Bringing Art to life... Victoria's public art museum presents an exciting variety of visual art experiences, styles and media from historical to contemporary art. On permanent display is the work of British Columbia's formost historical artist Emily Carr, including paintings, excerpts from her books and archival images offering an insightful look at this inspiring Victoria artest who captured the British Columbia landscape and was inspired by the rich culture of the First Nations people of...
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CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum is housed in 19th century heritage buildings that are now part of a National Historic District, showcasing the history of the military presence on, and defence of, Vancouver Island.
Open 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Mon-Fri (winter), week-long in summer (closed statutory holidays)
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Step right into the 1850s at the oldest schoolhouse in Western Canada and the elegant Farmhouse. Operated by The Land Conservancy of BC, this historic site features guided tours of beautifully restored and authentically furnished buildings along with hands-on activities for the whole family.
Open May through September. Tours by reservation the rest of the year.
TLC is BC's leading charitable land trust, known as BC's National Trust.
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Come be inspired by the creative legacy of celebrated artist, author, environmentalist and champion of First Nations' culture, Emily Carr. Interpretive and audio garden tours, gift shop featuring Carr's books and prints as well as special events and self guided tours.
May 1- September 30, Tuesday-Saturday 11am-4pm
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Dr. Helmcken, a surgeon with the Hudson’s Bay Company, set up house in Victoria when he married the daughter of Governor James Douglas in 1852. He went on to negotiate the entry of BC into Canada. His medical kit is among the interesting items on display. Nearby is St Ann’s Schoolhouse, built 1844.
Hours:Helmcken House will be closed for installation of fire suppression equipment and for other maintenance work until late May 2011.
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