Museum At Campbell River

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About This Museum

You'd never guess this place started as a fishing lodge, but that's the perfect beginning for a museum that dives deep into the story of this coast. It feels more like exploring a beautifully crafted coastal longhouse than a stuffy institution, tucked right against the forest. Inside, you come face-to-face with a full-scale replica of a First Nations big house and can almost hear the whine of a historic sawmill. The real showstopper is the 'K'wak'waka'wakw Potlatch Collection,' which holds stunning masks and regalia that were once banned from public use.

Collection Highlights

Full-scale First Nations big house replica, historic sawmill equipment, and the profound 'K'wak'waka'wakw Potlatch Collection' of masks and ceremonial objects.

Visitor Information

It's super easy to findβ€”just look for it on the Island Highway heading north out of town. Honestly, give yourself at least a couple of hours; there's so much to take in.

Architecture & Building

The building is designed to echo the post-and-beam structure of a traditional Coast Salish longhouse, with soaring ceilings and massive wooden beams that make it feel part of the landscape.

Contact & Location

Address: Museum at Campbell River, 470, Island Highway, Campbell River, Strathcona Regional District, British Columbia, V9W 3W7, Canada

Phone: +1 250-287-3103

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