The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Saanich, outside Victoria, will soon reflect a wider scope of the …
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Heritage
Master carver Dempsey Bob plans artist residency for coastal BC’s North Pacific Cannery
World-renowned master carver Dempsey Bob recently visited the North Pacific Cannery Historic Site to photograph the site …
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Yukon living cultural and historical site keeps spiritual essence intact
The signing of the third Huchá Hudän / Fort Selkirk Historic Site Management Plan on Aug. 21 represents …
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Victoria’s architecture steeped in history
Architecture surrounds us, in our homes, at work or walking and driving through our towns and cities. We see it …
Donations fuel successful Lonesome Lake purchase by BC Parks Foundation
Lonesome Lake has been purchased by the BC Parks Foundation and will become part of southern Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, …
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For sale: a 100-tonne 19th century bridge by Arrow Lakes
In need of a used 100-tonne bridge? If so, one BC man may have what you’re looking for. Tim Miller is selling …
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‘It was a going concern’: Remaining bar and hotel in Alberta coal ghost town for sale
Built during the First World War, it survived the Great Depression, the Second World War and the closure of coal mines …
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Daytripping in all directions from Calgary
While we’re sticking close to home for the time-being, if spring has you planning ahead for your next visit to …
Victoria’s Craigdarroch Castle takes restoration into the kitchen – 19th Century style
One of Greater Victoria’s favourite heritage sites is slated to undergo a long-awaited restoration of a key …
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History Hunter: Beatrice Lorne — The ‘Klondike Nightingale’
In June of 1929, 11 years after the end of the First World War, a stained-glass window was dedicated to the Yukon fallen …
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An Ambassador’s Guide to Banff: Exploring Local History
When I was fortunate enough to move to Banff in the spring of 2019, I was ecstatic. Every story I’d heard, every …
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Rivers, Ranches and Ranges: From Historic Sites to Wilderness Adventure
Wedged between the Coast Mountains and the Rockies, BC’s interior puts you at a crossroads of sweeping ranchlands, …
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