Preserving our past to inform the future
A Peek at Northern Vancouver Island History.
OpenING Hours
December: Open Daily: 10am-5pm
Winter (Oct 1 - May 17):
Tuesday to Sunday 12pm - 5pm
Closed New Year’s Day
Summer (May 18 - Sept 30): Daily 10AM - 5PM
Sybil’s Students: A Local Legacy
April 19 to October 22 The art and life of Sybil Andrews has a far reaching impact on Campbell River, particularly in the work of …
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Finding Character ‘Voice’ through Writing Dialogue
Writers who are working on a project or imagining a new project and want to explore writing dialogue are invited to participate in this 2 …
Mindfulness & The Creative Life Workshop
This two-hour workshop, offered twice, focuses on igniting the spark of creativity. Participants will learn some of the key principles that make up this unique …
Haig-Brown Festival
Sunday, September 24 from 11am to 3pm Join us on the banks of the Campbell River on September 24 for a gathering that celebrates community …
History Tours on the Water
Every sunday, May 21 through Sept 3
The Museum at Campbell River offers summer boat tours exploring the unique and intriguing history of the Discovery Islands in partnership with Campbell River Whale Watching and Adventure Tours. Each trip will take you on a journey to a different area to hear tales of living, and exploring, the coastline. Our partners, Campbell River Whale Watching and Adventure tours offer comfortable, covered boats with indoor and outdoor seating as well as an onboard bathroom.
All tours include a Museum history guide and a naturalist who is on the lookout for wildlife and to answer questions. Book a Tour Today.
Museum at Campbell River respectfully acknowledges the Liǧʷiɫdax̌ʷ First Nation, on whose traditional lands we work to preserve, interpret and share the collective human history of North Vancouver Island. The Liǧʷiɫdax̌ʷ First Nation is comprised of the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and Kwiakah First Nations. Our closest neighbors are the Coast Salish Xwemalhkwu, Klahoose and K’ómoks First Nations.
These nations have close connections to the land where Campbell River is located today.