• What We Hold Close Exhibition

    CityScape Community ArtSpace 335 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, BC, Canada

    North Van Arts is proud to present our latest exhibition at Cityscape Community ArtSpace, What We Hold Close. The exhibition runs from January 23 - February 28, 2026. What We Hold Close is an exhibition exploring the physical and symbolic spaces of domestic life. From textiles to tortillas, twenty-one artists explore the notion of home […]

    Free
  • Seton Villa and Emmet Cafferky – A Legacy that Stirred Change

    Overlynn Mansion 401 N. Esmond Avenue, Burnaby, BC, Canada

    Join us for a special celebration as we explore the legacy of Emmet Cafferky — the original “Pot Stirrer” whose bold vision became Seton Villa, a vibrant retirement residence that has proudly championed and uplifted seniors for more than 50 years. Learn how Cafferky’s passion for community shaped a place where older adults continue to […]

    Free
  • Skateboard Stories in Motion

    Richmond Cultual Centre Annex 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, Canada

    This drop-in activity invites families to explore the fundamentals of stop-motion animation through the theme of skateboarding in Richmond, featuring artwork by Joshua Ralph. Delivered in partnership between the Richmond Museum and Richmond Media Lab, the program is inspired by the Museum’s exhibition The Maple Road Experience. Activities will take place in the History Lab […]

    Free
  • Heritage Week Display at Richmond Children’s Arts Festival

    Richmond Cultural Centre and Richmond Public Library 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

    Join the Richmond Heritage Commission in celebrating BC ‘s Heritage Week, February 16-22, by connecting to Richmond’s past and exploring the many layers and unique stories of Richmond. This year’s theme of Stir the Pot celebrates the connections of food and heritage. Stop by the Commission's interactive exhibition at the Richmond Children's Arts Festival to […]

    Free
  • Heritage and Hot Chocolate Presented by Kamloops Heritage Railway

    Kamloops Heritage Railway 40- 7th Avenue, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

    Spend Family Day at the Kamloops Heritage Railway as we celebrate BC Heritage Week and this year's theme, "Stir the Pot", in partnership with the Mount Paul Community Food Centre. Join us at the back shop for an afternoon of heritage, history and hot chocolate.  Family friendly activities and guided tours that bring Kamloops railway […]

    By donation
  • What’s in the Pot? A Celebration of Salt Spring Island’s Farming Tradition

    Salt Spring Island Museum 351 Rainbow Rd,, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

    An open invitation to the people of Salt Spring Island and beyond to learn about the impact of agriculture on our island's history and traditions, to discover the forgotten stories of the various people, families and communities, their amazing food harvests, and to discuss contemporary food security, who we are and where we come from. […]

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  • The Maple Road Experience – Exhibit Tours with Kevin Harris

    Richmond Museum 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, Canada

    The Maple Road Experience, takes you inside the story of Kevin Harris — a kid with a passion for skateboarding who, with the help of his parents, built a legendary backyard half pipe that sparked a thriving skate community. Join Kevin Harris for a FREE exclusive guided tour of the exhibition and learn more about his […]

    Free
  • Family Day at the Historic Stewart Farm

    Historic Stewart Farm 13723 Crescent Road, Surrey, BC, Canada

    Celebrate family through food and Victorian traditions with Historic Stewart Farm! In the farmhouse kitchen, taste apple loaf, try peeling apples, watch us make apple sauce and browse some vintage cookbooks. Paint with apples and veggies in Stewart Hall and then head to the barn for a scavenger hunt. No registration required! Just drop-in!

    Free
  • Family Day Drop-In at Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House

    Totest Aleng: Indigenous Learning House 13723 Crescent Road, Surrey, BC, Canada

    Celebrate Family Day with fun, educational activities exploring Coast Salish food traditions and harvesting methods. Learn about important resources and cultural practices through engaging hands-on experiences for all ages. Want to play Hul’q’umín’um’ Food Bingo? Or maybe build your own miniature fish trap? Then join us! About Us The purpose of Totest Aleng is to […]

    Free
  • Stir the Pot: Family Day at the Okanagan Heritage Museum

    Okanagan Heritage Museum 470 Queensway Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 6S7, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Join us for a family-friendly day of discovery at the Okanagan Heritage Museum! Enjoy a mini-presentation and hands-on activities that explore the rich history and heritage of food and why it remains such an essential ingredient in our communities today. Donations are always welcome. Collect a Cultural District passport from the Kelowna Art Gallery, Okanagan Heritage Museum or Rotary […]

    FREE
  • Celebrate BC Heritage Week with the Parksville Museum: Family Day!

