Heritage Week

Heritage Week is an annual event that takes place during the third full week in February. It celebrates and showcases local heritage across the province.

Every year, Heritage BC launches Heritage Week by choosing a theme and sending official posters to libraries, schools, municipal offices and politicians across the province. We support and promote organizations who host local heritage events for their communities, and encourage municipalities to issue proclamations formalizing the week.

This year, Heritage Week: Pastimes in Past Times celebrates the many ways people spent their leisure time throughout history, exploring how these activities have contributed to the cultural fabric of today.

From February 17 to 23, 2025, we invite culture and heritage organizations across the province to host an event in their community to celebrate Heritage Week. We also encourage everyone to attend an event, spread awareness about Heritage Week on social media using our promotional tools & resources, and encourage municipalities to advocate for heritage by issuing a proclamation formalizing the week.

Explore past Heritage Week themes and posters: