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5633 Smith Rd, Port Alberni, British Columbia, V9Y 8Z1, Canada

(250) 723-1376 mcleanmill.ca

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Gina Galway

Oct 1, 2018

Gorgeous. Having the prep area right next to the hall was a bit disruptive during parts of our seminar. Breakfast, lunch and snacks were good. Buffet was kept refreshed. The grounds were amazing. It was raining so a collection of umbrellas were provided so we could wander comfortably. Wonderful peaceful historical grounds. I imagine it would host beautiful weddings:)

Daniel Moses

Aug 27, 2018

Had a great day with the family today, taking the train from Port Alberni to McLean Mill and back. I hadn't even realized there was a standard-gauge railway still in existence on Vancouver Island, and I've lived here for 20 years! Both steam locomotives are currently out of service, needing a cash infusion of $180,000 for repairs, but we were delivered to the Mill by a 1954 diesel-electric engine, with the noisiest, most delightful tappets. By taking the train, you are only afforded less than three hours on the Mill site, and I could have used more. Will have to go back. Fascinating machinery and a real step back in time.

jimfchow

May 6, 2018

A step into the past. If you're interested in old machinery; it's worth a visit. I went prior to start of tourist season and had a informative tour with a couple of co-workers. Built in a era when health & safety was not known. The gift shop, snack & refreshment building, clean restrooms are modern structures. They're in the process of developing a camp ground area.

Allen Felker

Jun 23, 2018

Took the train to the McLean Mill today. It was great to travel by train and see the only working Steam Donkey in North America. A very interesting walk through our history.

Matt D

Jan 21, 2018

I feel happy that the good will of the McLean family donated the mill and property to the city with hopes and dreams that the camp would be restored. Back in 1989. Sadly. The mill has been run into the ground and now is in condemned state. Needing desperate funds to satisfy wcb and the Provincial safety branch. Too bring it up to safety standards. I feel that it has been neglected badly. Along with the deteriorating Cookhouse. McLean house. And office. And other historical artifacts and buildings. It saddens me every time I go there. There's no reason for this neglect !! Yes Deanna has turned the main buildings around and helped a lot. But I believe. The attention needs to be focused on restoring the buildings. Machinery. Mill. There's no Fire protection on site. Which really concerns me. Fire hydrants should be put in. In case there's an emergency. There's not enough fire extinguishers in the different areas as well. But thank you

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