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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
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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