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Syrian Heritage Storytelling Day

Soumak Boutique Soumak Boutique, Kids Market Granville Island, 1496 Cartwright St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y5, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

By Donation (no one will be turned away for lack of funds)

Black History Month Celebration

Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House 1116 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

Free

Peace Country Roots Group Display

Dawson Co-Op Mall 10200 8th St, Dawson Creek, BC, Canada

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. […]

Event Series Heritage Week Walking Tour | Water, Muck, and Trains: The shrinking shoreline of False Creek

Heritage Week Walking Tour | Water, Muck, and Trains: The shrinking shoreline of False Creek

False Creek Vancouver, BC, Canada

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 […]

$30

Heritage Week Trivia Night

Grizzli Winery 2550 Boucherie Rd, West Kelowna, BC, Canada

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 […]

Free

Places that Matter Community Fair

Murrayville Community Memorial Hall 21667 48 Ave, Langley, BC, Canada

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. […]

By donation

Woven Through Time: The Stories We Tell

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

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 […]

Free
Event Series Heritage Week: Listen Up! An Oral History Listening Event

Heritage Week: Listen Up! An Oral History Listening Event

Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre 4450 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

Heritage Week: Delta Treasures Viewing

North Delta Centre for the Arts 11425 84 Avenue, Delta, British Columbia, Canada

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.

Panel Discussion: Sustaining Multilingualism: Heritage Language Education in Diverse Communities

Irving K. Barber Learning Centre at UBC 301 Peña room, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, UBC, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

Free
Event Series Family Day Weekend at Steveston Tram

Family Day Weekend at Steveston Tram

Steveston Tram 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC, Canada

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.

Free
Event Series Family Day Weekend at Britannia Shipyards

Family Day Weekend at Britannia Shipyards

Britannia Shipyards NHS 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, Canada

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 […]

Free
Event Series Family Day Weekend at Steveston Tram

Family Day Weekend at Steveston Tram

Steveston Tram 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC, Canada

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.

Free
Event Series Family Day Weekend at Britannia Shipyards

Family Day Weekend at Britannia Shipyards

Britannia Shipyards NHS 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, Canada

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 […]

Free

Bug Show

Lake Country Museum 11255 Okanagan Centre Rd W, Lake Country, British Columbia, Canada

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

Free
Event Series Family Day Weekend at Steveston Tram

Family Day Weekend at Steveston Tram

Steveston Tram 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC, Canada

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.

Free
Event Series Family Day Weekend at Britannia Shipyards

Family Day Weekend at Britannia Shipyards

Britannia Shipyards NHS 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, Canada

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 […]

Free

Pastimes in Past Times with the Old Cemeteries Society

Ross Bay Cemetery Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC, Canada

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 […]

$5
Event Series Pastimes in Past Times Community Photo Exhibit

Pastimes in Past Times Community Photo Exhibit

Mission Leisure Centre 7650 Grand Street, Mission, BC, Canada

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 […]

Lamb Farm Tours

Come join us for a walking farm tour and see the baby lambs. You may even get to bottle-feed (we will likely have bottle-fed babies by Heritage Week). We will certainly hve dozens of lambs! This year we expect around 100 lambs. You can also spend time with the goats, learn about the farm's history […]

Join Us for the 29th Annual Heritage Week Celebration!

Join Us for the 29th Annual Heritage Week Celebration! Get ready to embark on a journey through time and celebrate the richness of our local history with the 29th Annual Heritage Week at R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum, happening from February 17-22, 2025. This year, we are hosting the festivities online and teaming up […]

Fort Langley Historic Train Station Open House

Heritage CNR Station - Fort Langley 23245 Mavis Ave, Langley Township, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

Free
Event Series Family Day Weekend at Steveston Tram

Family Day Weekend at Steveston Tram

Steveston Tram 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC, Canada

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.

Free
Event Series Family Day Weekend at Britannia Shipyards

Family Day Weekend at Britannia Shipyards

Britannia Shipyards NHS 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, Canada

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 […]

Free

Family Day at the Chinese Canadian Museum 2025

Chinese Canadian Museum 51 E Pender, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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. […]

Included with admission
Event Series Coquitlam Social Clubs: Heritage in the Making

Coquitlam Social Clubs: Heritage in the Making

Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre Branch 1169 Pinetree Wy, Coquitlam, BC, Canada

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 […]

Time Well Spent

Mission branch, Fraser Valley Regional library 33247 2nd Ave, Mission, British Columbia, Canada

How Our Leisure Activities Made Us Who We Are

Family Day at the Cannery

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, BC, Canada

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 […]

$17

Teddy Bear Repair Café

Richmond Museum History Lab 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, Canada

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 […]

Free

Heritage Week Display at Richmond Children’s Arts Festival

Richmond Library and Cultural Centre 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, BC, Canada

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 […]

Free
Event Series Pastimes of the Past

Pastimes of the Past at the Union Bay Gaol House Museum

Union Bay Gaol House Museum 5527 Island Hwy, Union Bay, BC, Canada

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.

