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Museums & Heritage Sites
British Columbia Heritage Sites
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Museums & Heritage Sites
British Columbia's historic places - buildings, other structures, landscapes, historic districts, and other places — are crucial to the understanding, appreciation, and sustainability of BC communities.
From annual heritage tours to the Royal BC Museum in Victoria, heritage villages to countless community museums throughout the province, British Columbia's history is well-preserved.
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Aboriginal Tourism BC
Kla - how- eya The First Nations of British Columbia, Canada welcome you! British Columbia has known the footsteps of Aboriginal people from time immemorial. We are the indigenous peoples of this land whose traditions and culture remain strong, rich and diverse and whose life has been shaped by the land, oceans, climate and creatures within. Our land is British Columbia. A vast beautiful landscape that is as diverse as its people. From the rocky shoreline carved by the ocean to the peaks of the highest mountains and the beautiful plains of the interiorthis is our home. Here in BC you can watch native artists carve a totem pole, explore our traditional lands and waters with an Aboriginal guide, experience a traditional First Nations healing and purification lodge with a native elder, view exquisite Pacific Northwest native art in art galleries, cultural centers and museums, sample traditional foods and award-winning wines, relax in native-owned resorts, campgrounds, log cabins and bed & breakfast inns and even enjoy a round of golf on a native-owned championship golf course! The Aboriginal Tourism Association of British Columbia (ATBC) and its members invite you to travel to British Columbia this year to experience our rich First Nations culture, traditions and warm hospitality. |
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BC Museum Association
Look for "ACCEPTED HERE" GO Card decals for ADMISSION DISCOUNTS at participating BC museums, art galleeries & other program partners. The BCMA is the cultural information hub for British Columbia, providing a unified voice for the institutions, trustees, professional staff and volunteers of the BC museum and gallery community. Stay informed of BC's cultural heritage, past, present and future. |
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Barkerville Historic Town
Once the largest city west of Chicago and north of San Francisco, Barkerville is now BC's largest heritage site, boasting more than 135 heritage buildings and displays, chronicling the Cariboo gold rush. A living museum with period gift shops, Heritage B&B;'s, live theatre, gold panning, dining and stage coach rides. |
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BC Farm Machinery & Agricultural Museum9131 King Street Open 10am-4:30pm, 7 days a week from April 1 to Oct 9, 2012 BC's largest pioneer collection, featuring vintage tractors & farming equipment as well as a library, historical photos and much more. Check out the website for admission prices, and upcoming Events including special displays and family-friendly activities. |
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BC Forest Discovery Centre2892 Drinkwater Road
Let one of our historic trains take you on a tour around our 100-acre wooded site! At the BC Forest Discovery Centre, a stroll around the grounds will quickly transform one into an exciting, educational experience. With many exhibits for the whole family, there is always something new to explore. We're one of the most "eventful" museums in BC! |
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Britannia Mine Museum
The Britannia Mine Museum has unveiled its newly transformed visitor attraction and has been revitalized with a major $14.7-million redevelopment. Located along the Sea-to-Sky highway, the museum offers fun family entertainment and engagement about mining, local arts and culture. The ever popular underground mine and gold panning will thrill adventure seekers of all ages. Top 10 |
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BC Orchard Industry Museum1304 Ellis Street Mon to Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-4pm From the pioneers who planted the first orchards to the strikingly bold apple box labels, the BC Orchard Industry Museum offers reflective interpretations of the local orchard industry through engaging exhibits. This museum is located in the Laurel Packinghouse, a designated heritage landmark and the oldest standing packinghouse in BC. Admission by donation. |
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Britannia Shipyard - National Historic Site5180 Westwater Drive
Britannia Heritage Shipyard is a rare surviving example of a once thriving mixture of canneries, boatyards and residences. It is an eight acre National Historic Site with some of the oldest remaining heritage buildings found along the Fraser River. |
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BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop Mon to Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm Explore the history and passion of BC's wine industry at the BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop located inside the historic Laurel Packinghouse. Representing over 60 wineries across the province and over 400 BC VQA wines to choose from - free daily wine tastings to sample a selection of award-winning wines! Admission by donation. |
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Kamloops Heritage Railways
STEAM BACK INTO HISTORY |
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Bulkley Valley (BV) Museum1425 Main Street
The Bulkley Valley Museum concentrates story of the Bulkley Valley communities, the construction of the railroad, and the effects on the agricultural and forest industries in the area. |
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Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel6501 Deer Lake Avenue May 7 to Sep 5, Seasonally (closed Mondays) Burnaby Village Museum & Carousel Offers Complimentary Gate Admission for 2011 Season in celebration of the 40th anniversary! Gate admission is on us Experience Heritage — Stroll down the streets of a 1920s village exploring at your own pace. The village is a combination of heritage and replica buildings on a 10-acre site. Period costumed townsfolk welcome visitors and give demonstrations in the homes, businesses and shops. Popular stops include the blacksmith, the print shop, the garden at the farmhouse and the General Store. CLICK HERE to view Simon Sees experience Burnaby Village Museum. |
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Chilliwack Museum and Archives45820 Spadina Avenue Mon to Fri: 9am - 4:30pm "Our Window to the Past" |
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CN StationGlover Road and Mavis Avenue
1915 CN Station relocated to the corner of Mavis and Glover in Fort Langley and refurbished from 1983-1985 - designed by the Great Northern RR it was bought by the CNR in l918.
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Craigflower Manor And Schoolhouse National Historic Site May 0 to Sep 0, Daily, 11 am to 5 pm Also open during Holidays Craigflower Farm was established on land purchased in 1850 from the chiefs of the Kosapsom people, who had lived in the area for millennia. The farm was one of four original farms set up by the Hudson's Bay Company as part of their obligations in settling Vancouver Island. |
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Cottonwood House Historic Site4660 Barkerville Highway May to August Cottonwood House Historic Site is located 26 kilometres east of Quesnel, BC. It is a preserved road house on the Gold Rush Trail to Barkerville Historic Town. |
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District of Mission34033 Lougheed Hwy
The District of Mission is located approximately 1 hour east of Vancouver. Situated on the mighty Fraser River the community offers breathtaking views of the scenic Fraser Valley. With two National Historical sites, Xaytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre and the Power House at Stave Falls, Mission offers a truly unique and diverse cultural experience. |
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Emily Carr House207 Government Street
Visit the home of the Canadian legend, Emily Carr, one of our first and best known artists and authors. Her birthplace has been restored to reflect its appearance in the 1870s and features contemporary art shows. Centrally located only four blocks from the Inner Harbour and the Provincial Legislature, the house offers its visitors a chance to gain an insight into Canada's first - and best known - independent artist and writer. |
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Enderby & District Museum Winter: Tuesday — Saturday, 12 noon to 4 p.m. Take a look at the area’s colourful past through changing and permanent displays. Try your hand at making rope or grinding wheat. Explore the human and natural history of the area, with an emphasis on farming and forestry, Shuswap First Nations, entertainment and transportation on the Shuswap River. |
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The Exploration Place333 Becott Place
Surround yourself with the extraordinary, the historical, the amazing, the past and the future at The Exploration Place, Prince George’s number one adventure spot for the entire family! It’s a strictly hands-on experience where children and adults can touch, feel and thoroughly learn about a diverse range of subjects. Innovative exhibits allow visitors to explore the last days of the Titanic, learn about Canada’s Indian Residential Schools, the prison system and the evolution of the motorcycle. |
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Fort Langley National Historic Site23433 Mavis Avenue Open 10-5, daily year round (closed December 25, 26 and January 1) Explore Fort Langley first built in 1827. Hear stories from our costumed interpreters; watch the blacksmith bend steel; help the cooper shape a barrel; and pan for gold. Enjoy cultural experiences year round at the site where British Columbia was first proclaimed a colony in 1858. Visit the First Nations Gift Shop and enjoy refreshments in our Full Barrel Cafe. |
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Fraser River Discovery Centre788 Quayside Drive
Discover the living, working
Fraser River with interactive
exhibits & hands-on programs. Fraser River Discovery Centre explores the many tales of this mighty river. From its headwaters to its mouth, its passionate story flows on. |
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Greater Vernon Museum & Archives3009 -32nd Avenue 10am-5pm, Tues to Sat The Greater Vernon Museum and Archives presents the history of the North Okanagan through streetscapes, dioramas and changing exhibits. Highlights include the Allan Brooks Gallery, military displays and aboriginal history. An extensive archives & research facility is on site along with a gift shop. |
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Grist Mill & Gardens Summer Hours: daily, 9am - 4pm Discover this wonderful Grist Mill built in 1877. Here, history comes to life with costumed living history interpreters, interactive presentations for the whole family and colourful heritage gardens. Year round activities, call for details or to book. |
