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Building the public boat ramp, Tyee Spit

A group of volunteers building the public boat ramp on the Tyee Spit, Campbell River, 1964.

Father Christmas at a Campbellton Christmas Parade

July 1st parade, Campbell River

C.R. Rotary Club's float in the July 1st parade, 1948. The log building in the background may be the B.C. Forest Service building on the Island Highway.

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.

Judge Roderick Haig-Brown with police officers, Campbell River

Judge Roderick Haig-Brown, sitting at desk surrounded by members of Campbell River's law enforcement.

Raising the cenotaph flagpole

Roderick Haig-Brown in his study, Haig-Brown House

RCMP office, Campbell River detachment

This office was located on the Island Highway across from the government wharf. This building was build and opened in 1924 and was Campbell River's first police station.

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).

Tyee Club Trophy

The William Sparrow Trophy.

Building the new Municipal Hall

The old Municipal Hall building (the old Lourdes Hospital, at the back of photo) was torn down in sections as the new one was erected, so as to maintain services. Note the old RCMP headquarters also in the background of the photograph.

Students marching to protest withdrawal of bus services

David Quocksister

David Quocksister, son of Chief John Quocksister and Susan Assu.

View of cabins at Painter's Fishing Resort

View of cabins at Painter's Fishing Resort. In 1930 these original cabins were built by the Painter family, who were operating a "fish camp" on the Tyee Spit. Later, in 1938, a larger Lodge was built which provided additional accomodation and services.

Joe Hess, Tyee Man, with his catch

Joe Hess of Outremont, Quebec with his catch - a 59 lb Tyee which he caught on August 18, 1966. This catch earned him the title of Tyee Man for 1966. His guide Joe Painter is on right.

Seymour Narrows the day after the Ripple Rock Explosion

First Nations fishing guide and guest

Original inscription on back of photograph: "Starting out salmon fishing, August 1904, Campbell River, Vancouver Island." Local First Nations guide and early angler in a canoe in preparation for a day's fishing.

Katie and Lavern Henderson, Campbell River

Katie (older) and Lavern (younger) Henderson, two of the daughters of Mr.andMrs. Sam Henderson, pose full First Nations dress for the newpaper photographer. Apr. 29, 1964

Roderick Haig-Brown at his desk, Campbell River

Pioneer Hardware located on Island Hwy., Campbell River

The Pioneer Hardware store, October 1966. The store was owned and operated by the Thulin family. It was opened in 1937 by Carl and Margaret Thulin.

Bill Stranberg

Photo of Bill Stranberg standing directly behind Safeway at the Campbell River plaza (somewhere around Alder and 9th avenue).

Roderick Haig-Brown in his study at the Haig-Brown House

Group of Campbell River High School students

Students at Campbell River High School participating in "car" smashing event. Photograph ran with a story in the local paper dated May 1966.

Demolition of Ritchie's Garage and Service Station

Opening of the Discovery Inn

The official opening of the Discovery Inn. MLA Dan Campbell looks on while village chairman R.D. Jamieson unlocks the new Discovery Inn. The lock, key, and chain were thrown into the waters of the Discovery Passage to signify that the Hotel would never be locked. June 16, 1963.