    Parksville Museum Parksville Museum 1245 East Island Highway, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada

    Celebrate BC Heritage Week at the Parksville Museum!  Monday, February 16 | 12–4 pm ~ BC Family Day Write Yourself a Postcard ​ Materials are provided on site! Use one of our postcards or create your own, then mail it from the Craig’s Crossing Post Office and see how long it takes to arrive. Stop-Motion Stations […]

    Free
  • Roots, Rings & Rhythm: A Family Day Celebration of Trees

    Kelowna Unitarians 1310 Bertram St, Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Kelowna Tree Protectors and Kelowna Unitarians are offering a free, all-ages drop-in workshop with circle dancing and art activity themed to connect us with our long heritage with trees.  Circle dancing is an ancient and inclusive ritual where people join together and move in a circle. Instructor Kelly Warden will teach us some basic dances […]

    Free
  • Stirring the Past: The History of Food Systems in The Okanagan

    Lake Country Museum & Archives 11255 Okanagan Centre Road West, Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada

    Have you ever wondered how the Okanagan region got international recognition for its fruit and wine production? Come on down to the Lake Country Museum & Archives to learn about local food systems, including the history of agriculture and ranching, innovations in farming technology, and the future of our food sovereignty. We have interactive exhibits, […]

    $5
  • Heritage Week at the Rossland Museum

    Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre 1100 Hwy 3B, Rossland, BC, Canada

    We're celebrating BC Heritage Week from February 17th-22nd! This year’s Heritage Week: Stir the Pot is an open invitation to celebrate food as a form of heritage that is both deeply personal and widely shared. From heirloom seeds and traditional cooking and harvesting methods to community feasts and intergenerational recipes, food reflects who we are […]

    Free
  • What’s in the Pot? A Celebration of Salt Spring Island’s Farming Tradition

    Salt Spring Island Museum 351 Rainbow Rd,, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

    An open invitation to the people of Salt Spring Island and beyond to learn about the impact of agriculture on our island's history and traditions, to discover the forgotten stories of the various people, families and communities, their amazing food harvests, and to discuss contemporary food security, who we are and where we come from. […]

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  • Lecture: “The Summerland Research and Development Centre: A History of Change”

    Summerland Museum and Archives Society 9521 Wharton Street, Summerland, British Columbia, Canada

    Join us on Tuesday, February 17th at 2pm for a special guest presentation on "The Summerland Research and Development Centre: A History of Change" by Jesse MacDonald and Kelly Pagliocchini. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the history of the Summerland Research and Development Centre, historical achievements, and changing focuses through time. Join […]

  • Brown Bag Lecture – Stir the Pot: Celebrating food as a form of heritage

    Penticton Museum & Archives 785 Main Street, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada

    This year, BC Heritage Week takes place from February 16 to 22, 2026 with the theme of Stir the Pot. In this presentation, Chandra Wong, museum educator will share some of her memories and connections with her family food traditions, and encourage the audience to share their experiences of food as a vessel of memory, identity, […]

    $2
  • What’s in the Pot? A Celebration of Salt Spring Island’s Farming Tradition

    Salt Spring Island Museum 351 Rainbow Rd,, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

    An open invitation to the people of Salt Spring Island and beyond to learn about the impact of agriculture on our island's history and traditions, to discover the forgotten stories of the various people, families and communities, their amazing food harvests, and to discuss contemporary food security, who we are and where we come from. […]

    TBD
  • Clayburn Village Museum: BC’s First Company Town

    Clayburn Village Museum: BC’s First Company Town
    Clayburn Village Museum 4315 Wright St, Abbotsford, BC, Canada

