Okanagan wine country, BC, British Columbia, Canada

British Columbia Heritage - Historic Sites

Kettle Valley Steam Railway

Built during the early 1900s, the Kettle Valley Steam Railway, is a heritage railway in the Okanagan which holds a unique part in BC's history. This not-to-be-missed "Old Wild West" experience is ...more »

  • Location: Summerland
  • Type: Heritage - Historic Sites
  • Tel: 250-494-8422

Kilby Historic Site

Taking a walk down memory lane at the Kilby Historic Site opens up a world of what life was like in the 1920s. Experience a living history with period costumed interpreters, farm animals ...more »

  • Location: Harrison Mills
  • Type: Heritage - Historic Sites
  • Tel: (604) 796 9576

Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse

Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites is an 1890s coastal fort and western Canada's first lightkeepers former residence ...more »

  • Location: Victoria
  • Type: Heritage - Historic Sites
  • Tel: 250 478 5849

Fort Steele Heritage Town

Fort Steele Heritage Town, located in the heart of the Kootenay Rockies, goes back to the historic gold rush days. Today this ghost town is now an important heritage village, museum, gallery, theatre ...more »

  • Location: Fort Steele
  • Type: Heritage - Historic Sites
  • Tel: 250-417-6000

Vancouver Chinatown

Vancouver’s Chinatown is one of North America’s largest, and one of the city’s oldest communities ...more »

  • Location: Vancouver City
  • Type: Heritage - Historic Sites

Victoria Chinatown

Established in 1858 Victoria’s Chinatown is the oldest in Canada and second only in age to the Chinatown in San Francisco (USA). This historic community began during the Fraser River gold rush ...more »

  • Location: Victoria
  • Type: Heritage - Historic Sites

West Coast Railway Heritage Park

Besides the beautiful scenery of this region, train enthusiasts of all ages enjoy the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish, about 45 minutes drive from Vancouver. ...more »

  • Location: Squamish
  • Type: Heritage - Historic Sites
  • Tel: 604-898-9336

Steveston Fishing Village

Located in the southwest corner of Richmond is the charming historic fishing village of Steveston. Established in 1889, Steveston earned the nickname "Salmonopolis" for its nearly two dozen salmon ...more »

  • Location: Richmond
  • Type: Landmarks - Architecture

Hatley Park National Historic Site

The Hatley Park National Historic Site, located in Colwood about a 25 minute drive from downtown Victoria, is situated on the grounds of Hatley Castle and Royal Roads University. ...more »

  • Location: Victoria
  • Type: Heritage - Historic Sites
  • Tel: 250-391-2666

Port Metro Vancouver

Port Metro Vancouver's interpretive centre, located at the north end of Canada Place, welcomes visitors to self-guided tours and presentations to learn about its history and as a major port of today. ...more »

  • Location: Vancouver City
  • Type: Landmarks - Architecture
  • Tel: 604-665-9179

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Our Local Experts say:

Enjoy a stroll through some of British Columbia’s historic attractions. Gain a better understanding of life during a specific era, from preserved stately homes, canneries, historic towns and lighthouses.

Overseas visitors and locals can learn interesting information pertaining to historic and heritage sites. These attractions are not just for history lovers. Some sites have an interactive component to make the experience come alive and enjoyable for the whole family.

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Mump & Smoot at Historic Theatre

Mump & Smoot at Historic Theatre

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6th Annual Lund Shellfish Festival

6th Annual Lund Shellfish Festival

24 May - 26 May
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EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival

EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival

24 May - 26 May
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NEWmatica

NEWmatica

25 May
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