Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden Ave., in Vanier Park
Vancouver, British Columbia
604-257-8300
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Vancouver, British Columbia
604-257-8300
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Exhibits thrill all ages with the rich maritime traditions of the Pacific Coast. Discover the world of shipwrecks and explorers; step back in time to 1944 on board St. Roch, Canada’s celebrated RCMP schooner; explore Alcan Children’s Maritime Discovery Centre; and visit historic vessels in Heritage Harbour (year-round). Tu-Sa 10 am-5 pm, Su 12-5 pm. Summer hours: 10 am-5 pm daily. $11, s/s $8.50, under 6 free, family $30. Exhibitions: Chátwilh—Craft and Culture of the Squamish Canoe Learn about the rich culture of the Aboriginal people who first occupied the area that became Vancouver, their removal from the land they called home, and the adaptation and resilience of the culture that survives and thrives today (to May 21). Marine Unit A hundred years of the Vancouver Police Department on the water (ongoing).Provided by the establishment :
Who knew that Scuttlebutt was derived from a barrel of water on a ship, or that Buccaneer was derived from a primitive oven used by sailors! Don’t Eat The Whale Meat is a lighthearted exhibit which explores rarely seen mysterious, sentimental kitschy collectables. Dates: June 21 – Fall 2012