Overlooking Johnstone Strait, this B&B on the south shore of Cormorant Island features ocean and mountain views. Orca whales can be spotted from the sun terrace. Log-style rooms offer free Wi-Fi. With windows that give view onto the garden or ocean, a room at Alert Bay Lodge includes an private bathroom. Breakfast is served daily. After their morning meal, guests can take advantage of Alert Bay Lodge B&B’s concierge service. Grizzly bear viewing tours are among activities that can be arranged. A common room with high arched cedar ceilings is accessible at all times. Here guests can lounge by the wood stove or browse the library. The Village of Alert Bay is 10 minutes’ walk along the ocean road. U’Mista Cultural Center, a Native Indian museum, is 20 minutes’ walk away. About 0.6 mi inland are the Ecological Gardens and Big Tree Trail.