Haig-Brown House Summer Programming
This summer we welcome you to explore the Haig-Brown House – virtually through some of our programming, or outdoors on the grounds. Check back here …
Virtual Puppet Theatre
The puppets have been briefed on the use of technology, and are preparing diligently for their new shows on Zoom and Facebook live! Each week …
Technology Week
For Technology Week July 14-18, 2020, we are featuring a Baikie Island Nature Reserve Scavenger Hunt. To learn more about the history of Baikie Island …
Plant Week!
July 7-11 is Plant Week as part of the Museum’s Summer Programs! For Plant Week, we are featuring a wild berry tart tutorial led by …
Parades! – An Online Event
June 29-July 5 we are celebrating Parades! Today in Campbell River, every year we have a Canada Day Parade and a Christmas Truck Parade. In …
Boom Town! – An Online Event
From June 22-28 on our Facebook Page the theme is BOOM Town! The late 1940s to early 1960s was a period of incredible development and …
We are open, and we want your feedback about what comes next.
Sandra Parrish, Executive Director of the Museum at Campbell River, re-opened the Museum June 2 after having closed it March 17 due to COVID-19. “Like …
What have we been up to lately?
It’s been a strange few months. As with most people, Museum staff have been adjusting to new conditions. We are planning for our re-opening June …
The Carihi Culture – Fifty Years of Respect and Acceptance
This article appeared in a special publication in honour of the Carihi Anniversary, in April 2016. In 1950 Campbell River Junior-Senior High School opened. By …
Grad Week – An online event
This week as we count down to Graduation for local students, we look back at Graduations from Campbell River’s past! This is an online event …
Photographer Week – An Online Event
June 8-14 on our Facebook Page we are talking about photographers! Our archival photography collection tells us so much about our community’s past. A large …
Donkey Boiler Coffee
“It was good coffee. A man with big feet could walk on it.” In the late 1800s, in an effort to increase production, steam technology …