North Pacific Cannery

North Pacific Cannery We are a National Historic Site in Port Edward, British Columbia which chronicles the development and impact of the Salmon Canning industry on the Coast.
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The North Pacific Cannery is the oldest intact salmon cannery on the west coast of British Columbia. A small city connected by a boardwalk along the Inverness Passage, NPC consists of original buildings, machinery, and artifacts from the most significant moments in canning history. Exhibits, guided tours, historically-inspired cuisine and the pristine wilderness surroundings tell the story of an industry that connected British Columbia with the world.

08/31/2026
As August draws to a close, we want to remind everyone of our reduced hours in September. We are closed on Mondays in Se...
08/28/2026

As August draws to a close, we want to remind everyone of our reduced hours in September.

We are closed on Mondays in September and we close for the season at the end of the month.

We run two tours a day in September at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.

We look forwards to seeing you this fall!

North Pacific Cannery was a family site and we have reminders around the site, wagons, toys and this bedroom in the Net ...
08/25/2026

North Pacific Cannery was a family site and we have reminders around the site, wagons, toys and this bedroom in the Net Boss house where we've featured some of our favourite artifacts that represent the children of the cannery.

We are closing early to the public for an event at 1:00 pm. We will have one tour at 10:30 in the morning.
08/21/2026

We are closing early to the public for an event at 1:00 pm. We will have one tour at 10:30 in the morning.

Have you taken a peek in our model wheelhouse in front of the Hazel? It's a great photo op, we'd love to see any photos ...
08/20/2026

Have you taken a peek in our model wheelhouse in front of the Hazel? It's a great photo op, we'd love to see any photos you've taken here!!

Flavours of the Cannery is BACK! And after last week's early bird ticket access for Friends of The Cannery, tickets are ...
08/17/2026

Flavours of the Cannery is BACK! And after last week's early bird ticket access for Friends of The Cannery, tickets are now available to everyone at northpacificcannery.ca/events

Don't wait! These events sell out fast. Enjoy amazing cultural food made by local chefs served on site and the conversation and community each night of the dinners.

Tickets are available for individuals and whole tables of 8.

We'll have more information to share as it's available, we look forwards to seeing you!

There will be a planned power outage in Port Edward on the 18th. It will not be all day, but we advise you to bring cash...
08/16/2026

There will be a planned power outage in Port Edward on the 18th. It will not be all day, but we advise you to bring cash or to prepurchase your tickets online at northpacificcannery.ca
Thank you for understanding

We will be closed tomorrow Saturday August 15th at 1pm. We will have one tour running at 10:30 am.
08/14/2026

We will be closed tomorrow Saturday August 15th at 1pm. We will have one tour running at 10:30 am.

Not sure what you've caught? Try following this handy guide in our main Cannery!
08/12/2026

Not sure what you've caught? Try following this handy guide in our main Cannery!

Sometimes people pop in to ask if the "Train Museum" is open, if we're open, so are the trains! Ready for your loonie to...
08/09/2026

Sometimes people pop in to ask if the "Train Museum" is open, if we're open, so are the trains! Ready for your loonie to watch the trains go around the track! Follow the sign to head right in and check it out after you've checked in at the Gift Shop!

Address

1889 Skeena Drive
Port Edward, BC
V0V1G0

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12506283538

Website

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