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Port Alberni Maritime Heritage Society (PAMHS) was formed in 1989 with the purpose of working with the museum and the community to preserve and present the maritime heritage of the West Coast area.  It has developed and hosted temporary exhibits, mounted public information panels, coordinated many special events and restored the Bamfield Lifeboat.   Each summer season a new exhibit on a maritime theme is presented, along with special events and activities.

WELCOME TO THE
PORT ALBERNI MARITIME DISCOVERY CENTRE

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JOIN US AUGUST2,3&4
MARITIME DISCOVERY CENTRE'S   1ST EVER REGATTA
DAILY FROM 11:00 TO 2:00

MAY HOURS
TUE, WED, THU 11:00 to 3:00

summer HOURS
TUE, THU, FRI 10:00 to 4:00
WED 11:00 to 4:00, 6:30 to 8:30
SATURDAY and SUNDAY
10:00 TO 3:00

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

Knowledge  for All

Navigating the graveyard

Tools to navigating the West Coast

Boat models

Now Showing: MHCS Alberni

Vancouver island lighthouse

Step inside our lighthouse; see its importance

LEARN MORE

UCHUck and lady rose

Vessels beloved by the community 

LEARN MORE

1964 Tsunami

Currently under renovations

UPCOMING EVENTS

DAILY FROM 11:00 TO 2:00

JOIN US AT THE MARITIME DISCOVERY CENTRE

TO BUILD AND RACE BOATS

REGISTRATION AND CONSTRUCTION

BETWEEN 11 AND 1

RACING STARTS AT 1:15

LIMITED TO 16 ENTRIES PER DAY

$5.00 PER ENTRY OR A BOTTLE DRIVE DONATION

(WE CAN SUPPLY THE BAG AND LABEL FOR YOU TO DROP OFF AT THE RETURN-IT EXPRESS CENTRE)

PRIZES AWARDED AND KEEP YOUR BOATS

Watercolor Sailboat Illustration

AUGUST 2, 3 and 4
1ST EVER PAMHS REGATTA

 

2025 Season

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The Swan

From Past to Present

The Tatoosh

Boom Boat of the Alberni Inlet

LightHOUSe Pier Panels

View the sites offered by the Inlet

LOCATION & DIRECTIONS

We’re conveniently located in Port Alberni, right at the waterfront besides the Harbour Quay. We are situated near local restaurants and shops. If you’ve got any remaining questions or need more details, you can give us a call or email us at portalbernimhs@gmail.com.

CONTACT US

Phone:

250-723-6164

Address:

2900 Harbour Rd

Port Alberni, BC

V9Y 7X2

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250-723-6164

2900 Harbour Rd, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7X2, Canada

©2017 by Port Alberni Maritime Discovery Centre

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