Western Vancouver Island Industrial Heritage Society — Attraction in Port Alberni

What an incredible hidden gem! My kids had an absolute blast here. I didn’t think my daughters would be into cars or trucks, but wow 🤩 was I wrong. They didn’t want to leave!

The collection and displays are fantastic, but what really made the experience special were the amazing volunteers. The kind, knowledgeable seniors who dedicate their time here clearly love their community, and it shows in everything they do.

This place is an absolute must-visit. Best of all—it’s free! Donations are welcomed if you’d like to...

Brought the family to check out some old equipment. Definitely worth the time to come and see. Thanks so much to David for showing us around, and providing so much extra information. So great to see these old machines that shaped our history, in such good shape. Kudos to the volunteers that keep everything going here!

It's a good idea to call ahead...

An awesome exhibit of trucks and other industrial equipment used in BC for logging. Thanks very much to David for guiding us through and providing an in-depth explanation of the different items and their historical significance! Absolutely worth the visit!

Note: The open hours are currently Mon. to Fri. 9 am - 11 am Saturday...