ABOUT US
PORT RENFREW VISITOR CENTRE
The Port Renfrew Visitor Information Centre welcomes travellers, supports local businesses, and connects visitors with the stories, people, and natural beauty of our community.
Opening the Visitor Centre
The Port Renfrew Visitor Information Centre is proudly managed by WorkLink Employment Society and located on the traditional lands of the Pacheedaht First Nation.
Since 2019, WorkLink Employment Society has led economic development efforts along the Juan de Fuca Corridor through collaborative, community-driven initiatives. In 2021, WorkLink opened the new Port Renfrew Visitor Information Centre, a $280,000 investment that now serves as the community’s central welcome hub and a cornerstone for sustainable tourism growth.
Working in partnership with the Provincial Government, the Pacheedaht First Nation, the Port Renfrew Chamber of Commerce, and the Port Renfrew Community Association, WorkLink continues to enhance visitor and community access in Port Renfrew. This includes projects such as improved wayfinding signage and Wi-Fi hotspots, as well as community consultations to ensure local voices guide future development. These efforts aim to ensure that tourism growth provides lasting benefits and supports a vision of Port Renfrew as a thriving, connected coastal community.
About WorkLink Employment Society
WorkLink Employment Society is a registered charity and non-profit organization delivering government-sponsored employment services across Southern Vancouver Island — including the communities of Westshore-Langford, Sooke, and Port Renfrew.
As an active member of the Port Renfrew Economic Development Task Force, WorkLink also supports regional economic growth along the Juan de Fuca Corridor, helping to strengthen local businesses, create opportunities, and foster sustainable development from Sooke to Port Renfrew.
Building a Stronger Port Renfrew
Visitor Growth by the Numbers
Since opening in 2021, the Port Renfrew Visitor Information Centre has welcomed thousands of travellers from across Vancouver Island and BC. Each year, more visitors discover the beauty of the Juan de Fuca Corridor.
Visitor traffic has grown by over 85% since our first full season — reflecting Port Renfrew’s growing reputation as a destination for eco-tourism, recreation, and cultural exploration.
Visitors between 2022 - 2025
Parties between 2022 - 2025
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of visitors to Port Renfrew are from BC
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