Welcome to the McLean Mill National Historic Site & Park!

The McLean Mill National Historic Site is a former sawmill and logging operation located in the Alberni Valley of Vancouver Island, British Columbia’s Westcoast. McLean Mill was designated a national historic site of Canada in 1989 to commemorate its collection of extant resources related to logging, sawmilling, transportation and labour, and, its close association to significant aspects of the forest industry.

Brief History of the Mill & Railway

McLean Mill National Historic Site of Canada is a former sawmill and logging operation located on 13 hectares of forested land in the Alberni Valley of Vancouver Island. The formal recognition consists of some 35 structures and the land surrounding them. Built resources include an operational steam operated sawmill, and ancillary structures including a wide variety of wooden garages, storage structures and outbuildings, a cluster of wooden residences and administrative buildings, and a rail line. Landscape features include outdoor areas for processing and storage of lumber, and a mill pond.

Historically, the McLean Mill Historic Site has served as the destination point for the Alberni Pacific Railway (APR), an organization that has operated three different locomotives, including the favourite No.7 Baldwin Steam Locomotive built in 1929.

The Road Less Travelled ...

The McLean Mill National Historic Park’s Visitor and Interpretive Centre offers [self-]guided tours educating about the rich heritage of the site as well as it serves as a beautiful venue amidst the impressive scenery of Canada’s westcoast temperate rainforest that can be turned into a rustic yet beautifully natural wedding setting or provide a peaceful space for private events or corporate functions.

Location

McLean Mill National Historic Park

Email: giftshop@mcleanmill.ca

Address

5633 Smith Road Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 8Z1

December Gift Shop Hours 

Lights will be on in the park

Dec 21st to 23rd 4pm-8pm

Thursday Dec 24th (hours TBD)

Closed Dec 25th to Jan 2nd.