Find Heritage Week Events
All week on February 17 -23, 2025, culture and heritage organizations across the province are going to be hosting events to celebrate Heritage Week.
Use our Heritage Week Calendar to find events. Filter by cost, location, kid-friendly, virtual and more!
Des Pardes explores and celebrates the vibrant and diverse South Asian communities of the Fraser Valley. The phrase “des pardes”—which can translate to “home and abroad” or “Motherland/Other Land”—embodies the sense of longing for, and belonging to, an ancestral place that is experienced differently across generations. The exhibition was developed in collaboration with Abbotsford's South Asian […]
On Monday, February 19, 2024 Visit the Ladysmith Museum from 11 am – 3 pm for a guided tour of the exhibit Tree-mendous – our fantastic forests. Kids' activity stations will echo the forest theme with arts and crafts, and a discovery table featuring leaves, seeds, bugs, fossils and a microscope. A series of shorts […]
Discover history in your own backyard with a visit to the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site this Heritage Week 2024. Follow our daily blogs to uncover the fascinating layers of Steveston's boatbuilding history. Kids - come visit the site Tuesdays to Sundays 12 to 4pm and pick up an activity booklet to become a "Jr. […]
There is an exhibit in the Sikh Heritage Museum on Transnational Marriages. Visitors to the Open House are welcomed by the staff of the South Asian Studies Institute and have the chance to see the exhibit and watch Film Screenings related to the theme, we end the afternoon with a Q & A discussion. All […]
Test your knowledge of Summerland past and present, and guess the mystery artifacts, while enjoying fabulous craft beer and delicious food. We promise that you'll "have a blast"! There is no sign-up fee to take part in the trivia contest. The winning team will win a prize of souvenirs and other goodies from the Summerland […]
To celebrate Heritage Week (Feb. 19-25), the District invites you to share your pictures and stories about North Saanich. You can share your pictures or stories with us in the following ways: Stop by our Council Chambers – 1620 Mills Road Tuesday, February 20 through to Friday, February 23 between 10:00 a.m. and Noon. Email […]
To celebrate Heritage Week, we will be exploring our new historic signage trail and welcome you to join us! One day during the week we will be offering a cross-country ski tour and the other day will be a snowshoe tour. Obviously if our 'winter' continues to warm up, these could become walking tours! The […]
Our Seniors' Workshop Series is back! The first workshop of the winter/spring series is all about photograph digitization. For this session, book a 1-hour appointment to work with staff to digitize your photographs, negatives, or slides. We will provide you with a USB drive to bring your newly digitized images home, and we will also […]
Join us this Heritage Week and learn about the layered and complex history of Delta and its citizens through a joint archive and gallery tour. In the Delta Archives you can see the different resources available to the public for access consisting of preserved historical records as well as a variety of reference materials. In […]
The Mennonite Heritage Museum is pleased to present a FREE movie matinee series, every Wednesday! Our selection, during Heritage Week, is The Flood of 1948. Showtimes are at 1pm and 2pm and advanced registration is required.
Explore Nelson's best kept secret for over 50 years - the Cold War Bunker! During the height of the Cold War, in the '50s and '60s, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. Now, it's one of the […]
The Clayburn Village Museum will be open Wednesday through Saturday, Feb 21- 24 from 1 pm - 4 pm. Clayburn is BC’s first company town and many of the homes built for the employees of the original Vancouver Fireclay Company, established in 1905, still exist today. The brick plant evolved into Clayburn Company Ltd and […]
The Mennonite Heritage Museum is pleased to present a FREE movie matinee series, every Wednesday! Our selection, during Heritage Week, is The Flood of 1948. Showtimes are at 1pm and 2pm and advanced registration is required.
This drop-in event for adults 50+ is a great way to meet people with similar interests and make new friends. Take a stroll down Memory Lane with old photos and memorabilia from historic Summerland! The event runs from 2-3:30pm. Light refreshments will be served.
