LIFESTYLE PORTAL
Being a great place to do business is only one part of the picture. Choose to live here for the quality of life.
The many perks of living local.
Fitting in: Understanding the Hallmarks of Local Culture
What defines the experience of being a Port Alberni local?

Immediacy
A trip across town is 15 minutes, and a dozen neighbouring communities are within a 3 hours' drive.
Independance
The self-sufficiency that comes from being the nation's forestry powerhouse learning new ways. The community has proven adaptable, strong and determined, relying on each other to navigate and lead change.
Duality & Amalgamation
Having been two towns shapes us: 2 waterfronts, 2 downtowns, a South Port and North Port. After the 1967 amalgamation, duality gave way to unity, compromise and reaching new understandings. The foundation of our 'new' community.
Building
The Valley is home to hundreds of tradespeople, manufacturers, crafters, artists, farmers, and creators. We are also home to community-builders: People who volunteer, raise funds for charities, and welcome new residents.
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