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Quesnel workshop: Online Marketing Resources for Heritage Tourism Operators

On February 3, 2012 come to join us in the city of Quesnel Council Chambers for the third in a series of 3 BC Museum Association workshops aimed at gi... more »
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Nanaimo workshop: Social Media + Online Marketing for Heritage Tourism Operators

Only 16 spots are available, so please be sure to register now! (A final workshop in this series will be held in Quesnel on February 3) more »
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Heritage tourism is going mobile!

Official TimeTravelBC.com + iPhone App launch
On December 9th, the Heritage Tourism Association (HTA), together with the BC Mus... more »

BC wilderness and ranching vacations: West Chilcotin

[caption id="attachment_3086" align="alignright" width="180" caption="Photo courtesy West Chilcotin Tourism Association"]more »
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Announcing the launch of TimeTravelBC.com

The following is from our latest newsletter. To subscribe, please send an email to info@timetravelbc.com We'd like to let... more »
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Things to do near Cranbrook: Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre

If you're looking for things to do near Cranbrook, the Ktunaxa Interpretive Centre should be at the top of your list. Dedicated to preserving the heri... more »
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Profile of Jan Ross, Victoria heritage attraction EC house resident manager

Jan Ross, resident curator of Victoria heritage attraction Emily Carr House has received a glowing profile from no... more »

Barkerville promotes Chinese tourism in BC!

Barkerville and the Guangdong Museum of Overseas Chinese signed a letter that will form the foundation for a successful tour of the Barkerville photog... more »
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Christmas gift ideas in Victoria BC

We're going to start a series of posts about Christmas events in British Columbia this month - our first topic is Christmas gift ideas in Victoria BC.... more »
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Social Media + Online Marketing for Heritage Tourism Operators (Workshop)

Social Media + Online Marketing for Heritage Tourism Operators (Workshop)

Using Online Strategies to Increase Visitors to Yo... more »

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Victoria winter activities: visit Chinatown

Established in 1858, Victoria's Chinatown is the oldest Chinese community in Canada, and the second-oldest on the west coast of North America. Only Sa... more »
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Signs of Lekwungen | heritage tourism victoria

Visitors to Victoria's Inner Harbour may have encountered a number of large metallic markers scattered around various key points. What are they? Es... more »
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Things to do in BC: Alexander Mackenzie’s overland journey

In 1793, Alexander Mackenzie was the first European to complete an overland journey across North America north of Mexico. Today, you can explore th... more »
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Things to do near Vancouver: BC Legends Day

If you're looking for things to do near Vancouver this weekend, why not head to Ki... more »
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Things to do in Victoria: Walking tour of CFB Esquimalt

Celebrate Esquimalt's 100th anniversary with a walking tour of CFB Esquimalt and a visit to the more »
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Things to do near Quesnel this weekend: Barkerville Cowboy and Drover Jubilee

If you're looking for things to do near Quesnel this weekend, look no further than Barkerville, the largest heritage attraction in North America. O... more »
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4 things to do near Victoria on Labour Day

If you're looking for things to do near Victoria this Labour Day (or basically any day this fall if you don't mind cold water!) head no farther than S... more »
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Things to do near Victoria on Labour Day – Saanich Fair

Come and attend one of the longest-running country fairs in British Columbia - the Saanich Fair. Establish... more »
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Things to do near Victoria: Sidney Booktown

Over the years, quiet Sidney-By-the-Sea, about 30 minutes north of Victoria, close to both the airport and BC Ferries, has slowly matured into a pleas... more »
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Things to do in Prince George: Books & Company

If you're looking for things to do in Prince George this fall, we have the place for you. Why? It's been a cool summer, and it seems likely autumn may... more »
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BC heritage and history: Crown Bookstore

We hate to say it, but summer is slowly coming to an end. For some of us in the province, this is great news, because it means more time on the ski sl... more »
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Heritage tourism: Point Ellice House celebrates 150 years this weekend

Historic Point Ellice House (mentioned pre... more »
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Vancouver heritage attractions: Klahowya Village in Stanley Park

From May 16 to September 11, 2011, Vancouver's Miniature Train Plaza wil... more »
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Family events in Quesnel – Family Day at Cottonwood House

Come to Cottonwood House in Quesnel for more »
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Things to do in BC (August 8 – 14)

Here's a small selection of things to do in BC over the next week. If you know of an event, please let use know by contact us at more »
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“Sourdough Survivor” show ready to roll down 1861 Gold Rush Pack Trail

[The following is a guest post by Barkerville Historic Town, North America's largest heritage attraction in the lead up to the recreation more »
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Historical photos: Saanich Log Cabin Museum & Archives

The Saanich Log Cabin Museum and Archives is a great source for BC historical photos, an... more »
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Things to do on the BC Day long weekend

If you're in the Kootenays this weekend, be sure to check out Vignettes of Summer – Celebratin... more »

Dead Man’s Eddy (from our new YouTube Channel)

TimeTravelBC has a new YouTube channel with plenty of videos and movies about BC history. Here'... more »
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BC Day weekend fireworks at Butchart Gardens

If you're looking for fireworks in Victoria on the BC Day long weekend, more »
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Barkerville Bella is hitting the road!

Barkerville Bella is hitting the road to retrace major routes from east, west, north, and south, to where it all began in BC – more »
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Things to do in BC – Kimberley mining train rides

If you're looking for Kootenay Rockies attractions, come to Kimberley and ride an authenti... more »

‘Golden ticket’ to Rossland heritage

The Rossland Museum, Gold Fever Fo... more »

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Emily Carr house cat bloggers

Iconic Emily Carr House in Victoria now boasts a newly redesigned website featuring maps, a photo gallery, and a <... more »
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Riding into the Rush: the 1861 Gold Rush Pack Trail Ride Event

The 150th anniversary of the construction of the 18... more »
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Things to do in BC this weekend

There are two big events in BC this weekend: - Canada Parks Day (all over BC) - Billy Barker Days (Quesnel)more »
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Hallmark Society Moves to Ross Bay Villa

The Hallmark Society will soon be moving to more »
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Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame – new website

Sporting events in Victoria are part of our community's rich heritage. Victoria is home... more »
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Heritage houses of Victoria

Compared to First Nations people, who have lived in Victoria for at least 10,000... more »
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Things to do in BC this weekend

Heritage events? Historical attractions? Art galleries? If you're looking for things to do in BC this weekend, you can visit all of these things and m... more »
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Island Railway Days and 125th Anniversary of the Last Spike

Travel to the Parksville Train Station this weekend and celebrate the Island Railway Days and the more »
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Things to do in Victoria: Abkhazi Gardens

Victoria has long been known as the "City of Gardens." We're warmer than anywhere else in Canada (and much of the United States, too), so Victoria res... more »
What to do in BC on Canada Day

Canada Day celebrations in BC (2011)

Canada Day in BC is just a week away. Have you made plans already? Every community in British Columbia has planned some sort of celebration for Can... more »
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Celebrating Steampunk in Victoria

We just missed blogging about International Steampunk Day (it was ... more »
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Experience the wild West Coast just minutes from Victoria

Earlier this month we suggested that taking the Pacif... more »