During the course of your three full days on Cormorant Island, one day will be occupied by whale watching and another day will focus on grizzly bear viewing. We've set aside a third day to explore the Village of Alert Bay (pop. 1,300), one of the few remaining authentic coastal communities on the west coast of British Columbia. Overlooking Johnstone Strait, the log lodge offers panoramic views of sunsets, mountains, local marine traffic and sometimes pods of orcas. A large common room and sundeck are favourite places for guests to gather, converse and dine. From the lodge, Alert Bay Village is two kilometers along the ocean-front road. On the way, you'll pass the 'Namgis Burial Grounds. From the Village the 'Mista Cultural Centre, Big Tree Trail and Ecological Gardens are shortl walks away. A large common room and sundecks are favourite places for guests to gather and converse. Here, you'll be able to ramble around this 3000 square foot bed and breakfast retreat and the resident manager will be pleased to answer you questions, including those concerning the carving studio.