To launch BC Heritage Week 2026, Heritage BC is thrilled to welcome Dr. Linda Peterat and Dr. Gale Smith of the British Columbia Food History Network (BCFHN) for a special online event exploring how food shapes who we are, our communities, and society at large. Founded in 2011, the BCFHN is dedicated to sharing rigorous, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Heritage Week is coming up soon (Feb 16 - 22) and the theme this time is 'Stir the Pot' which looks at how food brings us together. With that in mind, we've invited Cassandra from Cassandra Cake Co. to come and tell us her story: from growing up with a spatula in her hand to […]
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 […]
"Every Delicacy: Food & Drink on 19th century Vancouver Island" In this exclusive QB Reads Special Presentation, local author Robert Clark shares the findings of his research into the history of local food and drink. ✨ What people ate and drank on Vancouver Island expanded greatly as the population grew in the 19th century. The […]
As part of this year’s Heritage Week celebrations, the Central Okanagan Heritage Society will be presenting the winners of this year’s Heritage Awards at: Benvoulin Heritage Church 2279 Benvoulin Road, Kelowna Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7pm This is the 42nd year that COHS has presented these awards. This year’s event includes a well-deserved Distinguished […]
Join Vancouver Heritage Foundation and the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre to celebrate and commemorate Heritage Week with the inspiring story of Rebecca Teitelbaum and the book of recipes she compiled while imprisoned at Ravensbrück concentration camp. Through historical context, family photographs, archival records and survivor testimony, you will learn about the persecution of Belgian Jews, […]
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 Lower Mainland Curators for our first meeting of 2026 on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 2:30 - 4:00pm. This free virtual session is primarily intended for folks involved in the GLAM sector. Email [email protected] to RSVP. Learn from three presentations that explore the importance of food as cultural heritage! Presentations followed by a Q&A session […]
Join Us! The City of Maple Ridge Heritage Awards celebrate local achievements in Heritage Conservation! Enjoy games, refreshments, and celebrating heritage! Stop by to connect with others and learn more about our community's rich cultural, natural, and built heritage.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
From iconic restaurants like the Diamond Grill, Purple Lantern, and Mediterranean 57 to pancake breakfasts on Baker Street to fruit growing and jam making, this presentation for BC Heritage Week dives deeply (and deliciously) into Nelson’s culinary past. Presented by Greg Nesteroff and the Heritage Working Group.
Grab a lab partner and get ready for some silly science with hands-on experiments based on the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs movie! Extract fruit DNA, create a cloud in a jar, learn how to make a giant gummy bear, and be amazed at the whimsical power of science! Kelowna Museums’ Cub Club program […]