Powell River Historical Museum & Archives
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Objects

The Powell River Historical Museum & Archives is home to over 8,000 historical objects and artifacts. Click on the images below to explore some of the unique and interesting pieces that speak to the history of the region. The sections are based on the collection themes of the museum. 

Check back for new additions!

First Nations


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Obsidian Point
ID 2014.25.1
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Lunchbox Cedar Basket
ID ​2018.26.9ab
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Canoe Bailer
​ID 2018.26.1             
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Bead Necklace
​ID 2019.9.4
        

Explorers & Metis


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Surveyor's Compass
​ID 2001.41.B
     ​

Homesteading


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Billy Goat Smith's Grinder
ID 1965.98.1 
 
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Ice Cream Maker
​ID 1965.109.1
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Butter Churn
ID ​1979.17.1903   
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Lambert's Dish Pan
ID 2000.47.4790 
 

Agriculture 


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Myrtle Grove Goat Cart
ID 1985.36.2525
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McMahon's Sheep Shears
ID 1991.42.1       
                                   
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Lewis & Sons Milk Bottle
ID 1983.42.2398
  

Natural Resource Development


Picture
Powell River Company Trademark
ID 2004.75.5366

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Women's Mill Coveralls
ID 2014.82.1     
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Saltery Log Stamp Hammer
ID 1968.179.1 
                                        

Transportation & Communication


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Princess Mary Whistle & Bell
​ID 1997.26.1
​ID 2002.114.1

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SS Capilano Porthole
​ID
2014.78.1  

Community Life


Picture
Powell River's First
​Amusement Ride

​ID 1986.95.2737        
Picture
Hindle's Bow Maker
​ID
Picture
Gordon Knibbs' Scout Hat
​ID 2014.36.1
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Pearson's Piano Accordion
​ID 2014.17.1

Inspired by the Region


Picture
Lambert Farm Painting
ID 2005.80.5482  

Diversity


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Porcelain Dish
​ID 2015.21.3
     
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Wine Press & Strainer
​ID 1999.87.4620 
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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
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​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 >
      • Speaker Series
      • Artifact
      • Papermaking
    • School Programs >
      • Educator's Survey
    • Online Programs >
      • Portal To the Past
      • The Coast Memoirs
      • A Taste of Powell River's History
      • The Crafty Corner
      • Blast from the Past
      • Dive Into the Archives
    • Historical Tours
    • Memoirs
  • Learn
    • First Nations History
    • Place Names
    • Forestry History
    • Community History
    • Heritage Stops
    • Blog
  • Support
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Careers
  • About
    • COVID-19 Updates
    • Name Change
    • Our Mandate
    • News & Reports
    • Staff & Board
    • Contact Us