Chris Alemany<p>I thought this poll in my local Alberni Valley News was interesting because 24% of respondents said they “never leave the Island”.</p><p>I know sometimes there are financial reasons. But guys... it's worth saving up $50 so you can walk on a ferry to Vancouver, hop on the City bus and go explore the big city!</p><p>Bring a picnic to Stanley Park or the West End. Walk around Granville and Georgia. Ride the Skytrain all day. Whatever! Just get off the rock! :)</p><p><a href="https://socialbc.ca/tags/PortAlberni" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PortAlberni</span></a> <a href="https://socialbc.ca/tags/VancouverIsland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VancouverIsland</span></a> <a href="https://socialbc.ca/tags/IslandLife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IslandLife</span></a> <a href="https://socialbc.ca/tags/YVR" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>YVR</span></a></p>