Vision Statement:
The Fraser River Discovery Centre connects communities in discovery and celebration of the living, working Fraser River.

Mission Statement:
To be recognized as a Centre of Excellence for stimulating passion, education and enlightenment about the Fraser River.

The Discovery Centre is:
A way to explore the Fraser River
Discover the stories and diversity of the entire Fraser River. Through rotating exhibits and hands-on public programmes, the Fraser River Discovery Centre presents the river’s contribution to the life, history and future of British Columbia and its people.

A Resource Centre
Students and researchers will find diverse research material in the Resource Centre.

A Meeting Place
Meet and exchange ideas about the Fraser River. The Discovery Centre seeks to connect communities up and down river and to provide a place to discuss, debate and showcase the living, working Fraser River.

Fraser River Discovery Centre Timeline
1986 - Development of the idea of the Fraser River Discovery Centre
1989 - Fraser River Discovery Centre Society incorporated
2001 - 5,000 square foot Preview Centre opens along Westminster Quay
2001 - Establishment of Fraser River Discovery Centre Foundation
2004 - $3 million secured for construction through Founding Patrons and BC/Canada Infrastructure Grant
2007 - Construction begins to expand Preview Centre
2009 - 17,000 square foot Discovery Centre re-opened