The Museum at Campbell River
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The Museum at Campbell River
The Museum at Campbell River
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Through numerous exhibits and an extensive research library visitors can learn the history of northern Vancouver Island.
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Diane
Sheffield, UK8 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Couples
What a great museum. Really informative and shows great respect to and pride in the First Nation exhibits while demonstrating the impact of the European colonisation. Also enjoyed the exhibits and film about Roderick Haig Brown.
Written June 21, 2022
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David D
Colombo, Sri Lanka8 contributions
Jun. 2022
Absolutely outstanding museum - one of the highlights of our trip to Vancouver Island! Excellent displays and very good audio visual displays. Extremely helpful staff.
Written June 21, 2022
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Bruce H
4 contributions
Jun. 2022
very well put together. Very interesting and lots of history, A lot of great First Nations masks. Lots of logging and fishing history
Written June 21, 2022
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Logan H
North Vancouver, Canada577 contributions
Jun. 2022
Very professional presentations of local and First Nations history along with some really heart rending recollections of the effect of colonialization of the First Nations in BC.
The art works are amazing. Gift shop has a large and varied selection and staff that know their products and in many cases the individual artists who have provided the pieces on offer.
The art works are amazing. Gift shop has a large and varied selection and staff that know their products and in many cases the individual artists who have provided the pieces on offer.
Written June 12, 2022
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Nellie10
Lincolnshire, UK19 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Couples
Really interesting and well laid out museum. had a lovely time here learning about the local history. The gift shop was lovely too, and the staff really helpful. Thank you for giving us great memories of our stay at Campbell river
Written June 12, 2022
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Craig
British Columbia, Canada11 contributions
Sep. 2021
Very good history of the North Island. Indigenous, settlers, lumber industry, fishing industry.. Good artifacts to see.
Written October 5, 2021
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Mila E
2 contributions
Sep. 2021
Excellent museum with many interesting historical artifacts. This was also a very educational experience from the detailing of colonialism, and the Indigenous life on Vancouver Island.
I will recommend this museum for anyone visiting Campbell River.
I will recommend this museum for anyone visiting Campbell River.
Written September 21, 2021
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Iwannagetoff
Victoria, Canada60 contributions
Jul. 2021
This museum beautifully explains the life of Vancouver Island from before the arrival of the Europeans to present day. The display "Transitions" is especially truthful in presenting the encroachment of the white man on the original inhabitants. Plan to spend at least three hours here is you want to soak in the experience.
Written July 27, 2021
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Elizabeth M
Nanaimo, Canada140 contributions
Jun. 2021
This is a great museum with excellent exhibits and history of the area. I enjoyed learning more about First Nations On Vancouver Island.
Written July 2, 2021
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skyline56
Vancouver, Canada9 contributions
Nov. 2020
Excellent heritage artifacts and historical perspective. First Nations well represented. Cooperation between cultures should be emphasized over conflict.
Written November 12, 2020
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Thank you for review and for coming to see us!
Written January 6, 2021
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Les B
Bathurst, Australia816 contributions
How long do you recommend for a visit to the Museum?
Kim_757Xray
Campbell River, Canada9 contributions
I think 1-2 hours would probably work for most people.
queens888
flushing,newyork117 contributions
Approximately how much time would I need for this museum?
Museum at C
Campbell River, Canada3 contributions
It's best to allow 1 to 2 hours.
fred g
Chilliwack, Canada3 contributions
How to get there?
Museum at C
Campbell River, Canada3 contributions
Hello. If you are coming from the south of Vancouver Island, a nice scenic route is to drive up 19A the coast highway. Once you are in Campbell River you will drive to 5th Avenue and turn left. The building is actually facing Highway 19A, and our parking lot is off 5th Avenue. Hours are 10-5 seven days/week until October 1. Then we are 12-5 Tuesday - Sunday, closed Mondays. If you need further instructions, please call 250-287-3103.
2cornishrex
Nanaimo, Canada2 contributions
Is it open Sundays?
Museum at C
Campbell River, Canada3 contributions
Hello. Yes the Museum is open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Seven days a week during the summer months. During the winter, October 1 - May 18 we will be open noon - 5 p.m. from Tuesday - Sundays. Hope to see you at the Museum at Campbell River. Thank you.
2cornishrex
Nanaimo, Canada2 contributions
Is it open Sundays?
Museum at C
Campbell River, Canada3 contributions
Yes, we are open Sundays!
Rum48 has posted our hours accurately, but I will share them again for good measure:
Summer (May 18-Sept 30)
Open Daily: 10am-5pm
Winter (Oct 1-May 17)
Tuesday - Sunday: 12pm-5pm
Month of December
Open Daily: 10am-5pm
Thank you everyone for your responses!
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- (1.22 km) Royal Aroma
- (0.53 km) Discovery Pier