Gold Rush Trail

108 Mile Heritage Site

Wonder, wilderness and wild frontier span BC’s Cariboo region. Strike cultural Gold in BC’s original frontier country. Travel back in time in the historic town of Barkerville – a uniquely preserved ghost town from the earliest days of the Gold Rush. Spend an unforgettable day being incorporated into the professional reenactments and staged events throughout the village. Heading just North, stop in at the quintessential cultural hub of Island Mountain Arts. Westward in Quesnel be sure to look out for the Quesnel Art Gallery operated by the Quesnel & District Community Arts Council.

-160 heritage buildings-New live theatre show-Dozens of exhibits-over half a million artifacts-120 campsites-on-site accommodations-457 hectares of park land-Family activities & restaurants-

www.barkerville.ca or 1-888-994-3332

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Kootenay Rockies

Fernie

The Kootenay Rockies is a vast wilderness of rivers, lakes, water-falls, beaches, mineral hot springs, alpine meadows and snow-capped mountains. Wildlife flourishes here from eagles, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, coyotes, moose, cougars to black and grizzly bears. The region is one of Canada‘s pre-eminent destinations for golfing and mountain biking, while the many natural, year round hot springs are an international draw. Here you’ll get your chance to visit wonderfully restored heritage towns, thriving arts communities and gold rush boom-towns. Along the shores of the pristine waters of Kootenay Lake and nestled on the mountain sides of the Selkirk Mountains lies the culturally rich communities of Nelson, Kaslo and Balfour.

FEATURING OVER 250 LOCAL AND CANADIAN ARTISTS & DESIGNERS FEATURING OVER 250 LOCAL AND CANADIAN ARTISTS & DESIGNERS

OPEN MON-SAT( all year) and SUNDAYS (July & August)- 378 BAKER ST, NELSON B.C 250-352-3006 - WWW.CRAFTCONNECTION.ORG 378 BAKER ST, NELSON B.C 250-352-3006 WWW.CRAFTCONNECTION.ORG

Columbia Basin Culture Tour

Aug 15, 2009Explore artists’ studios, museums, art 10:00 am-5:00 pmgalleries and heritage sites through this free, self-guided tour within the Columbia Basin. Meet the artists, shop for fine art and craft, view demonstrations, special exhibitions, interpretive displays or chat with local historians during this two day cultural celebration! For further information visit our website or call 250-505-5505.

A project of Funded by

Lainey Benson Fine Art - Grohman Awakens www.cbculturetour.com

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Northern British Columbia

Entrance to Ksan Museum

Unplug and experience the call of pristine, untamed wilderness like nowhere else on Earth. Northern BC exists as a uniquely Canadian landscape with a landmass larger than the entire state of California. Stretching as far North as the Yukon and Alaska, the Northern region is a vast and largely unexplored land that serves as a rare inspiration for arts and culture. Rich and immersive Indigenous cultural experiences can be found in abundance throughout the region.

Discover the heritage of the region in museums, cultural centres and heritage sites filled with the artifacts, stories and heritage of the people and lands. The following pages showcase the active work of preservation in the North and the abundance of culture that has existed in this region for thousands of years.

DAWSON CREEK, POUCE COUPE

NEW AIYANSH

HAIDA GWAII

Travel to the North must include a visit to the unique Haida Gwaii islands, (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands). Travelers come from all over the world to experience the culture of the Haida people in this remote island archipelago comprised of 150 islands on the rugged Northern Pacific coast. A visit to the Haida Gwaii is a spiritual experience, before you travel, ensure you visit Haida Heritage Centre to learn about the history of the Haida people, and how to respectfully explore the Haida lands and heritage sites like the internationally renowned UNESCO world heritage site of the Nan Sdins village on SG̱ang Gwaay. Remnants of an ancient village remain protected and available to visit on the Southern tip of the island.

THE HAIDA HERITAGE CENTRE & HAIDA GWAII MUSEUM AT KAY LLNAGAAY

Timeless Voices . Living Culture

Open year round

Second Beach Rd. Skidegate, Haida Gwaii 250.559.7885 | 250.559.4643 haidaheritagecentre.com | haidagwaiimuseum.ca

The Northwest of British Columbia reaches as far as the boundaries of the Yukon/Alaska border, featuring crystal clear mountain ranges, glacier valleys, volcanic rock formations, and lush, forested landscapes as far as the eye can see.

Scenic drives are plentiful throughout the North Western highways of BC. Experience the sense of pure escape as you travel through vast expanses of 360° views of uninhabited wilderness. The communities along Highway 16, and 37 showcase the inspired work of centuries from past to present. At Terrace take a trip south along the 37 to Kitimat within the Haisla Nation territory. Visit the Kitimat Museum and Archives to experience heritage, arts and culture all under one roof.

