Museum
Maritime Museum of British Columbia
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The Maritime Museum of British Columbia is located in Victoria's former provincial courthouse, a stately 1889 building. Visitors can explore exhibits on Indigenous canoe culture, the fur trade, and the province's shipbuilding legacy. Highlights include a collection of intricate ship models, navigational instruments, and stories of explorers like Captain James Cook. The museum offers a hands-on experience with a simulated ship's bridge and rotating displays on maritime art and photography.
Don't miss
- View the extensive collection of detailed ship models, from dugout canoes to steamships.
- Step onto the simulated ship's bridge and try your hand at navigation.
- Explore the exhibit on the 1862 Cariboo Gold Rush and its maritime connections.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Maritime Museum of British Columbia
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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