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!

na̓ʔk̓ʷulamən (what we do): syilx Wellness Practices – Kelowna Museums Society

Okanagan Heritage Museum 470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Have you heard of “new” terms like forest bathing and eco-wellness? Are these practices really new, or are these concepts from Indigenous practices? (hint: it’s the latter). This discussion is led by syilx/Okanagan Elders and knowledge carriers. For any inquiries please contact education@kelownamuseums.ca or 250.868.4836. Advanced Registration is required. Register at https://www.kelownamuseums.ca/event/syilx-wellness-practices/.   This event […]

On Being Yukiko | Author talk with Jeff Chiba Stearns and Lillian Michiko Blakey – Chilliwack Museum & Archives

Chilliwack Museum 45820 Spadina Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada

Date: February 23, 2023 Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm Location: Chilliwack Museum – Education Space Enjoy an evening exploring our feature exhibition, The Suitcase Project, and enhance your experience by attending the author talk provided by Jeff Chiba Stearns and Lillian Michiko Blakey on their young adult graphic novel, On Being Yukiko. Light refreshments will be […]

Free

Open House – Yale Historic Site

Yale Historic Site 31187 Douglas Street, Yale, British Columbia, Canada

The Yale Historical Society is holding an open house at the Yale Historic Site. The open house will take place at the historic Creighton House Museum. This is a free event with coffee and tea being served. This is a family friendly event. Questions can be directed to thehistoricyalesite@gmail.com.

Free

Guided Tour of ‘You Are Here @ The Shipyards’ – Museum of North Vancouver

Museum of North Vancouver 115 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Now on view, MONOVA’s newest feature exhibition You Are Here @ The Shipyards invites visitors to imagine the area around the Museum in its earliest days as North Vancouver – on the site of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) village of Eslhá7an – and follow its evolution as a vibrant waterfront community. Using voices drawn […]

$14

Fun Family History Friday Chat with Surrey Libraries

Surrey Libraries Cloverdale Branch Family History Department 5642 176a street, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Join the Surrey Libraries Cloverdale Branch Family History Department for some lively, open family history discussions in roundtable format. They will discuss up and coming family history programs. Email familyhistory@surrey.ca with any questions about the event. Registration is required. Email or phone to register.    

Free

Free Chilliwack Archives Tour – Chilliwack Museum & Archives

Chilliwack Archives 9291 Corbould Street, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada

Archives tours are back! Join us on Friday, February 24, 2023 t 3:00 pm to get a behind-the-scenes look at the Chilliwack Archives. You will learn all about how to utilize the Archives, plus receive a sneak peek of the Archival and Collections Storage. Tours take place at the Chilliwack Archives located in Evergreen Hall […]

Free

Heritage Week Movie Night | Local History in Film – Kootenay Lake Historical Society

Langham Cultural Centre 447A Avenue, Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada

Craving a night at the movies in February in our quaint historic town? Well mark your calendar for Friday, February 24th it is happening! In partnership with the Langham, the Kootenay Lake Historical Society is excited to present a February Movie Night in the historic Langham Theatre. In recognition of Heritage Week BC and with […]

$10

Always in All Ways – Lillooet & District Historical Society and Miyazaki House Society

Lillooet Seniors Centre / Catholic Church Hall 30-11th Avenue, Lillooet, British Columbia, Canada

  Join us for St’at’imc Drummers and Guest Speakers sharing their stories. Then a presentation of historic photos depicting Lillooet's culture and heritage. Free refreshments! Learn more about the Lillooet & District Historical Society and the Miyazaki House Society, both dedicated to preserving our heritage always in all ways.

Free

Pie Baking Contest & Live Pie Auction with the R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum

The Mall at Piccadilly 1151 10 Ave SW, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada

Do you have the best pie baking skills in the Shuswap? Here’s your chance to claim the title by entering the 23rd Annual Best of the Shuswap Pie Baking Contest on February 25. Homemade pies must be apple, fruit, or berry and are judged by appearance, authenticity, texture, and taste. Pie drop off is from […]

Free

Langley CNR Station OPEN HOUSE – Langley Heritage Society

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

Join us at Fort Langley's CNR Station on Saturday February 25th 10 am - 2 pm. Visit the station, caboose, and passenger car - - with a fun photo session on the side. Children's activities, hot apple cider and sweet treats for all.

Free

Heritage Day – Revelstoke Museum & Archives

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

10am - 5pm Museum drop-in for all ages - Scavenger hunts available 11am Basement Storage Tours 2pm Heritage talk and slideshow Admission by donation   You can email info@revelstokemuseum.ca for more information.

