Inaugural Edition  ·  9th – 13th October 2026  ·  By Invitation Only

Alberni
Grand Tour

Vancouver Island to the North Cascades & back

For drivers & their partners  ·  Five days  ·  Two countries

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Porsche 928 S — Alberni Grand Tour

The Concept

Five days.
Five hundred miles.
Infinite stories.

The Alberni Grand Tour is a private, invitation-only driving event for a small group of close friends — and their partners — who share a passion for beautiful machines, exceptional roads, and the pleasure of experiencing remarkable places together.

This is not merely a driving event. Between the mountain passes and the ferry crossings, the tour stops at extraordinary locations, explores local scenery and culture, enjoys the finest regional cuisine, and creates the kind of memories that take years to fully appreciate. The cars are the means; the connections are the point.

5
Days & nights
2
Ferry crossings
4
Exceptional hotels

The Experience

More than a drive.
A journey of connection.

The Roads
The Roads
Hand-selected for character — cliff-hugging coastal drives, alpine passes above the treeline, and river canyon highways that reward every car in the convoy differently.
The Scenery
The Scenery
From the old-growth forests of Vancouver Island to the turquoise glacial lakes of the North Cascades — the Pacific Northwest at its most dramatic, seen from the best possible vantage point.
The Cuisine
The Cuisine
Dinners at mountain lodges, Bavarian feasts during Oktoberfest, fresh-pressed apple cider from Methow Valley orchards, and farm-to-table breakfasts above Snoqualmie Falls.
The Hotels
The Hotels
Four nights in exceptional lodges and spa resorts chosen for their character, not just their comfort. Each one feels earned after a day behind the wheel.
The Locations
The Locations
Winthrop's Old West boardwalks, Leavenworth's Bavarian village, Deception Pass, the San Juan Islands — each stop is a destination in its own right.
The Company
The Company
A small group of people who know how to appreciate both a well-chosen road and a well-poured glass of wine. Partners welcome, stories guaranteed.

Investment

Everything taken care of.
Simply arrive.

$3,500
Per vehicle  ·  Driver & partner
What's included
  • Five nights' accommodation at four-star hotels & lodges
  • BC Ferries vehicle crossing — Duke Point to Tsawwassen
  • Washington State Ferry — Anacortes to Sidney, BC
  • Breakfast each morning at your hotel
  • Route book, daily briefing notes & convoy coordination
  • Inaugural edition AGT rally badge & welcome gift
Your own account
  • Fuel for your vehicle throughout
  • Lunches and dinners (unless noted)
  • Spa treatments and room extras
  • US travel insurance & vehicle documentation
  • Any mechanical preparation for the tour

A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per vehicle secures your place. Balance due 60 days prior to departure. Places are strictly limited.

The Route

Five days across
two countries

From the old-growth forests of Vancouver Island to the alpine drama of the North Cascades, every mile is chosen for what it offers from behind the wheel.

Day
I
Friday — Departure
Port Alberni to Bellingham
The convoy assembles at 3:30pm and heads south to Duke Point. The 5:45pm BC Ferries sailing carries the group across the Strait of Georgia through the Gulf Islands as the sun sets. Cross into Washington State at Peace Arch and arrive at the Bellwether for a late dinner.
Duke Point Ferry — 5:45 PMGulf Islands crossingUS Border — Peace Arch
Hotel Bellwether, Bellingham
Day
II
Saturday — The Flagship Drive
Chuckanut Drive & the North Cascades
The centrepiece of the tour. Chuckanut Drive clings to the cliffs above Puget Sound before the route turns east into the North Cascades. Diablo Lake — its waters an impossible turquoise — gives way to Washington Pass at 5,477 feet. Brunch in Bow-Edison, sundowners in Winthrop. October colour makes this one of the great drives on the continent.
Chuckanut Drive (SR-11)Diablo LakeWashington Pass — 5,477 ftWinthrop Old West town
Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop
Day
III
Sunday — Valley & Village
Methow Valley to Leavenworth
A leisurely morning through the Methow River valley — apple cider farm stands, galleries in Twisp, and the wide open roads of US-97 heading south through orchard country. Arrive in Leavenworth as Oktoberfest is in full swing: an entire Bavarian village transplanted into the Cascade foothills, with cobblestone streets, timber-framed restaurants, and excellent German beer.
Methow ValleyUS-97 open roadLeavenworth OktoberfestNordic spa evening
Posthotel, Leavenworth
Day
IV
Monday — The Canyon Road
Stevens Pass to Snoqualmie Falls
US-2 west follows the Wenatchee River through a tight canyon of sweeping bends and centuries-old Douglas fir. Stevens Pass crests at 4,061 feet before the descent into the western Cascades. The Snoqualmie Valley wineries await in the afternoon, and the day ends perched above an 82-metre waterfall taller than Niagara.
Stevens Pass Highway (US-2)Wenatchee River canyonValley wineriesSnoqualmie Falls
Salish Lodge & Spa, Snoqualmie
Day
V
Tuesday — The Return
Deception Pass to Home
North to Deception Pass — Washington's most dramatic state park, where a steel bridge spans a tidal channel with currents that would stop a ship. The afternoon Washington State Ferry from Anacortes threads through the San Juan Islands on a three-hour crossing back to Sidney, BC. Home to Port Alberni via Cathedral Grove — a final walk among 800-year-old Douglas firs before the cars come to rest.
Deception Pass State ParkAnacortes — San Juan Islands ferryCathedral GrovePort Alberni — finish

