by Brittany | Feb 18, 2021 | Blog
This object might make you think you’re in a James Bond or Sherlock Holmes story. Cane guns were popular, albeit very expensive, status symbols of the wealthy Victorian gentleman. Ordinary walking sticks were fashionable outdoor accessories for upper-class, and rising...
by Brittany | Feb 18, 2021 | Blog
Most stories from the collection would stay unknown if it were not for the role of researchers. This was the case when a researcher contacted staff regarding a Prisoner of War Ship Model, donated by his father. The ship model originates from Kenora, Ontario, where a...
by Brittany | Feb 18, 2021 | Blog
Welcome to the Maritime Museum of BC’s blog! Here you’ll find posts about museum updates, historic objects in the collection, and new events and programs. Browse the posts in the links to the...