HOUSING
Port Alberni has one of the most affordable home prices on Vancouver Island, with an excellent return on investment. Live in one of the City's North Port, South Port and Central Alberni neighbourhoods or "commute" less than 30 minutes from the rural communities of Sproat Lake, Beaver Creek or Cherry Creek. There's ample choice of housing styles, from upscale single detached homes to farm acreages, to cozy, compact heritage apartments. Find something move-in ready, in need of your expertise, or build something new on the perfect plot of land.
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Local Realtors
Rental Accommodation
The Alberni Valley Rentals Page Facebook Group
City Housing Links
Planning & Development Services
Understanding the City's Layout
Port Alberni can be understood in the context of its history of having once been two separate cities separated geographically by Roger Creek. There are two commercial areas, two waterfronts, two sides of town and two roads to get around town. It takes about 15 minutes to cross town by vehicle.
The former 'twin' cities of Alberni and Port Alberni are called North Port and South Port, respectively.
There are 3 major residential and regional district electoral areas just outside City limits: Beaver Creek, Sproat Lake, and Cherry Creek. Their furthest reaches are a maximum distance of 15 kilometres from town.
City Neighbourhoods
The middle of it all! This area is located between Roger Street and Argyle Street.
Neighbourhoods & Subdivisions
Notable Amenities & Features
Rural Areas
Electoral area "E" in the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District.
Notable Amenities & Features
- Beaver Creek Volunteer Fire Department
- Farms & Local Food
- Stamp River Provincial Park
- Trails
- The Angler's Trail
- Log Train Trail
- Stamp River Long Trail
Average Housing Prices 2023
Sources (Sept 2023 - latest available data): Vancouver Island Real Estate Board, Victoria Real Estate Board & Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board.
Single-family benchmark prices indicated only.
Within city limits, 67% of residents commute less than 15 minutes for work! The mean time in the above table has been calculated including commutes outside of Port Alberni to neighbouring communities for employment.
Top Reasons to Relocate
The secret is getting out: Port Alberni is a premiere Vancouver Island location.
Affordable Cost of Living
An average home price of $569,800.
Beautiful Scenery and Nature
Mount Arrowsmith and the Beaufort mountains, the Alberni Inlet, the Somass River & Roger Creek.
Short "commutes"
67% of residents commute less than 15 minutes for work.
Location, location, location
Centrally located and within day-tripping distance to Victoria, Vancouver and Tofino.
West Coast Lifestyle
Built for nature lovers. There are dozens of land and water-based opportunities for outdoor recreation: Hiking, mountain biking, boating, kayaking, kitesurfing, trail running, ATVing, camping and more. And surfing is less than 2 hours' away.