Filming and Image Requests

Whether you’re a documentary filmmaker wishing to interview an expert about the history of Canneries on the Skeena River or a feature or short film producer looking to set a scene in our historic site, or a travel vlogger wanting to share their experience at our site, we would be delighted to work with you.

North Pacific Cannery Historic Site also welcomes feature film productions. With world-class exhibits, this is a fantastic location if you’re looking for a setting of a historic fishing village. We also have a variety of public and private spaces that can be easily dressed to look however you need.

Editorial filming and photography requests

North Pacific Cannery Historic Site’s media and communications team facilitates photography and filming requests from media outlets for editorial purposes only. Filmmakers must guarantee an on-camera acknowledgement of North Pacific Cannery Historic Site and/or its venues to be classified as editorial.

Commercial photography and filming

Commercial photography or filming is not permitted without prior written permission. Any photography or filming that uses North Pacific Cannery Historic Site's locations as a backdrop—such as for films, television dramas, fashion shoots, or advertising—is not deemed editorial.

Please click here to read our Terms and Conditions for filming.

Location Rental Costs and Information can be found by clicking on our rental guide below:

General photography and filming

You are welcome to take photos and film with a handheld camera at our venues for non-commercial purposes unless signage specifically states otherwise. Non-commercial use includes personal, educational, artistic or scholarly projects that are not intended for sale, promotion or marketing.

Guidelines

Please be mindful of other guests to North Pacific Cannery Historic Site. Avoid disrupting their experience while filming.
Please do not film individuals without their explicit consent. If your project involves capturing photos or video of members of the public, please bring along release forms.
If your project involves capturing film footage or photography of specific artworks, ensure you have obtained permission from the relevant artists or copyright holders.

Special Permissions and Student Projects

You may need special permission from North Pacific Cannery Historic Site for your student film/photography project if either of the following apply:

Your filming activity includes more than five (5) people (including all production crew and talent).
Your equipment exceeds one handheld camera, one tripod and handheld sound recording equipment.

Please submit your request with as much notice as possible, and at least five (5)business days ahead of time. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and support can only be offered under specific circumstances.

Properly crediting the museum or venue is essential, so ensure that the location is acknowledged in any published academic materials or presentations featuring your work.

To help us better understand your request and your needs for filming and photography, we kindly ask that the following information is detailed in your request: