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Located only 15 minutes west of Revelstoke, the Heritage Ghost Town has more than 25 rescued & restored historic buildings, gathered from around British Columbia. The attraction is assembled near the site of the original town of Three Valley, which … More »
The BC Interior Forestry Museum is situated in Revelstoke, nestled between the Selkirk and Monashee mountains, beside the Columbia River in British Columbia, Canada. This forest-covered part of the world has a long history of forestry and is part of … More »
Castlegar’s Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) Museum is housed in a 99 year old station, one of the best preserved in the province. Once inside you can envision the hustle and bustle of the passengers boarding the trains. The station agent’s … More »
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 … More »
The Doukhobor Discovery Centre will introduce you to Doukhobor culture and their unique lifestyle as it evolved in the Kootenay region of British Columbia from 1908 to 1938. Over 1,000 artifacts represent the pioneering, fascinating arts and crafts, customs and … More »
The past lives and breathes at Fort Steele Heritage Town. Perched on the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains since it’s gold rush beginnings in 1864, the village has gone from boomtown to regional centre to ghost town to one … More »
During World War II, over 20,000 Japanese Canadians were forcibly relocated from the coast to remote internment camps. This Centre is located on the site of one of the ten such camps in the Slocan Valley and is dedicated to … More »
Revelstoke Museum & Archives keeps alive the history and heritage of Revelstoke and district by collecting, preserving, documenting and interpreting the artifacts, records and stories of the region in a public community museum. The Museum and Archives is a place … More »
Discover Canada’s railway history at the Revelstoke Railway Museum. Exhibiting fascinating artifacts, a restored CPR steam locomotive, rolling stock, a model railroad layout & much more at British Columbia’s premiere railway museum. The Revelstoke Railway Museum allows visitors to learn … More »
Once the capital of the Silvery Slocan, Sandon was the focus of world-wide attention. In the 1890s Sandon sprang into existence as Canada’s richest silver mining community with a population of approximately 5,000 with 85 brothels, 29 hotels, 28 saloons, … More »
Formerly the Bank of Montreal, this two-story museum features a rare brick bank vault, transportation exhibits, a collection of journals, business machines and memorabilia from the Newmarket Hotel (Victorian sitting room & kitchen). One room is dedicated to New Denver’s … More »
An international treasure, the SS Moyie is the oldest surviving intact vessel of her type in the world. At the edge of Kootenay Lake, the sternwheeler rests permanently in her former port of call at Kaslo. Owned & operated by … More »
Nestled between the Purcell and Rocky Mountains near Kimberley and Cranbrook, British Columbia, the St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino is a magnificent resort that offers gourmet dining, world-class golf, elegant hotel rooms, and casino night life, all at one … More »
First constructed as a hotel in 1896, later used as internment housing, the Langham was transformed into an arts centre with a theatre, two galleries, studios and an archival display on the Japanese Canadian internment years. The Langham provides art … More »
Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History celebrates the creativity, the history, the vibe that is Nelson, Canada’s Best Small Art Town. The Touchstones facility opened to the public in October 2006 after a $3.2 million renovation. Located in a … More »
Take a walk around this island park and discover a heritage of human and natural history unique within the Columbia River Valley. Your visit will take you back several thousands of years when the Lakes Salish people first fished and … More »
