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The truth of this terrible history is laid bare in the recent discovery of the remains of 215 children on the grounds of one of Canada’s largest residential schools, in the Nation of Tk’emlups te Secwepemic (Kamloops, BC). With anger, sadness and grief we mourn with...

2021 will be an exciting year for us, as the McRae property purchase brings new opportunities to add to old ones. Join our board and help us take the Museum forward! Are you interested in... Organizing events Working with volunteers and members Working with Snuneymuxw...

Anne Landry was the winner of the Museum’s latest 50/50 draw. The total raised was $440. Anne has donated her winnings back to the Museum for the McRae land purchase. Many  thanks go to Anne for her donation. Thank you to all of you for participating and supporting...

“Since we announced our membership’s decision in the Sounder to purchase the McRae property a few weeks ago, we are well underway to paying off the mortgage, thanks to the completely overwhelming response from Gabriolans,” said museum board president, Joan Merrifield....

Yes, it’s official! The Museum stepped up and purchased the McRae property – securing the public access trails and holding the responsibility of the conservation covenant as created by the late Stan and Maxine McRae. At a special meeting of the membership on November...

COVID protocols still apply.  You can read our COVID protocols here.

Join the Museum as a member before December 20, 2020 and you could win a fun weekend on Gabriola Island worth more than $400 Already a member? Renew now for 2021 and you could also win! Bonus! Refer a friend who also joins and get another chance to win! Check out our...

We are looking forward to welcoming you back to the Gabriola Museum! The Museum is opening in a phased way. We want to be thoughtful and make sure visitors, volunteers and staff know and understand the protocols we will have in place. Please contact us for a private...

On June 21, you and all your friends are invited to a very special celebration! That date, the first day of summer, has been chosen as National Indigenous Peoples Day! In 1996, the Governor General of Canada, Roméo LeBlanc, proclaimed it National Aboriginal Day! It's...

Opportunities exist for board members, gift shop, & maintenance/grounds. Get involved in your community and learn about island history! For more information: call 250-247-0029 or email manager@gabriolamuseum.org

We are looking forward to welcoming you back to the Gabriola Museum! The Museum is opening in a phased way. We want to be thoughtful and make sure visitors, volunteers and staff know and understand the protocols we will have in place. Hours of Operation Phase I: June...

These have certainly been extraordinary times for everyone, and like other organizations on the Island, the Gabriola Museum has been closed to volunteers except by appointment since mid-March. However, the museum board and committees have still been working virtually...

Earth Day Canada encourages all citizens to take simple, yet positive action for the environment as part of their daily lives and every other day. Even with the current global pandemic and the need for physical distancing, we can still make a difference by what we...

A great board to work with, and a wonderful opportunity for newcomers to the island to get involved and learn about the island’s history! A variety of positions are open, including Secretary and Treasurer. Call Joan Merrifield at 250-618-1954 or email...

To all the businesses, artists, authors & individuals who generously donated to the Live and Silent Auction at the Gabriola Museum’s Trivia Night on 2 Nov 2019.

from the Gabriola Museum to our volunteers, donors and members—and our community We thank you for your generous donations and ongoing support to our exhibits, museum programs, the Museum Gift Shop, and Trivia Night! Many blessings in 2020  

Gabriola locations among Heritage BC’s newly designated Japanese-Canadian historic sites.

On April 01, BC Minister for Multiculturalism Teresa Wat announced a list of 56 historic sites with significance to Canadians of Japanese descent. They include two locations in Silva Bay – the Sunrise Sawmill and Koyama’s Fishcamp.