Member Stories
Maritime Archaeology In West Vancouver
In this presentation to the West Vancouver Historical Society, underwater archeologist Christopher Amer traces the evolution of the north shore of Burrard...
Saanich Pioneer Museum turns 90
Happy 90th anniversary to BCHF member Saanich Pioneer Society! They operate the Log Cabin Museum in Saanichton,...
Arrow Lakes archivist goes out with a bang … and a slidshow
On May 27, an large, appreciative crowd packed the Legion Hall in Nakusp to take in the final public presentation from Arrow...
Book profiles pioneer New Denver doctor
Henning von Krogh holds a copy of his new book, to be launched on July 8 at the Silvery Slocan Museum...
Reckless Riders and Reckless Writers
In a presentation to the Vancouver Historical Society, historian and cyclist Dr. John Belshaw explores the changing attitudes to bicycles, drivers, the...
Phoenix cemetery scanned for unmarked graves
Upper Phoenix cemetery gates. (Courtesy of Boundary Historical Society)
One of the recipients of the Centennial Legacy Fund...
Province provides $1.5 million to Nelson heritage attractions
Streetcar 23 follows a path along the waterfront in Nelson.
The Nelson Electric Tramway Society has received $1...
Golden was home to North America’s first gurdwara
Detail of a fire insurance map for the Columbia River Lumber Co. The Sikh temple was among the buildings in yellow...
Revelstoke Museum plans Reclaimed Voices exhibit
The Revelstoke Museum and Archives is planning a new exhibit called Reclaimed Voices that will give the...
The Naming and Renaming of Vancouver Schools 1872-2022
Lindsay Gibson speaks on his research into the historic school names of Vancouver's three founding municipalities in this presentation for the Vancouver...
