Port Alberni Salmon Festival
September 5, 2026 – September 7, 2026 · Harbour Quay waterfront, Port Alberni
A Labour Day tradition on the Alberni Inlet: anglers chase big prizes in the Tyee Club's salmon derby while the waterfront fills with food, live music, local art and family fun celebrating the valley's salmon heritage.
When: September 5, 2026 – September 7, 2026
Where: Harbour Quay waterfront, Port Alberni · North Island
Organizer: Salmon Festival Society
Admission: Free
Official event websiteWhile you’re there
Local businesses in North Island
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460 Realty - North Island Office
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Cafe Guido & Company
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Calvin Hunt – Copper Maker Studio
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