Free

Genealogy Orientation with Surrey Libraries

Surrey Libraries Cloverdale Branch Family History Department 5642 176a street, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Get Started! Learn to use one of the largest collections of family history materials in western Canada. This orientation to the Surrey Libraries Cloverdale Branch Family History Department will introduce you to our online resources, books, journals, and microfilm records to assist you with your family history research. Email familyhistory@surrey.ca with any questions about the […]

Free

HERITAGE DAY 2023 with the Terrace Regional Historical Society, Terrace, B.C.

Sportsplex Banquet Room 3320 Kalum St., Terrace, British Columbia, Canada

A free event featuring historical displays, music, to be held at the Sportsplex Banquet Room (the Terrace Arena) on Feb. 25, 2023. Presented by the Terrace Regional Historical Society and co-sponsored by the City of Terrace.   To learn more call (250) 635-1771 or email eltemple@telus.net.  

Free

Wheels of Time – Travel through time at the CN Station – Creative Compass Society

Fort Langley Community Hall 9167 Glover Road, Fort Langley, British Columbia, Canada

Creative Compass Society partnered with Langley Heritage Society & the CN Fort Langley Station Committee to launch a series of interactive historical re-enactments celebrating life at the CN Station throughout the decades. With an original script written by Mark Forsythe, the society performed live performances throughout the fall of 2019. Due to the pandemic, the […]

$5

Heritage Day: Building Port Moody – Port Moody Station Museum

Port Moody Museum 2734 Murray St, Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada

On Heritage Day at the Port Moody Station Museum, early Port Moody comes alive through interactive stations such as a barbershop, shoemaker, and general store. This family-friendly event will feature children’s activities and give them a glimpse into the past. Participation is free, no registration required.

Free

Bread and Butter – Pitt Meadows Museum and Archives

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

This year, the Pitt Meadows Museum will take your through a historical ride of food and flavour by time travelling through the decades to make up a decadent menu. We will be creating recipes from 1907 to 1990s, and posting the results on our website and social media pages all Heritage Week. The week culminates […]

Free

Raised in Chinatown with Donna Chan, Elwin Xie, and Peter Joe – Chinatown Storytelling Centre

Chinatown Storytelling Centre 168 East Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Come learn more about our "Raised in Chinatown” exhibit! "Raised in Chinatown" delves into the stories of youths forging their own identities as Chinese Canadians from the 1910s to 1960s. This companion event will feature the memories of three fascinating individuals who grew up in the neighbourhood. Donna Chan captained the Chinese Girls Drill Team, […]

$10

Layer by Layer Treasure Hunt

North Van Arts 335 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Heritage Week Treasure Hunt Layer by Layer Feb 19 - Mar 31, 2024 free, all ages Launched for Heritage Week and continuing to the end of spring break, we invite all ages to get out and experience local culture, layer by layer. Follow the clues along the North Shore Spirit Trail, explore the layered heritage […]

Free

Baby Lamb Farm Tour

Ruckle Heritage Farm 1801 Beaver Pt Rd, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada

The tour will begin with a walk down the farm’s picturesque laneway leading you to one of the farm’s historic barns, all while hearing about the farm’s rich history and viewing the animals grazing on the pasture. At the barn you’ll be able to see the baby lambs and possibly even get a chance to […]

$120

Cowichan Valley Museum Treasure Hunt

Cowichan Valley Museum 130 Canada Avenue, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

Family Day Weekend: February 16-19 from 11 am to 4 pm Join us at the Museum for this FREE, family-friendly event. See if you can find the objects pictured in our treasure hunt booklet. Receive a prize for trying to find them! Cowichan Secondary students have taken photos of artifacts (objects) in the Cowichan Valley […]

Free

Heritage Week Online Contests

🌟 Exciting Heritage Week Celebration Alert! 🌟 Join us for the 28th Annual Heritage Week Celebration, happening from February 19-24, 2024, as we embark on a digital journey to explore the rich local heritage of Salmon Arm! 🏡🕰️ 🎉 Online Contests Galore! 🎉 From February 19-24, dive into the Heritage Week online contests by visiting […]

Ladysmith Maritime Society – Maritime Heritage and Harbour Tours

"Car Shop" 616 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada

Discover Maritime Heritage with the Ladysmith Maritime Society Ahoy, Ladysmith community!  It’s that time of the year when we throw open the doors of our maritime haven and welcome you to a day filled with nautical wonders. Join us on Monday, 19 February 2024, from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm, as we share the maritime […]

Free

Ladysmith Maritime Society – Maritime Heritage and Harbour Tours

"Car Shop" 616 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada

Discover Maritime Heritage with the Ladysmith Maritime Society Ahoy, Ladysmith community!  It’s that time of the year when we throw open the doors of our maritime haven and welcome you to a day filled with nautical wonders. Join us on Monday, 19 February 2024, from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm, as we share the maritime […]

Free

Discovering Ditches – Richmond’s Playground

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

The Richmond Museum welcomes families to learn about what it is and was like to grow up in Richmond with the current exhibit, Richmond Kids. Visitors can get hands-on with interactive exhibits, testing themselves in a Richmond-based game of chutes and ladders, sharing favourite childhood memories, and building imaginative structures with tiles and blocks. This […]

Free

Family Day Fun at the Summerland Museum!

