In the Alberni Valley, visitors will experience a working forest and a playing forest, existing together in harmony with the past as well as the future. For more than 100 years we have cut and milled our local forests in the Alberni Valley. They provide enterprise, industry, employment and recreation for thousands of residents and visitors from the world over. Our forest industry makes a significant contribution to the economy, and sustainable management practices are key to ensuring that this renewable resource will continue in the Alberni Valley.

As we move toward new strategies for maintaining a vibrant 21st century community, the working history of our forests is an important part of our story. Let us show you how we support human industry and mother nature with equal devotion in the Alberni Valley.

Port Alberni Museum Where you will find First Nations native artifacts and artifacts recovered from settlers in the valley. Considered one of the best local museums in the province.

The McLean Mill This National Historic Site is the only steam-driven sawmill operating in Canada. The mill and surrounding buildings have been and are being restored to a time when the big trees were still being cut.

The Steam Train Enjoy a half-hour ride on a completely restored steam train built in 1929 to pull the giant logs from the forest to the McLean Mill.

The Maritime Discovery Centre Where you can look down the longest fjord on Vancouver Island, step into an authentic lightouse, and tour a museum that will tell the story of the tsunami that hit Port Alberni in 1964.