和趣味 / Wa shumi: Japanese hobbies in Sandon, 1942–44

Sandon K&S Station Cody Road, Sandon, BC, Canada

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, […]

Free

Port Alberni Community Collage

Alberni Valley Museum 4255 Wallace St, Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada

Join the Alberni Valley Museum as we celebrate our new temporary exhibit, Best Love, Bob:1908 Postcards from New Alberni. Bring your family and friends to create a postcard collage of what Port Alberni means to you. You can either keep your postcard to send to a loved one or add it to our community wall […]

Free
Event Series Pastimes in Past Times Community Photo Exhibit

Pastimes in Past Times Community Photo Exhibit

Mission Leisure Centre 7650 Grand Street, Mission, BC, Canada

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 […]

Event Series Pastimes in Past Times – Celebrating North Saanich’s Past

Pastimes in Past Times – Celebrating North Saanich’s Past

District of North Saanich Municipal Hall 1620 Mills Road, North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

Free
Event Series Coquitlam Social Clubs: Heritage in the Making

Coquitlam Social Clubs: Heritage in the Making

Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre Branch 1169 Pinetree Wy, Coquitlam, BC, Canada

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 […]

Event Series Pastimes of the Past

Pastimes of the Past at the Union Bay Gaol House Museum

Union Bay Gaol House Museum 5527 Island Hwy, Union Bay, BC, Canada

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.

Event Series Come visit POMO Museum – Featuring Heritage Toys!

Come visit POMO Museum – Featuring Heritage Toys!

POMO Museum 2734 Murray St, Port Moody, BC, Canada

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 […]

History of Hockey in Trail

Trail Museum & Archives 1505 Bay Avenue, Trail, BC, Canada

Presented by Kootenay author and historian, Greg Nesteroff, learn all about Trail's favourite pastime and team, the Trail Smoke Eaters!

By Donation

Places That Matter Winter Storytelling Session

University Women's Club at Hycroft 1489 McRae Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

Event Series Pastimes in Past Times Community Photo Exhibit

Pastimes in Past Times Community Photo Exhibit

Mission Leisure Centre 7650 Grand Street, Mission, BC, Canada

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 […]

Event Series Pastimes in Past Times – Celebrating North Saanich’s Past

Pastimes in Past Times – Celebrating North Saanich’s Past

District of North Saanich Municipal Hall 1620 Mills Road, North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

Free
Event Series Coquitlam Social Clubs: Heritage in the Making

Coquitlam Social Clubs: Heritage in the Making

Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre Branch 1169 Pinetree Wy, Coquitlam, BC, Canada

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 […]

Pastimes in Past Times Brown Bag History Talk

Revelstoke Museum 315 1 St W, Revelstoke, BC, Canada

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 […]

$10
Event Series Pastimes of the Past

Pastimes of the Past at the Union Bay Gaol House Museum

Union Bay Gaol House Museum 5527 Island Hwy, Union Bay, BC, Canada

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.

Event Series Come visit POMO Museum – Featuring Heritage Toys!

Come visit POMO Museum – Featuring Heritage Toys!

POMO Museum 2734 Murray St, Port Moody, BC, Canada

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 […]

Heritage Week Trivia Night

Whiski-Jack's Pins & Pints 620-525 BC-97, West Kelowna, BC, Canada

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 […]

Event Series Pastimes in Past Times Community Photo Exhibit

Pastimes in Past Times Community Photo Exhibit

Mission Leisure Centre 7650 Grand Street, Mission, BC, Canada

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 […]

Meet our archivist: Township of Esquimalt

Greater Victoria Public Library - Esquimalt Branch 503 Park Pl #101, Victoria, BC

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 […]

Event Series Coquitlam Social Clubs: Heritage in the Making

Coquitlam Social Clubs: Heritage in the Making

Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre Branch 1169 Pinetree Wy, Coquitlam, BC, Canada

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 […]

Event Series Pastimes in Past Times – Celebrating North Saanich’s Past

Pastimes in Past Times – Celebrating North Saanich’s Past

District of North Saanich Municipal Hall 1620 Mills Road, North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

Free
Event Series Pastimes of the Past

Pastimes of the Past at the Union Bay Gaol House Museum

Union Bay Gaol House Museum 5527 Island Hwy, Union Bay, BC, Canada

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.

