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"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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Description
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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
Monday - Friday 9-4:30   
Closed all public holidays and closed the week between Christmas and New Years.

last updated: 20111-Oct-31 - Museum Fonts