Xá:ytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre
Allow yourself to be transported to another time and place as Vancouver, Coast & Mountains locations give you a unique perspective of the region's history.
Take a walk through the colourful history of Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood, Gastown. Visit the Gulf of Georgia Cannery to learn more about the important role of fishing in the region.
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12138 Fourth Ave
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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Gastown
The historic district of Gastown is Vancouver's oldest
neighbourhood and still as colourful as ever.
A daytime stroll down its cobblestone streets reveals artists' studios and designer shops, First Nations galleries and antique stores in refurbished heritage buildings. Gastown is also home to the world's first steam-powered clock.
A word or two on safety:
Be mindful of the fact that Gastown, while very safe, is partially located in a more graphic part of the city
Fort Langley National Historic Site
Constructed in 1827, Fort Langley was originally part of the Hudson's Bay Company's extensive Canadian network of fur trading posts. Visitors today can experience such highlights as panning for gold, climbing the bastion, viewing artifacts and even touching furs.
Once haled as the "birthplace of BC," Fort Langley now serves as a tribute to the area's history.
X á:ytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre The first thing you'll learn is that
X á:ytem, meaning "sudden transformation," is pronounced, "Hay-tum." Proper enunciation is just the beginning of your First Nations education. This site is dedicated to preserving the stories of the Sto:lo people.
Recently, archaeologists have discovered artifacts and evidence that a village was situated here over 9,000 years ago.
Britannia Mining Museum (BC Museum of Mining)
Located roughly mid-way between Vancouver and Whistler , the Britannia Mining Museum was a working mine for 70 years. Today, the museum is both a National Historic Site and Provincial Historic Landmark. An extensive collection of mining artifacts is displayed here. Guided underground tours of the 1910 tunnel and a variety of activities pertaining to fossils, minerals and gold panning are available.
Westminster Abbey
Peace and tranquility await visitors at Westminster Abbey, best known for its intricate architectural detailing on coloured glass, exquisite public gardens and stunning views of the Fraser River Valley.
Today the church -originally constructed as a monastery- is home to a brotherhood of priests and laymen. Guests are welcome to partake in worship here.
Othello Tunnels
In the early 20th century, the Canadian Pacific Railway was determined to link the
Kootenay Rockies region of BC to the coast by rail. Rather than bypass the Coquihalla Gorge -a 91-m (300-ft) chunk of solid granite- the Othello Tunnels were constructed by slicing through five different rock faces almost entirely by hand.