Alberni (al-BUHR-nee), city, S central Vancouver Isl., SW B.C., Canada, at head of Alberni Canal, just N of Port Alberni, 90 mi/145 km NW of Victoria; 49°16'N 124°48'W. In lumbering, fishing, and mining (gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc) area. Tourism and sport-fishing center.