The Fort Nelson Heritage Museum is situated just west of the historic Mile 300 milepost on the World Famous Alaska Highway. The museum is located in fort Nelson, BC, Canada and is operated by the Fort Nelson Historical Society. Fort Nelson is the gateway to the Northern Rocky Mountains and the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area.
The museum is very pleased to host tours when contacted in advance.To see our brochure click here for page 1 and page 2 .Learn more about whats going on behind the scenes at the museum by visiting our blog .To learn more about the history of the Peace Region in British Columbia and Alberta through local museums, go to the Spirit of the Peace Museums Network website. Did you know?The Beaver and Cree First Nations made a peace settlement in 1782 on the banks of the Tsadu River. The river was then renamed Unchaga, which means Peace in Cree. Visit us and learn more about First Nations and the fur trade.The 136 foot high oil derrick outside of the Museum is a city landmark.
Tourism Dawson Creek welcomes you to our web site. Located at Mile "0" of the world famous Alaska Highway, Dawson Creek has something for everyone! This fully featured web site offers information on everything from local events to Bed and Breakfast Accommodations. Rodeos, Car shows, Museums, Snow Reports, Travel Tips and hundreds of other bits and pieces of information will keep you interested! Every week or so this web site is updated with current events, news, schedules for local attractions and more. Be sure and bookmark our web site TODAY! Now open is the South Peace Community Multiplex as well as new hotels, restaurants, and attractions. Now is the time to plan your visit to one of the fastest growing communities in Northeast BC. Have fun and stay a while!
The District of Mackenzie has a completely new website!This new website has been launched with basic information on the District of Mackenzie. It will be going through many updates including the addition of many new pages of information, new pictures, stories, videos, and also some new web features. Please do check back often for updates, and also for news postings as we begin to post more news on this site and also our Facebook page.Looking for specific information? use our 'How can we help you today' search feature on our home page to find the information you need quickly.
More than 6,000 artifacts tell the story of the indigenous people, devout missionaries and rugged pioneers who lived here. The museum also displays mounted birds and fur-bearing animals and the works of local artists Leon Tremblay and Alfred Gaboury. Transportation means of Yesterday includes sleighs, an antique snowmobile, a birch bark canoe and a 1927 Chevrolet truck. Hours: May-Sept - Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM By appointment rest of year
The Grand Trunk Pacific and the Social Landscape,' will open on April 23rd at 5:30 pm in the museum gallery. This exhibition uses a social history perspective to explore the decision to construct the railway through Northern B.C., the challenges faced by builders and administrators, and the ramifications for the people living in what would become Prince George. Along the way, the exhibit discusses early land speculation, construction worker camp life, and the Grand Trunk Pacifics influence on the citys layout and landmarks.This is a reflective and comprehensive look at the motivations behind the construction of the railway and offers a view of its consequences for the city.