Event Planning
last updated: February 2, 2009
Chosen as Vancouver Island North’s best shore excursion, in a recent exit survey conducted by Cruise BC, the McLean Mill and Alberni Pacific Railway provide an intriguing and unforgettable venue for your next special event. You and your guests will discover British Columbia’s forest legacy, with an authentic and unique snapshot of the past including steam-powered machinery, rustic buildings, and a beautiful forest setting. The McLean Mill National Historic Site and Alberni Pacific Railway offer their facilities for meetings, group meals, and special events provided such use does not interfere or detract from the McLean Mill and Alberni Pacific Railways primary role or function. For more information contact us,
By Phone: (250) 723-1379
By Email: info@alberniheritage.com
Pick Your Event:
Charters Facility Rentals Wedding Photos Catering Sleep-Over Program
All items subject to applicable taxes. Prices do not include GST.
Charters
subject to availability
Steam Locomotive (No. 7)
4 hours - $975
8 hours - $1800
Capacity:
stand-up - n/a
sit-down - 180 people (5 cars)
Diesel Locomotive (8427)
4 hours - n/a
8 hours - $1,250
week (5 days) - $5,500
Steam Sawmill
Demonstration - $1600
Capacity: n/a
Track Time
Please call.
Facility Rentals
Visitor Reception Centre & Courtyard
4 hours - $130
8 hours - $190
day/evening - $375
Capacity:
-- Visitor Centre: stand-up – 60, sit-down – 40
-- Courtyard: stand-up – 90, sit-down - 60
Note: includes use of BBQ
Steam Pot Café' (kitchen)
4 hours - $95
8 hours - $190
day/evening - $250
Train Station
2 hours - $100
4 hours - $150
8 hours - $250
Capacity:
Meeting Room - 15
Mill Site
4 hours - $295
day/evening - $475
Capacity
-- Festival Tent: stand-up n/a, sit-down – 150
-- Lumber Deck: stand-up - 150, sit-down - 100
-- Nikkei Theatre (tent): stand-up – n/a, sit down – 225
Wedding Photos
The McLean Mill and the No. 7 steam train make a wonderful setting for wedding photographs. A non-refundable administration fee of $40.00 is required upon confirmation.
Photos by Stacey Murton
Catering
Lunch:
* Homemade soup: Choice of Three Bowl (beef barley) or Mediterranean Tomato or Cream of Broccoli
* Sandwich or wrap: Choice of beef, ham, egg, salmon (world-famous), or vegetarian
* Assorted desert treat: Choice of pie or fruit crisp
* Beverage options include: Juice, soft drinks, bottled water, freshly brewed tea or coffee
Meeting/Light Refreshments:
* Desert treats: Fresh baked scones, muffins and butter tarts
* Beverage options include: Juice, soft drinks, bottled water, freshly brewed tea or coffee
Receptions:
Luncheon Buffet:
* Sandwiches: Egg, salmon (world-famous) and tomato
* Desert treats: Fresh baked scones and butter tarts
* Beverage options include: Juice, soft drinks, bottled water, freshly brewed tea or coffee
Wine & Cheese Buffet:
* Wine: Selected white and red wine (max. 3 glasses pp)
* A selection of fine cheese: Local and international cheese with assorted breads and crackers
* Fresh vegetable crudités: Fresh seasonal vegetables with assorted homemade dips and condiments
* Chicken Wing Platter: Choice of honey garlic or hot & spicy
* Spinach or Anti-pasta Platter: served with bread
* Cold Cut Platter: Delicious assorted cold-cuts
* Desert treats, including: Cream puffs, éclairs, Nanaimo Bar
* Fresh Seasonal Fruit Presentation
* Beverage options include: Juice, soft drinks, bottled water, freshly brewed tea or coffee
Sleep-Over Program
Limited availability for youth organizations only. Summer Season not available.
Arrival time: 7:00 pm, Departure time: 10:00am
Group Size: 8 to 15 children (ages 5 to 12 years)
Each group must be accompanied by two adults
Cost: $125.00
Includes: Use of McClean Mill Site and Visitor Centre,
and evening snack (hot chocolate, cookies).
