On Thursday, April 17 at 6:00 pm, the Alberni Valley Museum is hosting a presentation on The Francophone Ranchers of BC’s Interior Plateau. It will be presented by historian Maurice Guibord, Director of the Société historique francophone de la Colombie-Britannique. The presentation will be in English. The SHFCB has conducted onsite research in the Cariboo […]
The newest exhibit at the Alberni Valley Museum, RESIST, is open and the Fibre Guild is celebrating this amazing exhibit with free workshops! 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟬𝟱, 𝟭𝗽𝗺-𝟮𝗽𝗺. Cathy is teaching Kumihimo. Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese form of braiding using multiple strands of cord and/or ribbon. Kumihimo braids are very popular for bracelets but can also […]
We are delighted to bring you the Spring/Summer 2025 e-Leisure Guide, which includes programs, drop in sessions and special events running March 30 to August 31, 2025. Registration for SPRING & SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS starts Tuesday, March 18 at 9:00 am. Registration for SPRING SWIM LESSONS starts Wednesday, March 19 at 9:00 am. Please click […]
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 […]
We are excited to announce that starting March 1, 2025, we are extending our hours of operation on Saturdays to include 2:30-7:30pm and re-opening on Sundays from 8:00am-3:30pm. These expanded operating hours will enable us to offer additional public swim session, length swimming and learn to swim lessons! To facilitate these schedule additions without impacting our […]
Winter 2025 Series The new season kicks off with “The Fabulous Four” on Sunday, January 19, 2025. 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 Landmark Cinemas Paramount […]
City of Port Alberni residents are invited to share their ideas for the future of parks, recreation and culture services in the community. Ideas received will help shape the City’s first Parks, Recreation & Culture (PRC) Master Plan which will guide decision-making and investment in PRC services over the next seven years and beyond. We […]
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 […]
