Zoom in and click on a point on the map to learn about each salmon cannery. The featured canneries showcase some of the trends and unique stories of the industry. Use the list view to explore the canneries alphabetically.
Shannon Bay was built on the Masset Inlet, a prime area for the pink salmon fishery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Collection G2010.027.047
Before 1911 B.C. salmon canneries focused almost entirely on Sockeye salmon. After 1911 the canning industry began to can other species of salmon. Canneries were built in new areas along the B.C. coast including this one on Haida Gwaii.
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Canadian Fishing Company Ltd.’s Home Plant at the foot of Gore Street in Vancouver, 1965. Image 10557 courtesy of the Vancouver Public Library.
Home Plant refers to the head office and main plant of the Canadian Fishing Company (Canfisco), one of the larger and longest operating fishing companies in B.C.
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Great Northern Cannery, 1920, Image CVA-SFN-1547 courtesy of the City of Vancouver Archives.
Great Northern Cannery is an example of a plant that saw its success improve when it started canning Chum salmon.
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One of many canneries purchased by BC Packers in 1902, Imperial quickly became one of the largest. Image C-04950 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Imperial Cannery was the largest and longest operating cannery on the Steveston waterfront. It was the Fraser River headquarters for BC Packers Ltd.
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Ewen & Co. Lion Brand label. Image I-61369 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Lion Island canned salmon was a house-hold item in Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand.
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Deas commissioned his labels from Grafton Tyler Brown, the first Black printer and painter from Oregon. Image I-61591 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
The Deas Island Cannery was established in 1873 by tinsmith John Sullivan Deas, and Alexander Loggie. At the time, Deas was not only an industry leader but the only African American working in the B.C. canning industry.
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Ewen and Co.’s Annieville Cannery near New Westminster, 1887. William McFarlane Notman, Image VIEW-1781 courtesy of McCord Museum.
Fish canning in British Columbia started at Annieville Cannery in 1870.
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Boats and net racks with nets, Steveston BC. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Collection courtesy of the Canadian Fishing Company CFC 3-13-1
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery was the largest on the coast in the boom years of canning from 1895 to 1902. Because of this, it earned the nick-name “The Monster Cannery”.
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Britannia Shipyards, Richmond BC, 1973. Image 1996 13 54 courtesy of the City of Richmond Archives
Britannia started as a cannery but is better known today as an historical shipyard, and a National Historic Site.
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One pound salmon can label from the Todd & Son’s Sunflower Brand. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2009.013.012
Ceepeecee Cannery complex included a reduction plant, a two-storey staff house, a number of houses and apartments, bunkhouses, a cookhouse, and a store. Image I-28367 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
Not all canneries focused on salmon. The Ceepeecee Cannery is an example of a plant that focused on pilchards even after the addition of a salmon canning line.
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Nitinat Cannery, 1929, Image BC_1532_1369_009 courtesy of UBC Special Collections
Nitinat was a successful cannery for a decade but was forced to close when over-fishing caused a shortage of the once abundant Chum salmon in the area.
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The 2017 sliming table at the St. Jean’s cannery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives, image courtesy of Sheldon Nider.
St. Jean's Cannery in Nanaimo is the last remaining commercial cannery in British Columbia. It operates on a smaller scale than the historic salmon canneries.
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Seine Loft at Quathiaski, 1982, Image 2001 34 3-435 courtesy of the City of Richmond Archives
Quathiaski Cannery's story is an excellent example of how canneries contributed to the growth of communities in remote areas along the B.C. Coast.
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Namu Cannery was the site of one of B.C. Packers largest year-round operations. Both Rupert Brand and Cloverleaf products were canned at this large cannery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2003.047.004L
The Namu Cannery was more than a fish processing plant. It had a school, a recreation hall, and numerous residences for its year-round staff.
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The British Columbia Canning Co. created the Viceroy Brand to appeal to British consumers. They used images of soldiers in red coats and of majestic landscapes to appeal to overseas buyers. Image I-61603 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
R.I.C. was the first cannery to be established in Rivers Inlet, which had the third largest sockeye run after the Fraser and Skeena Rivers.
