Imagine it’s 1921 and you are on a trip across Canada, sitting in the dining car, and watching the Rocky Mountains pass by. Come aboard with your family and friends on our historic first-class train car on February 15th (11 am, 1 pm, or 3 pm) and experience history as you enjoy tea and appetizers! […]
Description of program: Gather the family and explore how the contributions of many different peoples have shaped the food we eat today. Burnaby’s food culture has changed over time. This guided tour celebrates food as a form of heritage; touching on Indigenous food systems, early settlement & farming to urbanization and how immigration led to […]
Family Day at the Cannery Join us for special tours and talks, family-friendly crafts and activities, and a special one-day only film screening of Finding Nemo to fill your Family Day with fabulous fish-themed memories. Dive into Family Day at the Cannery! With “fish-tastic fun for the whole family”, get ready to learn all about […]
Join us from February 16th-22nd for a slew of special activities, screenings, and events that highlight how we are deeply impacted by the food we eat and the people we share it with. Celebrate the limited-time only return of the Fish Tales exhibit, celebrate Family Day with those closest to you, and get an exclusive […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
Calling Sooke residents, Black individuals and families with roots in African, Caribbean, Latin American, and other diasporic communities – Join us for a week-long celebration of Black Heritage in Sooke, aligned with BC Heritage Week and Black History Month. The theme of BC Heritage Week 2026, “Stir the Pot,” aligns powerfully with theme of Black […]
Join us from February 16th-22nd for a slew of special activities, screenings, and events that highlight how we are deeply impacted by the food we eat and the people we share it with. Celebrate the limited-time only return of the Fish Tales exhibit, celebrate Family Day with those closest to you, and get an exclusive […]
Come to the table as we spend an evening together sharing community stories and reflecting on how food brings us together and shares who we are and where we come from. Learn how cherished family recipes, beloved dishes and community tie us all to the powerful theme of food. Each speaker will be sharing stories […]
Join us from February 16th-22nd for a slew of special activities, screenings, and events that highlight how we are deeply impacted by the food we eat and the people we share it with. Celebrate the limited-time only return of the Fish Tales exhibit, celebrate Family Day with those closest to you, and get an exclusive […]
Join us at Mackie Lake House for a Recipe Exchange! Mingle, enjoy tea and cookies (from one of our classic cookbooks), learn how we take care of aging books in our archival collection, and snag a copy of a treasured recipe from the other attendees. This event is free, but registration is required. Email [email protected] […]
Join us from February 16th-22nd for a slew of special activities, screenings, and events that highlight how we are deeply impacted by the food we eat and the people we share it with. Celebrate the limited-time only return of the Fish Tales exhibit, celebrate Family Day with those closest to you, and get an exclusive […]
Explore the Punjabi communal kitchen, Langar, a living tradition that brings people together through equality, service and shared humanity. This interfaith lecture will be led by Dr. Asma Qadri, Faculty Associate at the South Asian Studies Institute (SASI) and distinguished scholar of Punjabi language and culture, who will discuss Langar’s enduring role in community care, […]
Join us from February 16th-22nd for a slew of special activities, screenings, and events that highlight how we are deeply impacted by the food we eat and the people we share it with. Celebrate the limited-time only return of the Fish Tales exhibit, celebrate Family Day with those closest to you, and get an exclusive […]
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, […]
Celebrate Lunar New Year weekend with Chinese cultural live performances, tastings, family-friendly workshops, arts & crafts and more at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden! Opening Celebration Saturday, February 21 Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Last entry at 3:30 PM) Kick off the Lunar New Year weekend with Dr. Sun Yat-Sen's lively opening celebration! Energetic, […]
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 […]
Do you have a pie recipe you’re proud of — one that sparks conversation, brings people to the table, or carries a bit of family history with every slice? We’d love to invite you to take part in the Best of the Shuswap Pie Baking Contest, happening Saturday, February 21, 2026, as part of BC […]
Join us from February 16th-22nd for a slew of special activities, screenings, and events that highlight how we are deeply impacted by the food we eat and the people we share it with. Celebrate the limited-time only return of the Fish Tales exhibit, celebrate Family Day with those closest to you, and get an exclusive […]
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 […]
In celebration of BC Heritage Week’s 2026 theme “Stir the Pot”, join us in sharing the ways in which food is deeply connected to heritage with a first look at the Fish Tales recipe book. Presented by Curatorial Program Manager Tatyana Beck, visit the Cannery on Saturday, February 21 from 1 pm - 2 pm […]
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 […]
Celebrate Summerland’s heritage through the medium of food! As part of BC Heritage Week we invite you to connect with your ancestors by exploring the recipes they would have known and loved (or hated!). The Summerland Museum is hosting a baking exchange, in which participants bring along a dish made from a recipe from days-gone-by […]
Join us from February 16th-22nd for a slew of special activities, screenings, and events that highlight how we are deeply impacted by the food we eat and the people we share it with. Celebrate the limited-time only return of the Fish Tales exhibit, celebrate Family Day with those closest to you, and get an exclusive […]
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 […]
Celebrate Lunar New Year weekend with Chinese cultural live performances, tastings, family-friendly workshops, arts & crafts and more at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden! Opening Celebration Saturday, February 21 Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Last entry at 3:30 PM) Kick off the Lunar New Year weekend with Dr. Sun Yat-Sen's lively opening celebration! Energetic, […]
Memorial pie social, bring your pies, celebrate community and heritage, at Kaslo Heritage Hall.
In collaboration with Steveston Community Society, join us in the Gulf of Georgia Cannery's historic Boiler House Theatre for our all-new Movie Matinees! Enjoy classic films, educational documentaries, and even family favourites like you've never seen them before, monthly at the Cannery. Limited seats available. How do I get tickets? Tickets are available in advance […]