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Erecting the Foreshore Park Long House

A pole carved by Bob Neel and Dora Cook goes up at the Foreshore Park Longhouse. The man with the pipe in his mouth is Mike Cole and behind the pole on the left is Thor Peterson.

Laying new sewer pipes

The house pictured here is Carl Thulin's home.

Robbie Burn's night celebrations, Campbell River

Group participating in Burn's night event - likely taken inside the Community Hall in Campbellton.

Peter Smith Memorial Service

From left: Jim Dick, James Sewid, and Thomas Hunt.

Margaret Drake, Katie Ferry, and Anne Henderson

Neighbours Margaret Drake, Katie Ferry and Katie’s niece, Anne Henderson, pause from their household chores. Born in 1905, Margaret Drake was the daughter of Skookum Charlie Wilson of Cape Mudge and his wife Lucy (Homiskin). The mother of nine (?) children, Margaret was widely known as ‘Ma’ Drake...

Angler with catch of Tyee salmon

A swimmer who went from Campbell River to Quadra Island

July 1st Barbecue and Regatta

Queen Margaret's field hockey team

Elizabeth’s half sister Reubina Ferry attended Queen Margaret’s Private School in Duncan. Prior to 1950 children from the Campbell River Indian Reserve were not permitted to attend the local public school. A Day School on the Tyee Spit provided Grades 1 to 8, but parents who wanted a high school...

Unknown angler at Painter's Lodge

Moving the Forbes Landing Lodge, Lower Campbell Lake

The Lodge had to be relocated uphill, as the construction of the Ladore and Strathcona Dams would cause flooding throughout the area. The land that the original Lodge stood upon now lies under the waters of the Lower Campbell Lake.

Quinsam Fish Hatchery, September 1976

Eagles Lodge donates to the Arena Fund

Recreation director Maurice Farn (far left) accepts cheque for the Arena Fund from Earl Sloan, president of Eagles Lodge; Olga Wingert, president of Ladies' Auxiliary to the Eagles; and Barbara Johnston, the Eagles Bingo chairman.

Construction of the Community Hall, Campbell River

Volunteers working on constructing the Community Hall in downtown Campbell River. The hall took a number of years to build but was opened in 1954. At this time this project had been taken over by the Campbell River Kinsmen Club.

Observation bunker for viewing Ripple Rock Explosion

John Wayne in his boat, Wild Goose

John Wayne in his boat, 'Wild Goose', fishes with Warren Petersen of April Point. Seven Coho and a 15 lb Spring salmon caught on a trip to Whiskey Point and Cape Mudge.

Danny Henderson and his son dancing

July 1st celebrations at Campbell River

Group of people gathered for July 1st celebrations at Campbell River in 1916. Building on right is the Campbell River Trading Company store operated by the Thulin Bros. and smaller building on left is the telegraph office. The boardwalk that is visible between these two buildings is the access to...

Official opening of El King's Shell Station

Opening of Campbell River Elementary, Junior-Senior High School

Students arriving via bus at the new school

Campbell River Senior High Graduation Dance, 1955

Bourne and Weir tire shop located in Campbellton

Tire shop was located at the corner of Peterson Road and the Island Highway (1710 Island Hwy). This photograph was taken looking south down the Highway. The building on the right of the tire shop is the Crystal Grill.

Graduation Class of 1957

Charles and Mary Thulin with their family

At the back from left: Carl, Mary & Lillie; at front: Anna, Elin & Charles