Port Alberni is a warm welcoming community with great attractions and cultural activities.Your day spent with us will be memorable, with places, people and things to entertain, educate and even surprise you. Find out about our Native People's culture and the Valley's early history. Explore a wealth of attractions, art galleries and parks. Down at Harbour Quay there are shops and cafes, a great view of Alberni Inlet and the sounds and smells of our weekly farmers' market. While you are there, why not board the historic vessel Frances Barkley?
The Nanaimo Museum is a dynamic community facility offering diverse interpretive programming encouraging visitors to “Make a Discovery” while exploring the history and heritage of our area. The museum entered a new era in 2008. Nanaimo’s history was given new life with the construction of our facility in the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, created with the vision statement: The Nanaimo Museum will enhance cultural quality of life, anchor our community and enlighten visitors while nurturing the flow of inspiration through interactive presentation of stories and objects spanning Nanaimo’s history.
The Gabriola Historical and Museum Society was incorporated as a non-profit British Columbia Society in 1986. A tireless group of volunteers raised funds and began construction of the Gabriola Museum in 1994, culminating in its grand opening Saturday, Sep
We have many books in our library that can assist your research and a great selection of books for sale in our Gift Shop. Check here for a list of just some of the available books in our Research Library and available in our Gift Shop.