Welcome to
Kilby Historic Site!
Experience a fascinating look at BC rural life and history, plus a refreshing step back in time!
Open Thursday to Sunday
11 am to 4 pm
Explore Kilby Historic Site
BC’s Museum of Rural Life
Located near the junction of the Harrison and Fraser Rivers, the Kilby Historic Site stands as the only reminder of the once thriving community of Harrison Mills, British Columbia, Canada.
Step back in time and enjoy a leisurely tour of the Kilby Historic Site with its magnificent 1906 General Store Museum. Visitors will view a fascinating gallery of product packaging dating back to the 1920s and 1930s. Don’t miss the intriguing artifacts in the heritage Post Office and Manchester House Hotel; both were an integral part of the Harrison Mills community at the turn of the twentieth century.
Experiences
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History Happens Here
Moving forward, together!
We are a charity non-profit historical society and rely on the generous support of those who share our passion to keep our site sustainable.
Farm animals teach us all to be gentle, teaching us as we learn to be brave. Our curious and kind animals capture the hearts of visitors and staff alike and offer a multi-sensory experience on-site. This raffle allows everyone to be involved in the well-being of our farm animals.
Our Mission is to be caretakers of the past and builders of the future. The Kilby Historic Site exists to encourage the next generation to be inspired by and learn about the rural history of Harrison Mills. Its’ stories are of great importance to British Columbia.
Please spread the word and be part of something Historic!
Upcoming Events
Thanksgiving Weekend
Stroll through our beautiful grounds and experience the harvest traditions of an early rural community in the early 1900s. Join us for apple press demonstrations on site. (Regular admission applies.)...
This Seasons Events
Reviews from Trip Advisor
Once a thriving little community What a neat place. Check it out when there may be an interpreter on site. Was a great... read more 
Informative and enthusiastic staff A visit that had exceeded my expectations. A site which provides an insight into 1920s life in a logging... read more 
Exceeded our expectations This was a great little museum with friendly and knowledgeable staff. The displayed artifacts within the general store were really... read more 
Kilby Park and Campground
The People of the Harrison by Daphne Sleigh
For more information, please call (604) 491 4932 or email info@kilby.ca