This garden view room features two double-sized beds, a mini fridge, a closet and a bathroom that includes a shower. In addition to our private rooms with ensuite bathrooms, all guests have access to the Great Room where they can peruse the library, enjoy the multimedia room, cozy up by the fire and connect with fellow travelers. The wood stove and cable TV reside in the Great Room. Our resident managers provide great local knowledge and will welcome you with an overview of Cormorant Island and take your order for breakfast the next morning. Constructed entirely of cedar, the lodge features the Great Room with its vaulted 14” cedar ceilings, four conversation nooks and a dining room with ocean and mountain views. Indigenous art hangs on our walls, and books of many variations grace our library. Outside is a wrap around sundeck. The lodge is the perfect place to take in the ocean, inhale the cedar aroma and loose yourself in the serene vibe of this place. Alert Bay Lodge overlooks Johnstone Strait, a narrow, glacier-carved waterway home to a population of over 200 resident orcas, the largest pod in the world. The lodge is busiest from mid-June to the end of September when orca and grizzly bear viewing is prime. We utilize a variety of operators for our bear tours and whale watching trips, most of whom pick up near the lodge. Please contact us to make sure we find the right tour for you. Towards late September things start to wind down. There is an out-migration of sorts: the salmon have moved into the streams, the bears retreat to hibernate and the resident orcas head out into the open ocean. Most visitors to the Island follow this cycle. Others come to enjoy the winter storms, savour the crisp air tinged with cedar and salt and read by the fire. Others simply find solitude in this small community. The U’Mista Culture Centre is open and our few restaurants and pubs keep varying hours. Turning right from the BC Ferry Terminal, follow the ocean road for 1.5 kilometers. On your left you will see a brightly painted yellow building with a large sign in front that says "Alert Bay Lodge". Lodge rules: no smoking, no parties or events. We have one designated pet room for one dog only. There is a one time cleaning fee of $20.00. Please request in advance by email. No cats please.