Connect With Your City Open House

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You and your family are invited to the fourth annual 'Connect with Your City' open house!

📆Wednesday, November 18, 2026
⏰6:00pm – 8:00pm
đź“ŤCedar Room, Echo ’67 Community Centre

Explore your City services, meet dedicated staff behind the important projects and initiatives that build your community, and gain a deeper understanding of the vital role each department plays in making Port Alberni a better place to live.

There will be a wide range of activities including interactive displays, snacks, prize giveaways, and more! This year’s event offers residents an opportunity to:

  • Provide input on the City’s Financial Plan for 2027-2031
  • Participate in a Community Safety priorities planning activity
  • Learn about our Master Planning progress for: Drinking Water, Sewer System, Utilities, Transportation, and Parks, Recreation & Culture
  • Learn about our latest major Capital Projects: Argyle Street Redevelopment, Franklin River Road Watermain Replacement, and Josephine Sanitary Forcemain Replacement
  • Brainstorm with Museum staff on future exhibits, programs, and partnerships
  • Provide detailed feedback on additional City programs, services and communications
  • Hear the latest updates on the Somass Lands development with Matthews West

Families are welcome to attend the event, and free childminding will be provided by the City’s Parks, Recreation and Culture staff. A Port Alberni Fire Department truck will be on site, and an appearance by Community Policing’s Safety Bear! Snacks and refreshments will be available.

Guest booths will be staffed by the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District’s Sortn’Go Program, Emergency Preparedness program, the FireSmart program, R.C.M.P., Matthews West, and Neighbourhood Welcome.

We look forward to connecting with you!


Want to Stay Connected to the City’s Projects?

Visit the project pages here at LetsConnectPA.ca and sign up to receive updates, announcements, and notifications about engagement dates and activities.


Updates:

Press Release - Connect with Your City Open House Returns Nov 18

You and your family are invited to the fourth annual 'Connect with Your City' open house!

📆Wednesday, November 18, 2026
⏰6:00pm – 8:00pm
đź“ŤCedar Room, Echo ’67 Community Centre

Explore your City services, meet dedicated staff behind the important projects and initiatives that build your community, and gain a deeper understanding of the vital role each department plays in making Port Alberni a better place to live.

There will be a wide range of activities including interactive displays, snacks, prize giveaways, and more! This year’s event offers residents an opportunity to:

  • Provide input on the City’s Financial Plan for 2027-2031
  • Participate in a Community Safety priorities planning activity
  • Learn about our Master Planning progress for: Drinking Water, Sewer System, Utilities, Transportation, and Parks, Recreation & Culture
  • Learn about our latest major Capital Projects: Argyle Street Redevelopment, Franklin River Road Watermain Replacement, and Josephine Sanitary Forcemain Replacement
  • Brainstorm with Museum staff on future exhibits, programs, and partnerships
  • Provide detailed feedback on additional City programs, services and communications
  • Hear the latest updates on the Somass Lands development with Matthews West

Families are welcome to attend the event, and free childminding will be provided by the City’s Parks, Recreation and Culture staff. A Port Alberni Fire Department truck will be on site, and an appearance by Community Policing’s Safety Bear! Snacks and refreshments will be available.

Guest booths will be staffed by the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District’s Sortn’Go Program, Emergency Preparedness program, the FireSmart program, R.C.M.P., Matthews West, and Neighbourhood Welcome.

We look forward to connecting with you!


Want to Stay Connected to the City’s Projects?

Visit the project pages here at LetsConnectPA.ca and sign up to receive updates, announcements, and notifications about engagement dates and activities.


Updates:

Press Release - Connect with Your City Open House Returns Nov 18

Page last updated: 06 Nov 2026, 02:18 PM