Directory of British Columbia Resources

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This category lists sites which present the history of an era or region through collections in museums composed of historic artifacts located in British Columbia.

Resources in This Category

• A Cowboy, Ranching, and Rodeo Museum

  http://www.cowboy-museum.com/
  Home to the Cowboy Hall of Fame, and a special display area featuring photos, biographies and memorabilia of the province's outstanding cowboys.

• Britannia Mine Museum

  http://britanniaminemuseum.ca/
  An underground adventure at Britannia Beach that includes special events, changing exhibits, activities, displays and guided underground tours.

• Chilliwack Museum and Archives

  http://www.chilliwackmuseum.ca/
  Information on exhibitions, education programs, archive materials and local history. Includes hours of operation and a location map.

• Cowichan Valley Museum

  http://www.cowichanvalleymuseum.bc.ca/
  Housed in a 1912 railroad station along the E and N Railway. Includes photo gallery, hours, admission rates, guided tours, educational programs, archives, publications, gift shop, volunteer program and contact details. Located in Duncan.

• Craigdarroch Castle

  http://thecastle.ca/
  Showcases the historic home in Victoria of the wealthy Dunsmuir family as well as their contribution to the development of Vancouver Island, BC.

• Creston Museum

  http://creston.museum.bc.ca/
  Outside, find a trapper's cabin, a turn-of-the-century schoolhouse, an historic steam locomotive, and early farm machinery. Indoors, visit an early store and doctor's office, examine the unique Kutenai Canoe, and chat with pioneer ladies and prospectors.

• Delta Museum and Archives Society

  http://dmasociety.org/
  Exhibits that explore the lives and history of Deltans through various themes and exhibits. Delta, BC.

• Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada

  http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/
  Learn more about the fur trade and the Hudson's Bay Company with costumed interpreters and historic artifacts at an 1839 fort. [English/French]

• Fort Steele Heritage Town

  http://www.fortsteele.ca/
  Photos, exhibits, announcements, resources, products and events are available with over 50 exhibit buildings to visit.

• Gabriola Museum

  http://www.gabriolamuseum.org/
  Exhibits the history and culture of the island. Displays include petroglyphs carved by the island's first inhabitants, European settlement, and data on native plants.

• Greenwood Museum

  http://www.greenwoodmuseum.com/
  Local history of the city and area.

• Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site of Canada

  http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/bc/georgia/
  An intact fish cannery that includes an introductory film, guided tours with knowledgeable interpreters, and interactive exhibits.

• Log Cabin Museum and Archives

  http://victoria.tc.ca/Community/Spsma/sps_muse.htm
  Operates the museum and archives, dedicated to the preservation of the historical records of the Saanich Peninsula, near Victoria. Provides membership details, volunteerism, and a meeting schedule.

• Mackenzie and District Museum

  http://www.mackenziemuseum.ca/
  Local history of the community.

• Museum at Campbell River

  http://www.crmuseum.ca/
  Exhibits representing the culture and history of North Vancouver Island and an Archives Research Center.

• Museum of Northern B. C.

  http://museumofnorthernbc.com/
  Located in Prince Rupert, has displays of Northwest Coast human and natural history from the end of the last ice age to the 20th century.

• Nanaimo District Museum

  http://www.nanaimomuseum.ca/
  A local history of the city and area.

• North Vancouver Museum and Archives

  http://nvma.ca/
  Collections of artifacts, documents, and photographs highlight community development, and includes information about events, volunteerism and publications.

• Osoyoos Museum

  http://osoyoosmuseum.ca/
  Historical information about Osoyoos, BC and its surrounding area. Includes photo galleries and a history of the region.

• Powell River Historical Museum

  http://www.powellrivermuseum.ca/
  History of the local community.

• Rossland Museum and Gold Mine Tour

  http://www.rosslandmuseum.ca/
  Exhibits and unique experience of an underground tour into a historic hard-rock gold mine.

• Royal BC Museum

  http://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/
  Presents the natural and human history of the area through three different galleries, natural history, first peoples, and modern history.

• Saanich Historical Artifacts Society

  http://heritageacresbc.ca/
  Collections of working steam engines, tractors, agricultural machinery, and household and industrial artifacts.

• Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives

  http://www.sunshinecoastmuseum.ca/
  Discover natural history collections, pioneer period rooms, First Nations and small wooden boats and models. Includes photos, programs and newsletters. Located in Gibsons Landing.

• The Cumberland Museum and Archives

  http://www.cumberlandmuseum.ca/
  Local history of the city and area.

• Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History

  http://www.nelsonmuseum.ca/
  Preserves and displays treasures of the cities past.

• Whistler Museum

  http://www.whistlermuseum.org/
  Showcases Whistler's history: pioneers, skiing on Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains, Olympics and natural history.

 

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