Billy Barker’s legendary gold strike on Williams Creek in August 1862 triggered a multigenerational, billion-dollar treasure hunt that literally helped to build our province. Today, the extraordinary historic town of Barkerville stands as a living tribute to British Columbia’s golden beginnings. Declared a National Historic Site of Canada in 1924 Read more [...]

Located in historic Fort Langley, The BC Farm Museum has the province’s largest collection of pioneer and agricultural artifacts. In 1953 the donation of a single high-cut walking hand plow by Mr. R. J. Coleman to the University of British Columbia started a planning process to establish an Agricultural Museum in the Fraser Read more [...]

Britannia Mine Museum opens up a little-seen world that fascinates all ages. Just like miners did, visitors climb aboard a train and rumble into an underground tunnel. Let our quick-witted and knowledgeable tour guides usher you to years gone by. It’s a ride that introduces the joys, noise and stories Read more [...]

Britannia Shipyards is an authentic representation of a once thriving community of canneries, boat yards, residences and stores. City of Richmond staff and dedicated volunteers work together to preserve and restore the shipyard and surrounding buildings as an active wooden boat centre and waterfront park. Tour the oldest shipyard buildings in British Columbia, Read more [...]

Explore the natural and human history of Smithers and the surrounding Bulkley Valley at the Bulkley Valley Museum. Located in the historic Central Park Building, the Museum features engaging and informative temporary and permanent displays on local history and culture, including Witsuwit’en history, Driftwood Canyon fossils, the mysterious case of Read more [...]

Where history comes to life – stroll down the streets of our 1920s community. Our 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, Read more [...]

  The Caetani Cultural Centre (C3) provides a venue for artists, writers, and creative individuals from across Canada and the world to explore a diverse range of arts practices, theories and experiences through an active residency program. A 120+ year old heritage site is located on 1.5 acres of land Read more [...]

In 1965, after considerable lobbying efforts from a group of passionate lacrosse enthusiasts, the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame was created to serve as a permanent way to recognize and honour box players, field players, builders, teams who have contributed to the rich history of lacrosse in Canada. Located in Read more [...]

The Courtenay and District Museum was established in 1961 as a non-profit organization with the mandate to collect, preserve and interpret natural and cultural heritage of the Comox Valley region. Throughout the year, the museum offers on-site and outdoor programming suitable for all age groups. Program subjects include fossils, geology, Read more [...]

The past lives and breathes at Fort Steele Heritage Town!  Perched on the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains since its gold rush beginnings in 1864, the village has gone from boomtown, to regional centre, to ghost town, to one of the most important heritage attractions of its kind in Read more [...]

The diverse and colorful history of the North Okanagan is portrayed through a series of permanent and temporary exhibits, streetscapes and dioramas. Highlights include the Allan Brooks Gallery, military displays and aboriginal history. An extensive archives & research facility is on site along with a gift shop. The museum also Read more [...]

Built in 1894 in the historic village of Steveston, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery was once the largest building of its kind and the leading producer of canned salmon in British Columbia. Experience the stories of this place and its people through interactive exhibits, films, and guided tours on Canada’s West Coast Read more [...]

The Museum offers a fascinating look into Haida Gwaii culture from diverse perspectives that explores; Haida knowledge, scientific information, natural specimens, oral history and art all blend together in a fluid and constantly changing exhibit context. We work collaboratively with communities and organizations to provide an inspiring and holistic learning Read more [...]

Come join us as we celebrate our 150 birthday as history and hospitality come alive at Historic O’Keefe Ranch. The Ranch is open to the public from May  to October 2017. Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm. Mansion Tours, Heritage Board Walk, Greenhow Museum, local artisans, farm animals and model Read more [...]

Visit this picturesque and historic site for a taste of pioneer family life in the 1890s – completely unplugged. Tour the beautifully restored 1894 farmhouse with a costumed guide drop – be sure to stop in the cozy kitchen, where fresh baking might be ready to sample. Painting or photography Read more [...]

Located in the heart of the Royal City, Irving House is one of the oldest community heritage sites in BC. Step back to the 1800s as you enter the colonial home of Captain William Irving, King of the Fraser River. Over 140 years of memories live within Irving House “…the handsomest, Read more [...]

