Category: Exhibits
Logging in the Jungles
Since the 1880s, logging has played an important role in the development of this region. The area north of Powell River, stretching up to Drury …
Transitions Gallery
The Transitions Gallery explores some of the difficult parts of our past – a past that includes devastating population loss, Indian Residential Schools and the …
First Nations
The Museum sits on the traditional territories of the Laichwiltach First Nation. Within the collection area represented by the Museum are over 30 First Nations, …
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 …
Soyokaze (Gentle Wind)
This 37 foot cod fishing boat was built circa 1939 by the Kishi Boatworks in Steveston for Shigekazu Matsunaga of Quathiaski Cove. Built for a …
Thunderbird Bear Pole
The beautiful “Thunderbird Bear Pole” was inspired by a pole carved by Sam Henderson in the 1960s. This pole was carved by Sam’s son Bill …
Festival of Trees
Nov 30 – Dec 31 The Annual Festival of Trees at the Museum at Campbell River is an event where the community comes together to …
1930 Hayes-Anderson Logging Truck
This truck is displayed in an outdoor exhibit at the Museum at Campbell River. It represents an important era in the progression of log hauling …
West Coast Garden
Winding paths lead through gardens containing 80 different species of plants native to the region; their succession of blooming times and subtle variety of flowers, …
The Last Stand (The Works of David Ellingsen)
June – November, 2019. By David Ellingsen. This travelling exhibit features the work of photographer and artist David Ellingsen, whose family has roots on Cortes …