Haig-Brown
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Haig-Brown Heritage
House was the home of Roderick and Ann Haig-Brown between 1936 and
1975. One of British Columbia's most distinguished conservationists,
Roderick was a prolific author and a magistrate in Campbell River,
on Vancouver Island.
He is perhaps best known for his writings on flyfishing, along with
25 books on natural history and conservation, many novels and essays.
In addition to all this, he and Ann were devoted to the protection
of BC's rivers, particularly those on which wild salmon are dependent
for their survival.
Defending the mighty Fraser River from Hydroelectric dams was one
of their many successful endeavours.
The Haig-Brown
property, including almost 20 acres of forest and farmland, was
dedicated as a historic site in 1990. Here the story of the Haig-Browns
is presented through house tours, and preserved through continuing
restoration of the buildings.
Haig-Brown House
Education Centre operates as a resource, a museum, a unique bed
& breakfast, and a base for a fascinating program of seminars,
workshops and regional tours. The Campbell River flows past the
property and the Haig-Brown Kingfisher Creek enhancement stream
runs near the house. Together with the woodlands and the trails,
this is an outstanding setting for learning about natural history,
flyfishing, gardening, and many other interests that were shared
by the Haig-Browns.
Haig-Brown House
is just outside the town of Campbell
River, on the east coast of Vancouver Island.
Contact details:
Haig-Brown House Education Centre
2250 Campbell River Road,
Campbell River
B.C. V9W 4N7
Tel: (250) 286-6646
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