ALBERNI VALLEY and hours of operation of local artist’s studios and galleries open to the public. The guide features 21 artists, including painters, jewelry makers and myriad other artisans that reside in the community. More information on this wonderful resource is available from the Chamber of Commerce and Rollin Art Centre. The Alberni Valley Museum presents the cultural heritage of this unique Island community through its collections of artifacts and historic photographs. This local gem, located at Echo Centre on Wallace Street, is considered one of the finest community museums in British Columbia. A new lounge and dance hall opened last year in the recently renovated heritage building that used to first serve the Methodist, then United and finally the Salvation Army churches. Char’s Landing, located at 4815 Argyle Street, in the center of the Rotary Arts District, is a multipurpose venue, catering to both locals and tourists alike.
Farmers’ Market
The recently constructed Spirit Square is home of the Port Alberni Farmers’ Market. The newly expanded space includes a larger retail area for fresh produce and unique crafts and features a covered walkway to the pier. Shoppers will find everything from produce and plants to smoked meats, eggs, emu products, breads, soaps and unique crafts. And with nearby coffee shops available, you can enjoy a hot cup of something after making the rounds. Much of the produce is hand picked the same day as the market and the
eggs laid within the last 24 hours, and they go very quickly, according to market participants. The purpose of this market is to allow local producers to sell their certified commodities direct to the public. The Farmers’ Market runs year-round from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays at Harbour Quay at the foot of Argyle Street.
Go Shopping
There are a number of distinct clusters of business venues in Port Alberni. Be sure to access shops and services at the unique Harbour Quay, at the foot of Argyle Street adjacent to our deep sea port; Uptown, accessed by Third Avenue in the south end of town; 10th Avenue Plaza, in central Port Alberni; Southgate Shopping Centre, in lower north Port Alberni; Pacific Rim Shopping Centre, at the north east entrance to town and Adelaide Shopping Centre, in north Port Alberni.
Located in the heart of the Alberni Valley: BARCLAY HOTEL
An exceptional full facility hotel, with many on-site amenities, Stamp’s Café, Pastimes Sports Bar & Grill, Beer Wine & Liquor Mart, Hot tub, Sauna, heated outdoor seasonal pool, fitness centre, conference facilities, premier catering services, & courteous 24 hour staff.
4277 Stamp Avenue, Alberni Valley
Call 250-724-7171
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