Event Series Come visit POMO Museum – Featuring Heritage Toys!

Come visit POMO Museum – Featuring Heritage Toys!

POMO Museum 2734 Murray St, Port Moody, BC, Canada

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 […]

Delta Archives & Gallery Tour

Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre 4450 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

Free

Past Times in Delta presented by Kevin Hicks

Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre 4450 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, British Columbia, Canada

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.

Free

Celebrating 50 Years of the Britannia Mine Museum

Squamish Public Library 37907 Second Avenue, Squamish, BC, Canada

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 […]

Exploring Pastimes Through the VHEC Collection

Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre 950 W 41 Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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 […]

Free

Sci-Fi Collectors Talk

Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House 1116 Brunette Avenue, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

Free

Chinatowns and Belonging in British Columbia

Chinese Canadian Museum 51 E Pender, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

Free

Pastimes in Past Times in Ucluelet

Ucluelet Community Centre 400 Materson Drive, Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada

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.  

By donation

ANZA Club – Places That Matter Plaque #95

The Anza Club 3 W 8 Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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 […]

Event Series Pastimes in Past Times Community Photo Exhibit

Pastimes in Past Times Community Photo Exhibit

Mission Leisure Centre 7650 Grand Street, Mission, BC, Canada

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 […]

Event Series Ruth Jones Tapestry Exhibition: By the Light and Dark of the Moon

Art Exhibition Open House: Ruth Jones Tapestry Exhibition, By the Light and Dark of the Moon

Italian Cultural Centre Museum 3075 Slocan St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Museum Director and Curator at the Italian Cultural Centre Gallery is hosting an open house where she will greet visitors and give tours of the new exhibition By the Light and Dark of the Moon: The Tapestries of Ruth Jones. This open house will take place during the last 3 days of Heritage Week […]

Free
Event Series Coquitlam Social Clubs: Heritage in the Making

Coquitlam Social Clubs: Heritage in the Making

Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre Branch 1169 Pinetree Wy, Coquitlam, BC, Canada

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 […]

Event Series Pastimes in Past Times – Celebrating North Saanich’s Past

Pastimes in Past Times – Celebrating North Saanich’s Past

District of North Saanich Municipal Hall 1620 Mills Road, North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

Free
Event Series Pastimes of the Past

Pastimes of the Past at the Union Bay Gaol House Museum

Union Bay Gaol House Museum 5527 Island Hwy, Union Bay, BC, Canada

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.

Event Series Come visit POMO Museum – Featuring Heritage Toys!

Come visit POMO Museum – Featuring Heritage Toys!

POMO Museum 2734 Murray St, Port Moody, BC, Canada

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 […]

Event Series Pastimes in Past Times: Historical Handicrafts

Pastimes in Past Times: Historical Handicrafts

St. Ann's Academy and Auditorium National Historic Site 835 Humboldt St, Victoria, BC, Canada

Come visit St. Ann’s Academy from February 21-23 for a special exhibit on “Pastimes in Past Times” in celebration of Heritage Week through Heritage BC. This temporary exhibit focuses on the hobbies and handicrafts of St. Ann’s students in the 20th century. Examples of students' handmade fibre art works will be on display, specially selected […]

Free

Heritage Day 2025 at Roedde House with the Vancouver Postcard Club

Roedde House Museum 1415 Barclay Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Celebrate Heritage Day 2025 with us, as Roedde House Museum offers tours by donation on Friday February 21! Open hours are 1pm to 4pm. Pastimes in Past Times in collaboration with Vancouver Postcard Club Museum Admission by Donation This year’s Heritage Week: Pastimes in Past Times by Heritage BC celebrates the many ways people spent their leisure time throughout history, exploring how these […]

Free

Trail Trivia!

Waneta Plaza Programming Hub 8100 - Highway 3B, Trail, BC, Canada

Put together a team of local trivia fans and join us for an afternoon of local history! Enjoy 8 rounds of local history trivia, the winning team earning some great prizes! Snacks and refreshments available!

