At one time this area had many small trading posts. The first Hudson's Bay Company trading post was set up in 1836, and eventually they bought out the smaller posts and built one large post. The Hudson's Bay store has had an important role in the development of the community. The exterior storefront, and the original Hudson's Bay sign has been restored and all existing architectural features have been maintained including original colors and finishes. The exterior treatment included partial reconstruction of the original boardwalk and exterior signage identifying the building in the context of the site as it would have existed in the community circa 1923.

The store has been interpreted through the heritage character of the building and interpretive displays. Trapping artifacts and associated artifacts such as domestic and trades artifacts, are displayed in the store.

The Hudson's Bay Company Exhibit includes a "sort-o-gram" to keep a record of accounts and an agreement signed by the workers with the HBC, as well as typical items that the store would sell to local residents and trappers. Supplies came into the region in the spring and fall and everyone in the community would gather on the wharf to unload the supplies. The Museum has a "Santa Claus" room, upstairs, which would be off-limits to everyone until near Christmas time when the women would eventually be allowed upstairs to view and purchase their choices.