Doukhobor Discovery Centre

112 Heritage Way
Castlegar,  British Columbia
V1N 4M5

Contact Information:
250-365-5327 Phone

Website:
http://www.Doukhobor-Museum.org

 

A rare attraction nestled at the confluence of the Kootenay & Columbia rivers, this museum on traditional orchard land will introduce you to the unique skills, beliefs, culture & lifestyle of the Doukhobors as it was lived 1908-1938. The museum is a complete communal village with heritage plants & flowers & features videos, thousands of artifacts, the communal house with petch, the banya [sauna], linen textiles & other crafts. The Village Gallery features art displays & Doukhobor Arts & Crafts for sale, CDs, books, videos & cards. The Village Bistro Restaurant features vegetarian Doukhobor food, as well as a Canadian menu.

Services

Restaurant/Dining, Retail, Tours

Other Services

Restaurant

Price Information

Admission Fee

Pricing Based on*Rate
AdultPer Person8.00
StudentPer Person5.00

*NOTE:  Rates shown are in Canadian dollars and subject to applicable taxes.


Accepted Payment Methods
Cash, Personal Cheque, Travellers Cheques

How to Get Here

Follow the signs to the Castlegar Airport; we are on the other side of the highway.

Map

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  Main Address    Gateway Airports    Visitor Centres 

Hours of Operation

Summer (effective   to  )

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
10:00 AM -  5:00 PM10:00 AM -  5:00 PM10:00 AM -  5:00 PM10:00 AM -  5:00 PM10:00 AM -  5:00 PM10:00 AM -  5:00 PM10:00 AM -  5:00 PM

Please note: Tours by appointment are accepted in April & October, minimum group of ten.

Amenities & Facilities

 
Charges apply:
Food & beverage (e.g. snack foods, coffee)
Food Services
Full Wheelchair Access (as per building code)
Multi-media Presentations
Picnic Tables
 

Policies & Restrictions

Pet Policy
Pets Not Allowed

Smoking Policy
No Smoking

Cancellation Policy
We appreciate notice of cancellation for scheduled tours.

Group Policy
Please call ahead to arrange bus, school & corporate tours, or any groups of over 10.