Bamfield Historical Society and CCG Bamfield Lifeboat Station present: 50-YEAR COMMEMORATION of the BRUCE 1 RESCUE Please join us to learn about this heroic 1976 rescue off Cape Beale. SATURDAY, February 28, 2026 Bamfield Lifeboat Station Noon – 3 pm Unveiling at 12:3o pm Click the link to listen to AUDIO ACCOUNTS of the crash … [Read more…]
A new Historical Sign celebrates the rescue of the Bruce 1 by the Bamfield Coast Guard Crew in 1976. “During a fierce snowstorm on the evening of February 28th, 1976, the seiner Bruce 1 struck the rocks off Cape Beale, five miles SW of Bamfield. Immediately all four crew were fighting for survival in the … [Read more…]
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On October 2nd, after 75 years as an integral part of the Bamfield fishing fleet, the Native III sunk at the wharf in Port Alberni.
Learn about the history of the Japanese families who lost their homes, fishing vessels, livelihoods in Bamfield during the second world war.
A heartfelt thank you to Greg Willmon (Bamfield resident) and Barrie Rogers, owners of Devon Transport Ltd. of Nanaimo,
Last year the 'Gor-Tow' was retired to the Eileen Scott Centennial Park. Gordy Lamb's skills and his familiar vessel have been indispensable to Bamfield for all those needing a dock built, repaired or stored for the winter. See the new historical sign and the Gor-Tow at it's retirement spot at our local park. Also new ... [Read more...]
Check out the new streaming webcams, generously donated by the Bamfield Historical Society!
The Sinking of the SS Valencia off the west coast of Vancouver Island in 1906 has been recognized by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada as an event of historic significance and a monument installed at Pachena Bay, near the West Coast Trail office, about 10 kilometres from where the wreck lies.
The Bamfield Historical Society is happy to offer an 8 x 10 matted print of your choice for all donations of $25 or over.