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Good Hope Cannery, c. 1918-1928. Photo by James Crookall. Image CVA-260-1194.120 courtesy of the City of Vancouver Archives.
As the canning industry declined, most cannery buildings were torn down or left to rot. Good Hope Cannery provides an example of how some fish canneries were repurposed. Some canneries became fresh fish plants and others were used fishing camps for other canneries. Good Hope is one of the few examples that became a luxury fishing lodge.
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The Canadian Fishing Company buildings and docks at Butedale, 1946. Image I-28254 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
Cannery buildings at Butedale had to be lashed to the shore as piles could not be driven into the sea floor.
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Dugout canoes line the beach at the Metlakatla village. The Metlakatla Cannery and other industrial buildings are in the background. Image B-03571 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
The Metlakatla Cannery is an example of how B.C.'s canning industry impacted Indigenous communities.
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A row of cannery housing at the North Pacific Cannery in 2016, looking toward the canning facilities. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives
North Pacific Cannery represents the unique history of canning in northern B.C. The site is now a National Historic Site and operates as a museum to share the stories of remote northern cannery life.
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Carlisle Cannery buildings on pilings above the Skeena River. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2010.027.004
The Carlisle Cannery had can-making machinery that supplied the surrounding canneries of the area.
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The Oceanside plant, Prince Rupert. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2011.003.175
The closure of New Oceanside Cannery in 2015 represented the end of large-scale commercial salmon canning in B.C.
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Retorts at the Cunningham Cannery. Prince Rupert City & Regional Archives & Museum of Northern BC, Wrathall Collection, WP996-69-11052
Robert Cunningham built a canning facility in his name in 1883 which was considered ahead of its time.
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Aerial view of the village of Port Simpson. Courtesy of the North Pacific Cannery, P984.129.4
The Port Simpson Cannery was funded by the Federal Government as an economic initiative for First Nations peoples of the North Coast.
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Gas powered fishing boats load their nets from the tanks lining the wharf at the Mill Bay Cannery, 1935. Image E-02091 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
The Wales Island Cannery on the Pearse Canal, 1927. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Collection courtesy of the Canadian Fishing Company.
Wales Island Cannery's story is unique because it began as an American cannery and became a Canadian cannery when the border was established.
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Can loft at an unknown cannery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2002.003.001aa
Salmon on receiving floor of an unknown cannery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives 1998.006.002/8
Fishing salmon on the Fraser River, 1952. Image I-27850 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
The West Coast Packing Co. Cannery on the west coast of Vancouver Island, 1896. Image I-31567 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
This 1901 can label uses Canadian stereotypes to tell a story to consumers overseas. Image I-61116 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
Conveyor belts lead from the docks to the main building at the Watun River Cannery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives 1997.009.033
The Wannuck Cannery complex, just east of Brunswick cannery in Rivers Inlet. Ca 1930. Image B-06880 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Walker Lake Cannery buildings, 1928. Image BC_1532_1369_014 courtesy of UBC Special Collections
Wadhams Cannery on Rivers Inlet, 1948. Photo from the Walter Cadwaller Collection, Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2001.009.006A
Wadhams Cannery label, 1900. Image I-61335 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
Seagulls on an unknown cannery dock. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2001.009.019B.
Aerial photograph of Rivers Inlet, taken in 1927, showing several cannery locations. Image 2001-34-9-456 courtesy of the City of Richmond Archives.
The Vancouver Cannery rises above the middle arm of the Fraser River, 1912. Image E-00105 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
The Tulloch-Western cannery on the Vancouver waterfront canned as an independent company during the 1959 UFAWU strike, and sold the cans in support of the strike efforts. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives (the Fisherman Newspaper)
The Tuck Inlet Cannery, Image P981.69.1 courtesy of the North Pacific Cannery.
Tofino Camp, 1990, Image 2001 34 3 606 courtesy of the City of Richmond Archives.
This salmon label from c. 1900 features elements that were common at the time, such as bold type, bright colours and illustrations. Image I-61288 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
Tallheo Cannery dock, c. 1930s, Image CVA 374-220 Courtesy of the City of Vancouver Archives.
