Museums near Simoom Sound BC (5 Result(s))

Regalia confiscated in 1921 on display in parish hall in Alert BayT?lisa_lag_aml, Sun Mask, Photo: Christina Cook, Sabalxis The Meaning of ''U'mista'' In earlier days, people were sometimes taken captive by raiding parties. When they returned to their homes, either through payment of ransom or by a raid, they were said to have u'mista. The return of our treasures from distant museums is a form of u'mista.The potlatch was banned in Canada between 1885 and 1951. The masks and other regalia that you see here were all confiscated after an illegal potlatch in 1921. After the ban was lifted, the Kwakwaka'wakw people fought for decades for the return of their sacred regalia that had ended up in museum and private collections around the world. Most of the regalia has come home and it is shown here at the U'mista Cultural Centre and at the Nuyumbalees Museum. Explore U'mista - take a virtual tourThe free Kwak'wala app is ready to download!

The discovery of gold in Zeballos in the 1920's resulted in a massive influx of miners and adventurers. The historic buildings in the village are a living reminder of those frontier days.The road to Zeballos turns west off Highway 19 just north of Woss. The 40 km gravel logging road is well-maintained and continues beyond Zeballos to Fair Harbour. Along the way watch for bears, deer and elk crossing the road and eagles soaring overhead.

Haig-Brown Heritage House, in Campbell River, British Columbia, is a historic family that sits on the banks of the Campbell River and is surrounded by tranquil gardens. During the summer months, the Haig-Brown House offers unique BED & BREAKFAST accommodation and the garden can be rented for weddings, receptions and other special events. In winter, the House provides temporary accommodation for a Writer In Residence, through a program operated by the Campbell River Museum. Built in 1923, the farmhouse is the former of Roderick Haig-Brown, a well known conservationist, writer and magistrate, and Ann Haig-Brown. The Museum at Campbell River has responsibility for the overall operations of the Haig-Brown House heritage site. At the Museum, the film Fisherman's Fall on the life of Roderick Haig-Brown can be viewed in the 30-seat Van Isle Theatre.

First opened in Campbell River in 1998, Maritime Heritage Centre is a popular destination for local residents and tourists. Our facility includes banquet rooms, meeting rooms, boardrooms and more, providing the perfect location for your convention, wedding, fundraiser or business meeting. You'll also find educational resources and artifacts about underwater life and marine history. Visit us today for more information.