On Oct. 22, 2023, the Native III sunk at the wharf in Port Alberni – an integral part of the Bamfield fishing fleet.
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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.
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Landscapes of Injustice – the story of Bamfield’s dispossessed Japanese families during World War II
Learn about the history of the Japanese families who lost their homes, fishing vessels, livelihoods in Bamfield during the second world war.
SS Valencia sinking plaque installed at Pachena Bay
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.
Donate to the Bamfield Historical Society, and receive an historical print
The Bamfield Historical Society is happy to offer an 8 x 10 matted print of your choice for all donations of $25 or over.
Heather Cooper awarded BC Historical Federation Certificate of Recognition
Heather Cooper of the Bamfield Historical Society has worked tirelessly to share and promote the history of Bamfield through publications, signage projects and exhibits. She was instrumental in the formation of the Bamfield Historical Society acting in as its President. The list of accomplishments Heather has initiated with the Bamfield Historical are long — the ... [Read more...]
The New Bamfielder now available here!
We’ve provided all the New Bamfielder issues, since 2011, for your reading pleasure!
Commemoration of the national historic significance of the sinking of the SS Valencia, Fri. June 9, 2017
A plaque will be unveiled on Friday June 9, 2017, 12pm, at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, Rix Centre
Join us for our Annual Open House, Sat. May 20, at 7pm
The Bamfield Historical Society is hosting our Annual Open House on Saturday, May 20th at 7 PM at the Bamfield Community School.
Local Author Wins Book Award
Congratulations to local author, Judith Phillips! Judith is the well-deserved recipient of this year’s British Columbia Historical Federation Lieutenant Governor’s Award in the category of Community History for her remarkable book, Our Whole Bamfield Sage. The award was presented to her at the annual conference in Revelstoke BC, following the BC Historical Federation’s banquet in ... [Read more...]
The Bills play a fundraiser concert for the Bamfield Historical Society
A huge thank you to the Victoria-based band, The Bills, who provided the Bamfield community with a fundraiser “house party” on Sunday October 16th.
