Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa and Sul milthia’ Violet Elliot Present The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog 📅Saturday, January 31, 2026 🕐1:00 pm 📍Alberni Valley Museum, 4255 Wallace St Until now, there has been very little written about the enigmatic Coast Salish Woolly Dog, or sqʷəmey̓ in the Hul’q’umi’num language. According to Indigenous Oral Histories […]
Winter 2026 Series The new season kicks off with “Eleanor the Great” on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Enjoy the recliner seats but remember seating is limited and we encourage you to get your series passes and tickets early as we anticipate passes selling out quickly. Film Fest Port Alberni film series screens at the Savoy Theatre on select […]
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. […]
Calling all fiber friends new and old – we hope you’ll join us for Knit Nights at the Museum! Please bring your current project to work on. Is it crochet? Is it knitting? All fiber crafting is welcome and we can’t wait to see it! Are you struggling with a project? We can probably help […]
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 […]
The Quest – A virtual scavenger hunt with the Alberni Valley Museum! Go back in time!! Bring the Alberni Valley Museum to you with our Virtual Museum tool presented to you by Chris Fenton and The Fenton Team. You will be amazed at how easy this way of exploring the Museum can be! It is […]
