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

OPEN

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

Currently under renovations

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UPCOMING EVENTS

April 15

Virtual MHN

Due to current health and safety protocols, the Maritime Heritage Society has decided to move forward with Maritime Heritage Nights in a virtual format to keep everyone safe, while still gathering and learning together. Our first night will be hosted by Frank Holm as he shares his presentation on the 1964 Tsunami which shaped Port Alberni into the community it is today. It is a fascinating and detailed presentation which memebers are garunteed to walk away from with new information. Click the button below or Email for the zoom link and more information .

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2021 Season

SUMMER EVENTS

Get information on our Summer Events for our 2021 season. We have more amazing family events set up for this summer. Check them out!

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2021 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.