I’ve spent the last few springs in Port Alberni, hiking, drinking craft beer, fishing, and exploring an ancient First Nations village site. There’s a whole lot to do but there’s also a lot of buzz about one annual event in particular “The Shaker“. Now in its 5th year, the Five Acre Shaker is once again […]

Soak up 5,000 years of history on Vancouver Island with Kiixin Tours. Visit an ancient Huu-ay-aht First Nations village site on a free guided tour.

A bird’s eye view of Port Alberni: Take a flight with the Vancouver Island Soaring Centre or try one of these lookout hikes.

A storied totem pole, a make and take art class, gallery gift shops, high tea and live music — you can find all of this and more in Port Alberni this summer. You may know Port Alberni for its natural beauty (from lookout hikes or a swim in Sproat Lake), but you can also plan […]

Set among 27 acres of a National Historic Site in Port Alberni, the rockin’ Five Acre Shaker takes place August 10-12, 2018 at McLean Mill with headliners Swollen Members, WiL, JP Maurice and more!

Visit McLean Mill Historic Park in Port Alberni for a forest walk, photowalk, guided tour, special programs and events, and to learn about logging history on Vancouver Island.