*** NOTICE *** - The Powell River Historical Museum and Archives (PRHMA) is closed until further notice in response to COVID-19
NEW - Museum Fonds & Collections Click here or check under Research Tools on left
NEW - Phone books 1938-1959 Click here or check under Research Tools on left
With all this new material, consider using the Site Search function on the left
"History is a guide to navigation in perilous times.
"History is who we are and why we are the way we are." - David McCullough.
History comes alive at the Powell River museum. Come visit us and get a glimpse into the past, and lives in a different time.
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Paper Machine 1 and 2 crew
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Stillwater picnic
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Sliammon canoes
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Willingdon Arena
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Patricia Theatre
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Moving paper by hand in the mill
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Wildwood water line
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Looking up 2nd St. (now Ash)
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The first ferry Quillayute at Saltery Bay
Exhibits feature
  • Local First Nations Culture
  • Early days on the Sunshine Coast
  • Logging and the Powell River mill
  • Local culture and music
  • The war years
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Our staff are local people with a wealth of information to share. We welcome you! We are located at 4798 Marine Avenue, across from beautiful Willingdon Beach.

Please note that while, browsing is free, there may be a fee for requests.

If you have comments, feedback or a request, please consult our Contact Us page for email and postal addresses.
Hours of Operation

The Powell River Historical Museum and Archives (PRHMA) is closed until further notice in response to COVID-19.


Winter (October 1 – mid Jun) Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Summer (mid June – September 30) Monday – Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm   

last updated: 2020-Mar-17 - Hours of operation