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Built in 1894, this museum is one of the few remaining 19th century salmon canneries still in existence. It pays tribute to the history of the West Coast fishing industry, complete with model canning line, fish processing equipment and tools.
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The Alaska Highway House, Dawson Creek's newest attraction, is situated in historic downtown Dawson Creek. Discover the story behind the monumental Alaska Hwy. 30,000 US Army soldiers & civilians completed this astounding engineering feat in just nine months; find out how. Get ready for your own adventure along one of the most famous roads in history. Follow the soldiers through the ice & mud as they forge their way through the wilderness. Discover how life changed for local communities with the building of the Alaska Hwy. Record a video message for friends & family from our very own RV.
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The BC Forest Discovery Centre is a 40 ha (100 ac) open air museum. With 2.5 km of narrow gauge rail line visitors explore the site on one of the Centre's gas or steam locomotives. Large logging equipment, vintage industrial vehicles & historical buildings make up only a portion of the Centre's unique collection of forestry-related artifacts. A mature second growth forest, trails through Somenos Wetlands & a picnic site on Somenos Lake make this a must see attraction for Southern Vancouver Island. Easy to find, located just north of Duncan on the Trans Canada Hwy.
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Britannia Shipyard NHS is an authentic representation of a once thriving community of canneries, boatyards, residences & stores. Tour the oldest shipyard buildings in BC & observe ongoing boat restoration projects in this active waterfront park along the Fraser River.
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Explore BC’s oldest building at this reconstructed Hudson’s Bay Company fur trading post, just 40 km east of Vancouver. Costumed guides share unforgettable stories of fur trade life, the Fraser River gold rush & the founding of British Columbia. Discover how First Nations women enriched Fort Langley culture, diversifying the company’s trade with salmon & cranberries. Try your luck at gold panning & watch barrel-making & blacksmithing demonstrations. Enjoy cultural exhibits, a gift shop, Full Barrel Café (summer) & much more. Tour groups: reserve a Voyageur Canoe Adventure on the Fraser River, then experience life as a fur trader.
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This completely restored Hudson’s Bay Company post is the largest complex of original wooden buildings depicting the fur trade in Canada & portrays the relationship between the fur traders & the Carrier First Nations. Enjoy costumed interpreters as well as a café, museum & theatre.
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George Little House, built in 1914, is home to community & culture. It is home to Via Rail Station & the Wilp Simgan Carving Studio.
The house showcases & retails local art, maps, hosts traditional teas & Sunday Flea Markets.
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Heritage Park Museum is situated on 1.73 acres (0.72 ha) of parkland owned by the City of Terrace. Experience the history & culture of the early part of the 20th century in a scenic parkland setting in the heart of Terrace, British Columbia. Tour authentic heritage buildings such as the Kalum Lake Hotel (1920), Dix's Dance Hall (1925) or the Mining Cabin (1910) & enjoy our Organic Heritage Garden. Costumed tours are offered three times a day during the open season, but visitors are also welcome to browse at their leisure. Check our website for event & celebration details.
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Founded in 1867, the ranch was at the end of the wagon road into the Okanagan Valley & the site of the stage coach depot. Like most early ranches, it was a small community with a post office, blacksmith shop & even its own church. O'Keefe Ranch tells the story of early BC ranching & endeavours to preserve the history & culture for future generations. Come visit, you will be glad you did. Guided tours in several languages are offered.
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The Huble Homestead is a heritage site located at the base of the historic Giscome Portage. Originally a farm & fur trading post, the homestead has been restored to its 1915 condition & is open to the public from May to Oct for guided tours, lunch & shopping in the General Store. Special events are held on weekends throughout the summer & feature blacksmithing & pioneer demonstrations, games & contests for the whole family & live entertainment. Huble Homestead is located 40 km north of Prince George, just off Hwy 97 on Mitchell Rd. Admission is by donation.
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