Parksville Museum & Archives

Craig Heritage Park, since 1983, has housed heritage buildings of Parksville. The Englishman River Building, built in 1988, houses the Museum and the Archives. The Museum contains exhibits related to the lives and activities of early settlers, residents, organizations and businesses. The Archives collects material of historical and cultural value which illustrate the lives of early settlers and the history of the area encompassing School District 69, which includes Parksville, Errington, Coombs, Hilliers, French Creek and Nanoose Bay. Significant holdings are the records of individuals, families, businesses and organizations. The holdings also include a large photograph collection; map collection; paintings and prints; oral history tapes; video tapes and films. Reference materials include a newspaper collection and clipping file; published local histories; and biographical notes. The Park is located on the the south end of Parksville at the junction of Highway 19A and Franklin Gull Rd. (Stop light corner), adjacent to the Tourist Information Centre. Access and parking at the rear on Northwest Bay Rd.