Free
Event Series Pastimes in Past Times Community Photo Exhibit

Pastimes in Past Times Community Photo Exhibit

Mission Leisure Centre 7650 Grand Street, Mission, BC, Canada

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 […]

Open House at BC Vintage Truck Museum

BC Vintage Truck Museum 6022 176 St, Surrey, BC, Canada

BC Vintage Truck Museum is hosting an open house on Sat Feb 22 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Museum is located at 6022 - 176 St in Surrey and features antique trucks and transportation memorabilia showcasing several vehicles that have been used in locally shot movies and TV shows. Light refreshments will be served.

By donation

Pastimes in Past Times at Sooke Region Museum

Sooke Region Museum & Visitor Centre 2070 Phillips Rd, Sooke, BC, Canada

Celebrate local heritage as we explore the theme of ‘pastimes in past times’. Treasure Hunt: a favourite past time of kids (of all ages) is to play with toys. Visit the museum and see if you can find the toys & games hidden in the exhibits. Find them all and win a prize! Saturday 22 […]

Free
Event Series Ruth Jones Tapestry Exhibition: By the Light and Dark of the Moon

Art Exhibition Open House: Ruth Jones Tapestry Exhibition, By the Light and Dark of the Moon

Italian Cultural Centre Museum 3075 Slocan St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Museum Director and Curator at the Italian Cultural Centre Gallery is hosting an open house where she will greet visitors and give tours of the new exhibition By the Light and Dark of the Moon: The Tapestries of Ruth Jones. This open house will take place during the last 3 days of Heritage Week […]

Free
Event Series Coquitlam Social Clubs: Heritage in the Making

Coquitlam Social Clubs: Heritage in the Making

Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre Branch 1169 Pinetree Wy, Coquitlam, BC, Canada

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 […]

Murrayville Hall Pastimes in Past Times February 22, 2025 12-4pm

Murrayville Community Memorial Hall 21667 48 Ave, Langley, BC, Canada

Join us to experience some of the pastimes that have taken place over the years in our beautiful Murrayville Heritage Hall. Enjoy square dance demonstration at 1:30pm, see quilters guild display, kids play table and cribbage tournament. Langley Secondary School Dry Grad Committee hosting Hot dog sale. Admission is free.

Free
Event Series Pastimes of the Past

Pastimes of the Past at the Union Bay Gaol House Museum

Union Bay Gaol House Museum 5527 Island Hwy, Union Bay, BC, Canada

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.

Event Series Come visit POMO Museum – Featuring Heritage Toys!

Come visit POMO Museum – Featuring Heritage Toys!

POMO Museum 2734 Murray St, Port Moody, BC, Canada

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 […]

Quilting Squares with the Boundary Bay Quilters Guild

Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre 4450 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, British Columbia, Canada

Make sure to visit the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre for Heritage Week anytime between 12-5pm 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! […]

Free

Heritage Display at Dawson Co-Op Food Store

Dawson Co-Op Mall 10200 8th St, Dawson Creek, BC, Canada

The Peace Country Roots Group invites everyone to come down to the Dawson Co-Op Food Store in Dawson Creek, BC to talk about what pastimes and hobbies they had growing up, and maybe play a game of backgammon or crokinole.

Free
Event Series Pastimes in Past Times: Historical Handicrafts

Pastimes in Past Times: Historical Handicrafts

St. Ann's Academy and Auditorium National Historic Site 835 Humboldt St, Victoria, BC, Canada

Come visit St. Ann’s Academy from February 21-23 for a special exhibit on “Pastimes in Past Times” in celebration of Heritage Week through Heritage BC. This temporary exhibit focuses on the hobbies and handicrafts of St. Ann’s students in the 20th century. Examples of students' handmade fibre art works will be on display, specially selected […]

Free
Event Series Surrey Remembers

Surrey Remembers

Cloverdale United Church 17575 58A Ave., Surrey, BC, Canada

The Surrey Historical Society (SHS) has teamed up with the Cloverdale United Church (CUC) to host a dual event on February 22, 2025. The SHS will be highlighting games and activities that our ancestors enjoyed to relax after long days of work. There will be display boards, photos and artifacts on display as well as […]

Free

West Vancouver Memorial Art & Architecture Tour

West Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Celebrate Heritage Week by joining us for a guided tour of the West Vancouver Memorial Library, focusing on its architectural history and works of art. This program is drop-in. Meet your guide at the Library’s entrance. This special is presented as part of WVML’s 75th Anniversary celebrations throughout 2025, generously funded by the WVML Foundation.

