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Things to do in British Columbia, British Columbia: The Best Military Museums
Discover the best top things to do in British Columbia, British Columbia including Vernon Cadet Camp Museum, Comox Air Force Museum, Alaska Highway House, Okanagan Military Museum, Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum, Vancouver Island Military Museum, The Alberni Project - HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial, Port Alberni Maritime Discovery Centre, The Canadian Scottish Regiment, Prince Rupert City & Regional Archives.
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1. Vernon Cadet Camp Museum
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
A 900 square foot building, that once was the MP shack, the museum is located to the south side of Patricia Way when entering the camp via way a RV Papa. The Museum was created in conjunction with the Cadet Training Center and the Vernon Museum to assist in the presentation and education of the Cadet Program in Canada as well as the history of the Vernon Military Camp.
2. Comox Air Force Museum
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
3. Alaska Highway House
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
Discover the story behind the monumental Alaska Highway! Stop in and be amazed by the state-of-the-art technological and imaginative displays (including a 1942 U.S. Army Willys Jeep) that relate the incredible Alaska Highway story of yesterday and today. Relax in the film hut for an hour and learn more through the PBS documentary: The Building of the Alaska Highway.
4. Okanagan Military Museum
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Meet the people from Okanagan Valley who served in the armed forces. Step inside this museum, and you will feel the passion of the volunteers who founded it. It is packed with uniforms, insignia, badges, and one of the best firearms collections in Canada. Investigate artefacts from the Boer War, World War I and World War II, the Korean War, the Cold War, and contemporary military operations. The Okanagan Military Museum is devoted to the preservation and greater awareness of Okanagan military heritage, and reveals how locals contributed to events on the world stage. Join us for the November lecture series, for Remembrance Day, and for school, family, and group programs all year. Researchers will enjoy the Vince Bezeau Military Archives and Library. A visit to the Okanagan Military Museum fosters a greater connection to the Okanagan men and women who served.
5. Dixon Entrance Maritime Museum
6. Vancouver Island Military Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By wilsonc332
I was extremely impressed with this museum. Greg is the keeper and a knowledgeable tour guide that will take his time to bestow his knowledge of our military, our role in the famous wars and it’s history, as well as all of the items on display. The items are a collection of post-war artifacts from both sides of the battle. You will find Japanese, German and of course, weapons of the Allied forces. There is a massive collection of medals that were once the possession of the heroes of our nation. Don’t rush through and set more time aside to look at the displays in detail. There’s a story behind each display.
7. The Alberni Project - HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
A unique Canadian naval and military history museum centred around the HMCS ALBERNI Memorial. Displays include stories of Canadian soldiers in the Great War to the present day. Interactive displays and research materials make a visit to HAMM a family friendly experience. Periodic guest exhibits are incorporated into the more permanent displays on topics such as Anne Frank: A History for Today, War Brides: One Way Passage, and She Believed She Could and So She Did: the role of Canadian women during the Second World War.
Reviewed By DONDESTAMOS - Courtenay, Canada
This little museum located in downtown Courtenay is a gem of naval and military history of Canada. But it is not about guns and battles, but rather what a war time experience was like, both overseas, and at home. Based around a memorial to the crew of HMCS ALBERNI, a corvette from the Second World War, the displays expand out to include other aspects of the RCN, the Great War, and the other branches of the military. One gets a good feeling for life during those periods of conflict, and relationships that were forged and lives forever changed. This is a museum that tells many stories. For members there is an interesting lending library and a place to sit quietly to read from the collection for visitors.
8. Port Alberni Maritime Discovery Centre
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4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By figureskater13 - Port Alberni, Canada
I sure enjoyed coming here the lady that works here gave me & my friend a tour when I told her that was my first time here very nice place to see then went to the light house one told the lady that work there that it was my first time here she gave me & my friend a tour this is also a nice place to see.
9. The Canadian Scottish Regiment
10. Prince Rupert City & Regional Archives
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
