FAQ

The Historic Site is open from Easter to Christmas. For specific hours go to the Plan Your Visit page.
Weekends are generally busier than weekdays, and the summer months, both July and August, are the peak of our season.
Be forewarned that mosquito season usually peaks in July. We do have insect repellent available for use, but come prepared.
Our Program Department schedules its tours year-round, with the busiest time being the months of May and June.
Group rates are available, and the site is open year-round for groups of 15 people or more.

Camping at Kilby Park Campground is on by reservation and a first-come, first-serve basis. Call Monday to Friday for more information 604-796-9576 Ext 102 or book online here.

It will vary based on your individual interests. However, on average, most visitors spend about 1 1/2 hours on-site.
Some days we will have demonstrations on site. Ask what’s going on that day when you purchase your admission!

Yes we are! We love seeing your furry friends!
Friendly, well-behaved dogs are allowed on site as long as they are leashed. They are also welcome on the main floor of the genearl store museum (but not upstairs since they staircase is so skinny).
Be forewarned that we have a working farm and we usually let our chickens wander free during our hours of operation.

To help maintain a safe environment for all our guests, we require that backpacks or large handbags be left in your vehicle before entering the Museum.
Food or drink is not permitted in the museum.

Personal use of camera and video photography is permitted, and encouraged, throughout the site’s complex. Make sure to tag us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!
Commercial use photography must be pre-approved by our Marketing Manager.

At this time, we cannot accept artifact donations unless they are directly related the Kilby family.
To view our digital archive or for further information, click here.

Monetary donations are greatly appreciated. We truly could not do this work without your support! The Kilby Heritage Society is a charitable, non-profit society operating both the museum and campground on behalf of the province of British Columbia. To learn more, visit our donations page or:

Kilby Archives: There is an extensive collection of documents and photographs in our archives. Please get in touch with us for further information. An appointment can be made with the curator for a nominal fee to view photos and paper documents for research purposes.
Our digital archive photos can be viewed here.

For a place off the beaten path, we are often closer than you think! We are located on Hwy 7 between Mission and Harrison Hot Springs. See how to get to the Kilby Historic Site by visiting our map here.

Harrison Mills is located in the District of Kent which lies within the coastal mountain system. It is dominated to the east by a high, massive, rugged mountain wall, rising abruptly from the Fraser Valley to an elevation of 2112m (6929 ft).
The District of Kent experiences few seasonal temperature fluctuations. The summers are usually warm and dry with mild and rainy winters. We also have one of the longest frost-free growing seasons in Canada. Check the current weather forecast here.

Kilby Park campground is a designated British Columbia Wildlife Watch area. It is an excellent location to view large concentrations of wintering eagles, snow geese, as well as graceful trumpeter swans that migrate to the area from Alaska. Other common bird species in the park area include ravens, geese, eagles, hawks, swans, finches, chickadees and jays. Click Here for more information about Birds in BC.
Coho and Spring salmon can be found in Harrison River which borders Kilby park.
Everyone who is active and outdoors during the summer months – including campers, picnickers, hikers and canoeists – should make sure they use all the protection measures available to avoid contact with mosquitoes and West Nile virus.
The park lies within the Coastal Western Hemlock biogeoclimatic zone and is representative of the Fraser floodplain landscape. Upland vegetation includes cottonwood, poplar, alder, and willow while the understory consists largely of red currant and salmonberry.

Tourism Harrison is a great place to start if you want to learn about local businesses, places to stay, and local events to attend!
The District of Kent also has helpful information.