Permanent Exhibits: The new BC Fly Fishing Gallery examines local fishing spots and displays the rods, reels and other equipment used by fly fishers. Secwepemc/Shuswap Gallery showcasing the tools, artwork and basketry of the Secwepemc people. Taxidermy A large collection of specimens that showcase the wildlife of the BC interior. Read more [...]

Come and discover the storied past of the Okanagan at the KELOWNA MUSEUMS. Visit Kelownas vibrant Cultural District and spark an adventure at our five museums. Bring the kids for a weekend craft, sip a new wine or join a guided walking tour. Come Alive with Our History! Click to Read more [...]

Steam back in time on the only preserved 10kms of the historic Kettle Valley Railway. Enjoy beautiful vistas of Lake Okanagan, orchards and vineyards. Photograph spectacular views of majestic mountains, taken from our iconic historical Trout Creek Trestle. Pulled by a restored 2-8-0 combination 1912 steam locomotive, 3716, This 90 Read more [...]

Explore town history with the coming of Alcan’s aluminum smelter in the 1950s, early valley settlement, and Haisla traditional arts and technology. Additional displays feature regional geology, flora, and fauna.   Annual Events Summer of Adventure: July & August During July and August the Kitimat Museum & Archives offers six Read more [...]

London Heritage Farm is a 4.06 acre heritage site that overlooks the south arm of the Fraser River. The site offers a fully restored 1880’s farmhouse, heritage, memorial and herb gardens, the restored Spragg family barn, vintage farming equipment, a small hand tool museum, and large lawns for gatherings. The Read more [...]

Tours Thursdays at 10 am June to September Come and experience a tour of the exquisitely crafted 1910 Historic Mackie Lake House nestled on the shores of Kalamalka Lake. Learn about the architecture, history and characteristics of this unique home and the families who lived here. Tours are $10 per Read more [...]

Operated by the Coquitlam Heritage Society, Mackin House is a 1909 building that has been restored to reflect life in Coquitlam at the turn of the century. Guests may enjoy our hands-on displays and staged rooms. Transport back in time – drop by for a visit or contact us to Read more [...]

The Maritime Museum of BC opened in 1955 as a naval museum located on Signal Hill just outside the gates of the HMC Dockyard in Esquimalt. By 1965, the Museum had outgrown the original location and found a new home in the former Supreme Court building in Bastion Square − Read more [...]

Come and visit our award winning, regional history museum! See, hear and touch our human coastal history. Explore our vibrant and contemporary exhibits of First Nations cultures and historic coastal lifestyles, and gain a deeper understanding of the regions history. View a five-minute dramatic presentation of The Treasures of Siwidi, Read more [...]

The Museum of Northern BC is located in a great cedar longhouse-style building overlooking the ocean. Guided tours provide the opportunity to experience 12,000 years of history and culture on the northwest coast. Visitors are invited to observe First Nations artists working in the carving shed and to browse the Read more [...]

The Museum of Vancouver (MOV) creates Vancouver-focused exhibitions that encourage dynamic conversations about what was, is, and can be Vancouver. Permanent exhibitions tell the city’s stories, starting with an exhibition on the Musqueam First Nation’s ancient landscape and living culture. These displays are complemented by contemporary, groundbreaking feature exhibitions.

The New Westminster Museum and Archives has four facilities throughout New Westminster: the New Westminster Museum, the New Westminster Archives, Irving House and the Samson V. We also have off-site displays at City Hall and the Queensborough Community Centre.New Westminster Museum (in the Anvil Centre) Daily from 10 am to Read more [...]

Welcome to Hli Goothl Wilp-Adokshl Nisgaa, which means The Heart of Nisgaa House Crests, a name that acknowledges and celebrates the importance of the four tribes that make up the Nisgaa Nation. The museum displays and incorporates all the Nisgaa crests and the people they represent within its permanent exhibition. Read more [...]

The Parksville Museum is operated under the auspices of the Parksville & District Historical Society, and is located in Craig Heritage Park. The museum was opened in 1983 when the first building arrived on site; the Knox Heritage Church.   Since then the museum has grown in leaps and bounds and Read more [...]