State of the Snowpack is returning for monthly snowpack updates in the Rossland Range throughout the 2023-24 winter! Join Keith Robine at the Museum on Wednesday, February 21st at 6 pm for the latest updates for the Rossland Range. More info: rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2023/state-of-the-snowpack
Each year, the City of Maple Ridge recognizes individuals, groups, or sites that have contributed to the heritage and/or history of Maple Ridge. The evening to celebrate Heritage Award winners and nominees will take place on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024, at the Albion Community Centre. The Albion Community Centre is located at 24165 104 Avenue, […]
One day in August 1999, three men were hunting sheep in Northern BC when they came across something unexpected: human remains and sundry artifacts - a hat, a knife, a bag - emerging from a melting glacier. Archeologists and Indigenous representatives were called in and determined that the remains were of an Indigenous boy in […]
The Quesnel Museum will be open Thursday - Saturday 9 am - 4 pm during heritage week. The City of Quesnel is hosting the BC Winter Games so in addition to the exhibits and activities which are normally available, we will be hosting some winter sports themed events. Participate in a scavenger hunt or a […]
The Windermere Valley Museum and Archives will be hosting our bi-monthly meeting during Heritage Week. For this event only, we will be open for public to tour our main building during the day and from 2:00 to 4:00 we will have a showing from our vault, Fall Fair (1961), with tea to follow. Come to […]
To celebrate Heritage Week (Feb. 19-25), the District invites you to share your pictures and stories about North Saanich. You can share your pictures or stories with us in the following ways: Stop by our Council Chambers – 1620 Mills Road Tuesday, February 20 through to Friday, February 23 between 10:00 a.m. and Noon. Email […]
Come and meet Tracy Dueck, author of Reflections from the Lake, at 1:30 in the Cafe and have your copy signed! Admission is by donation and advanced registration is required.
Join us this Heritage Week and learn about the layered and complex history of Delta and its citizens through a joint archive and gallery tour. In the Delta Archives you can see the different resources available to the public for access consisting of preserved historical records as well as a variety of reference materials. In […]
Interested in learning about Delta's community history? Join us at the Discovery Center for a first time oral history listening event this Heritage Week. Delta's Archives houses one of the largest collections of oral history interviews in the lower mainland and is rich with community members stories. We look forward to sharing our special collection […]
Learn all about the development of the well-received Lost Kootenays publication by Greg Nesteroff and Eric Brighton.
Heritage activist and community historian Laura Saimoto will give a lecture and lead a discussion on the Rupert-Renfrew neighbourhood of East Vancouver, a new district boundary that merges part of the Renfrew-Collingwood and Hastings-Sunrise areas. It is a deep dive into the rich layers of an area which reveal a rich history woven by the […]
This online Reading Room will focus on the film Charlotte’s Castle. At the Reading Room event, we will discuss the film after participants have watched it beforehand on their own. Charlotte’s Castle is a 2022 documentary directed by Jamie Kastner about the Spadina Garden Apartments, a historic apartment building in Toronto, and some of the […]
A peak behind the scenes of the landmark clock tower's ongoing rehabilitation! After months of meticulous restoration, we are delighted to be in the final stages of the refurbishment of the Vancouver Block’s 112 year old clock and clock tower. Over the coming weeks, the scaffolding will be removed and the clocks’ hands reinstalled – […]
