Maritime Heritage Centre

Boating activity centre and Banquet Facility. The Maritime Heritage Centre was brought to life by Campbell River’s Rotary Clubs. It boasts 22,000 square feet of space, definately a community asset for functions and meetings. It is considered a National Historic Site. The centre is the home of BC Packers 45, a 53 foot table-seiner fishing vessel built in 1927. By chance, a photograph was taken of the vessel in 1958 while she was working. This photograph would be duplicated by the Canadian Mint for the $5 bill (1972-1988). She was one of 185 exhibits at Expo 86 in Vancouver; Macleans magazine chose her as the 6th rated exhibit. In 2002 the vessel came into Campbell River under her own power. She is the grand old centrepiece of a building that was designed around her. It is more interesting and fun to board her and look around her cramped crew quarters, tiny bridge, and tight engine compartment. It would have taken a pretty hardy group of men to sail her. Good news...the centre shares a parking lot with the Discovery Fishing Pier. You can bring your license and fish or simply take a walk on the pier to enjoy the view over Campbell River’s large harbour and breakwater. Canteen and washroom facilities are available.

Details About The Facility

Campbell River Maritime Heritage Centre has a large range of marine artifacts and displays about the town’s maritime history. It’s also home to BCP 45, the little fishing boat that long graced the Canadian $5 bill. Admission is by donation; it’s open 9 to 5, Monday to Friday; ½-hour tours

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Location & Directions

Maritime Heritage Centre
621 Island Highway
Campbell River, British Columbia V9W 5C1