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Fraser Valley Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres
A WorldWeb.com travel guide to Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres in Fraser Valley, British Columbia.
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    Mission Museum
    Located in the downtown core, the Mission Museum follows the history of the town beginning with the arrival of the first peoples. There is information about St. Mary's Mission, the arrival of the train and many artefacts from early settler's. Different types of tours are offered for children and adults.
    Address: 33201 - 2nd Avenue Mission  BC  Canada
    Telephone 1 604 826-1011 
     

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    Clayburn Village
    Clayburn Village was the first company town built in British Columbia. The village was built around the Clayburn brick factory founded by Charles Maclure in 1905 after he found good quality fire clay on Sumas Mountain. The village also had three stores, a bank and a church. The village still stands and has been designated as a Heritage Conservation area. It is located 5 km (3 mi) northeast of Abbotsford.
    Address: 34810 Clayburn Road Clayburn  BC  Canada  V2S 7Y9
    Telephone 1 604 854-1684 
     

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    Fraser River Heritage Park
    Visited regularly by residents of the area because of its beauty, this park often hosts community activities including weekly concerts in the summer. The historic ruins of St. Mary's Mission and Indian Residential School is located here as well. A gift shop and restaurant are also part of the attraction to this heritage park.
    Address: . Mission  BC  Canada  V2V 4J5
    Send an Email Send an Email (1) Telephone 1 604 826-0277 


     

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    Kilby Historic Site
    A 1920s living history site featuring a 1906 General Store Museum, working heritage farm, Kilby Park Campground and Boat Launch, Waterloo Farm Gift Shop and the Harrison River Restaurant. Kilby Historic Site has many special events held throughout the year.
    Address: 215 Kilby Road Harrison Mills  BC  Canada  V0M 1L0
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 604 796-9576 
     

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    Trethewey House Heritage Site & Matsqui-Sumas-Abbotsford (MSA) Museum
    This house, built by baron J.O. Tretheway, has been restored to 1925 with period rooms. On the main floor there are exhibits telling the story of the first (the Sto:lo people) and subsequent peoples to pioneer the land. The site also features period gardens and a heritage habitat garden.
    Address: 2313 Ware Street Abbotsford  BC  Canada  V2S 3C6
    Telephone 1 604 853-0313 
     

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    Othello Tunnels
    Located in the Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park, Othello Tunnels (often known as Quintette Tunnels) is a group of five tunnels designed by Andrew McCullough to avoid having the train travel around the canyon. They were built in 1914 and the view for sightseers from here is worth the trip. The walkways have been converted from the trestles of another time and are located about 5 km (3 mi) from Hope.
    Address: . Hope  BC  Canada
     

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    Haney House
    Haney House was built by Thomas Haney for his family in the late 1800s. It sits in what used to be a town called Port Haney (now part of Maple Ridge), founded by the Haneys. The historic house and orchard gardens have been restored and are open on Wednesdays and Sundays from 1 pm to 4 pm. Hours are extended in the summer months. Guided group and school tours can be arranged.
    Address: 11612 - 224th Street Maple Ridge  BC  Canada
    Telephone 1 604 463-1377 
     

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    Maple Ridge Museum & Archives
    The museum is located on the Fraser River in the Port Haney neighbourhood. Learn about local history of First Nations, the life of early settlers, and our industrial heritage. Archives are accessible by appointment. One feature is a model railway diorama of Port Haney circa 1926.
    Address: 22520 - 116th Ave Maple Ridge  BC  Canada  V2X 0S4
    Send an Email Send an Email (2) Telephone 1 604 463-5311 
     

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    Power House at Stave Falls
    Experience an authentic 1912 generating station. The Power House at Stave Falls offers an exciting all-ages experience, with interactive games and historic displays that tell the story of how power helped build the province. Open seven days a week from April 30 until September 30, from 10 am to 5:30 pm. Open October 1 to the April 30 from 10 am to 5 pm. Closed Mondays and holidays.
    Address: 31338 Dewdney Trunk Rd Mission  BC  V4S 1C4
    Telephone 1 604 462-1222 
     

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    Hope Slide
    On January 9th in 1965 one of the largest slides in Canadian history happened in the early morning killing four people. It was the southwestern slope of Johnson Peak that became 47 million cubic metres of debris. It was 85 metres thick. It is 18 km (11 mi) southeast of Hope or 15 minutes away. It can be seen from a pullout the Crowsnest Highway #3.Send an Email Send an Email 
     

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    Xaytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre
    Experience the culture, history, archaeology, and spirituality of the First Nations' people. Xaytem shares the history and culture from the Sto:lo (people of the river). Story telling, visits to the Transformer Stone and school programs are some of the offerings.
    Address: 35087 Lougheed Highway Mission  BC  Canada  V2V 6T1
    Send an Email Send an Email (2) Telephone 1 604 820-9725 
     
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    Kilby Historic Site
    Open from May to September, this historic site was once the activity centre for Harrison Mills. Kilby has a unique architecture because it was built to survive annual flooding. Visit the General Store and hotel rooms and see photos of Harrison Mills dating back to the 1920s. Kilby Historic Site sits near the mouth of the Harrison River. Tours are welcome.
    Address: 215 Kilby Road Harrison Mills  BC  Canada
    Send an Email Send an Email Telephone 1 604 796-9576 
     

     
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