Aquatic Centre & Fitness Studio Schedule June 29 to August 28, 2026
Please follow the live schedule at playinpa.ca/schedules/ for always up-to-date public drop-in schedules.
2026 Summer Edition eLeisure Guide is available for viewing!
We are delighted to bring you the 2026 Summer Edition e-Leisure Guide, which includes programs, drop in sessions and special events running now to September 5, 2026. Registration for SUMMER SWIM LESSONS starts Wednesday, June 3 at 9:00 am. Registration for SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS starts Wednesday, June 3 at 9:00 am! Please click here to […]
Glenwood Public Drop-in Schedule for April to August 2026
Drop In to Fun at Glenwood Centre! For always up-to-date public drop-in schedules, please visit playinpa.ca/schedules/
Winter eLeisure Guide is available for viewing!
We are delighted to bring you our Winter 25/26 e-Leisure Guide, which includes programs, drop in sessions and special events running now to March 21, 2026. Registration for WINTER RECREATION PROGRAMS opens Tuesday, November 18 at 9:00 am! Registration for WINTER SWIM LESSONS opens Wednesday, November 19 at 9:00 am. Please click here to view. […]
Artist Demonstration: Painting Textures in Seascapes using Watercolour and Acrylic Inks
Artist Demonstration: Painting textures in seascapes using watercolour and acrylic inks 📅 August 8, 2026 🕙 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Guy Langlois will demonstrate how he creates stunning seascape paintings of Westcoast storms using watercolour, acrylic inks and granulating medium. He will use a “wet-on-wet” technique allowing the paint to mix and run randomly over […]
Artist Demonstration: Painting the Northern Lights in Watercolour
Artist Demonstration: Painting the Northern Lights in Watercolour 📅 July 11 🕐 10 – 1 PM | Guy Langlois will demonstrate how he creates stunning paintings of the Northern Lights. Guy has spent over 30 years living in the high arctic where the Northern Lights are visible most of the year. He will use a […]
Drop In to Fibre Fun at the Museum! 🧶
Calling all fibre friends! Come “unwind” on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for some social and creative time. These are not instructional classes, but we are happy to help you out where we can! Knit Nights at the Museum! Please bring your current project to work on. Is it crochet? Is it knitting? […]
Trail Closure – Scott Kenny Trail
Please be advised the connecting trail (Scott Kenny Trail) at Roger Creek, north of the Fall Fairgrounds, is currently closed until further notice for public safety reasons. Parks staff will continue to monitor and evaluate the area. Residents are asked to obey all posted signage and barricades. If there are questions, please call 250.723.2181 We […]
Washrooms at Echo Park Fieldhouse closed due to vandalism
Due to ongoing vandalism, the washrooms located at Echo Park Fieldhouse are now closed. Washroom facilities are available at: Alberni Valley Multiplex 3737 Roger Street Facility hours: 7:00 am to 11:00 pm Echo Aquatic Centre 4255 Wallace Street Facility hours: * Monday: 6:00 am to 1:00 pm; 4:00 to 7:00 pm * Tuesday: 6:00 am […]
City Disables Comments on Social Media
The City of Port Alberni has made the decision to disable comments on its social media platforms to maintain a respectful dialogue and to better inform residents on community matters. “We want to create a safe space where people aren’t afraid to ask questions and join conversations,” said Chief Administrative Officer Mike Fox. “While most […]