Community events, Bulldogs hockey, and easy ways to enjoy a quieter winter month. January in the Alberni Valley is a quieter month, but that’s part of its appeal. After the busy holiday season, the pace slows and the focus shifts to community events, relaxed outings, and enjoying winter days at an easy rhythm. Whether you’re […]
Local Trails to Keep You Moving Through December! The Alberni Valley in winter has its own kind of rhythm. Trails are quieter, the air is cool, and the forest takes on a different tone. Rain brings out the green in mossy trees, creeks run louder, and with the leaves gone, long views open up across […]
So much to do during the holiday season! The 2025 calendar brings a lineup of festive Alberni Valley events, winter markets and holiday concerts. Activities for the whole family — Get in the spirit visiting local shops to find the perfect gift, have your photo taken with Santa, enjoy a Winter Wonderland free skate, and […]
Free Skating and Holiday Cheer at the Alberni Valley Multiplex The holiday season in the Alberni Valley brings a cherished tradition: the West Coast Winter Wonderland ice skating event. This year, from December 4 to December 24, the Alberni Valley Multiplex transforms into a festive haven, offering **free ice skating sessions** generously sponsored by local […]
Port Alberni’s BCHL Hockey Team – Welcome to Hockey Valley! The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are more than just a hockey team. They represent Port Alberni in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) and bring excitement, pride, and connection to our community. Since their arrival in 2002, the Bulldogs have become part of what makes this […]
Celebrate Halloween with Family-Friendly Festivities! Updated for October 2026 Halloween events in the Alberni Valley bring pumpkin patch adventures, spooky train rides and community celebrations to October. Whether you’re planning an outing with young children or looking for Halloween fun for teens, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season together. Pumpkin Patches and […]
Where Local Flavours and Warm Community Spirit Meet At 5681 River Road in Port Alberni, Naesgaard’s Farm & Market is a destination rooted in simplicity and sincerity. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., it’s a place where seasonal produce, thoughtful gifts, and down-to-earth hospitality come together. Close to the Land, Close to the […]
A Season for Slowing Down, Catching Up, and Enjoying What the Alberni Valley Has to Offer As summer winds down and the air starts to shift, a quiet magic arrives in the Alberni Valley. For many locals, fall isn’t just a season, it’s a favourite time of year. With fewer visitors and a different pace, […]
Roaring 41 Years for Kids Saturday–Sunday • September 13 & 14, 2025 Every September, a thundering wave of motorcycles rolls through Port Alberni, each one carrying a new toy or cash donation for local kids. What began with eight friends in 1984 has grown into Canada’s largest community-run toy convoy, raising more than $2 million – and […]
Five Acre Shaker Festival Returns to Port Alberni – August 9, 2025 One of Port Alberni’s most anticipated summer traditions is back for another year of music, community, and celebration. The Five Acre Shaker Festival is set for Saturday, August 9, 2025, transforming the Alberni District Fall Fair Grounds into a vibrant hub of live […]
