Local Links
Governments
City of Port Alberni - City of Port Alberni Website.
Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District
ACRD serves residents in the districts surrounding the City of Port Alberni.
Port Alberni Port Authority
PAPA oversee the waterfront development of the Alberni Inlet.
Community Futures Development Corporation (Alberni-Clayoquot)
CFDC is a local, non-profit organization that provides entrepreneurial assistance and economic development resources to our region’s communities of Bamfield, Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet.
First Nations
Tseshaht First Nation
The Teseshaht is one of the First Nations bands that live in the Alberni Valley & the West Coast.
Hupacasath First Nation
The Hupacasath is another First Nations band that live in the Alberni Valley & the West Coast.
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
The Nuu-chah-nulth consists of many First Nation bands which together cover territories stretching approx. 300 kilometres on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.
Education
School District #70 (Alberni)
SD70 oversees the K-12 schools in Port Alberni, Bamfield, Tofino and Ucluelet.
John Paul II School - A School with a difference - where children learn to love and love to learn. Quality Christian Education from Kindergarten to grade 8.
North Island College (Port Alberni Campus)
NIC offers quality post-secondary education and vocational training in a local community college setting.
Media
AV Times Newspaper
Local daily that serves the Alberni Valley & the West Coast region.
Alberni Valley News
Local weekly newspaper.
Ha-shilth-sa Newspaper
Published bi-weekly, Ha-Shilth-Sa covers the events and issues throughout the West Coast from a distinctly Nuu chah nulth perspective.
93.3 The Peak Radio
Local radio station covering Alberni Valley & the West Coast region.
Shaw TV (Port Alberni)
Provides daily community features and information for the Alberni Valley & West Coast communities.
Alberni.ca
Port Alberni's community web portal.
Annual Events
"Thunder in the Valley" (Alberni Valley Drag Racing)
This annual August weekend Drag Racing event draws over 10,000 fans and 250 cars from all over North America. It is the only 1/4 mile drag racing destination on Vancouver Island.
Alberni Distric Fall Fair
The big annual 4-day Fall Fair in September features livestock, produce, crafts, prizes and entertainment for the whole family.
Forest Fest
Celebrating the heritage and culture of the West Coast logging industry, the Forest Fest weekend is based at the McLean Mill National Historic Site.
Port Alberni Toy Run
This annual event draws over 800 bikers and many community businesses to bring toys and gifts to underprivileged children and the elderly in Port Alberni, Ucluelet and Tofino.
Port Alberni Salmon Festival
Labour Day Weekend September 4th thru 7th.
Salmon Derby, entertainment, salmon barbeque, fireworks, kids bullhead derby
Thousands of dollars in prizes.
Alberni Valley Charity Golf Classic
July 10-11th
Alberni Golf Club all proceeds to BC Children's Hospital and local charities. Everyone is welcome.
Register at the Alberni Golf Club
