Cannery REcollections Exhibit Opening

11:00am - 12:00pm: Musical Performance by Willy Blizzard
12:30pm: Opening Ceremonies Begin
1:00pm: Exhibition opens to public
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What is the significance of the objects we keep in our lives? How do museum collect objects, and why are the stories they tell worth sharing? Cannery REcollections: Redefining Storytelling through Objects explores how everyday items serve as touchstones connecting us to people, places, and moments in time, revealing the many ways we experience and interpret history.
The official opening event will include musical performances from Willy Blizzard, an introduction to the exhibit from Collections & Exhibits Manager Heidi Rampfl, and first-look access to the all-new interactive exhibit! Add your voice to the exhibit by selecting and photographing a meaningful object, chat with the Cannery Crew, and consider the role of objects in sharing meaningful stories and experiences.
Explore the many stories of fishing on Canada’s West Coast through objects that serve as touchstones to the past. These objects connect us to people, places, and moments in time, revealing the many ways we experience and interpret history.

Cannery REcollections is a rich mix of historical artifacts, a community curated display, interactive storytelling elements, and artistic interpretations celebrating the multitude of experiences and relationships that contribute to our collective heritage, fostering the Cannery’s preservation for future generations.

The exhibition offer visitors a chance to immerse themselves through interactive elements that make history engaging for the young and young-at-heart. Its themes of memory and storytelling will resonate with anyone interested in cultural heritage, local history, and community storytelling. Visitors are invited to explore these connections and feel inspired to think about their own connections to objects and history – whether through family heirlooms, everyday items, or places of personal significance.

The Community Curation section presents objects from the Cannery’s collection that have been selected by members of the local community based on their opinion of what is an important piece and/or what vital story it holds. The community-curated pieces also reflect the exhibit’s goal of making history hands-on and inclusive. Also, new perspectives will be formed when visitors contribute their own voices to the exhibition. This sense of belonging and connection helps to demonstrate how history is shaped by many diverse people.

Cannery REcollections: Redefining Storytelling Through Objects
Exhibition Opening

Saturday, May 10, 2025
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm – Exhibition Opening
On view May 10, 2025 to Spring 2027
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