Free

HNW 2025 AGM and Live Vintage Fashion Show

The Sanctuary on Sixth 207 6th Street, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Heritage New West (HNW) invites the community to its 2025 AGM and vintage live fashion show, "From Rationing to Ravishing: The Transformation of Women’s Clothing from WWII to the Postwar Era," on Saturday, February 22, 2025, 2-4 PM at The Sanctuary on Sixth (207 6th Street, New Westminster). Doors open at 1:30 PM. Admission is […]

Free

“Hot+Noisy” Mahjong at the Wongs’ Benevolent Association

Wong's Benevolent Association 123A East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Unique to Chinatowns, historic Chinese clan societies have served as important hubs for Chinese immigrants, providing vital services, political advocacy and social and cultural connection. Join Chinatown Generations Society at the Wong's Benevolent Association for a fun afternoon learning how to play mahjong, a popular game of colourful tiles played in pasttimes in these heritage […]

Free
Event Series Pastimes in Past Times Community Photo Exhibit

Pastimes in Past Times Community Photo Exhibit

Mission Leisure Centre 7650 Grand Street, Mission, BC, Canada

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 […]

Event Series Ruth Jones Tapestry Exhibition: By the Light and Dark of the Moon

Art Exhibition Open House: Ruth Jones Tapestry Exhibition, By the Light and Dark of the Moon

Italian Cultural Centre Museum 3075 Slocan St., Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Museum Director and Curator at the Italian Cultural Centre Gallery is hosting an open house where she will greet visitors and give tours of the new exhibition By the Light and Dark of the Moon: The Tapestries of Ruth Jones. This open house will take place during the last 3 days of Heritage Week […]

Free
Event Series Coquitlam Social Clubs: Heritage in the Making

Coquitlam Social Clubs: Heritage in the Making

Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre Branch 1169 Pinetree Wy, Coquitlam, BC, Canada

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 […]

Places that Matter Community Fair 2025

Heritage Hall 3102 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join VHF for the 8th Annual Places That Matter Community Celebration! For Heritage Week 2025, we are continuing to imagine fostering community connections and building conversation through a Community Fair.  Join us from 11 am to 3pm on Sunday, February 23rd at Heritage Hall for a community fair with table displays, items for sale, and crafts. […]

Heritage Tea on the Train

POMO Museum 2734 Murray St, Port Moody, BC, Canada

Come celebrate Heritage BC week, onboard the Venosta, our 1921 train car for this years' theme "Pastimes in Past Times" Enjoy tea, some baked goods and a heart warming time spent with friends & family. There will be three seating times at 11am, 1pm, or 3pm. $20 per guest (free for children 2 and under). […]

$20
Event Series Pastimes of the Past

Pastimes of the Past at the Union Bay Gaol House Museum

Union Bay Gaol House Museum 5527 Island Hwy, Union Bay, BC, Canada

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.

Event Series Come visit POMO Museum – Featuring Heritage Toys!

Come visit POMO Museum – Featuring Heritage Toys!

POMO Museum 2734 Murray St, Port Moody, BC, Canada

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 […]

Past Times Family Activities

Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre 4450 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, British Columbia, Canada

Drop-in to to the Discovery Centre to experience what activities families and children would play to pass the time. Create your own thaumatrope to bring home and use the Discovery Centre's selection of Heritage Games. Games include, Jacob's Ladder, spinning tops, Kendama, checkers, blocks and more!

Free
Event Series Pastimes in Past Times: Historical Handicrafts

Pastimes in Past Times: Historical Handicrafts

St. Ann's Academy and Auditorium National Historic Site 835 Humboldt St, Victoria, BC, Canada

Come visit St. Ann’s Academy from February 21-23 for a special exhibit on “Pastimes in Past Times” in celebration of Heritage Week through Heritage BC. This temporary exhibit focuses on the hobbies and handicrafts of St. Ann’s students in the 20th century. Examples of students' handmade fibre art works will be on display, specially selected […]

Free

Honouring Our Community Hall Volunteers – sharing heritage memories & appreciation

Hornby Island Community Hall 4305 Central Rd, Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada

From the best lentil stew recipes to the nubbiest knit caps, Hornby Island’s contribution to BC Heritage and culture is as unique and resourceful as its residents and architecture. On Sunday, February 23rd, we will celebrate our past and present Community Hall volunteers and staff in the important work they do to keep holiday fairs […]

Free
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