Bere Point Regional Park is beautifully situated along Queen Charlotte Strait about six kilometers…read morefrom Sointula and the ferry to Port McNeill. The park is centered around a primitive campground fronting a long stretch of beach that is a prime location for whale watching. The edge of the campground is also the start of the Beautiful Bay Trail. This review focuses on the campground. The campground has roughly 30 campsites, about half of which are considered waterfront sites. As of 2016 waterfront sites are $20 and non waterfront sites are $16. Non waterfront sites are unremarkable (except for their proximity to the beach) and I'd avoid them because the view from this part of the island is awesome and you want as much of it as possible. I'd also pass on site 12a because it's removed from the beach. (Water view rather than waterfront would be a more appropriate description of 12a.) As you can see in the helpful campground map, sites 1 through 11 have a road between the site and the beach. This isn't a huge deal since the road is pretty quiet, but it's worth keeping in mind and being prepared for, especially if you have little kids who will be going back and forth. (Also note that sites 5 and 8 aren't considered waterfront even though they're along the water; this seems to be because the views are obstructed by trees and brush.) The numbered waterfront sites have a different feel than the lettered waterfront sites, largely because the numbered sites are set in the trees while the lettered sites are a little more open. My preference is for the lettered sites, especially A, B, D and E, although I'd also consider sites 10 or 11. Site 11 is a pull through site with some neat quirks that the other sites don't have (chairs fashioned out of driftwood, etc.) We stayed in site B and loved it. B has an old rickety woodshed that the kids played on and that we stored some of our stuff in to keep it dry. One downside to site B is that the beach access is very unstable and I wouldn't use it if falling made me nervous. A few other things to keep in mind: this is a primitive campground with no potable water (indeed, there was no fresh water at all when we were there) or hookups. There was also no cell service (Rogers/Sprint). The campground itself isn't manicured and has a bit of an untidy feel, with cut brush left where it fell. (This is a plus, in my mind, as I don't love landscaped campgrounds.) Speaking of brush, between the campground and the beach there is 5-10 feet of brush before the sand. If left unchecked it would quickly obstruct the water view from all of the sites; hopefully they stay on top of it. Finally, the campground host was excellent: friendly, helpful and full of good ideas. In short, when staying at Bere Point I'd pick a waterfront site, probably B, E, 10, or 11, although most waterfront sites offered similar views and privacy. Be sure to pack your binoculars and bring a kayak if you have one.

Guest rooms at the motel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a…read morekitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. Room came with a coffee machine complimentary coffee and tea. The cabins are offset from the camping area and RV traffic are not routed by the cabins. The cabin was roomy and private bath, and parking in front of the unit. Nice kitchenette, TV and dependable hot water. Privacy was there, no noise from neighbors or from the highway. Guessing the cabins are 1-3 years old and are in excellent condition, like brand new. Staff is excellent very helpful at check-in and checkout. Laundromat worked great, taking 5 loons for one load wash and dry.

I was here for a business trip, so unfortunately only stayed one night in this super cute cabin. It…read morehad everything I needed and more including wifi. Pamala at the front desk was super friendly to my dogs and I, she even recommended a restaurant for me to get takeout from. I will definitely come back when I'm not working so I can enjoy this area and the beautiful cabins longer

Excellent guides who were caring knowledgeable and very respectful of the ecology and the long…read moreindigenous history of the area. The equipment was top notch and the camp sites were amazing. Unfortunately we had some bad weather and our guides consideration for our safety meant we had to end early. The biggest hitch was a group of guests who behaved in an entitled manner abusing the kayaks, appearing the be disinterested in the "slow" details of the guides historical education and generally disrespecting the guide. They looked after themselves and left the group early and probably left no tip. To the guides I say please remember those of us who appreciated your hard work and didn't blame you for the weather. I highly recommend this tour.

Fantastic adventure in the Broughton Archipelago with top level guides, food and equipment. Brad…read moreand Georgia were extremely skilled guides. Encouraging, knowledgeable, hard working, attentive, fun. We felt safe and cared for. Ben and Matt created meals that were amazing - such a lovely daily food experience. We saw such diverse wildlife and paddled through beautiful coastline. We loved every moment. We will be back for sure.

Port Alice Ocean Front RV is the closest campsite to the small town of Port Alice. This quiet…read morecampground has ten fully serviced grassy sites as well as space available for dry campers and tenters. Stunning views paired with a helpful knowledgeable manager Jacqui and a motto of "catering to the unique" make this campground an absolute gem. Monique (owner) or Jacqui will work with you to be flexible to your specific needs and make your stay enjoyable by providing masses of information about interesting hiking sites, best fishing spots and intriguing ATV trails or pointing out places of interest in Port Alice. They lend out kayaks to facilitate exploration of Neroutsos Inlet or one of the many lakes nearby. Attitude of everyone involved is a big plus here. The park has been recently purchased by a new owner who is busy upgrading. Notable is that the grounds and bathrooms/showers are very clean. Garbage bin and recycling is easily accessible. Leashed dogs and inside cats are welcome. Port Alice Ocean Front RV is fully fenced and the gate is locked at night. There is a full time manager, but if not in the office a sign advises new arrivals to pick their own site. All sites have picnic tables. A freezer is available to meet the needs of successful fishermen. Extra parking for boats and toy haulers etc. is available. Marina is one minute from the park. No wi-fi on site but it is available at the local library and the community centre. No cable supplied and we were too busy to try off-air or satellite. Food and supplies are available five minutes away at the grocery store, liquor store, hardware store or gas station. We tried out the Calm Waters Café at the local legion for breakfast and met many friendly locals. Lunch at the deli/grill in the grocery store was delicious as was the "Frigon Islander" from the local Pizza Place restaurant.