 11 7pm doors open at 6 30 pm Port Alberni NIC campus Room S108, 3699 Roger Street Tickets $12.00 in advance $15.00 at the door 50 % of all proceeds will go towards a Scholarship for a student registered in the Tourism program at North Island Collage |
CONTINUED: Feb 12th 7 pm doors open at 6:30 pm Stan Hagen Theatre 2300 Ryan Road Tickets $12.00 in advance $15.00 at the door 50 % of all proceeds will go towards a Scholarship for a student registered in the Tourism program at North Island Collage.
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Nepal Trip to Everest Base Camp
Back to Nepal again and a trip of a lifetime! Our first information nite /PowerPoint presentation is Feb 21 in Nanaimo and Feb 22 in Courtenay 7pm Please RSVP Limited seating!
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Nanaimo Adventure Centre We will reopen weekends beginning March 31st and then every day from April 30th. All enquiries (250) 760-0044 |
2012 Vancouver Island Kayak Tour & Lesson Schedule Newly updated! Try touring with our expert guides. Improve your kayaking skills while you explore the coast. Have a blast with a fun group of paddlers. More... |
Fun Events! Need a break from the Office? Want a a great idea for a birthday party? Want to end the school year in a different way? More info in our Eco-Adventure flyer, Out of Office flyer and Group Tour flyer |
BOAT SHOWS: Feb. is boat show month and with Spring just around the corner come check out our Boat show specials on all Kayaks and Canoes
RENTALS: This summer have a blast on the water up and down the coast! Nanaimo, Port Alberni and Courtenay locations. Our fleet of rental kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddleboards are waiting for you! Checkout the INTRODUCTION TO GEOCACHING! There's a reason we're Vancouver Island TOP choice! |
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Kayak for a Cure Come join Alberni Outpost in supporting the Canadian Cancer Society at Comox Valley 2012's Kayak for a Cure, Goose Spit Park. All proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society. |
Camping Gear Rental Tents, backpacks, campstoves, and camp chairs. Rent the gear you need and when you are done, leave it with us. Less sand and more room in your closet. More... |
Photo Contest Thank you to everyone who entered and start clicking those cameras for next year's contest. More... |








