Preserving our past to inform the future

A Peek at Northern Vancouver Island History.

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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New Workshop on Writing Dialogue

Workshop on “Finding Character ‘Voice’ through Writing Dialogue” – We are excited to be offering a new writing workshop focusing exclusively on creating authentic and …

Festival of Trees

December 1 – 31, 2023. Join us for the annual Festival of Trees at the Museum. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of …

New Exhibit Open

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Free admission. Opening Reception for Sybil’s Students: A Local Legacy. An exhibit focusing on the work of Sybil …

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 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.