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

Steam Donkey

In the late 1800s, steam technology replaced horse and oxen hauling and increased logging production enormously. “Get rid of that dribbling pot and bring back ...
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2026 Kids Camp at the Museum at Campbell River

Summer Camp for Kids

Looking for a summer experience your child won’t forget? We’ve got a fantastic camp packed with creativity, discovery, and hands-on fun! Making Magic Summer Kids ...
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History on the Water Boat Tours

History on the Water Boat Tours

Each summer, the Museum at Campbell River and Campbell River Whale Watching and Adventure Tours partner to offer boat tours exploring the history of the ...
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2-Part Film Series

Two-Part Film Series

This two-part film screening series invites audiences into powerful stories of Indigenous resilience, remembrance, and healing. Through land, ceremony, ancestral knowledge, and lived experience, these ...
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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.
Donald Luxton & AssociatesHeritage Planners
I must congratulate you on having one of the nicest and unexpected museums of your size I have ever been in.
Miles HarrisonSenior Graphic Designer, Aldrich Pears Associates
A museum that renews my hope in the past - Haa'wa: 'makes it exquisitely alive'... my favourite museum in the whole world.
Susan MusgraveWriter, Haida Gwaii
Why museums matter

Museums are dynamic hubs of social engagement that respond to their communities’ needs

According to a 2022 national study, 96 per cent of Canadians view museums as essential spaces for community education. Museums make a difference in the lives of British Columbians – there’s a reason that 9 out of 10 Canadians believe that museums matter. They are educational spaces for life-long learners from all walks of life. They stimulate the economy and attract tourism. They help us grapple with big, difficult questions. They preserve the past, so we can see ourselves in the present, and work towards building a better future.
-Ryan Hunt, BC Museums Association Executive Director

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