by Maritime Museum | Nov 25, 2022 | Blog
The Maritime Museum of BC is thrilled to announce that it will be home to an exhibit titled Darn It! Our Maritime Make & Mend Culture from 8 November 2022, to 1 April 2023. Life at sea meant long periods of isolation with no one to rely on but those on board....
by Maritime Museum | May 19, 2020
IMMIGRATION TO THE WEST COAST Grades 5 & 6 Social Studies Immigration to BC involved many hardships as well as opportunities. From exploration and first contact, to settlement and global migration, the motivation for trade, prosperity and freedom sparked...
by Maritime Museum | May 14, 2020
HUDSON’S BAY COMPANY AND THE FUR TRADE Grades 4 & 9 Social Studies The Hudson’s Bay Company is Canada’s oldest national company. What were its powerful effects on First Nations and how did it play a key role in the development of Fort Victoria and Canada?...
by Maritime Museum | May 12, 2020
WORLD WAR TWO AND WOMEN ON THE HOME FRONT Grade 10 Social Studies The Second World War brought rapid change in technology, industry, and social roles. It also brought opportunities for BC women to contribute to the war effort. Through exploration and discovery,...
by Maritime Museum | May 7, 2020
EARLY WEST COAST EXPLORATION Grades 4 & 6 Social Studies Presented in the character of Captain Cook in the age of discovery, students will explore the questions: What was the motivation for exploration and discovery of the Northwest Coast? How did interactions...
