The Sechelt Community Archives, an institutional member of the Archives Association of British Columbia, opened to the public in 1997. Its collection includes fascinating photographs and documents of historical Sechelt and district, and the Sunshine Coast in general. Genealogists, history researchers, college and school students will find a wealth of information, including: biographical data; First Nations history; pioneer family histories; photographs; local newspapers (clippings and microfilm); neighbourhood histories.
Hours of operation: Thursdays, 10am-5pm (by appointment Thursdays, 9-10am)
Location: #206 – 5760 Teredo St. (above the Royal Bank)
Contact: Ann Watson, archives@sechelt.ca, Archivist, 604-989-0571
Website: https://archives.sechelt.ca/index.html
School and group tours can be arranged.
Please Note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Sechelt Community Archives are closed to the public until further notice. You can request information from Archivist, Ann Watson, by email or by phone. She is in the office between 9-12 and 1-5 on Thursdays. Photographs and interviews are avilable on the website (https://archives.sechelt.ca/) We will announce our full re-opening via our Facebook page