Preserving our past to inform the future

A Peek at Northern Vancouver Island History.

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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Glass Jellyfish Workshop

Register Here Create a stunning ocean-inspired glass art piece in this hands-on workshop facilitated by Tideline Gallery. Participants will design and assemble a beautiful decorative ...

Cedar Basket Weaving Workshop

Saturday, June 27 Cedar Basket Weaving Workshop Facilitated by Gail Stoller Workshop Participants will have the opportunity to learn traditional cedar weaving with Gail Stollerk, ...

Ceramic and Raffia Dish Workshop

Register Here Ceramic and Raffia Dish Workshop Facilitated by Katherine Rankin Join our workshop on Saturday, May 9th to make a ceramic and raffia dish. ...

Q̓ay̓ola: Taking Turns Telling Stories

New Exhibit opens Friday, April 17. Q̓ay̓ola: Taking Turns Telling Stories is a new exhibit offering a closer look at carvings, poles, and public artworks ...

Ripple Rock Guided Hike

Join the Museum at Campbell River for a guided hike along the Ripple Rock trail, a coastal hike along the shores of Menzies Bay and ...

The Dawn Chorus: Secrets of Spring Birdsong

The Dawn Chorus—the surge of birdsong that greets early spring mornings—is one of nature’s most remarkable performances. In this engaging talk, biologist Sandra Milligan invites ...

Intertidal Walk with Biologist Sandra Milligan

Join biologist Sandra Milligan for an exploration of the Intertidal Zone. Low tide at Willow Point Reef typically uncovers over 80 species including dozens of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Puppet Theatre at the Museum at Campbell River

Historical Puppet Theatre

Every summer our favourite characters come alive to tell the most outrageous, surprising, and fun stories of Campbell River and Northern Vancouver Island’s history. These ...

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.

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