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Port Edward Cannery

Aerial view of cannery buildings and dockyard.

Port Edward Cannery. Image 2001 34 3 359 courtesy of the City of Richmond Archives.

1918-1931 and 1943-1981

54°13’17.2″N 130°17’40.5″W

  • Built in 1913 south of Prince Rupert by Port Edward Fisheries but not operated until 1918 due to WWI
  • Canning was shut down in 1931
  • Nelson Brothers Fisheries reinstalled canning equipment in 1943 and operated the site until 1981 when it had 7 canning lines