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Elk Falls Co. Ltd. float in July 1st parade

Elk Falls Co. Ltd. Float as it enters Lane Field.

Shegimi, Thulin Court

The first commercial landing at Campbell River Airport

Pacific Western Airlines (PWA) lands a DC-3 on Campbell River's new runway, flown by Captain Jack Crosby on August 22, 1959. This was the first commercial landing at the Campbell River Airport, and it also served as a test run for PWA, which began flying twice daily commercial flights from...

Official opening of Sandowne School

(Left to right) Ross Ritchie, Dot Andrews, and Bill Standever at the opening of Sandowne School, Campbell River.

May Day event, Campbell River 1914

Left to right, back to front: Miss Ethel Barwise, unknown, Anna Thulin, Willie Waters, Susie Waters, John Smith, Mrs. Glanville, John Waters, Meriah Glanville, Susie Smith, Thelma Bay, Elin Thulin, Sheila Fitzgerald, Agnes Anderson, Anna Mary Morrison, Mrs. Charles Thulin, Gladys Smith, Signa Holm...

Members of the Campbell River Garage Bowling Team

Photo taken January, 1951.

Wallace McMillan

Wallace H. McMillan with his 43 ½ lb Tyee on August 24, 1965. This was the 268th registered Tyee. Guide Van Egan.

Fish and Wildlife boat ramp on Tyee Spit is paved

Bill Davis watches the workman paving the boat ramp.

The Painter house at the end of Campbell River Spit.

Ned and June Painter's home at the Campbell River Spit during the period that they operated the fishing camp from that location.

Jimmy King's Grandson and Rose McKay, 1971

Rose McKay was the Campbell River Museum curator at this time.

Unknown angler with catch

Hilda Parker, Tyee Man, with her catch

Hilda Parker of Bremerton, Washington, U.S.A., Tyee Man 1944 with her catch - a 65 1/2lb Tyee caught on August 16, 1944.

Campbell River aerial view looking towards shoreline

Aerial view showing the new Campbell River Elementary, Junior-Senior, High School and surrounding area. This school was located at the north corner of Dogwood St. and 7th Ave. The Photograph was likely taken shortly after the school was opened (in 1950).

Filling in the waterfront to create the Foreshore Park

This area, located on Campbell River's waterfront, was filled in to become the Foreshore Park (now known as the Robert V. Ostler Park), Feb. 7, 1968.

Construction of Community Hall

Constructing the Community Hall in downtown Campbell River. The hall took a number of years to build but was opened in 1954.

Henderson family potlatch

Left to right: Bill Henderson, John Charlie, Jimmy King, Jack Peters, Tommy Hunt, Billy Sandy Willie (?), and Sam Henderson. Picture taken at the Campbell River Community Hall.

Mrs. Janka with her catch

Mrs. Janka with her catch of a 51 lb Tyee.

Portrait of Children with Christmas Tree

Walter Edward Spencer, Telegraph Agent at Campbell River Office

Walter Spencer inside the telegraph office which was located on the Island Hwy adjacent to the Campbell River Wharf. At this time, BC Tel service hadn't reached further than Courtenay and the people in Campbell River had no access to phones. Campbell River was the transfer point for many...

Construction of the John Hart Dam

Roller skating class which received first session awards

Back row (left to right): Frances Heavenor, Mary Ann Brotchie, Maureen Penman, Nancy Macklin, Patsi Logan, Patsy Tripple, and Betty Humphries. Front row (left to right): Steve Lewis, Mark Bergsma, Mike Heavenor, and Joanne Bergsma.

Carihi Students play in Basketball League Game, 1981

Carihi Tyees Dave Elmore (#5) struggles for ball with Dave Brissotto (#10) and Mike Holm (#11) during league game

Building the public boat ramp at Tyee Spit.

Working on the public boat ramp at the Tyee Spit, July 7, 1968.

Donkey Baseball game held at Lane Field

Donkey baseball event was coordinated by the Kinsmen Club of Campbell River.