Archives
The Parksville Museum Archives provides free, public access to thousands of documents related to the history of the area.
Using the Archives
- Appointments are required.
- During your on-site visit, archives staff will be available to provide orientation and assistance.
For inquiries regarding the archives or to plan your visit:
The Archives Include:
- Historical Photographs
- Oral History Interviews (video and audio)
- Transcribed Interviews
- Newspapers
- Family Fonds
- Obituaries
- Maps
- Letters
- Ledgers
and many other types of records
Oral History Interviews (video and audio)
- Settler Oral History of Nanoose, Parksville, Coombs & Errington
Watch the videos
Unable to visit the Archives?
Submit a Research Request
Donate an item to the Archives
Submit an Offer to Donate
While we very much appreciate all offers to donate, we must ensure that the items we accept are consistent with the mandate of the museum, are of exhibit quality, and are suitable for inclusion in our collections.
Please provide us with information on the items you wish to donate. Our Collections Management Committee will review the information, and will let you know as quickly as possible whether we are in a position to accept your items.
Contact the Archives
For inquiries regarding the archives or to plan your visit:
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