Salmon Canning in B.C.
Map
Canneries once dotted the coast line of British Columbia. Zoom in and click on each point on the interactive map to learn about a cannery. Use the list view to explore the canneries alphabetically.
Timeline
The canning industry has had its ups and downs. Trace the technological innovations that transformed the industry. Investigate how local and global events influenced the industry.
Working The Line
How does the fish get in the can? Follow each step from tide to tin. Find out what it was like to work in a cannery and how the mechanization of the industry changed workers' jobs.
Build Your Own Cannery: A Game
Travel back in time and imagine you are a cannery manager. Have some fun and test your knowledge. Will you run a successful cannery?