Wildlife Watching at the Haig-Brown Heritage House: 5 Creatures You Might Spot
Uniquely nestled on the banks of the Campbell River, the Haig-Brown Heritage House offers visitors a chance to step back in time and experience the beauty of nature up close. With its rustic charm and expansive, tree-lined grounds, the property is a haven for wildlife watching on Northern Vancouver Island.
2025/2026 Writer in Residence, Claire Mulligan
The Museum is pleased to introduce Claire Mulligan to the Haig-Brown House as the Writer in Residence for the 2025/2026 season. Claire Mulligan holds an MFA in screenwriting with a focus on adaptation. As well, she has over fifteen years’
Haig-Brown Stewardship Awards
Haig-Brown Environmental Stewardship Awards A coalition of local organizations and First Nations have come together once again to celebrate individuals, youth, and organizations making meaningful contributions to environmental preservation, restoration, and innovation in our region. On Sunday, September 28, on
5 Reasons the Haig-Brown House is the Most Charming Campbell River Accommodation
1. A Nature-Lover’s Retreat on the Campbell River This Campbell River accommodation is nestled right on the banks of the Campbell River itself, offering guests serene views and direct access to nature. Wake up to the sound of the river,
Haig-Brown Festival
Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 11:00 to 3:00 In celebration of World Rivers Day, the Museum at Campbell River presents the Haig-Brown Festival on September 28, 2025. This community event pays tribute to the lasting impact of Roderick Haig-Brown and
Haig-Brown Reserve Fund
The Haig-Brown Heritage House is more than a historic site—it’s a vibrant community hub for learning, reflection, and inspiration. Through programs like the annual Writer in Residence program and the Haig-Brown Festival, we continue to foster the values of conservation,
Lessons Learned from Haig-Brown
“A river is water in its loveliest form; rivers have life and sound and movement and infinity of variation, rivers are veins of the earth through which the lifeblood returns to the heart.” – Roderick Haig-Brown Nestled on the banks of
Celia Haig-Brown Returns
During her time in Campbell River for the Living Legacy Project in 2025, Celia Haig-Brown—Professor Emerita at York University and youngest child of Roderick and Ann Haig-Brown—returned to the home, river, and community that shaped her. This five-month residency replaced
Meet Marjorie, our site host
Most days still, I have to pinch myself to make sure that I am not dreaming and that I actually get to stay here at the Haig-Brown House. I often have to catch my breath coming into the magnificent driveway
2023/2024 Writer in Residence ~ Karolyn Smardz Frost
An award-winning author, Karolyn Smardz Frost is the only archaeologist in Canada holding a PhD in Race, Slavery and Imperialism. She is an adjunct professor at both Acadia University and Dalhousie Universities in Nova Scotia, where she and her husband
