For more than years we have cut and milled our local forests. They provide enterprise, industry, employment and recreation for thousands of residents and their families.
With each direct industry job leading to two indirect jobs, our forest industry makes a significant contribution to our local tax base. Sustainable forest management practices are key to ensuring that this renewable resource will benefit our community indefinitely.
Stylish and comfy furniture and beds delivered with great care into your home. Reasons to Move Here You won't want to leave. Central Location Port Alberni is central to the business and recreational opportunities and the outdoor and cultural experiences of Vancouver Island and British Columbia. A 90 minute drive and a beautiful one at that. Just 30 to 45 minutes east are the ocean side communities of Qualicum Beach and Parksville.
Nanaimo is now rated as one of the best places to live in all of Canada. A beautiful city within one hour of Port Alberni. Washington and the thriving communities of Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland are but a 60 - 90 minute drive from Port Alberni. The big city attractions of Vancouver are just three hours distant by highway and ferry. Oh, and the weather?
We're generally the hotspot on the Island during the summer months. We compete aggressively with other locations in BC and across the Country for the title of warmest spot in Canada many times through the year. Yes, even the winter. We're in a valley so that does mean higher summer temperatures and sometimes low lying fog in the off-season months. We get rain. Many of us don't own a shovel except for a spade to dig the earth for our veggie gardens.
Snow shovels are usually donated to friends and families in other parts of Canada. Generously donated. Come see for yourself. But, bring a raincoat; and flip-flops. We have the most affordable housing and real estate on Vancouver Island. We offer good schools and a community college with university transfer, vocational and continuing education, and Elder College courses. Arguably one of the finest learning institutions in BC, if not all of Canada! Sports programs and recreational opportunities for kids, teens and adults are extensive, accessible, and affordable.
Wonderful Track facilities with a new track in about and ample seating for major events Glenwood Centre often used for events, reunions and much more. The demand for and interest in local food has never been stronger. Consumers want to buy food they trust from people they trust.
The Alberni Valley has experienced farmers, with quality soils, climate and capital available to produce more. Aquaculture operations are located throughout the region. There are many opportunities to continue to grow this industry in both fin fish and shellfish facilities. Port Alberni and its encompassing valley are surrounded by forests, mountains, ocean inlets, and freshwater lakes and streams.
This area of Vancouver Island is popular for its salmon sports fishing. Fishing charters operate year round and the rewards include steelhead, halibut, cod and of course, five species of salmon. Additional outdoor activities are available in every season include scuba diving, kayaking, kiteboarding, windsurfing, hiking, cycling, golfing, skiing, snowmobiling and wildlife viewing. A long history of support for organized sports, arts and culture, festivals and other entertainment interests are available in the valley and surrounding areas.
A system of local parks and a full complement of specific or multiple use facilities are maintained for the public to enjoy. The area has a full spectrum of health services including a modern regional hospital, intermediate and extended health care facilities; as well facilities and services for seniors and people requiring special medical needs.
The City of Port Alberni maintains a complete program of essential services. Up-to-date services include fire protection, safety, emergency preparedness, water works, sewage and waste management. Real estate prices in Alberni tend to follow the general trends that are occurring in other communities in Canada. While there are some increases and decreases in values based on economic conditions real estate prices have been generally stable over the past five years.
By having economic development that endeavors to assist existing businesses to be successful while promoting new businesses that provide diversity to the local economy, the City of Port Alberni optimizes the benefits to our citizens. This diversified economy helps to protect the value of existing homeowners from potential tax assessment fluctuations, while providing a level of security that encourages new entrants into the local real estate market.
Overall, real estate is considered to be a very good value for the lifestyle and all the services available in the area. In particular, people moving from Vancouver, Victoria or other relatively high priced communities find this area to be a bargain.
There are about 8, people employed in various occupations in the City of Port Alberni. Their occupations reflect their interest, knowledge and skills, and the diversity of the City. After several decades of relative stability, this area has gone through significant change. People who have worked here have learned to adapt to change to ensure that they can continue to work and live in this beautiful place with so many benefits.
Average income levels tend to be somewhat lower than the average for British Columbia, as well as lower than average for resource-based communities in the province. This is balanced with the lower overall cost of living, particularly the cost of housing. The declines of average income levels are partly the result of changing demographics from the reduced workforce component; as well as the fact that retiring people have discovered the benefits of living in the Alberni area.
The change is also the result of reductions in employment levels, particularly in the forest industry, that have included higher paid workers with many years of service.
New positions that are coming available with the recovery of the forest industry have allowed newer entrants into the workforce that typically have relatively lower income and benefits. Relationships between Governments and First Nations communities have had a regrettable history for many years. While much is left to be done, significant progress has been made in the Port Alberni region in the form of treaties and other agreements; as well as a general greater commitment to communicate and to work together to provide better opportunities for everyone who lives in this region.
The vast and healthy forests on coastal British Columbia are being utilized for the many uses of wood fibre and related benefits. The catastrophic damage to the forests to the interior parts of B. Scientific advancements and the need for new products from wood fibre provide an opportunity for Port Alberni that has been suggested to exceed anywhere else on the coast.
Potential products from forest biomass range from building materials, pharmaceuticals, chemicals to renewable energy. Some capital investments made over the years have the potential to be revitalized to be more profitable through the introduction of new technologies to infrastructures that are in prime locations but are currently underutilized. Ideas for data? Reach out to us and try the live chat at the bottom. What is Townfolio?
Where does the data come from? How to use this data Request more info. Total Population 17, Median Household Income 50, Total Visible Minorities Median Age Total Labour Force 7, Employment Rate Participation Rate Unemployment Rate Taxation View the Taxation tab for information such as and more.
Federal General Corporate Tax Federal Small Business Corporate 9. Federal Investment Corporate Tax Average Yearly Rainfall mm 1, Average Yearly Snowfall cm Highest Temperature Celsius Lowest Temperature Celsius Number of Renters 2, Number of Home Owners 5, Most Popular Dwelling Size 3 Bedrooms.
Most Used Transportation Vehicle Driver. Residents Who Work Locally 4, Vehicle Drivers Dominant Level of Education High School. Most Popular Field of Study Engineering. Most Popular Educational Destination Canada. Least Popular Field of Study Mathematics.
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