Situated along the lakefront, in beautiful, Nelson, BC lies a historical marvel.  Streetcar #23 is a fully functional streetcar that was used here in Nelson in the first half of the 20th century. Once the backup streetcar for the defunct Nelson Street Railway, it has had a colourful history. The Nelson Electric Tramway Society, along …

The Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery is located in beautiful, historic Nelson, British Columbia in the BC Interior. Since 1955, the Nelson Museum has served as a cultural and educational hub, an award-winning art gallery, and caretakers of the region’s rich history. The Nelson Museum is open to the public year-round and a giift shop …

Tiger Historical Center/Museum: The historic (1912) Tiger Store, museum, gift shop, blacksmith reproduction display and rest stop, is the Visitor Information Center for the North Pend Oreille Scenic Byway and the surrounding area. In 1986 the Tiger Historical Center was formed. From 1986 to 1996 the Center ran a museum that drew visitors from all …

Whether you live in Creston or are just passing through, the Creston & District Museum & Archives has something to offer you! The Museum is filled with remnants of the past and is a treasure trove of historical information. We feature regularly changing exhibits, and host a series of special events throughout the year. Visit …

The Kootenay Lake Historical Society is the custodian of the SS Moyie, the oldest passenger sternwheeler in the world that plied Kootenay Lake for 59 years. The Society operates the Archives which is a collection of information and original photographs of the history of Kaslo, BC and Kootenay Lake sternwheelers. Now permanently berthed in Kaslo, …

Located in Newport, Washington, next to the Big Wheel and Gazebo in Centennial Plaza, visit our 1908 I. & W. N. Depot building, Burlington Northern caboose, Bradley building, hunters cabin, settlers cabin, schoolhouse, ice house, logging camp bunkhouse, fire lookout replica, sawmill, and pioneer church, all full of historical artifacts from Pend Oreille County and …

Come experience the sights and sounds of Doukhobor life in the southern interior of British Columbia. Located just off Highway 3 in Castlegar, BC, the Doukhobor Discovery Centre is home to ten historical buildings across ten acres of land where visitors can enjoy indoor and outdoor displays and educational exhibits. Officially opened in 1971 as …

Come explore Sandon’s fascinating history at the Sandon Historical Society’s Sandon Museum. Open 7 days a week 10a.m.-5p, July-September. “Perserving the past for tomorrow and today.” Known in the 1890s as the Monte Carlo of North America, the City of Sandon lies in the Selkirk Mountain Range high in the heart of the Silvery Slocan. …

The spacious, bungalow-style house, built in 1910, cost $5,000 to build and was the first home in Colville to have electricity. Visitors to the Keller Estate will enjoy the interior of the house, which contains some of the original furniture on display and for the most part, the interior decoration is original and unaltered. The …

Explore Rossland’s mining, geology, skiing, and social history. From its mining roots to its notable skiing and tourism, learn how a single log cabin has grown into the Golden City. Enjoy our many outdoor exhibits throughout the summer season, including a short video of an underground tour of the LeRoi Mine, an amazing collection of …