1930's

1930

  

• Campbell River's first church, St. Peter's Anglican Church, is constructed - 10 years go by before it is consecrated.

 

• The Campbell River Board of Trade is formed.  In 1950, it became the Campbell River District Chamber of Commerce.


St. Peter's Anglican Church with

Elm Street School, MCR 10218

1931

  

• The King and Queen of Siam (now Thailand) visit Campbell River.

• While on a vacation in Canada, the King and Queen of Siam came to Campbell River in hopes of catching some legendary Tyee.  The visit was organized by the Campbell River District Board of Trade, along with Ned Painter who arranged the fishing guides.  The Queen caught the largest fish of the visit, but unfortunately no one was able to land a Tyee. 

• The Painter family builds a group of cabins across from their sport fishing tent camp on the Tyee Spit.  These are the forerunners of the world famous Painter's Lodge.

Herbert Pidcock rowing the King of Siam,

MCR 11100

(click to enlarge)

   

1932

  
• Population of Campbell River: 1,200  
   

1934

  
• Loggers walk off the job at several camps near Campbell River, triggering what was then the largest labour strike in coastal history.  After three and a half months, the striking workers successfully negotiate an industry wide 40 cents per hour minimum wage (a 15% increase for Bloedel Stewart and Welch workers).  
   

1935

  
• Campbell River gets electricity - 25 cycle from the Puntledge system.
 

Flood waters surround the Campbellton

Community Hall, MCR 13012

1938
• The great Sayward Fire burns on a 23-mile front.
 

1939
• The flooding of the Campbell River reaches the second step of the Quinsam Hotel.