qathet Museum & Archives
  • Exhibits
    • Current Exhibits
    • Forestry Building
    • Virtual Exhibits >
      • Symphonies of the Sunshine Coast
      • Capturing Mountains
      • Story of Cedar
      • Powell River Firsts
      • Rod LeMay Collection
  • Collections
    • Objects
    • Archives >
      • Research Requests
      • Indexes & Finding Aids
      • Archival Descriptions
      • Powell River Digester
      • Phone Books & Directories
      • Good Citizen
      • Record of Military Service
    • Local History Books
  • Programs
    • Public Programs >
      • Summer Camps
      • Museum In the Park
      • Plein Air Painting
      • Lasqueti Island Talk
      • ʔayʔaǰuθəm Workshop
      • Speaker Series
    • School Programs >
      • Educator's Survey
    • Online Programs >
      • Portal To the Past
      • The Coast Memoirs
      • A Taste of Powell River's History
      • The Crafty Corner
      • Dive Into the Archives
    • Historical Tours
    • Memoirs
  • Learn
    • Indigenous History
    • Place Names
    • Forestry History
    • Community History
    • Blast from the Past
    • Heritage Stops
    • Blog
  • Support
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Careers
  • About
    • COVID-19 Updates
    • Name Change
    • Our Mandate
    • News & Reports
    • Staff & Board
    • Contact Us
Welcome to the qathet
Museum & Archives!
Formerly known as the Powell River Historical Museum & Archives. Come visit us, glimpse into the past and explore the fascinating history of the qathet Regional District.
Hours of Operation:
Admission by Donation

​​Closed on Statutory Holidays
(including Boxing Day, Easter Monday & National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)
Museum & Archives

Tuesday to Saturday
​10 am to 3 pm
Forestry Building

Open Seasonally July to August
​Currently Closed

COVID-19: Masks continue to be required during visitation at the Museum. Read more here.

Currently at the Museum

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Museum in the Park
Join us once a month this summer at Willingdon Beach to see a variety of historical objects!
Learn More >
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Summer Camps
History comes alive in these 4-day camps at the Museum, filled with hands-on activities!
Learn More >
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Memories of the Mill
Call for memoir submissions regarding the
​Powell River Paper Mill!
Learn More >

Museum News

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Summer 2022 Program Guide
​View the Museum's line-up of public programs for the summer!  
View >
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Spring 2022  Newsletter
Read about the Museum's recent name change, the Director's Report for 2021, and more!
Read >
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Blast From the Past
Read the latest column, featuring local history, in the qathet Living magazine.

June 2022 >

Discover qathet's history!

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Object Collection
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The objects in our collections tell many stories. Learn about the region's history through them!
Learn More →
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Place Names
Discover the ​names of local spots, and learn their traditional Tla'amin names & meanings.
Learn More →
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Virtual Exhibits
Learn qathet's history through our virtual exhibits. Check out "Capturing Mountains"!
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Learn More →
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Territorial Acknowledgement

The qathet Museum & Archives is located on the traditional territories of the Tla’amin Nation. The Museum is committed to collaborating with all Indigenous peoples of this province including the Tla'amin Nation. We acknowledge the harms of the past, are committed to improving relationships in the spirit of reconciliation, and we extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live and learn on this territory. ​Emote!
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We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!

Hours ​
Tuesday to Saturday
10 am - 3 pm

(​Closed Statutory Holidays)
Contact Us
4790 Marine Avenue, Powell River BC
info@powellrivermuseum.ca
604-485-2222
All rights reserved 2022 - qathet Museum & Archives
​Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of material on this website. Dates and times are subject to change. 
  • Exhibits
    • Current Exhibits
    • Forestry Building
    • Virtual Exhibits >
      • Symphonies of the Sunshine Coast
      • Capturing Mountains
      • Story of Cedar
      • Powell River Firsts
      • Rod LeMay Collection
  • Collections
    • Objects
    • Archives >
      • Research Requests
      • Indexes & Finding Aids
      • Archival Descriptions
      • Powell River Digester
      • Phone Books & Directories
      • Good Citizen
      • Record of Military Service
    • Local History Books
  • Programs
    • Public Programs >
      • Summer Camps
      • Museum In the Park
      • Plein Air Painting
      • Lasqueti Island Talk
      • ʔayʔaǰuθəm Workshop
      • Speaker Series
    • School Programs >
      • Educator's Survey
    • Online Programs >
      • Portal To the Past
      • The Coast Memoirs
      • A Taste of Powell River's History
      • The Crafty Corner
      • Dive Into the Archives
    • Historical Tours
    • Memoirs
  • Learn
    • Indigenous History
    • Place Names
    • Forestry History
    • Community History
    • Blast from the Past
    • Heritage Stops
    • Blog
  • Support
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Careers
  • About
    • COVID-19 Updates
    • Name Change
    • Our Mandate
    • News & Reports
    • Staff & Board
    • Contact Us