You are invited to join us as we celebrate Heritage Week in February. The Kootenay Lake Historical Society is excited to host an evening of history, restoration, gathering, and celebration at The Langham - Kaslo Cultural Centre Join us on Friday, February 23, 2024 Doors open at 6PM ~ Show Starts at 7PM Tickets are […]
To celebrate Heritage Week (Feb. 19-25), the District invites you to share your pictures and stories about North Saanich. You can share your pictures or stories with us in the following ways: Stop by our Council Chambers – 1620 Mills Road Tuesday, February 20 through to Friday, February 23 between 10:00 a.m. and Noon. Email […]
In recognition of Heritage Week please join us for fun at the Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre! Date: Friday, February 23rd Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm Location: In front of the St. Eugene Mission Building Activities: 12:00pm to 2:00pm: Mini Drums with Pete Andrews or beaded key chains with Dolly Andrews 2:00pm to 4:00pm: Legends with Bonnie Harvey […]
On Friday, Feb 23, the annual Ladysmith Heritage Awards ceremony will be held at the Ladysmith Eagles Hall, starting at 6 pm. Along with the awards presentation, there will be slide shows of Ladysmith in days gone by, and a mix and mingle social. Ed Nicholson will read excerpts from Ron Delcourt's book “Magic Alley' […]
You are invited to join us as we celebrate Heritage Week in February. The Kootenay Lake Historical Society is excited to host an evening of history, restoration, gathering, and celebration at The Langham - Kaslo Cultural Centre Join us on Friday, February 23, 2024 Doors open at 6PM ~ Show Starts at 7PM Tickets are […]
Are you ready for a night of local trivia and fun? Join the Trail Museum & Archives staff for Pub Quiz Night in the Victoria View Room at the Trail Memorial Centre to celebrate Heritage Week! Assemble your team (max 6) and put your knowledge to the test with our entertaining and challenging local trivia! […]
Make sure to visit the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre for Heritage Week between 2-4 pm as members of the Boundary Bay Quilters Guild will be there with their sewing machines to help you make a quilt block! Visitors will be able to try their hand and perhaps discover the “Joy of Quilting” for themselves! […]
Get your walking shoes ready and join Vancouver Heritage Foundation on February 24th to celebrate Heritage Week with John Atkin! Come learn something new about the many “layers” of the place you call home. Join us for a Heritage Week walking tour that will dig deeper into Vancouver's history community’s and explore the many layers and […]
Unleash Your Inner Baker in the 28th Annual Best of the Shuswap Pie Baking Contest hosted by R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum. R.J. Haney Heritage Village, in collaboration with The Mall at Piccadilly and Save on Foods, proudly presents the "28th Annual Best of the Shuswap Pie Baking Contest" as a highlight of the […]
Textile has always served as a metaphor for the intangible and unknown aspects of human existence. Referred to as the veil, it is conceptualized as the gauzy and semi-opaque liminal barrier separating the physical world and the dimension of the spirit. Whether it is the temple curtain suspiciously torn at the moment of Jesus’ death; […]
To celebrate Heritage Week, we will be exploring our new historic signage trail and welcome you to join us! One day during the week we will be offering a cross-country ski tour and the other day will be a snowshoe tour. Obviously if our 'winter' continues to warm up, these could become walking tours! The […]
Explore Nelson's best kept secret for over 50 years - the Cold War Bunker! During the height of the Cold War, in the '50s and '60s, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. Now, it's one of the […]
In celebration of BC Heritage Week, come and enjoy our beautiful park like, lakefront 8 acre Heritage Site. Stroll the snow packed paths to view our 13 historical buildings. Saturday, February 24th, 11 - 2 PM . Share stories of the Gold Rush era by our Bonfire and enjoy a warming cup of hot chocolate.