ARTS and CULTURE

KITIMAT MUSEUM & ARCHIVES

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Photo: Shayd Johnson Prince Rupert

Welcoming you to the North West Coast and the gatekeeper to the Misty Isles is Prince Rupert. A thriving arts and cultural community with its renowned Museum of Northern BC which holds international acclaim for the breadth of its exhibits, artifacts, and works of featured local artists.

Visit the North Pacific Cannery to experience a preserved piece of Canadian industrial history. “Exhibits, guided tours, original architecture, historically-inspired cuisine and the pristine wilderness surroundings tell the story of an industry that played an integral role in BC’s economic, cultural and natural development over the last century.”

COME VISIT THE OLDEST INTACT SALMON CANNERY ON THE WEST COAST

PRINCE RUPERT PRINCE RUPERT

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OLD SKEENA RIVER ROAD NORTH PACIFIC CANNERY

www.10fourdesign.com PORT EDWARD

OLD SKEENA RIVER ROAD NORTH PACIFIC CANNERY

CONTACT US CONTACT US

PHONE Summer 250.628.3538 City of Vancouver Archives – CVA783-175 Winter 250.628.3667

WEBSITE www.northpacificcannery.ca EMAIL manager@northpacificcannery.ca TOURS Large tours or o season tours can be arranged in advance by contacting either the summer or winter telephone numbers. PHONE Summer 250.628.3538 Winter 250.628.3667 WEBSITE www.northpacificcannery.ca EMAIL manager@northpacificcannery.ca

TOURS Large tours or o season tours can be arranged in advance by contacting either the summer or winter You will be in awe of its remarkable river telephone numbers. setting on Inverness Passage and be transported back to the days of cannery life.

INFORMATION RATES adult: $12 student (5 - 18): $6 106 senior (65 and over): $10 children (under 5): free Prince Rupert  tour groups: $10 per person family rates available

City of Vancouver Archives – CVA783-175 North Pacific is unique among the few surviving cannery sites. It was established in 1889 and is the oldest remaining salmon cannery on the West Coast of North America and ran continuously for almost 100 years. Owned by the Anglo British Columbia Packers Company, North Pacific would An up-to-date schedule of employ hundreds of men and women of Chinese, First hours for the current season Nations, Japanese and European backgrounds as fishers, is available on the North cannery workers and support sta during the months Pacific website. The website of the salmon run up the Skeena River. Because of its also provides information about departure times for unique history and the fact it is one of the very few remote

INFORMATION RATES adult: $12 student (5 - 18): $6 senior (65 and over): $10 children (under 5): free tour groups: $10 per person family rates available

May 1 to September 30 www.northpacificcannery.ca SEASON OF OPERATION May 1 to September 30 An up-to-date schedule of hours for the current season is available on the North Pacific website. The website also provides information about departure times for

Browse our stunning collection of masks, prints, hand carved silver jewelry, wood carvings, Manitobah Mukluks & more!

Proudly First Nations owned | Authentic Arts & Craft Gift Store Products by talented local First Nation Artists

Located 3 miles west of Terrace, BC on Highway 16 West P: (250)-638-1629 F: (250)-635-6110

From Terrace to Hazelton experience the high country as you enter the cool alpine radiance of the Hazelton Mountains. Terrace is home to the Kitsumkalum Galts’ap peoples. Visit the cherished House of Sim-Oi-Ghets – an indigenous owned gift shop selling handcrafted straw hats, hand carved silver jewelry, artisanal prints and photographs of the region, handmade garments, and more. From Terrace heading North you’ll be enveloped in the powerful presence of numerous mountain peaks known as the Hazeltons. Experience immersive Indigenous history and culture at the Ksan Historical Village and Museum. Home of the Gitxsan peoples for over 8000 years, 'Ksan is a place to honour generations past and present in a unique historical site located near the ancient village of Gitanmaax. Visit Longhouses, totems and other structures as well as live carvers at work as you learn about Gitxsan history and way of life. Further along Highway 16, in the Bulkley Valley is Smithers on the traditional territory of the Gidimt'en Clan and the Witsuwit’en people. Rich history and a strong local community have made the Bulkley Valley region an attractive arts and cultural tourism centre. In Smithers, Indigenous experiences, historic sites, museums and artisans create a tapestry of present day art meets historic roots.

ph: 250.842.5544 fx: 250.842.6533 ksan@gitanmaax.com www.ksan.org

Hazelton, BC