About Port Alberni

As I was born and raised in this magnificent city, its magic and splendour has not been lost on me. From affordable housing and friendly neighbours, to breathtaking views and recreation; Port Alberni is the ideal place to live.

Nestled on the edge of the west coast, Port Alberni is centrally located to all the best that Vancouver Island has to offer – minutes to Sproat Lake; close to the West Coast Trail and the ocean side resorts of Qualicum and Parksville; surfing at Long Beach; and only 2 ½ hours to our province's capital city -- Victoria.

Raising a family or retiring in Port Alberni is second to none. The Valley has a vast network of social programs, recreation, schools, and shopping to cater to the young and young at heart. Here is a list of just a few of the things that the city has to offer:

Affordable housing and real estate
Excellent school system, including French immersion schools
North Island College with university transfer courses
New modern hospital
Sunshine Club (for 50 years +)
The Rollin Art Centre complete with a traditional Japanese garden and a replica of Port Alberni's first bandstand.
The Multiplex with twin-sheets of ice and home to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs
Steam train locomotive with rides to McLean's Historical Mill
Exceptional restaurants and shopping

Port Alberni has long since lost its title of "just another mill town". The Valley is re-developing itself as a tourism destination. With incredible surroundings, including the waterfront quays, the towering trees of Cathedral Grove, and the amazing waters of Sproat Lake, the opportunities for outdoor recreation and ecotourism activities make it an ideal destination for the outdoor enthusiast.

If it's your first time to the Alberni Valley or you are looking to be a tourist in your own town, be sure to visit the Valley's 7 Wonders:

For more information about Port Alberni and its history, visit:

Entertainment:

Alberni Golf Club: www.albernigolf.com/
Chances Rimrock Gaming Entertainment: www.chances.ca/locations/rim-rock/
The Capital Theatre: www.atthecapitol.org/
Paramount Movie Theatre: film-can.com/cinema/
Port Alberni Bands: www.portalbernibands.com/

Utilities:

BC Hydro: www.bchydro.com/contact/key_numbers.html
Canada Post Smart Moves: ssl.postescanada-canadapost.ca/smartmoves/
Shaw: www.shaw.ca/
Telus: telus.com/

Moving and Storage:

Budget Car and Truck Rental: bcbudget.com/
Budget Self Storage: www.budgetstorage.ca/self_storage/portalberni.htm
U-Haul: new.uhaul.com/
Unilock Mini Warehouse: maps.google.com/maps/

Real Estate Links:

Financial Institutions Commission: www.fic.gov.bc.ca/
National Home Warranty: www.nationalhomewarranty.com/
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board: www.vireb.com/

Out of Town REALTORS®

Tara Hearn - Victoria

Restaurants and Food:

Buy Low Foods: www.buy-lowfoods.com/
Chances Rim Rock: www.chances.ca
Clam Bucket Restaurant: maps.google.com/maps/
Cutting Wedge Pizza: www.cuttingwedgepizza.com/gallery.htm
Dairy Queen: www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/store-locator/
Dolce Vita Bar Grill & Seafood: (250) 724-5050
Extra Foods: extrafoods.ca/
The Little Bavaria Restaurant: www.littlebavariarestaurant.com/
Panago: panago.com/home.html
Pescadores Bistro: (250) 736-1100
Quality Foods: www.qualityfoods.com
Safeway: safeway.ca/
Sehmi Japanese Restaurant: www.timberlodgerv.ca/
Serious Coffee:www.seriouscoffee.com/
Smitty's: www.smittys.ca/Locations.aspx
Starbuck Coffee Company: www.starbucks.ca/en-ca/_Our+Stores/_Store+Locator/
Swale Rock: www.swalerock.com
Tim Hortons: www.timhortons.com/ca/en/index.html
Waters Edge Pub Style Bistro: maps.google.com/maps/

Education:

North Island College: www.sd70.bc.ca/
School District 70: www.sd70.bc.ca/

Daycare and Preschools:

ABC Christian Childcare Centre: (250) 724-2161
Discovery Preschool: (250) 723-2181
Hummingburde Child Care Centre Society: (250) 723-4919
New Beginnings Early Learning Centre: (250) 724-5020 www.nbelc.com/
Shining Star Child Care Centre: (250) 724-9699
Stepping Stones Preschool and Out of School Care: (250) 723-5431

Public Safety Information: (call 911 in case of emergency)

Fire and Rescue: www.portalberni.ca/fire-department
RCMP: www.portalberni.ca/RCMP
West Coast General Hospital: www.viha.ca/finding_care/facilities/west_coast_general_hospital.htm

Churches:

Alberni Christian Fellowship: (250) 723-2328
Alberni Valley Gurdawara Society: (250) 723-9112
Arrowsmith Baptist Church www.arrowsmithchurch.com/
Christian Reformed Church: (250) 724-1434
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (250) 723-9377
Elim Tabernacle: (250) 724-3371
First Baptist Church: (250) 723-7441
Gateway Community Church: www.gatewaychurchpa.ca/
Grace Lutheran Church: www.gracelcc.ca/
Jehovah's Witnesses (250) 723-7041
Khalsa Diwan Society Port Alberni (250) 723-2390
Lathom Road Gospel Hall: (250) 724-0421
Lighthouse Apostolic Church: (250) 723-7382
Notre Dame Parish (Roman Catholic): (250) 723-8912
Presbyterian Church – Knox www.presbyterian.ca/
Salvation Army Church: webapp2.sallynet.org/DServices/Location.aspx
Seventh-day Adventist Church: (250) 723-6452
Southside Community Church: (250) 724-7275
Trinity Church – Anglican and Lutheran ELCIC: www.trinityportalberni.org/
United Church of Canada: www.albernivalleyuc.com/

Job Opportunities:

Alberni Valley Employment Centre: www.avemployment.ca/
BC Job Network: www.bcjobnetwork.com/
City of Port Alberni Employment: www.portalberni.ca/node/182
Indeed: www.indeed.ca/
Westcoaster.ca job listings: www.westcoaster.ca/jobs/jobs-in/Port-Alberni/

Maureen Mackenzie

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