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.

Alberni Outpost guarantees the best price for kayak, canoe, padding gear

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
01/02/2012   Our Rental/Tour Fleet sales starts August 15th
Alberni Outpost's Rental/Tour kayak Fleet sale coming soon!
Time to save some major dollars on the kayak of your choice!
Check out our amazing prices on the Kayak Sales Sheet.

alberni outpost school programsAlberni 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.

Everest from Base Camp  Nepal Trip to Everest Base Camp

Come to Nepal with us! Bev and Richard hosted a trip to Everest Base Camp this last fall, October 11th to October 26th, 2011. It was the trek of a life time!

There was a PowerPoint Presentation at the Nanaimo Store.
For more information on the Everest trip please Email Richard.

Mount Everest · Sagarmatha · Chomolungma · Shengmu Feng

By any name, the highest place on earth...

Nanaimo Adventure Centre
Nanaimo Adventure Centre

We will reopen weekends beginning March 31st and then every day from April 30th. All enquiries (250) 760-0044
2008 Kayak Tour Schedule: 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...
01/03/2012   NEW THIS SUMMER

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! Take some lessons and join a tour.

Great price for ourTASTE OF PADDLEBOARDING packages!

Checkout the INTRODUCTION TO GEOCACHING!
There's a reason we're Vancouver Island TOP choice!

Kayak for a Cure Comox Valley 2010
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.
Rent all the gear you need to go camping at Central Vancouver Island's largest Outdoor Sporting Goods Store
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...
2010 Photo Contest Winner
Photo Contest

Thank you to everyone who entered and start clicking those cameras for next year's contest. More...