    The Clayburn Village Museum will be open for 4 days Heritage Week on Wednesday Feb 18th through to Saturday the 21st from 1-4 pm. The transitioning exhibit will highlight the impact of the women and the kitchen within the village.  As always, the main exhibit represents the industry and the people that built Clayburn, BC’s first […]

    admission by donation
  • What’s in the Pot? A Celebration of Salt Spring Island’s Farming Tradition

    Salt Spring Island Museum 351 Rainbow Rd,, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

    An open invitation to the people of Salt Spring Island and beyond to learn about the impact of agriculture on our island's history and traditions, to discover the forgotten stories of the various people, families and communities, their amazing food harvests, and to discuss contemporary food security, who we are and where we come from. […]

    TBD
  • Clayburn Village Museum: BC’s First Company Town

    Clayburn Village Museum: BC’s First Company Town
    Clayburn Village Museum 4315 Wright St, Abbotsford, BC, Canada

    The Clayburn Village Museum will be open for 4 days Heritage Week on Wednesday Feb 18th through to Saturday the 21st from 1-4 pm. The transitioning exhibit will highlight the impact of the women and the kitchen within the village.  As always, the main exhibit represents the industry and the people that built Clayburn, BC’s first […]

    admission by donation
  • What’s in the Pot? A Celebration of Salt Spring Island’s Farming Tradition

    Salt Spring Island Museum 351 Rainbow Rd,, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

    An open invitation to the people of Salt Spring Island and beyond to learn about the impact of agriculture on our island's history and traditions, to discover the forgotten stories of the various people, families and communities, their amazing food harvests, and to discuss contemporary food security, who we are and where we come from. […]

    TBD
  • Wa¢kna, Bannock and Tea

    David Thompson High School 1535 14th St, Invermere BC V0A 1K4, Invermere, BC, Canada

    Participants will have the opportunity to learn from ʔAkisq̓nuk First Nation Knowledge Holders about Wa¢kna (dried meat) as well as from Shuswap Knowledge Holders about medicinal teas and have a chance to make some bannock on a stick. This is primarily an in-class program, but will be open to the public, Friday, Feb. 20 from […]

    Free
  • Heritage Recipes with the Rossland Museum and Library

    Rossland Public Library 2180 Columbia ave, Rossland, BC, Canada

    Join the Rossland Museum and Public Library for B.C. Heritage week at Stir the Pot: Heritage Recipes! Bring recipes to share, find new recipes to try, enjoy a museum show and tell of food & cooking artifacts, and explore the Cooking themed Senior Memory kit. Feb. 20th 1pm - 3pm Rossland Public Library All are […]

    Free
  • Clayburn Village Museum: BC’s First Company Town

    Clayburn Village Museum: BC’s First Company Town
    Clayburn Village Museum 4315 Wright St, Abbotsford, BC, Canada

    The Clayburn Village Museum will be open for 4 days Heritage Week on Wednesday Feb 18th through to Saturday the 21st from 1-4 pm. The transitioning exhibit will highlight the impact of the women and the kitchen within the village.  As always, the main exhibit represents the industry and the people that built Clayburn, BC’s first […]

    admission by donation
  • Heritage Week Trivia Night with the Westbank Museum and the Sncəwips Heritage Museum

    Connector Brewing 101-3310 Carrington Rd, West Kelowna, BC, Canada

    Do you take pride in being a local history buff? Come join the Westbank Museum and the Sncəwips Heritage Museum for the 3rd annual Heritage Week Trivia Night, hosted at Connector Brewing on Friday, February 20th at 6:00 PM. Get your team together (max 8 players per team) and come down to have some fun, […]

  • Lunar New Year at KMA

    Kamloops Museum and Archives 207 Seymour St, Kamloops, BC, Canada

    Bring your family to the Kamloops Museum and Archives to celebrate the Year of the Horse in collaboration with the Kamloops Chinese Cultural Association and Kamloops Chinese Freemasons. This fun filled, drop-in event will include food, music, crafts, and activities for all ages. Stop by to see our pop-up exhibition featuring a performance from local […]

    Free
  • Year of the Horse at the Museum

    Year of the Horse at the Museum
    Chinese Canadian Museum 51 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    February 17, 2026 marks the start of the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse. Celebrate at the Chinese Canadian Museum on February 21–22 with a festive weekend of family-friendly activities including treats, drop-in crafts, and cooking workshops. On Saturday, February 21, enjoy live performances of the audio play Bun Fun New Year […]

