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 National Historic Site 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 Read more [...]

Where history comes to life – stroll down the streets of our 1920s village. Explore the 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. Feel the heat of the forge at the blacksmith, hear 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 in 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 [...]

  In north central British Columbia, our cultural experiences are as varied as our natural beauty. Rich in a past that stretches from the era of the dinosaur to the construction days of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, we are a region built by hard-working people of diverse nationalities and Read more [...]

Built in 1894 as a salmon cannery in the fishing village of Steveston, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery was once the largest of its kind, earning it the nickname “The Monster Cannery”.  Today, interactive displays and exhibits present the history of Canada’s west coast fishing industry, where visitors of all 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 [...]

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 [...]

The Huble Homestead is a living historic site that offers tours of heritage buildings such as the Huble House , Salmon Valley Post Office, and the Animal Shelter. Visit replicas of the original General Store, Trapper’s Cabin, Barns, Blacksmith Shop and the First Nations Fish Camp; all aspects of the Read more [...]

WELCOME TO THE KAMLOOPS MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES! The KMA’s permanent exhibitions consistently evolve to more inclusively showcase Kamloops’ culture through the voices of its many communities. Current issues, events, and ideas are explored in our temporary display gallery, brining rigorous and relevant exhibitions to Kamloops. The KMA seeks to foster pride 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 [...]

Mackenzie was one of the many planned communities born out of the forestry resource boom in the 1960’s and the Museum has documented every step of this energetic community’s growth. Photographs colourfully illustrate the remarkable job contractors undertook in building roads, homes, mills and even creating Canada’s largest man-made lake, 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 [...]

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 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 [...]

We’ll make you curious about our city’s colourful and diverse history when you join us for a journey of discovery as we explore our place in the world. Our Journeys Here | July 6, 2017 to Sept 3, 2018 Find out why we think a 1954 Reliance ice cream maker tells 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 [...]

Built in 1912, explore the newly restored Interurban Tram Car 1220 and find out more about Richmond’s fascinating transportation history. Housed in a light-filled building reminiscent of the first Steveston Station, and sitting on the original rail tracks it ran on until 1958, the 1220 is Richmond Museum’s largest artefact. Read more [...]

Come in and explore the heart of Steveston’s heritage. Originally built in 1905 as Steveston’s first bank, discover the people and moments that shaped Steveston Village. Continue your visit in the Japanese Fishermen’s Benevolent Society building built in the 1890s and moved on-site in 2010. Among the thought-provoking exhibits, explore Read more [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

The Golden Raven’s  Valemount Museum has something for every member of the family. The museum has three levels in the main building with displays on the Railway (rail camps and towns), a model railroad that even runs through the bathroom, Japanese Internment Camps, War Heroes, Old Children’s Toys, Valemount Pioneers, Read more [...]

The exhibition area is at the Museum/Library building on Dominion Street in McBride. Exhibitions change every few weeks and range from exhibits of local and regional artists, schools and local historic, industrial, seasonal and archival subjects. Experience Golden Raven Cultural Projects

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 [...]