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View of the Lilelana Pavilion, Campbell River

The Lilelana Pavilion was located on the Island Highway south of the Island Hwy. & St. Ann's intersection. It was built in 1918 by the Thulin's and named for the three Thulin girls, Lillie, Anna and Elin. It was the site of many events in Campbell River until it was demolished in...

Bar at the Willows Hotel

The gentleman in the photograph is Mr. Williams, who later became a stipendiary magistrate.

July 1st parade, Campbell River

Peter Smith Memorial Service

A salmon barbeque at the Tyee Plaza in honour of Peter Smith.

Dick Kosick performs a graft on a fir tree during a tour/demonstration

Forester Dick Kosick performs a graft while spectators (left to right) look on: unidentified man, Carl Thulin, T.W.C. July 2, 1964

Miss Campbell River in Centennial Parade

Allan's General Store

A view inside Allan's General store sometime during the mid-1950s. The store was located on the Island Highway in Campbellton.

Movie star John Wayne sportfishing at Campbell River

Campbell River High School Dance

Aerial view of new Campbell River Junior Senior High School

Robbie Burns Night Celebration Dinner, Campbell River

Joe Hess, Tyee Man, with his catch

Joe Hess of Outremont, Quebec with his catch - a 59 lb Tyee which he caught on August 18, 1966. This catch earned him the title of Tyee Man for 1966. His guide Joe Painter is on right.

Richmond Court

The home of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Thulin, which became known as Richmond Court. The man in the photograph is their gardener, David Cox.

View of Painter's Camp

View of the cabins at Painter's Lodge

Sportfishing camp near the mouth of the Campbell River

Mr. F.J. Barrow of Oaklands, Haywards Heath, Sussex, who supplies us with this photo from which this picture was taken, writes: "It was taken two years ago at our camp at the mouth of the Campbell River on the east coast of Vancouver Island."

Cecil Smith with several dead cougars.

Presentation of the Legion Fishing Derby Trophy

Phil Harris and Alice Faye present in photograph.

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Presnell with catch

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Presnell of Hollywood, California, with their catch of salmon and their guide, Mike Rippingale.

Portrait of Louis Petersen, an early settler of Campbell River

This photo was taken around the year 1900. Louis was one of three brothers from Denmark who took jobs with the International Timber Company and decided to settle in the district. They bought land in the area that is now known as Petersen Road.

Construction of Community Hall

Constructing the Community Hall in downtown Campbell River. The hall took a number of years to build but was opened in 1954.

W.W. Astor with catch

W.W. Astor of London, England – First Gold Button of the year 1926. Catch 50½ lb on August 19, 1926.

The Pidcock house under construction

Sam Henderson

This picture appeared in the 'River Portrait Gallery' in the Courier Islander Newspaper.

Raising the cenotaph flagpole

Mr. Bonner with his catches

Mr. Bonner with his catches - a 50 lb, a 46 lb, and a 36 lb Tyee.