The Route Map

Five legs.
Choose your day.

Select each day below to explore that leg of the journey in detail — stops, highlights, and the roads in between.

Overnight stop
Ferry crossing
Scenic highlight
Border crossing

The Experience

The cars. The roads. The moments.

Classic Porsches
The convoy — North Cascades
Classic Ferrari
Ferrari — Methow Valley
Lodge dining
Dinner at Sun Mountain Lodge
Classic BMW
BMW — Chuckanut Drive
Coffee stop
Morning coffee — Bow Edison
Spa
Posthotel — Nordic spa

Accommodation

Four nights.
Four exceptional hotels.

Each property is chosen for character as much as comfort — places that feel earned after a day on the road, and worthy of the evening that follows.

Hotel Bellwether
Night One  ·  Friday
Hotel Bellwether
Bellingham, Washington — Waterfront Marina
A boutique waterfront hotel perched on Bellingham's marina, with direct views across Bellingham Bay to the San Juan Islands. Fireplace rooms, a harbour-view restaurant, and the particular pleasure of arriving somewhere beautiful after a long first day.
★★★★  4.6  ·  hotelbellwether.com
Sun Mountain Lodge
Night Two  ·  Saturday
Sun Mountain Lodge
Winthrop, Washington — Methow Valley
A hilltop wilderness resort with 360° panoramic views across the Methow Valley. Stone fireplaces, exceptional dining, and the kind of silence you only find at altitude. Partners will love the spa and the valley walks; drivers will love the view from the terrace at dusk.
★★★★  4.5  ·  sunmountainlodge.com
Posthotel Leavenworth
Night Three  ·  Sunday
Posthotel
Leavenworth, Washington — Bavarian Village
A full Nordic spa resort in Washington's famous Bavarian village — saunas, steam rooms, aromatic herbal baths, cold plunge pools, and a restaurant of genuine quality. Book spa treatments at the time of room reservation; they fill as quickly as the rooms.
★★★★  4.6  ·  posthotelleavenworth.com
Salish Lodge
Night Four  ·  Monday
Salish Lodge & Spa
Snoqualmie, Washington — Above the Falls
Perched on the very rim of Snoqualmie Falls — an 82-metre cascade taller than Niagara, filling the air with mist and sound. Rooms look directly onto the waterfall. A legendary Pacific Northwest institution with a world-class spa and a farm-to-table kitchen.
★★★★  4.6  ·  salishlodge.com

Vehicle Philosophy

Not every car
qualifies.

01
It Must Arouse Passion
There are no age restrictions or manufacturer requirements. The single test is this: does the car provoke an emotional response? Does it turn heads, start conversations, and deserve the roads it will travel? If yes, it belongs.
02
It Must Be a Driver's Car
A car chosen because it is genuinely rewarding to drive — not merely comfortable or convenient. The roads on this tour deserve a machine that engages, responds, and rewards the person behind the wheel.
03
Not a Daily Driver
This car should mean something. It should have been chosen deliberately, maintained with care, and driven with attention. If it is entirely ordinary to its owner, it is not the right car for this journey.
04
Participation by Invitation
Vehicle eligibility is necessary but not sufficient. The Alberni Grand Tour is a private event; an invitation is required to participate. We are looking for people as much as machines.
"The Alberni Grand Tour is not a race, not a concours, and not a road trip. It is something rarer — a journey made with people who understand why it matters."
— The Organising Committee

Participation

This tour is
by invitation only.

The Alberni Grand Tour is a private event for a small number of participants and their partners. If you believe your car, your company, and your spirit of adventure would make a worthy addition to the convoy, we would be glad to hear from you.


Request an Invitation

info@albernigrandtour.com