Summerland Museum & Archives 9521 Wharton Street, Summerland, British Columbia, Canada

Join us at the Summerland Museum this Family Day (February 19th) from 10am to 4pm for a free visit and teddy bear scavenger hunt! Find the teddy bears to win a goodie-bag prize! The Giant's Head Model Railway will be running on the second floor. Plus we will have free face painting from 2-4pm.

Stroll Through History

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

Come down to the Lake Country Museum and Archives to get a FREE stroll guide! Explore Lake Country... explore your community.

Free

Heritage Week at Steveston Tram

Steveston Tram 4011 Moncton Street, Richmond, BC, Canada

Travel back in time with a visit to Steveston Tram, at the entrance to the historic fishing village of Steveston. Discover the connections between the Interurban Tram system connecting this industrial village with the rest of its growing urban surroundings. Follow along our daily blog posts which will focus, layer by layer, the interconnectedness of […]

Free

Heritage Week at the Rossland Museum

Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre 1100 Hwy 3B, Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada

We'll be celebrating BC Heritage Week with entry by donation - from Tuesday to Sunday, February 20 to 25th. This year's theme is "Layer By Layer" - and boy, do we have layers to showcase with Red Mountain in our mining and skiing history exhibits - including our newly launched Digital Museums Canada virtual exhibit […]

Free / By Donation

Family Day at the Okanagan Heritage Museum

Okanagan Heritage Museum 470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Become part of our great big extended Famiglia Italiana (Our Italian Family) at the Okanagan Heritage Museum for a special Family Day Celebration. The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club will be there with some stories of what family means to Italian Culture. The museum invites you to celebrate BC Family Day with games, artifacts, activities and […]

By Donation

Heritage Week: Family Fun at the Alberni Valley Museum

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

Visit the Alberni Valley Museum for family fun on February 19th from 12-3. Experience our newly-installed travelling exhibit The Ones We Met and partake in crafts and activities. Snack provided. The fate of Sir John Franklin’s 1845 expedition was one of the Arctic’s most enduring mysteries, until the wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror […]

Free

Used Books and Attic Treasures Sale!

Mennonite Heritage Museum 1818 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Mennonite Heritage used and rare books, vintage linens, antique collector cars, and much, much more!

Event Series Discover Ladysmith

Discover Ladysmith

Ladysmith Museum 721 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, Vancouver Island / Coast, Canada

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 […]

Free

Heritage Week at Britannia Shipyards NHS

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

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. […]

Free
Event Series Sandon’s Historic Signage Trail

Sandon’s Historic Signage Trail

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

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 […]

Free

Free Cold War Bunker Tour

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

Free

Clayburn Village Museum

Clayburn Village Museum 4315 Wright St, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

admission by donation

City of Maple Ridge Heritage Awards

The Albion Community Centre 24165 104 Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada

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, […]

Free

Quesnel Museum Celebrates Winter Sports

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

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 […]

Free – $10

Cupcakes and Coffee with Tracy Dueck

Mennonite Heritage Museum 1818 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

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.

Event Series Layer by Layer – SS Moyie Restoration

Layer by Layer – SS Moyie Restoration

Kaslo 324 Front Street, Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

$5

Postponed Heritage Week at the Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre

St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino 7777 Mission Road, Cranbrook, BC, Canada

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 […]

$40.00
Event Series Layer by Layer – SS Moyie Restoration

Layer by Layer – SS Moyie Restoration

Kaslo 324 Front Street, Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

$5

Best of the Shuswap Pie Baking Contest

R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum 751 Highway 97B, Salmon Arm, BC, Canada

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 […]

Exhibition – The Craft of Spirit: BC Liturgical Textiles

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

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; […]

Free
Event Series Sandon’s Historic Signage Trail

Sandon’s Historic Signage Trail

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

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 […]

Free

Free Cold War Bunker Tour

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

Free

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 […]

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

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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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.

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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.

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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.

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! […]

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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 […]

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“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

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 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.

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

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