About Us
Campbell River and District Museum and Archives Society
2010 - Winner of the Campbell River Chamber of Commerce Not-For-Profit Business of the Year
2003 - Recipient of the Heritage Society of British Columbia Award of Outanding Achievement for restoration of the fishing boat “Soyokaze
2002 - Recipient of the British Columbia Museums Association Award of Merit for outstanding, innovative or creative achievement
The Collection Area: The Museum collection comprises ethnographic, historic, archaeological and archival material of the northern Vancouver Island are, specifically form Oyster River east to Desolation Sound and north to Rivers Inlet, including off-shore islands; west to Gold River and beyond to the outer coast at Estevan Point, and north to the tip of Vancouver Island.
The Building and Exhibits:
The Museum began with an exhibit in the lobby of a sports fishing lodge in 1958, that was collected and presented by a group of people interested in the human history of Northern Vancouver Island and in particular in First Nations art and culture. The Museum was registered as a non-profit society in 1961, governed by a Board of Trustees.
Initially, the growing collection was located in several places in the community before being transferred to a purpose-built facility in 1967 as a local project to mark Canada's Centennial Year. By 1978 the collection had outgrown this facility, and planning for a new facility began in 1987.
Eleven recognized experts on the history and ethnology of the region helped to develop an outline of potential topics. By 1989 a floor plan and basic scale model was made of the major exhibits plan.
A 21,000 square foot facility was completed in 1994, and includes 7,000 square feet for a major exhibits gallery and 1,700 square feet for temporary exhibits.
Located on a seven-acre wooded site, it has a commanding view of Discovery Passage (an active shipping lane running between Campbell River and Quadra Island). The forested site offers excellent opportunities for outdoor activities, displays and interpretation.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Mailing Address: |
Box 70 Station A Campbell River BC Canada V9W 4Z9 |
Street Address: |
470 Island Highway Campbell River BC Canada |
Phone: |
(250) 287-3103 |
Fax: |
(250) 286-0109 |
| Email:
general.inquiries@crmuseum.ca |
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| Museum Staff | |
| Executive Director, Lesia Davis | ldavis@island.net |
| Exhibits & Collections Manager | sandra.parrish@crmuseum.ca |
| Curator & Education Manager | linda.hogarth@crmuseum.ca |
| Administrative Assistant | tona.mcmurran@crmuseum.ca |
| Promotions & Membership | catherine.gilbert@crmuseum.ca |
| Public Programs, Ken Blackburn | public.programs@crmuseum.ca |
| School Programs, Marlene Pearson | school.programs@crmuseum.ca |
| Museum Shop Manager, Roslyn Nickel | museum.shop@crmuseum.ca |
The Museum at Campbell River is a non-profit society and we gratefully acknowledge the support
of the City of Campbell River, the Province of British Columbia through the BC Arts Council, the Regional District of Strathcona - Areas A, B, C & D, the BC Gaming Commission and our Sponsors, Donors and Members.
