Exploring Native Plants through Medicine and the Arts
Join us June 26 from 10:30am to 4:30pm for a unique opportunity to explore in detail some of the plants of coastal British Columbia. Participants …
The Union Steamships
I was never someone fascinated with ships. Despite this, when I began to take a deeper look into the history of the Discovery Islands, I …
Refuge Cove
Heather Harbord, author of Desolation Sound, referred to West Redonda as the “Social Centre of the Sound.” West Redonda had two settlements – Refuge Cove …
Journey Back to Nature: Strathcona Provincial Park History
Join us Wednesday, June 9 at 6:30pm via Zoom as Vancouver Island author and historian Catherine Marie Gilbert presents a pictorial talk based on her …
Adopt an Artifact
Regardless of what is going on outside of the walls of the Museum, the community treasures we hold in trust require care and attention. These …
Environmental Speakers Series
As part of the Art+Earth Festival, Greenways Land Trust and the Museum at Campbell River partnered on an Envvironmental Speaker Series featuring guest lecturers from …
Masters Road
When thinking about the ‘official’ history of Campbell River, and the stories that are most often told, I think of several things. For me, the …
Going to the Falls
Ever popular for Sunday drives and showing visitors the sights, Elk Falls on the Campbell River has been the highlight of many an excursion over …
Cory Cliffe – new artist in the Museum Shop!
Cory Cliffe had a turning point in his life in 2014 when he participated in Tribal Journeys. From there he started learning about who he …
Thank you Rotary for the Archives Research Centre!
In 1992 the Rotary Club of Campbell River contributed $75,000 towards the New Museum Project. This named giving opportunity supported the Archives Research Centre and …
The Haig-Brown House
I take for granted that many people haven’t been to, or maybe don’t even know about, my favourite place in Campbell River. It has a …
The Care of Books
This past October, the Comox Valley lost a beloved long-time resident, Father Charles Brandt. An ordained priest and member of the Hermits of St. John …