Sunnyside Cannery complex, Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives 1999.014.001.007-10
Complete fire plan for the Stratchona Cannery complex from 1923, with buildings and watersources identified. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2009.016 Plan 150.
Charred pilings of the Lighthouse, Steveston and Star Canneries after the fire of 1918, with the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in the background. Image 1971-1-242 courtesy City of Richmond Archives
The Star Cannery was first in a row of canneries that lined the Steveston waterfront. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2005.046.023
Standard Cannery, Skeena River, c. 1890s Robert Reford, Library and Archives Canada, PA-118172
Interior of St. Mungo cold storage, Fraser River c. 1903. Image 825 courtesy New Westminster Archives
Haida Gwaii, 1945. Image I-22208 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
The Sooke Harbour fish traps extended across the harbour, and were extremely profitable. Image B-03640 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Complete fire plan for the Somerville Cannery complex from 1923, with buildings and watersources identified. Cannery housing wraps all the way around to the other side of the bay. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2009.016 Plan 39.
Sommerville Cannery, Sointula, 1926. Image BC_1532_1329_005 courtesy of UBC Special Collections
View of Smith’s Inlet Cannery showing Jack Hoxbridge (at left) July 1928 UBC-BC_1532_1369_005.
Skeena Commercial Cannery, c. 1910s. Image C-04940 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
New Westminster after the 1898 fire. Image IHP3097 courtesy of the New Westminster Archives.
View of the Shushartie Cannery from on board a ship. Cannery workers often travelled to the canneries by steamship at the start of the summer season. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2010.027.045
Can loft at an unknown cannery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2002.003.001aa
Seal Cove Cannery. 1990s Image courtesy of the Canadian Fishing Company.
The Seafood Products Cannery at Port Hardy, August 1980. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2011.003.043
Indigenous workers’ camp behind the Sea Island Cannery. Image 1993 3 1 courtesy of the City of Richmond Archives.
Net racks and Columbia River style skiffs docked in front of Scottish Canadian Cannery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2005.046.017
Royal Engineers Camp, Sapperton, c. 1862. Image IHP0623 courtesy of New Westminster Archives
Saanich Canning Company Ltd., Sidney, B.C, Image BC_1532_1338_001 courtesy of UBC Special Collections
Halibut Boat Anna J. docked at The Royal Fish Co. 1918. Prince Rupert City & Regional Archives & Museum of Northern BC, Wrathall Collection, WP996-72-11094
Seagulls on an unknown cannery dock. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2001.009.019B.
Label from a Todd & Sons Horseshoe Brand “tall” or one pound can of fancy sockeye. The label boasts 56 years of salmon canning. Todd & Sons canned salmon was a household name in its heyday. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G991.30.1.00
Can label for Todd's Beaver Brand chum salmon. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives.
Redonda Cannery, Redonda Island. 1930s. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives 1997.067.005
A boat moored at the Queen Charlotte Cannery, 1953. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives 2000.001.003.007
Quatsino First Nation village c. 1866. Image A-06122 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Can label for Quashela Packing Co. c. 1900, Image I-51549 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Puntledge Falls in the 1900s, near where the cannery would have stood. Image H-00562 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
The Provincial Cannery on Rivers Inlet. Image Out P1160.3 courtesy of City of Vancouver Archives
Salmon on receiving floor of an unknown cannery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives 1998.006.002/8
Princess Royal Cannery buildings from the water on China Hat island ca 1916. Image B-09646 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Prince Rupert Fishermen’s Co-operative Association main fish shed, 1946. Image BC_1532_1337_083 courtesy of UBC Special Collections.
Oceanside Cannery in Prince Rupert, 1953, shortly after it was re-opened by Canfisco. Image I-28893 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Seagulls on an unknown cannery dock. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2001.009.019B.
Fishing salmon on the Fraser River, 1952. Image I-27850 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Charcoal sketch of the Portland Cannery by Gladys Blyth. Courtesy of the North Pacific Cannery, P984.141.1
Two women pose in front of the Port Renfrew Cannery, 1925. Image D-04580 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
Can loft at an unknown cannery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2002.003.001aa
Port Edward Cannery. Image 2001 34 3 359 courtesy of the City of Richmond Archives.
