British Columbia

Sites 27

• Museum at Campbell River Exhibits representing the culture and history of North Vancouver Island and an Archives Research Center.
• Museum of Northern B. C. Located in Prince Rupert, has displays of Northwest Coast human and natural history from the end of the last ice age to the 20th century.
• Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives Discover natural history collections, pioneer period rooms, First Nations and small wooden boats and models. Includes photos, programs and newsletters. Located in Gibsons Landing.
• Creston Museum Outside, find a trapper's cabin, a turn-of-the-century schoolhouse, an historic steam locomotive, and early farm machinery. Indoors, visit an early store and doctor's office, examine the unique Kutenai Canoe, and chat with pioneer ladies and prospectors.
• Royal BC Museum Presents the natural and human history of the area through three different galleries, natural history, first peoples, and modern history.
• The Cumberland Museum and Archives Local history of the city and area.
• Mackenzie and District Museum Local history of the community.
• A Cowboy, Ranching, and Rodeo Museum Home to the Cowboy Hall of Fame, and a special display area featuring photos, biographies and memorabilia of the province's outstanding cowboys.
• Nanaimo District Museum A local history of the city and area.
• Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History Preserves and displays treasures of the cities past.
• Rossland Museum and Gold Mine Tour Exhibits and unique experience of an underground tour into a historic hard-rock gold mine.
• Fort Steele Heritage Town Photos, exhibits, announcements, resources, products and events are available with over 50 exhibit buildings to visit.
• Powell River Historical Museum History of the local community.
• Gabriola Museum Exhibits the history and culture of the island. Displays include petroglyphs carved by the island's first inhabitants, European settlement, and data on native plants.
• Greenwood Museum Local history of the city and area.
• Cowichan Valley Museum Housed in a 1912 railroad station along the E and N Railway. Includes photo gallery, hours, admission rates, guided tours, educational programs, archives, publications, gift shop, volunteer program and contact details. Located in Duncan.
• Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada Learn more about the fur trade and the Hudson's Bay Company with costumed interpreters and historic artifacts at an 1839 fort. [English/French]
• Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site of Canada An intact fish cannery that includes an introductory film, guided tours with knowledgeable interpreters, and interactive exhibits.
• Osoyoos Museum Historical information about Osoyoos, BC and its surrounding area. Includes photo galleries and a history of the region.
• Craigdarroch Castle Showcases the historic home in Victoria of the wealthy Dunsmuir family as well as their contribution to the development of Vancouver Island, BC.
• Whistler Museum Showcases Whistler's history: pioneers, skiing on Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains, Olympics and natural history.
• Britannia Mine Museum An underground adventure at Britannia Beach that includes special events, changing exhibits, activities, displays and guided underground tours.
• Delta Museum and Archives Society Exhibits that explore the lives and history of Deltans through various themes and exhibits. Delta, BC.
• North Vancouver Museum and Archives Collections of artifacts, documents, and photographs highlight community development, and includes information about events, volunteerism and publications.
• Log Cabin Museum and Archives Operates the museum and archives, dedicated to the preservation of the historical records of the Saanich Peninsula, near Victoria. Provides membership details, volunteerism, and a meeting schedule.
• Chilliwack Museum and Archives Information on exhibitions, education programs, archive materials and local history. Includes hours of operation and a location map.
• Saanich Historical Artifacts Society Collections of working steam engines, tractors, agricultural machinery, and household and industrial artifacts.