CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES
Port Alberni is the region's natural choice for development. Strategically located on central Vancouver Island and the gateway to the Pacific Rim, it's the only island community outside of Victoria with a deep sea port, direct access to a tourism market of up to 1 million travellers and abundant natural resources.
Bid Opportunities

City of Port Alberni
The City uses a competitive bidding process to acquire many of the materials, equipment and services required by City departments. Decisions to award are based on the greatest return in quality, service and price.

Port Alberni Port Authority
A number of investment opportunities exist with this critical City partner. The Port Authority manages property use agreements, deep sea berths, commercial and recreational marinas and a campground.

Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District
Opportunities within the regional district include municipalities such as Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet and Bamfield; neighbouring electoral districts and First Nations communities on the west coast.
Investor Resources
City of Port Alberni
Business Façade Improvement Program
Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw
Key Industries
Business Ownership
- Startups & Expansions
- Exporting Outside Canada
- Businesses for Sale
- Local Business Organizations
Port Alberni Community Foundation
'Vital Signs' Report of local statistics regarding Learning, Housing, Food Security and the Environment.