This February Full Moon Day, immerse yourself in the vibrant art of Traditional Syrian Storytelling during BC Heritage Week at Soumak Boutique, nestled in the Kids Market on Granville Island in Vancouver, BC. Step into a realm of enchanting narratives spun by the gifted storyteller, Masa Kateb (artist bio below), and travel to humanity's most […]
Celebrate Black History Month at Mackin House through food, stories, music, books, and art. Come join our Black History Month event on February 24 and learn about heritage through food demos and arts and crafts, view Black History books from the Coquitlam Public Library, view our displays, learn about community and mental health mindfulness, and […]
The Peace Country Roots Group invite you to stop by our display at the Dawson Co-Op Mall on Saturday, February 24 to view the City Proclamation for Heritage Week, to chat with volunteers about researching your family tree, and to hear about the project our group has undertaken in the South Peace area of BC. […]
Get your walking shoes ready and join Vancouver Heritage Foundation on February 24th to celebrate Heritage Week with John Atkin! Come learn something new about the many “layers” of the place you call home. Join us for a Heritage Week walking tour that will dig deeper into Vancouver's history community’s and explore the many layers and […]
On February 24th, from 4 pm to 6 pm, join the Westbank Museum and Sncewips Heritage Museum to celebrate this year's heritage week with this one-of-a-kind Trivia night hosted at Grizzli Winery. Partaking in fun & educational trivia questions dedicated to testing your knowledge of the history of Westbank, our extraordinary BC wine country and […]
Join VHF for the 7th Annual Places That Matter Community Celebration! For Heritage Week 2024, we have reimagined the event as a Community Fair. Join us from 11 am to 3pm on Sunday, February 25th at Heritage Hall for an all-ages community fair with door prizes, table displays, items for sale, crafts and scavenger hunt. […]
Woven Through Time: The Stories We Tell Pitt Meadows is a community that has found itself through the layers upon layers of history that have been added to it. People have added their own layers and stories to this city, and we have created our community. For Heritage Week this year, we are presenting some […]
Interested in learning about Delta's community history? Join us at the Discovery Center for a first time oral history listening event this Heritage Week. Delta's Archives houses one of the largest collections of oral history interviews in the lower mainland and is rich with community members stories. We look forward to sharing our special collection […]
Join us at the North Delta Centre for the Arts to learn more about Delta's storied history with a viewing of our Delta Treasures videos and a Delta specific documentary. These videos highlight important stories and artefacts that are important to Delta's history and community members.
Join us at the Peña room in Irving K. Barber, UBC Point Grey on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 12:00pm - 1:00pm for a Language Sciences panel discussion on heritage language. Panelists will discuss their respective experiences with speaker communities, and share their perspectives on Sustaining Multilingualism: Heritage Language Education in Diverse Communities. This is a hybrid event. Advanced […]
The Steveston Tram will be open all long weekend for Family Day Weekend 2025. Step aboard the historic Tram Car 1220, a 112-year-old interurban tram, dress up like a Tram conductor, and explore fun, hands-on exhibits. Drop-in between 10am to 4pm, February 14 to 17, 2025. Admission is free.
Celebrate Family Day weekend with a visit to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in Steveston Village. Step inside the beautifully preserved heritage buildings and discover Richmond’s multicultural boat building and fishing heritage. Explore the site through hands-on activities, crafts, and a fun scavenger hunt for kids! Find us in the Seine Net Loft, Friday to […]
The Steveston Tram will be open all long weekend for Family Day Weekend 2025. Step aboard the historic Tram Car 1220, a 112-year-old interurban tram, dress up like a Tram conductor, and explore fun, hands-on exhibits. Drop-in between 10am to 4pm, February 14 to 17, 2025. Admission is free.
Celebrate Family Day weekend with a visit to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in Steveston Village. Step inside the beautifully preserved heritage buildings and discover Richmond’s multicultural boat building and fishing heritage. Explore the site through hands-on activities, crafts, and a fun scavenger hunt for kids! Find us in the Seine Net Loft, Friday to […]
Come down to the Lake Country Museum & Archives over Family Day weekend to experience an amazing event put on by the Bug Guys from Lake Country Pet! Your kids will all be wowed! Saturday, 15 February 2-3 PM FREE 11255 Okanagan Centre Rd W, Lake Country, BC V4V 2J7
The Steveston Tram will be open all long weekend for Family Day Weekend 2025. Step aboard the historic Tram Car 1220, a 112-year-old interurban tram, dress up like a Tram conductor, and explore fun, hands-on exhibits. Drop-in between 10am to 4pm, February 14 to 17, 2025. Admission is free.
