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Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm Thursday 10am - 4:30pm Friday 10am - 4:30pm Saturday 10am - 2pm

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We promote educational and social activities to foster an appreciation of west coast marine heritage in Campbell River BC.

11/09/2026

Have you got your tickets yet?
Time is running out to get your tickets for the One Ocean Film Tour!

Join the Maritime Heritage Society for an evening celebrating our connection to the ocean with the One Ocean Film Tour: Volume 6.

This fundraiser opens on November 13th, so mark down your calendars and we’ll see you then!

11/05/2026

Have you heard about our boat, the Margaret M? She was made by shipwright Arthur G Barnes, a blind man who crafted the boat with only one arm!
If you find his story interesting, come to the One Ocean Film Tour and watch "Windward", a documentary about Walt Raineri, a blind sailor.

This fundraiser opens on November 13th, so get your tickets, mark it on your calendar, and we’ll see you then!�

10/31/2026

🌫️⚓ There's something a little mysterious about the coast this time of year.

The fog rolls in, the shoreline disappears, and even the most familiar places can suddenly feel a little eerie.

For generations of mariners, fog was more than just atmosphere. It could make a familiar passage dangerous, leaving crews to rely on their experience, their instruments, and the distant sound of a foghorn.

We thought this little poem by Carl Sandburg captured the mood perfectly.

Fog (1916)

The fog comes
on little cat feet.

It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.

— Carl Sandburg

Happy Halloween from the Maritime Heritage Centre. May your waters be calm and your way home always clear. 🌫️

10/29/2026

Join the Maritime Heritage Society for an evening celebrating our connection to the ocean with the One Ocean Film Tour: Volume 6!

A collection of short films you won't want to miss, they take you into their stories of the ocean, adventure, and climate action.

Presented as a fundraiser for the Maritime Heritage Society, the evening will support local marine education, heritage and community programming right here in Campbell River.
.Plus, we'll have concession. 🍿

So book your tickets, mark your calendars, and we'll see you there!

10/26/2026

Here is an article about Ollie Chickite and the BCP45 from the Times Colonist in 2016. It might bring back some memories for a few folks!

https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/jack-knox-cheers-to-last-captain-of-bcp45-fishboat-on-old-5-bill-4631618

10/24/2026

What's your favourite Canadian $5 bill?

Over the years, Canada's five-dollar bills have featured some pretty iconic images, from the BCP 45 to the Canadarm and the belted kingfisher.

And naturally, they all think they're the best. 👀

We might be a little biased here at the Maritime Heritage Centre, considering one of those famous five-dollar bills features a certain fishing boat sitting right in the middle of our museum.

But we'd love to hear what you think!

Which Canadian $5 bill is your favourite?

10/21/2026

The Maritime Heritage Centre has received enough nominations to advance to the next round of the Readers' Choice Award 2026 in 3 categories; Best Local Attraction, Place to Get Married and Best Wedding Venue!

Our community has recognized us as one of their favourites, and we are so grateful for the acknowledgement.

Voting officially opens October 21st on the Campbell River Mirror website!

Please show our team some love by voting every day!

10/19/2026

☕⚓ What's your Monday vibe?

Mondays in the winter look a little different here at the Maritime Heritage Centre.

We're closed to museum visitors, but that doesn't always mean the building is quiet!

Some Mondays we're enjoying a well-earned day off. Other Mondays, our rental clients are filling the building with meetings, workshops and community gatherings.

And sometimes? It's just us, a cup of coffee, a mountain of paperwork, and the rare opportunity to get things done without too many interruptions. 😄

There's something pretty satisfying about a quiet Monday.

So, what's your Monday vibe? Day off, full steam ahead, or just trying to get through your inbox?

A reminder that our museum is open Tuesday to Friday, 10 am to 4:30 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm. Closed Sundays and Mondays, but our rental spaces are available seven days a week!

10/17/2026

🎂 How do you throw a 100th birthday party for a boat?

The BCP 45 was built in 1927, which means that in 2027, our favourite fishing boat is turning 100 YEARS OLD!

Not bad for a boat that's worked the fishing grounds, appeared on Canada's five-dollar bill, travelled to Expo '86, and become one of Campbell River's most recognizable pieces of maritime history.

Obviously, we're going to need a really big cake.

But what else?

A birthday party? A gathering of former crew members and their families? Historic photos and fishing stories? A maritime-themed celebration on the waterfront? Maybe even 100 birthday cards for a 100-year-old boat? A virtual guest book where people can share thoughts, stories and well wishes?

We've marked Saturday, May 22, 2027, on the calendar for the big celebration! We just haven't quite figured out what that celebration will look like yet.

And that's where you come in!

We're starting to dream up ways to mark this very special milestone, and we'd love to hear your ideas.

If you were planning a 100th birthday party for the BCP 45, what would you do?

And if you have a personal connection to the BCP 45, we'd especially love to hear from you.

Let's give this old girl the birthday she deserves! 🎉

10/16/2026

⚓ Some of the best stories in our museum aren't written on the exhibit signs.

They're the ones shared between visitors, volunteers and people who have spent their lives working on the water.

One story leads to another, someone remembers a name or a boat, and before you know it, you've learned something about Campbell River that you never knew before.

That's one of our favourite things about the Maritime Heritage Centre. We're not just preserving boats and artifacts. We're keeping the conversations going.

So come for a visit, ask a question, and take your time. You never know what story you might hear.

Fall Hours:
Tuesday to Friday: 10 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 2 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday.

Address

621 Island Highway
Campbell River, BC
V9W0B7

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10am - 4:30pm
Friday	10am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

2502863161

Website

http://www.maritimeheritagecentre.ca/

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