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For more than 125 years, the Royal BC Museum has preserved, explained and celebrated BC’s heritage. Its seven million artifacts and archives record what BC has been and is. The striking mix of natural history and social history, from mammoths to masks, enables it to tell the widest possible range of stories: of land and people, of place and movement. Today, as BC’s largest museum, the Royal BC Museum attracts half a million visitors a year.

Contents 02 Kids & Families 06 Adult Learning 12 Special Exhibitions & Events 16 Archives & Galleries 21 Calendar of Events

KIDS & FAMILIES The Royal BC Museum is a place for exploration, learning and play for visitors of all ages.

1pm – 3pm Free with admission or membership Halloween October 27 We wonder about how Halloween was celebrated a century ago. Join us in your fanciest costumes as Old Town becomes a place for tricks and treats.

Canoes November 24 We wonder about the role of canoes past and present in British Columbia. Join us as we travel through the known and unknown tributaries of this fascinating history.

Words January 26 We wonder about the power of words. Come celebrate literacy as words fill the page and the air around us through book making and spoken word poetry.

Towns February 23 We wonder about towns throughout British Columbia. Connect with kids province wide and explore the archival record of the places they call home.

Sounds March 30 We wonder about the sounds of nature.

Using the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition as our guide, we will listen closely to the small and big noises all around us.

Meadows April 27 We wonder about the ecosystem of Garry Oak Meadows. What is hiding just out of view and what makes it all so remarkable?

Museums May 25 We wonder what it takes to make a museum.

Join us as we create our 2nd annual Wonder Sunday Mini-Museum. You make, you describe, you display.

Oceans June 29 For this month we wonder about the wide open ocean and the fascinating things that occupy it. Get your wet suit ready as we prepare to plunge.

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Night at the Museum Family Sleepover – Old Town

Spring Break Camp: Focus on Nature

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sleep in Old Town? Or see a late night movie in the Majestic Theatre? This year we have Night at the Museum in Old Town. We’ll have a dance party in the forest of the Natural History gallery, stories in the First Peoples gallery, an IMAX movie, pancake breakfast and adventures around every corner.

November 15 – 16 6:30pm – 9am $75 per person. 10% member discount.

Aspiring shutterbugs can develop their skills by participating in a photography inspired camp. Campers will learn about photo composition and storytelling, venture to Beacon Hill Park to capture dynamic nature shots, and have their work included in a mini Wildlife Photographer of the Year inspired display. No fancy camera needed, but campers need to be familiar with how theirs works. Lunch and snacks not provided.

March 11 – 13 9am – 4pm March 18 – 20 9am – 4pm Ages 8 – 12 $135 per person. 10% member discount.

Family Day at the Royal BC Museum Spend Family Day with us enjoying events, activities and programs. Watch our website for more details.

February 10 Free with admission or membership.

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Kids & Families Family History with Your Family

Vikings Summer Camps

During March Break bring your family to the BC Archives and rotate through different activity stations. Learn how to record and care for your family history then search archival documents to find your BC family connection.

March 21, 1pm – 3pm $25 per family (up to six members).

Pre-registration required.

Learn what it takes to be a Viking at the Royal BC Museum. Campers will spend lots of time in our feature exhibition We Call Them Vikings, explore behind the scenes and spend time exploring outdoors. Make sure to secure your spot early. Lunch and snacks not provided.

Ages 8 - 11 July 7 – 11, 21 – 25 / July 26 – August 1 August 11 – 15 and 18 – 22 9am – 4pm $244 per person. 10% member discount.

Before and after care available for an additional charge.

Night at the Museum Family Sleepover – Vikings!

The second sleepover of the season sets sail for the land of Vikings! There is a lot to learn about how Vikings really were, and we’ll dig through the archaeological record to come up with fascinating new discoveries. In the morning there will be Viking yoga to sooth your warrior bones and a hearty breakfast.

May 31 6:30pm – 9am $80 per person.

Canada Day Old-Time Penny Carnival Celebrate Canada Day with the Royal BC Museum. Bring your pennies and step right up to try your hand at an egg-and-spoon race, fishing pond and other surprises. Taking place on the grounds surrounding Helmcken House and St Ann’s Schoolhouse, you can also step inside these historic buildings for more activities.

July 1 12 – 3 pm Included with admission or by donation.

Young Photographer Contest Do you like animals, nature and photography?

The Royal BC Museum is inviting photographers between eight and 17 years of age to win an exclusive Photography Gift Pack! To enter, submit a photograph that you feel represents British Columbia’s wildlife through Facebook.

Two photographs from two age categories (8 – 11 years & 12 – 17 years) will be chosen as winners based on your votes! Winners will receive an afternoon in the Royal BC Museum photo-studio, a museum membership, a chance to set up their own professional photo-shoot, and more!

February 8 – March 25, 2014

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MEMBERS ONLY EVENTS Kids’ Club Kids’ Club is a members’ only* program that introduces children to the museum and archival collections and exhibitions.