Celebrate Family Day weekend with a visit to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in Steveston Village. Step inside the beautifully preserved heritage buildings and discover Richmond’s multicultural boat building and fishing heritage. Explore the site through hands-on activities, crafts, and a fun scavenger hunt for kids! Find us in the Seine Net Loft, Friday to […]
The Old Cemeteries Society's first walking tour of the 2025 season coincides with the start of Heritage Week in Canada. Heritage BC has chosen “Pastimes in Past Times” as this year’s theme, so the OCS is joining with hundreds of other heritage groups in promoting this intriguing topic. RBC offers many graves linked to people […]
Holidays having you feel a bit nostalgic? In recognition of BC Heritage Week, Mission Arts and Culture is hosting a community art exhibit titled Pastimes in Past Times and we want you to take part! Send us a digitized retro photo of a favourite past time of yours - hobby, leisure activity or sport –bonus […]
Come discover the real-life stories of a once working railway station. Inside Fort Langley's original Canadian Northern Railway station you'll explore the exhibits in the waiting room, telegraph office, and freight room. Climb aboard a 1947 passenger car where children will enjoy the large wooden train table and book reading area along with the thrill […]
The Steveston Tram will be open all long weekend for Family Day Weekend 2025. Step aboard the historic Tram Car 1220, a 112-year-old interurban tram, dress up like a Tram conductor, and explore fun, hands-on exhibits. Drop-in between 10am to 4pm, February 14 to 17, 2025. Admission is free.
Celebrate Family Day weekend with a visit to Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site in Steveston Village. Step inside the beautifully preserved heritage buildings and discover Richmond’s multicultural boat building and fishing heritage. Explore the site through hands-on activities, crafts, and a fun scavenger hunt for kids! Find us in the Seine Net Loft, Friday to […]
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. This year’s theme, “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. […]
Drop by the City Center Branch of the Coquitlam Public Library to learn about some of the community groups that have worked to improve the city over the last 100 years. Did you know that one of these groups is the reason there is a library in Coquitlam? Come and read about it! This display […]
Family Day at the Cannery Family Day at the Cannery returns! Join the Gulf of Georgia Cannery on Monday, February 17th to celebrate the wide range of families, animal and human, that depend on the fish that was canned here! In connection with Heritage Week 2025's theme "Pastimes in Past Times", learn about traditional ways, past […]
Join the Richmond Museum and Richmond Environmental Programs for a heartwarming and interactive experience at the Teddy Bear Repair Cafe. Schedule an appointment with our team of friendly “doctors” who are specialists in stitching up rips and tears, reattaching limbs, and re-stuffing toys that need some extra plumping. Your treasured stuffed toy will be in […]
The Richmond Heritage Commission is hosting a Heritage Week Display at the Richmond Children’s Arts Festival on Family Day, Monday February 17th. The Festival is at the Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond. Join the Richmond Heritage Commission in celebrating Heritage Week by connecting to Richmond’s past and explore the many layers and unique […]
Join us at the Union Bay Gaol House daily from 12pm - 4pm February 17-23 as we celebrate Heritage Week. We will have a display of the work from the Fanny Bay Quilters. As well as samples of knitting, crocheting and other pastimes of the past for you to view as we celebrate Heritage Week.