The Port Albion Cannery, 1937. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2002.010.002.028
View of boats at the Humpback Bay Cannery dock at Porcher Island BC, 1929, Image BC_1532_1325_001 courtesy of UBC Special Collections
The remains of a Phoenix Cannery building on the Steveston waterfront. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2006.002b
Two buildings in the Paramount Cannery complex, 1977. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2004.008.008.019
The Pacofi Cannery complex in 1940, three years before it was destroyed by fire. Image NA-07669 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
Charcoal sketch of the Pacific Northern Cannery by Gladys Blyth. Courtesy of the North Pacific Cannery, P984.142.1
Pacific Coast Cannery, 1977. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2004.008.008.012
The village of Pender Harbour in the 1890s, ten years before the PH Alder cannery was built there. Image C-08551 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
Fishing salmon on the Fraser River, 1952. Image I-27850 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Employés de la conserverie Oceanic assis sur un quai. La conseverie Oceanic était située sur l’île Smith. Image IHP2644-259, gracieuseté des Archives de New Westminster
Trawler fishermen Bill Currie (left) and Monty McIntyre picketing at Oakland Industries, Victoria. Image BC_1532_033_006 courtesy of UBC Special Collections
The dock and side entrance of the Nootka Cannery, circa 1920. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2001.009.173B
To announce the beginning of fishing, a cannon or horn would sound to alert the fishermen. This man is setting off the signal at Nass Harbour cannery in the 1910s. Image C-04933 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
City of Nanaimo in 1913 as seen from a hilltop, facing toward the Bastion and Departure Bay. Image E-02633 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
Cannery at Naden Harbour. Prince Rupert City & Regional Archives, J.D. Allen photo, P991-69-6093
Seagulls on an unknown cannery dock. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2001.009.019B.
The canning line at the Millbanke Cannery in Bella Bella, circa 1975. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2011.003.078
MacTavish Cannery and wharf. 1920. Image H-06508 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
East end of J.S. McMillan Plant, Prince Rupert, B.C. 1970s. Image 2001-34-3-681 courtesy of the City of Richmond Archives.
The cannery at Matilda Creek, 1930. Image B-01078 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
The village of Masset on Haida Gwaii, three years before the cannery was built there. Image G-06004 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
Margaret Bay net racks and dock. Image CVA374-211 courtesy of City of Vancouver Archives
Fire plan for the Manitou Cannery complex with buildings and water sources, 1923. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2009.016 Plan 26
The S.S. Muriel steamship docked in front of the Lowe Inlet cannery. Image E-03686 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
This brightly coloured label features an illustration of Queen Victoria to fit with the "Empress" brand name. 1900s. Image I-51546 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Workers unloading supplies from a steamship at the Lockeport Cannery. Photo was taken from on board the ship by Alec Reid, engineer at the Alliford Bay Cannery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives 1997.009.004
Federation Cannery, with the Imperial Cannery in the distance on the Steveston Waterfront. Image 2183 courtesy of the Vancouver Public Library.
Seagulls on an unknown cannery dock. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2001.009.019B.
Salmon on receiving floor of an unknown cannery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives 1998.006.002/8
Fire plan for Langara Cannery complex from 1923, with buildings and water sources identified. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2009.016 Plan 34.
Can loft at an unknown cannery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2002.003.001aa
A fleet of fishing boats as well as a large packer boat moored at the dock at Lagoon Bay Cannery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2006.003.001
Village Island was home to the Ladysmith Cannery for only seven years. 1914. Image H-07183 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
The Kumeon Cannery operated in Steamer Passage for only four seasons, c. 1949. Image NA-12102 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
A row of filled fish bins sit on a dock below the main wharf at the Canadian Fishing Co.’s Koprino Cannery, 1928. Courtesy of the Canadian Fishing Company.
The Klemtu cannery was built on the same site as the Princess Royal Cannery. ca 1936. Image E-07904 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
The Kimsquit Cannery at low tide in 1915 looks small in front of the tall mountains at Cape Caution. Image C-04947 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
A view of Kildonan Cannery from above, as it was in 1928. The cannery building, boardwalks, and wharf are visible. Many of these structures were destroyed in an earthquake in 1946. Image courtesy of the Fisherman Publishing Society Collection, University of British Columbia.
