Maritime Heritage Centre

Just off the Discovery Pier, a large blue building preserves the industrial and nautical past of Campbell River. The main draw inside the Maritime Heritage Centre is the BCP45. This restored wooden seine boat gained national fame when it was printed on the back of the Canadian five-dollar bill in the 1970s. People can walk the deck and see the cramped quarters where commercial fishers spent their seasons.

Beyond the famous vessel, the exhibits cover the mechanics of coastal logging, early navigation equipment, and the evolution of the local salmon fishing fleet. Scale models and archived photographs show how the waterfront changed over the last century.

The building also functions as a community gathering space. The large rotary hall hosts public events, markets, and conventions throughout the year.