qathet Museum & Archives
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Objects

The qathet Museum & Archives is home to over 8,000 historical objects and artifacts. Click on the images below to explore some of the unique and interesting pieces that speak to the history of the region. Check back for new additions!
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Obsidian Point
ID 2014.25.1
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Lunchbox Cedar Basket
ID ​2018.26.9ab
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Canoe Bailer
​ID 2018.26.1             
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Bead Necklace
​ID 2019.9.4
        
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Stone Blade
ID 2014.89.8
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Hand Maul
ID 2014.59.1

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"Russian Blue" Trade Beads
ID 1977.25.1799  
 
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Net Weight
ID 1995.87.1
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Surveyor's Compass
​ID 2001.41.B
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Billy Goat Smith's Grinder
ID 1965.98.1 
 
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Ice Cream Maker
​ID 1965.109.1
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Saltery Log Stamp Hammer
ID 1968.179.1 
                                        
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Flax Tapestry
​ID 1996.162.1
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Butter Churn
ID ​1979.17.1903   
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Lambert's Dish Pan
ID 2000.47.4790 
 
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Hindle's Bow Maker
​ID
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Cranberry Pottery Dish
ID 2017.3.3

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McMahon's Sheep Shears
ID 1991.42.1       
                                   
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Lewis & Sons Milk Bottle
ID 1983.42.2398
  
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Banham Farm Seeder
ID 2015.55.4
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Powell River Company Trademark
ID 2004.75.5366

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Women's Mill Coveralls
ID 2014.82.1     
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Wine Press & Strainer
​ID 1999.87.4620 
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Rodmay Gramophone
2018.12.1

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Princess Mary Whistle & Bell
​ID 1997.26.1
​ID 2002.114.1

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SS Capilano Porthole
​ID
2014.78.1  

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Marine Ave Sign
ID 2012.65.1

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Lambert Farm Painting
ID 2005.80.5482  
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Powell River's First
​Amusement Ride

​ID 1986.95.2737        
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Gordon Knibbs' Scout Hat
​ID 2014.36.1
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Pearson's Piano Accordion
​ID 2014.17.1
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Mill Scene Cup and Saucer
ID 1988.93.3020  
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Opening Hours
Tuesday to Saturday
10 am to 3 pm

Closed Statutory Holidays
Contact Us
604-485-2222
info@qathetmuseum.ca
​4790 Marine Avenue, Powell River BC

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​Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of material on this website. Dates and times are subject to change. 
Territorial Acknowledgement 
The qathet Museum & Archives is located on the traditional territories of the Tla’amin Nation. The Museum is committed to collaborating with all Indigenous peoples of this province including the Tla'amin Nation. We acknowledge the harms of the past, are committed to improving relationships in the spirit of reconciliation, and we extend our appreciation for the opportunity to live and learn on this territory. ​Emote!
  • Exhibits
    • Current Exhibits
    • Forestry Building
    • Virtual Exhibits >
      • Riveting Women
      • Symphonies of the Sunshine Coast
      • Capturing Mountains
      • Story of Cedar
      • Powell River Firsts
      • Rod LeMay Collection
  • Collections
    • Objects
    • Archives >
      • Research Requests
      • Indexes & Finding Aids
      • Archival Descriptions
      • Powell River Digester
      • Phone Books & Directories
      • Good Citizen
      • Record of Military Service
    • Local History Books
  • Programs
    • Public Programs Calendar >
      • Little Wonders
      • Remember When Club
      • Spring Speaker Series
      • Fall Speaker Series
      • Mini-Curators
      • Papermaking
      • Summer Camps
      • Museum In the Park
      • Archaeology Day
    • School Programs >
      • Exhibit Visits
      • Outreach Kits
      • Portal to the Past
      • Educator's Survey
    • Virtual Programs >
      • Virtual Portal To the Past
      • A Taste of qathet's History
      • The Crafty Corner
      • Dive Into the Archives
    • Tours
    • Memoirs
  • Learn
    • Indigenous History
    • Place Names
    • Forestry History
    • Memories of the Mill
    • Community History
    • Blast from the Past
    • The Coast Memoirs
    • Heritage Stops
    • Blog
  • Support
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Careers
  • About
    • COVID-19 Updates
    • Name Change
    • Our Mandate
    • News & Reports
    • Staff & Board
    • Contact Us