The Pemberton and District Museum and Archives Society (in partnership with the Village of Pemberton) has a collection of artifacts and permanent exhibitions on a one acre site in downtown Pemberton.  There are 5 historic buildings and two modern facilities. Pemberton was on the route of the Gold Rush.  In Read more [...]

Museum and Archives : Year Round: Tues to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm Village: May 16 – September 22 Marjorie’s Tea Room: May 16- September 15 Explore this beautiful park set on 40-acres of Shuswap farm land. The heritage village features buildings dating back to the early 1900’s. Tour Read more [...]

We’ll make you curious about our city’s colourful and diverse history. Join us for a journey of discovery as we explore our place in the world. Our Journeys Here | July 6, 2017 to May 8, 2018 Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with us! The Museum aims to start a year-long Read more [...]

Built for the Games. Designed for Legacy. The Richmond Olympic Oval is now one of the most heavily used Olympic Legacy facilities in the world, featuring facilities, programs and services for sport, health, wellness, culture and entertainment activities.  Among the most recent additions to the Oval is the Olympic Experience: Read more [...]

The Samson V, launched in 1937, is the last surviving wooden steam-powered sternwheeler built for the federal Department of Public Works for use as a snag-boat on the Fraser River. At 418 gross tons and 115’ on deck, she was the fifth in a series of similar vessels dating back Read more [...]

Attractive museum exhibits allow insight into the lifestyle and culture of the Secwepemc people. Museum displays incorporate the oral history and legends of the Secwepemc people along with historical photographs, illustrations, and artifacts. Cultural displays extend into a 5-hectare Heritage Park located on the banks of the South Thompson River.  Read more [...]

In 2017, restoration of Interurban Tram Car 1220 is happening on-site! Stop by to experience this rare opportunity to see Tram Car 1220 returned to how it looked between 1912 and 1958. Access to the tram car may be limited sometimes due to restoration, but chat with our friendly staff Read more [...]

Come in and be surrounded by history. The museum’s building was built in 1905 as Steveston’s first bank. Today, discover the people and moments that shaped Steveston Village. Continue your visit in the Japanese Fishermen’s Benevolent Society building. Among the exhibits there, explore the tragedies and triumphs experienced by the Read more [...]

Come and explore the unique history of this historic Okanagan town. Interesting displays and model railway.

Think museums are only full of dusty old things? Think again! We’re undergoing an expansion to make room for more fun and culture. We’ll still be open for visitors, with crafty textile arts programs for all ages, and fun special events and family drop-ins. On good weather days, pay a Read more [...]

We are located uniquely at the centre of the Sunshine Coast.  We are a very proud museum as it is managed by our shishalh people.  We give a in depth tour, telling our history and culture to all that enter.  The museum artifacts are found in our land, thus giving Read more [...]

The Boundary Museum, housed in Fructova Heritage Site, is a small community museum whose sole purpose is to reflect area’s history. The “heart and soul” of the collection is not in rarity, age, or value but in their local significance. The many handmade articles, in the collection, epitomize the industriousness Read more [...]

Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History is a multi-dimensional cultural hub located in downtown Nelson. We house a regional archives, history collection, regional museum, two contemporary gallery spaces and a stunning gift shop within a 1902 heritage post office. Our exhibition spaces display 8 to 10 exhibitions per year Read more [...]

Powell River Townsite is a unique coastal community of British Columbia, Canada that was designated as a National Historic District of Canada in 1995, one of only seven in Canada and the only one in western Canada. A very prestigious designation, it confirms that Powell River Townsite, remarkably intact with Read more [...]

~ 3 km Mini Rail Ride ~ 80 Locomotives And Rail Cars ~ Model Railway~ CN Roundhouse~ Operating Turn Table~ The Royal Hudson ~ Gift Shop And Snacks

Come experience Whistlers unique history! Explore interactive exhibits, listen to local stories, and discover Whistlers journey from a popular fishing destination in the early 1900s to the world-class resort and community it is today- including the six separate bids that culminated in the 2010 Winter Games. Highlights include a gift Read more [...]