McLean Mill Historic Park

Getting married in a historic site, such as McLean Mill Historic Park in the Alberni Valley comes with unique perks and an epic atmosphere. The venue has a large hall for up to 100 guests, with a distinctive character and rustic charm.

Venue Features: McLean Mill Historic Park

The event space at McLean Mill includes a historic hall and a courtyard outside the event room. You can exchange vows at the lovely grounds and use three-tiered forested decks for outside dancing and cocktails. The forested area outdoors brings the authentic rustic West Coast ambiance, ideal for your special day.

Options for your ceremony site are:

• Beneath towering cedar and maple trees
• Next to the historic water tower
• In front of the sawmill
• Inside the hall 

Receptions are often hosted indoors in a beautiful hall featuring warm string lights and wall murals or outdoors in the courtyards with Edison-bulb lights.

Services and Amenities at McLean Mill Historic Park

The venue allows you to rent the entire campground, which consists of seven serviced and two non-serviced RV sites and rustic tent spaces, so you can stay overnight and extend the celebration.

McLean Mill has a fully equipped commercial kitchen on-site for your chosen caterer. Preparing meals on-site is simple, whether you prefer rustic BBQ to stay within the rustic theme or decide to spruce things up with an elegant plated dinner. 

Overall, McLean Mill is well-equipped to support all reception styles.

Wedding Packages at McLean Mills

McLean Mills has several wedding packages which give you access to different facilities.

For example, the Woodland Historic Premier Package features:

• Outdoor ceremony and indoor reception in the hall with access to courtyard and terrace
• Concierge service from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Use of the kitchen 
• Set up and tear down
• Use of the hall the day before for decoration
• Photography rights at the historic village and McLean Mill facilities
• Security staff
• The morning after cleaning up the window

If you would like to host only a ceremony at McLean Mill, you can request an Outdoor ceremony package covering the following:

• Access to your chosen ceremony site for an hour
• Concierge service for 6 hours
• Photography rights on the grounds
• PA system

Couples who want a ceremony off-site can book a reception-only package, providing access to the hall and outdoor functions space and a concierge on-site to help with the organization.

Request availability details and pricing from the McLean Mill Historic Park team.