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Museums in this region serve as lasting tributes to its rich and diverse Aboriginal, cultural, maritime, aviation, rail and farming heritage. Visitors will be fascinated by the detailed history of Vancouver at the Vancouver Museum , as well as awed by the outstanding indigenous collections of the Museum of Anthropology.
Nautical history is explored at the Vancouver Maritime Museum , while permanent collections and special exhibits at the Chilliwack Museum , Canadian Museum of Flight, the Kilby Historic Site and the West Coast Railway Heritage Park , detail the area's history of flight, rail and farming.
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Bring the children, grandchildren, or your tourist guests to check out the largest collection of historic agricultural artifacts. In two buildings in Fort Langley you will find tractors, carriages, engines, a farm kitchen, a working sawmill, a library & more.
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Come experience heritage. A traditional B.C. Electric Railway tram stop village has been created complete with period-costumed townsfolk who welcome visitors and give demonstrations in the homes, businesses and shops. Be sure to take in the Interurban #1223 and ride the historic 1912 CW Parker Carousel.
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The museum showcases over 13,000 pieces of First Nations and international artifacts. Highlights include the immense doors at the main entrance, carved by four master Gitxsan artists and the totem poles in the Great Hall.
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If you've ever been curious about the creation of electricity, a trip to the Power House at Stave Falls is a must. Interactive games and informative displays pay homage to the story of this province's relationship with the power industry.
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Discover the rich maritime history and traditions of the Pacific Coast. Step back in time to 1944 on board Canada's famous RCMP St. Roch and explore the many permanent and changing exhibits at Canada's principal maritime museum on the Pacific.
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Located in scenic Vanier Park, walking distance from downtown and Granville Island, the Vancouver Museum is a must-see destination. Permanent exhibits tell Vancouver’s stories from the early 1900s to the late ‘70s complemented by contemporary, groundbreaking feature exhibits.
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Chilliwack Museum
The community of Chilliwack is home to the Chilliwack Museum and its extensive collection of regional artifacts.
The Kilby Historic Site is the only surviving edifice in what was once the thriving community of Harrison Mills.
The old-fashioned post office, general store and hotel, as well as early farming equipment, provide an authentic glimpse of life back in the early 20th century.
Over 70 vintage railway cars are on display at Squamish's West Coast Railway Heritage Park.
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.