Wharf at Kildala, Rivers Inlet, B.C, 1955, Image BC_1532_1379_023 courtesy of UBC Special Collections.
The cannery was built somewhere in the area of Jervis Inlet, seen here in 1947. Image NA-08952 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
The icicles on the letters on this 1900s can label use Canadian stereotypes to tell consumers that the salmon is from the north. Image I-61289 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
Can loft at an unknown cannery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2002.003.001aa
The red background of this label is meant to remind customers of the red colour of the salmon meat inside, c. 1900. Image I-51970 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
The Hidden Inlet cannery complex, nestled in Pearse Canal in the Coast Mountains of Alaska. University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections, AWC0582.
Haida Gwaii, 1945. Image I-22208 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Packer unloading fish at the Hecate Cannery, 1940. Image E-07907 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Haysport Cannery, 1920s. Image C-06107 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
Group portrait of prominent owners of fish canneries in the Delta area in the 1800s. Front row: D. Munn, E.A. Wadhams, Alex Ewen, W.W. English, Ben Young. Standing (back row): Mike Leary, H. Harlock, T.E. Ladner, J.H. Laidlaw, R. Matheson. At window (left): E.A. Rousseau and E. Ferriere. 1887. Image 1982-014-001 Courtesy of the Delta Museum and Archives.
Fishing salmon on the Fraser River, 1952. Image I-27850 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Salmon on receiving floor of an unknown cannery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives 1998.006.002/8
Great West Packing Co. in Steveston. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Collection G2005.046.026
The Goose Bay Cannery was the last cannery at Rivers Inlet to process salmon. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2004.039.027
Can label for Fraser River salmon canned by the Fraser River Industrial Society. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2001.040.001
Glendale Cannery buildings, 1932. Image NA-11018 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
Steveston, 1890. Garry Point Cannery in the background, before a boom in the industry that would result in a line of canneries along the Steveston waterfront. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2005.046.028
Fishing salmon on the Fraser River, 1952. Image I-27850 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Converted lumber schooner Laurel Whalen was used as a floating cannery. The image shows it moored at the Ferguson Bay Cannery, 1928. Image D-09060 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
English Bay Cannery site, west of Baywater Street, 1907. Image Bu P110 courtesy of City of Vancouver Archives
Illustrated can label for English & Co.'s Fraser River salmon in their signature Phoenix Brand. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2003.024
Nelson Brothers Fisheries’ Ecoole Camp at Barkley Sound. Image BC_1532_1368_001 courtesy of UBC Special Collections
Group of people standing outside the Eagle Harbour Cannery. Image 541.WVA.THO courtesy of the West Vancouver Archives.
Intricate can labels, like this one from the 1900s, were designed to stand out on the shelf, and tell the customer how fresh the salmon inside is. Image I-61103 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
Dominion Cannery viewed from across the Skeena River, 1926. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2001.009.012B
The muted colours of this can label are not typical of others in the 1900s. Moss Rose Brand, British Columbia. Image I-61319 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
Delta Canning Company label, 1900s. The red background of this label is meant to remind customers of the red colour of the salmon meat inside. ca 1900. Image I-61084 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
View of fire at Deep Bay Cannery May 1, 1937. Image UBC_1532_1323_001 courtesy of UBC Special Collections
The Currie McWilliams fish camp as it appeared in 1977, when it was being used as a camp for Imperial Cannery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Collection G2004.008.008.045
A large canoe is paddled in front of Croasdaile Salmon Cannery in 1882. Image B-03546 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
Great West, Nelson Bros. and Colonial Canneries, Steveston waterfront. 1960. Image 1977-22-25 courtesy of the City of Richmond Archives
Interior of Cleeve Cannery. Percy Venables is seen on the right. He was the local manager of the Cleeve Canning Co. Ltd. until B.C. Packers acquired it in 1903. Image 790 courtesy of New Westminster Heritage Society.
