Kitimat Museum & Archives

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Kitimat Museum & Archives Kitimat’s community museum for heritage, natural history, and visual arts & culture since 1968.

Offering multiple services to the community of Kitimat: audio-visual copying, research, still image use and photo reproduction, as well as offering local artists the opportunity to exhibit in the temporary gallery or sell their artwork on consignment.

Now that the weather is changing, it means that time of year is upon us again. The latest edition of the Kitimat Museum ...
10/06/2026

Now that the weather is changing, it means that time of year is upon us again. The latest edition of the Kitimat Museum & Archives' long standing tradition of hosting a month-long Christmas Market is just around the corner. This year we are going digital with our registration.

Registration is open and spaces are limited, so don't miss out on showcasing your talent!

Register Here: https://square.link/u/YtHkBTJV

This week we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a time to listen, learn, remember, and reflect on...
09/28/2026

This week we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a time to listen, learn, remember, and reflect on the history and ongoing experiences of Indigenous peoples. In Kitimat, this reflection begins with the Haisla Nation—the traditional stewards of the land on which our community is built.

The Kitimat Museum & Archives recognizes the importance of amplifying Haisla voices, and sharing cultural knowledge, histories, and stories with respect and care. Through our collections, repatriation work, exhibitions, and community partnerships, we continue to support learning and reconciliation.

This week, we invite our community to learn more about Haisla heritage, honour the voices and experiences of Indigenous peoples, and consider how each of us can contribute to a future built on understanding, respect, and meaningful reconciliation.

It is the final days of the Kitimat Museum hosting the Passageways exhibition from the Chinese Canadian Museum . Don't m...
09/24/2026

It is the final days of the Kitimat Museum hosting the Passageways exhibition from the Chinese Canadian Museum . Don't miss your last chance to explore the amazing stories of Chinese Canadians in Kitimat and further afield. The exhibition closes this week, so come in for one last look.

Open until 4 pm Monday through Saturday.

Three men take a swing at the mini golf course that once sat next to The Chalet restaurant, long gone now, but a reminde...
09/18/2026

Three men take a swing at the mini golf course that once sat next to The Chalet restaurant, long gone now, but a reminder of how Kitimat spent its evenings out. Snapped on May 30, 1963.

Do you remember this course? Share your memories below.

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This shot from our archives (ca. 1970) captures Scott's Eagles in action at the Kitimat Ice Rink. Same sport we still pl...
09/16/2026

This shot from our archives (ca. 1970) captures Scott's Eagles in action at the Kitimat Ice Rink. Same sport we still play today, just a few decades and a lot of memories ago.

Anyone recognize a face, or remember watching Scott's Eagles play? Let us know below.

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What an amazing summer we’ve had! 469 bookings, 56 kids, and 7 weeks of fun at our Summer of Adventure day camp! We’d li...
09/16/2026

What an amazing summer we’ve had! 469 bookings, 56 kids, and 7 weeks of fun at our Summer of Adventure day camp! We’d like to give a BIG thank you to everyone who helped make this possible. Have a great fall, and we hope to see you next year!

Rio Tinto, Pacific Northern Gas Ltd., , Aqua Clear Bottlers, Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd., Unifor (CAW 2301), Canadian Heritage, Kitimat City Centre Mall, Kitimat CDC, Kitimat Understanding the Environment, Association des Francophones et Francophiles du Nord-Ouest, Kitimat Firefighter Paramedics - IAFF Local 1304, FireSmart Kitimat, Kitimat RCMP, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Arthiel Grey, Veronica Mikhailava, and Sonia Sarrell (Kermode Friendship Society).

Are you passionate about storytelling, digital strategy, and local history? The Kitimat Museum & Archives is looking for...
09/10/2026

Are you passionate about storytelling, digital strategy, and local history? The Kitimat Museum & Archives is looking for a creative, detail-oriented Marketing Manager to lead our communications, manage our online platforms, and help connect our community with the rich cultural and natural heritage of Kitimat!

Position: Marketing Manager
Wage: $35 / hour
Schedule: 21 hours / week
Location: 293 City Centre, Kitimat, BC
Perks: Comprehensive benefits package, pension scheme, 2 weeks accrued annual vacation, and professional development opportunities.

What You'll Do:
- Develop and execute social media strategies to boost community reach.
- Create dynamic content for print, digital, newsletters (MailChimp), and exhibit panels.
- Manage our website and Online Collections (WordPress, Omeka).
- Assist with museum programming, exhibition installations, and community events.

What We're Looking For:
- Degree/Diploma in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in social media management and digital content creation.
- Hands-on experience with Canva, Adobe Creative, Meta Business Suite, WordPress, and MailChimp.
- Strong graphic design, writing, and organizational skills (video editing is an asset!).
- A genuine interest in local heritage, history, and community culture.

How to Apply:
Send your cover letter and resume to:
[email protected]

Hard work in progress on Haisla Hill.In the continued spirit of Labour Day and the monumental effort it took to build ou...
09/05/2026

Hard work in progress on Haisla Hill.

In the continued spirit of Labour Day and the monumental effort it took to build our town, this archival photograph captures a major phase of local development: landscaping along Haisla Hill near the proposed new site for the Kitimat General Hospital, with roadwork still actively underway. Look closely below on the left, and you can spot familiar landmarks like Century House, the Hudson's Bay Store (Trigo's), and the Upper City Centre Mall, with the Kildala neighbourhood stretching out across the far background.

From shaping the roads to building our healthcare and commercial hubs, every corner of Kitimat bears the mark of dedicated hands.

Did you watch this area transform from raw hillside into the bustling heart of town?

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Paving the way forward—literally.With Labour Day just around the corner, we're recognizing the hard work and skilled han...
09/04/2026

Paving the way forward—literally.

With Labour Day just around the corner, we're recognizing the hard work and skilled hands that literally built Kitimat from the ground up. Captured here by photographer Mike Kinnear around May 24th, this historic moment shows crew members operating a heavy-duty Barber-Greene paving machine to lay down asphalt on Pintail Street.

From early infrastructure projects to the thriving community we have today, our town was built on the labour of dedicated workers like these.

Does anyone recognize this stretch of Pintail Street or remember the early paving days in your neighbourhood?

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Books in the air and two glorious months of freedom ahead—though if this scene feels a little too nostalgic right now, i...
09/03/2026

Books in the air and two glorious months of freedom ahead—though if this scene feels a little too nostalgic right now, it might be because the final countdown is officially on.

As we wrap up the very last week of summer vacation and gear up to head back to school next week, we're throwing it back to this classic snapshot of Kitimat school children celebrating the start of summer break. Captured in the moment are four local youngsters—(L to R) Lisa Lindeman, Cheryl Ulledal, Bob Guy, and Trevor Sandberg—giving their textbooks a joyful toss as roughly 2,500 students were let out for the holiday.

Who is ready (or maybe not quite ready) for the school bells to ring again next week?

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293 City Centre
Kitimat, BC
V8C1T6

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

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+12506328950

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