Activities include behind the scene explorations, workshops, guided tours and so much more! Get access to the wonderful world of the Royal BC Museum. Sign up at the box office today!

After School Exploration Every Wednesday‡, 4pm – 5pm Student Lunchroom (10 kids per week) Activities include behind the scene explorations, workshops, guided tours and so much more!

Morning Explorations Sunday December 15, 9am – 10am Before the Royal BC Museum opens, join us in Old Town for a cozy morning event exploring the variety of winter celebrations throughout British Columbia.

Sunday May 11, 9am – 11am Before the Royal BC Museum opens, join us for an adventurous event as we look for the new in the Natural History gallery. For the second hour we go exploring in Beacon Hill Park as we celebrate World Migratory Bird day and discover the unfurling meadow flowers.

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October 17, 7pm Clifford Carl Hall royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/join $8 per member. *Kids’ Club is open to Youth members only (6 – 18 year). Must be a Royal BC Museum youth member to join. For more information please see our website. Email address required for event notifications. ‡Some exceptions apply, see website for details. Begins October 2.

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ADULT LEARNING Share your thoughts in a delightful mix of people, objects and activitie as you learn more about the Royal BC Museum and your province.

Quest Antarctic Adventures Lecture Series Jana Stefan Conservator and Royal BC Museum Exhibit Fabrication Specialist Stefan has lived and worked in Antarctica for two seasons, enduring extreme living conditions in order to preserve the world’s most remote historic site, R.F. Scott’s Expedition Hut. October 3 Clifford Carl Hall, ASL interpreter. $16 per person. 10% member discount.

Night Shift: Living & Dying in Victorian Times The Royal BC Museum comes alive at night. Explore creative connections to our collections and exhibits through unique displays, special guests, live music, entertainment, cash bar and food. Dress in your best mourning garb and attend a wake of historic proportions in Old Town.

Learn to mourn well and drown your sorrows with our signature cocktail.

19 years and older only.

October 25, 8pm – 11pm $30 per person. 10% member discount.

SWAP Café Swap your ideas, questions and answers in our community dialogues with topic experts about issues that matter to you, your community and the province. Watch our What’s On Calendar for more information.

Beginning February 2014, 7pm – 9pm Tickets $5 per person. 10% member discount.

Cash Bar. SWAP Café: Language, Identity and Culture Should the Royal BC Museum’s labels and signs be presented in another language?

If so – whose? Join the discussion inspired

by International Mother Languages Day. February 2014 SWAP Café: Will we learn to love novel ecosystems?

We are seeing unprecedented new combinations of species thanks to environmental change, human action and invasive species. At one time these novel ecosystems were dismissed as degraded but now conservationists are wondering could these be valid new habitats?

March 2014

Adult Learning SWAP Café: Komagata Maru On May 23, 1914 the ship the Komagata Maru arrived in Vancouver. The 376 passengers aboard were refused permission to disembark. For two months there was public debate around whether or not the newcomers would be allowed to stay. In the end authorities insisted that the ship should return to India. What have been the lessons and legacies from this incident?

May 2014 Check out our website for more information

Hidden in Plain Sight: Uncovering Emily Carr’s Time in England Dr. Kathryn Bridge, Deputy Director and Head, Academic Relations & Atlas, Archives, Collections & Knowledge will present the results of her recent research trip on Emily Carr focussing on the five years Carr spent in England (1899-1904) pursuing her artistic training. It centres on three key records in the BC Archives holdings and discusses how they mesh with records held elsewhere.

Looking for new meanings between the lines allows us to more accurately comprehend this pivotal period in Carr’s life.

November 21, 7pm $16 per person. 10% member discount.

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Paying Attention to our Place Through Art and Photography Premier wildlife painter and nature advocate Robert Bateman will give a talk on how art and photography can re-connect us with nature. The talk is presented in partnership with The Robert Bateman Centre. batemancentre.org January 15, 7pm – 8:30 pm $16 per person. 10% member discount.

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Adult Learning Still Chanting Denied Shores Tariq Malik In recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the Komagata Maru Incident this talk explores the legacy and politics of skin and color among the colonized populations and how anti-colonial insurgencies and resurgences are connected to Indigenous politics in Canada. Malik explores this dynamic through the lens of despair and hope. Presented in partnership with the University of Victoria.

May 16, 2014, 7 pm – 8:30 pm Free but registration is limited For more information on the related workshop Charting Imperial Itineraries: 1914-2014, Unmooring the Komagata Maru, being held at University of Victoria from May 15 – 17, contact: Dr. Rita Kaur Dhamoon, dhamoonr@uvic.ca.

Archival Research Boot Camp Bring your own BC focused research project to the BC Archives and our research team will get you started. You will get an orientation to the BC Archives, a Behind the Scenes Tour, use research tools, see documents and get help creating a personalized research plan.

November 23, 12pm – 5 pm Pre-registration is required and will begin in October. Watch our website for details. $35 per person. 10% member discount.

