Message from the Mayor
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Welcome to the Alberni Valley
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History
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Attractions
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Shopping
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Dining
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Local Websites of Interest
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Port Alberni Map
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Art
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Nature
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Accommodations
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Sports
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Fishing/On The Water
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Calendar of Events
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Auto Services
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Intro We hope that you enjoy learning about the Alberni Valley and what we have to offer. Kindly pass this guide on, or share it with friends or family. This Travel Guide is available online, visit www.avtimes.net and click on the guide image. All email addresses and websites are hyperlinked enabling you to contact, and get more information about our advertisers online. Enjoy your stay in our beautiful Valley!
This 2015 Travel Guide has been printed on paper locally produced by Catalyst Paper.
Published by
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Black Press Group Ltd. 4918 Napier Street, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 3H5
Phone: (250) 723-8171 Web: www.avtimes.net
On the Cover! For more information on events & attractions www.albernichamber.ca www.avcoc.com • (250) 724-6535
Harbour Quay with the Swept Away Inn in the foreground and Mount Arrowsmith in the background. This new floating Bed & Breakfast and restaurant has been making waves since opening earlier this year. Photo Chris Finlayson
At the Junction of Hwy. 4 & Port Alberni Hwy.
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ALBERNI VALLEY • VANCOUVER ISLAND • BRITISH COLUMBIA