Museums and Galleries

The Fraser Canyon has many Museums and Art Galleries to visit showcasing amazing and interesting local history and beautiful hand made local art. While visiting the Canyon drop in on some of these centers to discover the history and arts of the Fraser Canyon.

Hope

The Hope Museum is open May through September. This Museum depicts the various periods of Hope's development. Displays include Native Artifacts, early logging equipment, and 5 historical settings including a parlor, kitchen, school room, and a blacksmith shop. Admission is by donation. The Hope Museum is located on 919 Water Ave Hope BC, just of the Trans-Canada HYW Phone (604)869-7322

kilby museum and historic site

Kilby Museum Kilby Historic Site a 1920s Fraser Valley living history site with costumed interpreters. This 5 acre BC Heritage attraction includes our 1906 General Store Museum, Manchester House Hotel & Post Office, as well as friendly farm animals and orchard playground. Visit our home-style restaurant and unique gift shop. Open Daily 11am - 5pm, May to September and Thursday to Monday 11 am to 4 pm in April, September, October, November and December. Harrison Mills is also home to the Kilby Park, located within walking distance of the historic site at the confluence of both the Fraser and Harrison rivers, on Harrison Bay. The park features our scenic 22 site campground, a day use area, sandy beaches, nature trails and a boat launch which is open year. For more information regarding group tours and school programming call 604-796-9576 or visit www.kilby.ca. Kilby is located thirty minutes east of Mission or west of Harrison Hot Springs on scenic Highway 7 at 215 Kilby Road, Harrison Mills V0M 1L0.

Lytton

The Lytton Museum and Archives is a Contained in a ex-company house on Fraser Street next door to the public swimming pool and visitor info centre. This building was built by the Canadian National Railway as a residence in 1942. It was acquired by the Village fifty years later and was renovated in the early 1990s into its present state. The Museum officially opened on July 1st 1995. The Museum is run entirely by volunteers, with help during the summer months from students on work programs. The Curator / Archivist during the formative years of the late 1990's to date has been Dorothy Dodge.

Yale

Historic Yale British Columbia Yale Museum The Yale Museum in Yale BC depicts the history of Yale displaying historical information and artifacts from the gold rush, railway and the development of the Fraser Canyon over the last 200 years. This Museum has a historic church, Chinese rail workers memorial, gold panning and more. This Museum is open from Spring until Fall. http://www.historicyale.ca

Agassiz

This Museum is open from May long weekend until mid September, 7 days a week 10 am - 4 pm This Museum features Historical artifacts and memorabilia of Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs, and the Harrison Lake area. This museum is located in BC's oldest standing Railway Station. This Museum is located at pioneer park in downtown Agassiz. No admission in charges and donations are accepted. This Museum has an onsite Caboose and other interesting rail equipment available for great photo opportunities. Phone (604)-796-3545

Harrison

Beautiful Art Gallery at Harrison Lake featuring beautiful locally made arts. The Ranger Station Art Gallery organize the yearly Harrison Festival of Arts. This Art Gallery is located in an old Ranger Station right on Harrison Lake.