This year's BC Heritage Week theme is "Pastimes in Past Times." Please join the Sandon Historical Society for a Heritage Week event exploring the various Japanese hobbies – or 和趣味 (Wa shumi) – that were practiced during the Nikkei internment in Sandon, 1942–1944. The event will be held at Sandon's K&S Station on BC Family Day, Monday, […]
Holidays having you feel a bit nostalgic? In recognition of BC Heritage Week, Mission Arts and Culture is hosting a community art exhibit titled Pastimes in Past Times and we want you to take part! Send us a digitized retro photo of a favourite past time of yours - hobby, leisure activity or sport –bonus […]
Join us at Municipal Hall from February 18-21 for a community gathering “Pastimes in Past Times.” This special event special event that delves into the leisure activities of local groups and oganizations, and their lasting impact on the cultural fabric of today. Local groups and organizations will showcase their histories aThis engaging theme offers a […]
Drop by the City Center Branch of the Coquitlam Public Library to learn about some of the community groups that have worked to improve the city over the last 100 years. Did you know that one of these groups is the reason there is a library in Coquitlam? Come and read about it! This display […]
Join us at the Union Bay Gaol House daily from 12pm - 4pm February 17-23 as we celebrate Heritage Week. We will have a display of the work from the Fanny Bay Quilters. As well as samples of knitting, crocheting and other pastimes of the past for you to view as we celebrate Heritage Week.
Visiting the museum is a timeless pastime, and during BC Heritage Week, we invite you to enjoy an enriching experience for the whole family! Take a trip through time, while you walk through our 1908 live-in train station and 1921 first class train cabin. Come explore our new exhibits highlighting the Chinese Legacy of Perseverance […]
Presented by Kootenay author and historian, Greg Nesteroff, learn all about Trail's favourite pastime and team, the Trail Smoke Eaters!
Join Vancouver Heritage Foundation and select community organizations for an intimate evening of storytelling and building community connections. Each community organization will share a short story with the audience that is connected to their heritage and community at large. The Heritage Week Proclamation will also be read at this event. Places that Matter launched with a […]
Holidays having you feel a bit nostalgic? In recognition of BC Heritage Week, Mission Arts and Culture is hosting a community art exhibit titled Pastimes in Past Times and we want you to take part! Send us a digitized retro photo of a favourite past time of yours - hobby, leisure activity or sport –bonus […]
Join us at Municipal Hall from February 18-21 for a community gathering “Pastimes in Past Times.” This special event special event that delves into the leisure activities of local groups and oganizations, and their lasting impact on the cultural fabric of today. Local groups and organizations will showcase their histories aThis engaging theme offers a […]
Drop by the City Center Branch of the Coquitlam Public Library to learn about some of the community groups that have worked to improve the city over the last 100 years. Did you know that one of these groups is the reason there is a library in Coquitlam? Come and read about it! This display […]
Brown Bag History is a bi-weekly lecture program at Revelstoke Museum and Archives. For Heritage Week, the talk will focus on Pastimes in Past Times in Revelstoke, with a focus on children's games, sports, and toys. Join Assistant Curator Laura VanZant for this interesting look into Revelstoke's past. The talk will be posted on Revelstoke […]
Join us at the Union Bay Gaol House daily from 12pm - 4pm February 17-23 as we celebrate Heritage Week. We will have a display of the work from the Fanny Bay Quilters. As well as samples of knitting, crocheting and other pastimes of the past for you to view as we celebrate Heritage Week.
Visiting the museum is a timeless pastime, and during BC Heritage Week, we invite you to enjoy an enriching experience for the whole family! Take a trip through time, while you walk through our 1908 live-in train station and 1921 first class train cabin. Come explore our new exhibits highlighting the Chinese Legacy of Perseverance […]
The Clayburn Village Museum will be open for 4 days, Wednesday through Saturday, to celebrate Heritage Week. Pastimes in past times will be highlighted as well as the permanent displays of BC's first company town, Clayburn.
The Langley Memorial Hospital Heritage Committee will host a reading from “The Hospital on the Hill” book. The book was published in 1998 to commemorate LMH’s 50th anniversary.
