Pacific Canada Culture and History – PCHC-MoM Society
Pacific Canada is rich in history and culture. Below is a list of some of the incredible spots to visit in and around Metro Vancouver.
Places
新華中心 BCA at Sun Wah Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia
A community cultural hub in Vancouver’s Chinatown.
We are so glad to be part of this community cultural hub! Our neighbours include some incredible organizations, including the Asian Canadian Writers’ Workshop, Ricepaper Magazine, LiterASIAN Festival, Centre A, and more.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Vancouver, British Columbia
Connecting cultures & communities through festivals, art education & wellness programs
Vancouver Japanese Language School – Japanese Hall
Vancouver, British Columbia
One of the only properties returned to Japanese Canadians after WWII.
Roedde House Museum
Vancouver, British Columbia
Restored 1893 Victorian house museum built for Vancouver’s first bookbinder Gustav Roedd
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site
Richmond, British Columbia
Discover the stories of a diverse fishing, canning, and boat building community.
Chilliwack Museum and Archives
Chilliwack, British Columbia
We are committed to connecting you with Chilliwack's History
Heritage Hall
Vancouver, British Columbia
An iconic landmark in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood.
Historic Joy Kogawa House
Vancouver, British Columbia
Historic Joy Kogawa House is the 1912 home where author Joy Kogawa lived as a child.
Fort Langley National Historic Site
Langley, British Columbia
Hudson’s Bay Company trading post where the proclamation of British Columbia took place.
National Historic Site, Gur Sikh Temple and Sikh Heritage Museum
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Gur Sikh Temple, National Historic Site (est. in 1911). Sikh Heritage Museum (est. 2011)
Pacific Central Station (Vancouver Station)
Vancouver, British Columbia
The Pacific Central Station was originally commissioned and designed by the Canadian North...
Steveston Museum and Post Office
Richmond, British Columbia
Discover the people and moments that shaped Steveston Village.
Pitt Meadows Museum
Pitt Meadows, British Columbia
The Pitt Meadows Museum tells the story of early settlement of Pitt Meadows.
Trethewey House Heritage Site
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Trethewey House is a part of the registered non-profit Heritage Abbotsford Society.
Vancouver Police Museum & Archives
Vancouver, British Columbia
Learn about the history of crime, policing and forensics in the City of Vancouver.
Steveston Tram
Richmond, British Columbia
Climb aboard Tram Car 1220, and learn about Richmond's transportation history.
Road Map
Vancouver, British Columbia to Richmond, British Columbia
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Familiar landmarks: heritage lighthouses in Canada
Victoria, British Columbia to 4 places
Stories about Canadian heritage lighthouses, their keepers and families.
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Atlantic Canada’s Hidden Histories
Shelburne, Nova Scotia to Fredericton, New Brunswick 40 places
geocaches that demonstrate the rich, diverse histories of Atlantic Canada.
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Black Islanders
Cardigan, Prince Edward Island to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 4 places
The surprising Black history of Prince Edward Island.
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50 Great Saves: The Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act
Duncan, British Columbia to McAdam, New Brunswick 10 places
In 1990, the Heritage Railway Stations Protection Act came into effect after years of lobbying with the help of the National Trust for Canada. The act has granted over 150 railway stations federal legal protection across the country including the Duncan train station in Duncan, BC and the McAdam Railway Station in McAdam, New Brunswick.
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