  • Heritage Week Recipe Share

    Courtenay and District Museum 207 4th Street, Courtenay, BC, Canada

    It is time to get your soup recipes ready! The Courtenay Museum is hosting a drop-in recipe sharing on Saturday, February 21 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Bring an easy-to-read copy of your favourite French onion or grandma’s minestrone, and the museum will make photocopies for everyone to share and take home. If you’re […]

    Free
  • What’s in the Pot? A Celebration of Salt Spring Island’s Farming Tradition

    Salt Spring Island Museum 351 Rainbow Rd,, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

    An open invitation to the people of Salt Spring Island and beyond to learn about the impact of agriculture on our island's history and traditions, to discover the forgotten stories of the various people, families and communities, their amazing food harvests, and to discuss contemporary food security, who we are and where we come from. […]

    TBD
  • Recipe Illustration & Story Sharing at Langley City

    Timms Community Centre 20399 Douglas Crescent, Langley, British Columbia, Canada

    Celebrate Heritage Week with the City of Langley and the Fraser Valley Regional Library through food-inspired art and storytelling at Fraser Valley Regional Library – Langley City (Timms Community Centre). Bring a favourite recipe, food memory, or family tradition and turn it into an illustration while sharing the stories behind it. Enjoy a creative, hands-on […]

    Free
  • Heritage Week at the Quesnel Museum

    Quesnel Museum 705 Carson Avenue, Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada

    Celebrate Heritage Week on Saturday February 21 at the Quesnel Museum! We are excited to welcome community members who will showcase their cultures by sharing favourite foods. Representatives from our Indigenous, East Indian and Filipino community are confirmed.  We will also be showcasing  our vintage local cook book collection. Come and check them out.  It […]

  • Clayburn Village Museum: BC’s First Company Town

    Clayburn Village Museum: BC’s First Company Town
    Clayburn Village Museum 4315 Wright St, Abbotsford, BC, Canada

    The Clayburn Village Museum will be open for 4 days Heritage Week on Wednesday Feb 18th through to Saturday the 21st from 1-4 pm. The transitioning exhibit will highlight the impact of the women and the kitchen within the village.  As always, the main exhibit represents the industry and the people that built Clayburn, BC’s first […]

    admission by donation
  • Year of the Horse at the Museum

    Year of the Horse at the Museum
    Chinese Canadian Museum 51 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    February 17, 2026 marks the start of the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse. Celebrate at the Chinese Canadian Museum on February 21–22 with a festive weekend of family-friendly activities including treats, drop-in crafts, and cooking workshops. On Saturday, February 21, enjoy live performances of the audio play Bun Fun New Year […]

  • Places that Matter Community Fair

    Heritage Hall 3102 Main St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Join us at Heritage Hall for a family-friendly Places that Matter Community Fair to celebrate Heritage Week 2026. Join VHF for the 9th Annual Places That Matter Community Fair! The event will include over thirty community organizations from all over the City of Vancouver. In 2026, we will be celebrate the Heritage Week theme “Stir the Pot” and invite […]

    Free
  • What’s in the Pot? A Celebration of Salt Spring Island’s Farming Tradition

    Salt Spring Island Museum 351 Rainbow Rd,, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

    An open invitation to the people of Salt Spring Island and beyond to learn about the impact of agriculture on our island's history and traditions, to discover the forgotten stories of the various people, families and communities, their amazing food harvests, and to discuss contemporary food security, who we are and where we come from. […]

    TBD
  • Just Desserts

    Pitt Meadows Museum and Archives 12294 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada

    This year for Heritage Week we want to bring you a delightfully delicious look through the history of Pitt Meadows! B.C. Heritage Week takes place from February 16th to 22nd, 2026. Each day of Heritage Week, check here daily for your virtual sweet treat as we show off historical recipes from our collection and a bit […]

  • Vivian Jennings Pie Social

    Kaslo Heritage Hall 500 4th Street, Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada

    Memorial pie social, bring your pies, celebrate community and heritage, at Kaslo Heritage Hall.

    Free