Do you take pride in being a local history buff? Come join the Westbank Museum and the Sncewips Heritage Museum for the 2nd annual Heritage Week Trivia Night, hosted at Whiski-Jack's Pins & Pints on Wednesday, February 19th at 6:00 PM. Get your team together (max 8 players per team) and come down to have […]
Holidays having you feel a bit nostalgic? In recognition of BC Heritage Week, Mission Arts and Culture is hosting a community art exhibit titled Pastimes in Past Times and we want you to take part! Send us a digitized retro photo of a favourite past time of yours - hobby, leisure activity or sport –bonus […]
Pop by the Esquimalt branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library (503 Park Place) between 10AM and noon on Thursday, February 20. Visit the Esquimalt Archives' display hosted by Archives staff and check out photos of past times in Esquimalt activities to help get to know the archives better ways to participate in the Esquimalt Archives […]
Drop by the City Center Branch of the Coquitlam Public Library to learn about some of the community groups that have worked to improve the city over the last 100 years. Did you know that one of these groups is the reason there is a library in Coquitlam? Come and read about it! This display […]
Join us at Municipal Hall from February 18-21 for a community gathering “Pastimes in Past Times.” This special event special event that delves into the leisure activities of local groups and oganizations, and their lasting impact on the cultural fabric of today. Local groups and organizations will showcase their histories aThis engaging theme offers a […]
Join us at the Union Bay Gaol House daily from 12pm - 4pm February 17-23 as we celebrate Heritage Week. We will have a display of the work from the Fanny Bay Quilters. As well as samples of knitting, crocheting and other pastimes of the past for you to view as we celebrate Heritage Week.
Visiting the museum is a timeless pastime, and during BC Heritage Week, we invite you to enjoy an enriching experience for the whole family! Take a trip through time, while you walk through our 1908 live-in train station and 1921 first class train cabin. Come explore our new exhibits highlighting the Chinese Legacy of Perseverance […]
The Clayburn Village Museum will be open for 4 days, Wednesday through Saturday, to celebrate Heritage Week. Pastimes in past times will be highlighted as well as the permanent displays of BC's first company town, Clayburn.
Join us this Heritage Week and learn about the layered and complex history of Delta and its citizens through a joint archive and gallery tour. In the Delta Archives you can see the different resources available to the public for access consisting of preserved historical records as well as a variety of reference materials. In […]
Join us this Heritage Week for a presentation about how Deltas' citizens lived in the past. Participants will learn all about early Delta settlers, cultural communities, historical events etcetera. Presented by the Discovery Centre's Archives Coordinator, Kevin Hicks.
The Squamish Public Library is celebrating Heritage Week with the Britannia Mine Museum! In 1975, the Britannia Mine Museum opened its doors for the first summer season. Now, in 2025, we celebrate 50 years as a museum and an iconic landmark of the Sea-to-Sky Corridor. Join Laura Minta Holland, Curator at the Britannia Mine Museum, for an engaging […]
What do a wooden dog, a chess set, jump ropes, and a dollhouse have in common? Join the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre (VHEC) for a unique exploration of pastimes and memories before, during, and after the Holocaust. The event begins with a guided tour of our cornerstone exhibition, In Focus: The Holocaust Through the VHEC […]
Come take a sneak peak at our upcoming exhibit about hobbies around Coquitlam and meet local collector Geoff Scott. View his vast collection of science fiction memorabilia, ranging from comics to movie posters, to toys and many more vintage sci-fi items from the 50s-90s that are almost impossible to find today. Come visit the museum […]
Join us for a special virtual program highlighting stories from the 2024 winter issue of the British Columbia History Magazine. The British Columbia Historical Federation’s quarterly magazine chronicles British Columbia’s unique story through the words and images of community writers, public and academic historians, story keepers, and more. Featuring some of the contributing authors of this […]
A presentation exploring the many changing group passtimes of 20th century Ucluelet residents will be given by local residents through talks, slideshow, and live music. The presentation will be followed by an invitation to the audience to add their memories and family stories on the topic.
Join Vancouver Heritage Foundation and Australia New Zealand Association (ANZA Club) on Thursday, February 20th, for the presentation of Places that Matter Plaque #95. It will be a night of live music performances, beer tastings, history...and hot dogs! Discover the story of how a society started in 1935 for the purpose of connecting visitors from […]
