Port Alberni is a city located on Vancouver Island in the province of British Columbia, Canada. The city lies within the Alberni Valley at the head of the Alberni Inlet, Vancouver Island's longest inlet. Port Alberni currently has a total population of 18,259.

This Vancouver Island destination has much to offer. Carved by glaciers, sheltered by mountains, the Alberni Valley is a brilliant ecosystem, protected by a group of communities working together and enjoying this amazing space. Discover old growth forest and west coast beaches, waterfalls and mountain views. Outdoor enthusiasts with a taste for the extreme will find breathtaking hikes, mountain biking, zip lines and kiteboarding, with west coast surfing just a bit further down the road. If it gets your pulse racing, you can find it in the Alberni Valley.

For those seeking a more relaxing pace, consider exploring walking trails under ancient canopies, watching bears from the boardwalk, or spending a day fishing on Sproat Lake. Delve into our rich history with a visit to the Maritime Discovery Centre, Maclean Mill Site, or the Port Alberni Museum. 

Port Alberni is located on traditional territory of the Tseshaht and Hupačasath First Nations, two of the fourteen nations of the Nuu-chah-nulth people of western Vancouver Island. The Huu-ay-aht First Nation, Uchucklesaht Tribe and Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council also have government offices in Port Alberni.