Historic sites & trails

Explaining settlers to ourselves

BCHF Admin - Mar 4, 2021

These watercolour sketch maps show some of the Indian Reserves Peter O’Reilly’s work touched. Source: Indian Reserve Commission. Federal Collection; Minutes...

Featured historic site: Morden Colliery Historic Park, Nanaimo

Member Submission - Mar 6, 2020

Submitted by Christine Meutzner, Nanaimo Community Archives The remains of the Morden Mine Tipple and...

Slocan Valley Rail Trail: Soak Up History & Nature

Member Submission - Jan 3, 2020

Submitted by the Slocan Valley Heritage Trail Society A level, scenic trail easily accessible to all

Sarah Wray Hall: One-room schoolhouse

Member Submission - Dec 20, 2019

Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society. Compiled by Mark Forsythe It is one of British Columbia’s last remaining single-room...

Tikwalus Heritage Trail

Member Submission - Dec 19, 2019

Compiled by Mark Forsythe “History should be learned through the soles of our feet.” Harley Hatfield, heritage trail...

Granite Creek Ghost Town: Granite Creek Preservation Society

Member Submission - Dec 19, 2019

Compiled by Mark Forsythe Granite Creek, 1888 (George Dawson photo) There was a time when...