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Last update: October 2025
Located in Port Alberni, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, McLean Mill Historic Park provides a unique setting alongside a National Historic Site. This rustic park wedding venue inspires the most captivating outdoor photographs and offers an unforgettable experience because of its one-of-a-kind environment. It can be dressed up for an elegant evening or left natural for a rural ambiance against the backdrop of the forest and stars.
Facilities and Capacity
The facilities at McLean Mill Historic Park include on-site camping, the Great Hall, Village Courtyard, and Three-Tiered Forested Deck, along with the potential of outdoor services within the Historic Site itself for an additional fee. These versatile facilities have capacity for holding up to 80-90 guests indoors (many more if outdoors).
Services offered
McLean Mill Historic Park offers wedding couples a wide range of affordable services for their wedding day. They welcome you to bring outside vendors for your joyous occasion and can supply recommendations to assist with the planning process.Their dedicated event coordinator is on hand to ensure that every detail of your celebration of love is accounted for. Their wedding packages include a variety of options such as your choice of ceremony location, use of a historic building for pre-ceremony preparations, and security services.
History
Established in 1924 by Robert Barlett Mclean, McLean Mill was registered as a National Historic Site of Canada in 1989. This former sawmill and logging operation is a surviving example of the early to mid-20th century logging and lumber industry in British Columbia. With original machinery, this venue steeps its guests in history.
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