Clayoquot Cannery complex. Image B-08611 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Claxton Cannery buildings, c. 1890. Image F-06161 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
Workers pull a boat, with the name “Uchuck Vancouver BC” painted on the stern, into a dry dock near the Celtic Cannery, c. 1910. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Collection 1998.006.001/8
Cassiar Cannery complex, 1926. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2001.009.010B
The Cascade Cannery c. 1890s. Image C-04946 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
View of the Captain Cove Cannery from across the water, July 1927. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2001.009.031B
Capital City Cannery building and wharves, 1913. Image IHP2644-265 courtesy of New Westminster Archives
Canoe Pass Cannery canned salmon label, c. 1900s. Image I-61106 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Canadian Pacific camp warehouse on the Fraser River, 1977. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2004.008.008.042
Can loft at an unknown cannery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2002.003.001aa
Burrard Cannery, 1915. Image 1978 34 38 courtesy of the City of Richmond Archives.
Brunswick Cannery at Rivers Inlet. 1927. Image BC_1532_1320_001 courtesy of the UBC Special Collections
Brunswick Cannery #2 at Canoe Pass, c. 1910s, Image 1988-049-126 courtesy of the Delta Museum and Archives.
Brunswick Camp, 1962. Image 1985 4 781 courtesy of the City of Richmond Archives.
Salmon on receiving floor of an unknown cannery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives 1998.006.002/8
Looking down Dufferin Street in Port Essington, toward the British-American Cannery. Circa 1920. Image E-01329 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Fishing salmon on the Fraser River, 1952. Image I-27850 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Cannery interior c. 1895. S.J. Thompson photographer, Image 74 courtesy of New Westminster Heritage Society.
Boswell Cannery buildings and boats, 1928. Image BC_1532_1369_011 courtesy of UBC Special Collections
The Bones Bay Cannery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Collection courtesy of the Canadian Fishing Company CFC 3-2-1
Bon Accord Cannery label, c. 1900. Image I-61285 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
Fire plan for the Blind Channel Cannery complex from 1923, with buildings and watersources identified. The plan for the on-site shingle mill has been included, as well as the temporary school. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2009.016 Plan 5
In 1937, Coal Harbour was busy with commercial boats and warehouses. Image I-30073 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Site map of the Bella Coola Cannery located in Bella Coola B.C 1945. Image 2001 34 3 245 courtesy of the City of Richmond Archives.
The Bella Bella Cannery complex on Denny Island in the 1920s. Image D-06012 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives
Approaching the Beaver Cannery in Rivers Inlet on board a ship, April 1948. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2001.009.008A
Barnard Cove Cannery site sketch, not to scale. Image courtesy of the Canadian Fishing Company.
Image I-02566 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Balmoral Cannery across the Ecstall River. Cannery housing and shored boats sit along the shoreline. June 1930. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives 1997.017.015
The B.C. Packers Ltd. Atlas fish camp on the Fraser River, 1977. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2004.008.008.003
Fire plan drawing for the Arrandale Cannery complex from 1923, with buildings and water sources identified. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2009.016 Plan 36.
Fishing salmon on the Fraser River, 1952. Image I-27850 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Scale drawing of the Anglo American Cannery, 1946. Image 2001 34 3 324 courtesy of the City of Richmond Archives.
The Alliford Bay Cannery and moored boats as seen from the shore. Photo taken by the cannery engineer Alec Reid. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives 1997.009.005
Big Horn brand can label from the Alliance Canning Co. Image I-61146 courtesy of the Royal BC Museum and Archives.
Fire plan for the Alexandra Cannery complex from 1923, with buildings and water sources identified. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2009.016 Plan 48
Busy scene on the wharf at the Alert Bay Cannery, 1946. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives G2001.009.001A
Salmon on receiving floor of an unknown cannery. Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Archives 1998.006.002/8
A hand drawn plan of the Windsor Cannery at Aberdeen showing what the plant looked like in 1891, including buildings and wharf. North Pacific Cannery Archives
After World War II, the remaining Acme cannery buildings, such as these Japanese bunkhouses, were destroyed. Image 2000 15 2 courtesy of the City of Richmond Archives.
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