Kootenay Rockies Human & Natural History Museums
5 Human & Natural History Museums in Kootenay Rockies
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See & touch the history of forestry & logging; new pine beetle display & video; vintage forest fire lookout cabin; picnic & playground; Revelstoke Dam viewing; picture station; make your own cedar shake or BBQ plank; ring school bell from logging ghost town; RV Parking & turn around; fun for the family; look for two new exhibitions coming soon: First Foresters & the Wonders of Wood.
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One of the best small museums anywhere. With thousands of artifacts on display, knowledgeable interpreters, model railway and historic buildings on-site, and lovely park-like grounds, the Creston Museum is one place you don't want to miss. We also offer RV parking close to bus routes, a gift shop, public washrooms, picnic facilities. Pets are welcome on the grounds. The archives are full of historic photographs, newspapers, and other documents - we can help you with your family history or other research projects. Watch for special events and activities year-round.
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The Wildlife Area is an impressive 6800 ha (17,000 acre) Ramsar designated wetland habitat located 11 km west of Creston off Hwy 3. At the Interpretation Centre, open May - October, Naturalists are on-site to provide guided canoe & walking tours (May - August), trail maps & information. Easy 24/7 access to 32 km of dyke trails & 2 viewing towers allows you a chance to view some of the 372 species of wildlife sighted in the area. Hiking, biking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, canoeing & fishing are some of the ways to enjoy the breathtaking views of the Valley.
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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, CD's, books, videos & cards. The Village Bistro Restaurant features vegetarian Doukhobor food, as well as a Canadian menu.
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Endless opportunities to discover, reflect, teach & learn await you at the Golden Museum. Stories, photographs & artifacts tell the tale of the evolution of Kicking Horse Country from its early rough railway beginnings to its present authentic mountain culture.
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