Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Whale Tails
A comprehensive site that looks at the varied species of whales.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Japanese Shipwrecks in British Columbia Myths & Facts
The Royal British Columbia Museum looks at the historical possibility of cultural exchanges between the Japanese and the First Nations Peoples in Canada's Northwest. The site also looks at the validity of stories of shipwrecks in the...
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
British Columbia Archives
Enjoy spending some time searching through the central archives service for the government of British Columbia which "provides research access to records of enduring value to the province for both the provincial government and public...
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Royal British Columbia Museum: Thunderbird Park
This online exhibit explores the transformation of British Columbia's Thunderbird Park, a park established to display totem poles and other carvings by the First Nations' people. Interactive "maps" documenting the park's history from...
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Weaving Doukhobor History
Here the life of the Doukhobour culture in British Columbia is discussed. This Russian emigre pacifist sect and their communal way of life helped shape the debate over human rights in British Columbia.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Sternwheelers
Before railways and roads were built,the steam-powered sternwheelers played an important role in British Columbia's transportation.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Sir James Douglas
Sir James Douglas was a Hudson's Bay Company fur trader who became the second Governor of the Colony of Vancouver Island and the first Governor of the Colony of British Columbia. A synopsis of his life and family tree is provided here.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Italians in British Columbia
The Royal British Columbia Museum discusses the role that Italians played in shaping the province. Italian workers were instrumental with the gold rush, with coal mines and with the construction of the railroad. The Italian Community...
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
First in the Air in British Columbia
The Royal British Columbia Museum traces the achievements of BC's first men to travel into the colony's atmosphere in the air. The site discusses the hot air balloon flight of Professor Leclaire in 1880 and the flight of Charles K....
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Douglas Fir Plywood
The Royal British Columbia Museum discuss the rise and boom of the Douglas Fir Plywood industry. An abstract of the written paper is provided followed by the actual essay.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Royal Bc Museum: Dinosaurs
A short introduction to the topic of dinosaurs with a fact section on sixteen different dinosaurs. Another section looks at dinosaur myths and legends in ancient cultures. There are also lesson plans and some word puzzles.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Fishing Rods. History and Circumstance
The Royal British Columbia Museum traces the life of Tommy Brayshaw. Brayshaw was one of British Columbia's most famous split-cane fly fishing rod makers. Today is known as an author on fly fishing and river conservation.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Emily Carr
Not only was Emily Carr one of British Columbia's most recognized Artists but was recognized Nationally as well. The site discloses information about her life and her impact on Canadian life.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Royal Bc Museum: Dinosaurs: Yangchuanosaurus
The Yangchuanosaurus was a carnivorous dinosaur from China. At this resource, a short description is presented.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Rbcm: Nuu Chah Nulth Along the Mountains" [Pdf]
Download this easy to read .pdf document " Nuu-Chah-nulth "Along the Mountains" for elementary students to use for research on the Nootka of the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Kids Page: Songbirds [Pdf]
An activity handout for students on the topic of the varied species of songbirds found in British Columbia. The handout is in PDF format.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Kids Page: Sharks [Pdf]
An activity handout for students on the topic of the varied species of sharks found in British Columbia. The handout is in PDF format.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Royal British Colombia Museum: Kids Page: Bats [Pdf]
An activity handout for students on the topic of the varied species of bats found in British Columbia.
Royal British Colombia Museum (Canada)
Kids Page: Whales [Pdf]
An activity handout for students on the topic of the varied species of whales, dolphins and porpoises found in British Columbia. The handout is in PDF format.