Port Alberni Salmon Festival Returns for Labour Day Weekend 2026! Celebrate Labour Day Weekend on the waterfront at the Port Alberni Salmon Festival, returning to Tyee Landing from September 4 to 7, 2026. Held on the traditional territories of the Tseshaht and Hupacasath First Nations, this annual gathering brings together fishing, food, live entertainment, local […]
Alberni District Fall Fair Returns September 10–13, 2026 For more than 80 years, the Alberni District Fall Fair has brought the community together to celebrate agriculture, local talent, entertainment, and the changing season. From September 10–13, 2026, the fairgrounds on Hollywood Street will welcome visitors for four days of family-friendly activities, live performances, exhibits, food […]
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 […]
BC’s Largest Toy Run Celebrates 40 Years September 14 – 15, 2024 Cheer on the many motorcyclists as they travel in solid formation through the Alberni Valley during the Toy Run, delivering a massive haul of toys for children in the community. Each September, the streets of Port Alberni, a picturesque town on Vancouver Island, […]
The End of Summer Doesn’t Mean the End of Fun! As the warm days of summer slowly turn to the crisp embrace of autumn, the Alberni Valley comes alive with a host of fun activities that allow you to squeeze out a little more from the final moments of the season. Port Alberni offers a […]
Summertime Fun… the Spray Is On! A great way to keep cool and spend a fun afternoon with kids outdoors! Port Alberni is home to three spray parks that are in full operation throughout summer months. Spray parks are a fantastic way for families to spend a couple hours (or a day) for some easy […]
