Preserving our past to inform the future

A Peek at Northern Vancouver Island History.

Fish On! 100 Years of the Tyee Club

For 100 years, anglers have been gathering from July to September off the shores of Campbell River in the hopes of catching a Tyee, a ...

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Tending the Spark: Mindfulness and the Creative Life (Workshop Series)

Each class in this six-part workshop series will include opportunities for mindfulness practice as well as short exercises and discussions designed to spark creative thinking. ...

A taste of Tending the Spark: Mindfulness and the Creative Life

In this two-hour workshop with Margo McLoughlin on September 22, participants will learn some of the key principles that make up a unique approach to ...

Haig-Brown Festival

Sunday, September 22 from 11am to 3pm Join us on the banks of the Campbell River on September 22 for a gathering that celebrates community ...

The Campbell River Museum is one of the most impressive museums in the province - a moving and evocative exploration of local history and heritage; a credit to the community and a must-see attraction.

I must congratulate you on having one of the nicest and unexpected museums of your size I have ever been in.

A museum that renews my hope in the past - Haa'wa: 'makes it exquisitely alive'... my favourite museum in the whole world.

History on the Water Boat Tours

Join us on an unforgettable journey through the Discovery Islands, where the past meets the present and the wildlife is as fascinating as the stories.

As you keep an eye out for local wildlife, including whales, sea lions, and eagles, our Museum Guide will entertain you with captivating stories of the people who have called this region home. From the indigenous peoples who first inhabited the islands to the settlers who braved the wilderness, every story is a testament to the resilience and determination of those who came before us.