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Claxton Cannery | Royal Canadian

Claxton Cannery buildings in the distance viewed from the water.

Claxton Cannery buildings, c. 1890. Image F-06161 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives

1892-1945

54°04’48.3″N 130°05’21.2″W

  • Built in 1892 at the mouth of Claxton Creek by the Royal Canadian Packing Co.
  • Named for F.J. Claxton of the Royal Canadian Packing Co.
  • By 1923 it had two full canning lines with five retort ovens, cold storage, boiler house, blacksmith forge, store and a post office
  • Closed in 1945 and used as a seine loft for British Columbia Packers Ltd. until 1949
  • It operated as a cannery for 52 seasons