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

HOURS OF OPERATION

OPENING Jan 9

10-4 Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Admission by Donation

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

Knowledge for All

Navigating the graveyard

Tools to navigating the West Coast

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Boat models

Now Showing: MHCS Alberni

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The Vanlene

Bamfeild's Vehicular Grave

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Vancouver island lighthouse

Step inside our lighthouse; see its importance

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UCHUck and lady rose

Vessels beloved by the community

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1964 Tsunami

The event that brought our communities together

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Sept 29 7:00

AGM

Due to current health and safety protocols

The Agenda, Financial Statements, and Minutes of the 2019 AGM have been emailed out. A zoom invitation will be forwarded/posted later.
The public may attend the meeting, but only PAMHS members in good standing may vote. Members may send nominations for the 2020-2021 Board of Directors by email to Ken Watson at
The deadline for nominations is September 28, 2020.

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2020 Season

SUMMER EVENTS

Get information on our Summer Events for our 2020 season. We have more amazing family events set up for this summer. Check them out!

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2020 Season

WINTER EVENTS

Interested in local maritime topics and want to learn more. Check out our Winter events as we update it throughout the season as we schedule more heritage speakers to come in.

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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.