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View of the Campbell River estuary, 1972.

View of the estuary taken looking west from the Tyee Spit. Island Air seaplane tied up at dock with the log booming grounds in the background, December 1972.

Group of young baton twirlers, Campbell River

Amphibian aircraft in water off Tyee Spit

Harold Greystone with his catch, and another man

Klondike Night, Campbell River

"Klondike Night" event held by the Campbell River Rotary Club in the community hall, 1948.

Elk Falls, Campbell River

Portrait of Wallace Baikie in his Masonic Lodge Uniform

The third Willows Hotel under construction, Campbell River

Georgia Maclean with her catch and guide Jim Sears

Lucy (Henderson) Smith at the Bee Hive Café

Home is where you hang your hat

Ken (Butch) Henderson and Tom Quocksister on the Tyee Spit, early 1940’s.

Campbell River Fire Department with new Iron Lung

Firemen checking out the new Iron Lung. The fireman trying the lung out may be Fire Chief Oscar Thulin.

Kinsmen Club float depicting Ripple Rock in parade, Campbell River

Kinsmen "Ripple Rock" float as it entered Lane Field.

CRTV crew filming an interview at their studo

Campbell River's Mayor Ken Forde and Upper Islander newspaper editor Tony Simnett share screen at CRTV debate.

Installing the waterline along the Island Hwy at Campbellton

G.W.Ledingham steam shovel working on the installation of the waterline in Campbellton. The log building on the left is the Campbell River Lodge.

Bill Glendale and Anne Munday

Anne Munday was the eldest daughter of Eleanor Cliffe.

Sportfishing at Painter's Lodge, August 1971.

Mrs. Woodward (of Woodward's Stores) with her 36 1/2 pound registered Tyee. Caught on a special spoon 3/6 tackle on the evening of the 9th at Frenchman's pool. Guide is R.D. Berger.

Group photograph

Girl Guides

Testimonial dinner for Tom and Ruth Barnett, Campbell River

Tom Barnett retired after 18 years as MP for the Comox-Alberni riding (NDP). Campbell River lawyer Don Barker on the left and Tom's wife Ruth on the right. Tom was later elected Mayor of Campbell River, serving from 1977 to 1980.

First Campbell River Water Festival, McIvor Lake

The first Campbell River Water Festival (later called the Salmon Festival), which took place at McIvor Lake. June, 1968.

Celebration of Indian Authors

The 'Celebration of Indian Authors' Day - a national Book Week event which was held at Cape Mudge Hall. Danny Henderson dancing with his son behind him. Also in photo (left to right): Harry Assu, Jim Wilson, Lorne Smith, and Star Kwaksistala (Russell Quocksister) holding the rattle.

Display window at Campbell River Garage Ltd

Children's Christmas party, Campbell River

Children's Christmas party held by the Campbell River Kinsmen Club.

Thulin family car in front of the third Willows Hotel

The Willows Hotel and Charles Thulin's first car, a Ford. Left to right (on balcony): Genevieve McDonald, Mrs. McDonald, Mr. McDonald (hotel manager), Unknown, Jack Glanvelle (manager of Thulin store), and the first constable stationed in Campbell River. Left to right (front porch):...