Photography Day Camp for Grown-Ups Why should kids have all the fun? Grown-ups can attend their own one-day photo day camp. The camp will involve visiting the feature exhibition Wildlife Photographer of the Year, going behind the scenes, visiting our imaging studio and time with a professional photographer. Space is limited to twenty participants.

March 15, 10am – 4pm Cameras & Lunch not provided. $45 per person. 10% member discount.

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Jim Cosgrove - “Birds and Beaches, Roadtrains and ‘Roos - The scenery and wildlife of southern Australia”

Bring your lunch and enjoy this monthly exploration of a variety of engaging topics related to Royal BC Museum and Archives research, travel, collections and exhibitions.

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Bjorn Stavrum – “Oscar Wisting: In Amundsen’s Shadow” October 2 Oscar Wisting was Roald Amundsen’s trusted right-hand man, and joined him on both his southern and northern expeditions.

Join us for a talk about Wisting’s polar adventures, and his role in the race to the end of the earth.

Leah Ramsey – “The Dead Keep Talking” November 6 The Royal BC Museum’s natural history collections are vital for providing historical and current data for assessing the conservation status of a species. Leah will walk us through the process she uses to rank

December 4 Join retired biologist Jim Cosgrove as he and his wife travel by car from Sydney to Perth along the southern coast of Australia. We will visit a variety of coastal towns and cities, each with wildlife that is unique to Australia.

Everything from raising baby wombats to feeding Indio-Pacific Dolphins – and, of course, a look at the amazing bird life along the way.

Erica Wheeler – “Stalking the Wild Onion: The diversity and evolutionary history of Allium species in North America” January 8 Some Allium species are familiar friends, such as the bulb onion, garlic, shallots and leeks, and are used in kitchens around the world. But did you know that more than eighty wild Allium species occur only in North America? Take a tour of this group of plants with Erica Wheeler, Botany Collections Manager at the Royal BC Museum.

Shelley Reid – “Vancouver Island Explorations” February 5 In June 2012, Royal BC Museum Registrar Shelley Reid enjoyed a number of small ship explorations of unique Vancouver Island places such as Bamfield and the historical First Nations village of Yuquot (Friendly Cove). Shelley will retrace her steps and give a photographic tour of some very special

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Professor Jack Lohman – “Museums at the Crossroads:

Alex Van Tol – “Aliens Among Us”

Cultural Institutions in a Time of Challenge and Change”

March 5 Alex is writing a children’s book about invasive species in BC. Did you know that if the Weather Loach’s watery environment doesn’t have enough oxygen in it, this fish will gulp air at the surface, which actually... um...makes it fart a lot. For more funky facts, come and hear Alex talk about some of the other wacky things she’s uncovered.

Royal BC Museum Curatorial Team – “Into the Wild” April 2 A panel of curatorial staff will present some of the highlights of their 2013 field trip research.

Find out more about how staff members contribute to our knowledge of British Columbia as you follow them into the field.

May 7 Professor Jack Lohman, CEO of the Royal BC Museum, will give an overview of his thoughts on museums and their changing role in society.

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Our Living Languages: First People’s Voices in BC

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To mark the occasion, our staff will place unusual objects alongside artifacts and specimens in exhibitions throughout the galleries. One of these things is not like the other, and it’s your job to identify the objects that don’t belong.

March 28 – April 1 10am – 5pm Free with admission or membership.

Coming 2014 Our Living Languages exhibition is a collaboration between the Royal BC Museum and First Peoples’ Cultural Council. BC is the most linguistically diverse region in Canada.

Sadly, of BC’s 34 languages, 22 are nearly extinct. These statistics have led linguists to identify this region as one of the world’s five language ‘hotspots’ – places with a high degree of linguistic diversity, yet where languages are vanishing most rapidly. Our Living Languages will embody and contextualize the richness and strength of this linguistic heritage and share it with the world. If you are interested in supporting the development of this very important project please contact us at donate@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca.

We Call Them Vikings May 17 – November 11, 2014 On it’s first North American stop, We Call Them Vikings challenges our commonly held beliefs as the Vikings emerge in a fascinating new light. Insights into Viking domestic life, death rituals, the significance of their craft, the power of mythology and the symbolism of their ships are explored in this interactive exhibition. See hundreds of rare Norse artifacts – jewellery, swords, axes, and clothing – many of which have never been shown outside Scandinavia.

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013 November 29, 2013 – April 6, 2014 Presented for a third year with all new photographs, this visually striking exhibition from the Natural History Museum, London, showcases the world’s best wildlife and nature images. With 100 new photographs found in 18 categories, enjoy the wonders of nature through the lenses of prize-winning photographers. Beautifully displayed in sleek backlit installations, each photo and accompanying caption tells the inspirational, astonishing and sometimes humorous stories of our fascinating natural world.

The Spider Seekers What have they learned from these intriguing predators? “Leaving no stone unturned” they survey BC’s spider diversity, this year’s field work took them to the Rockies. Dr. Robb Bennett, Research Associate and BC’s foremost spider expert; Claudia Copley, Senior Collection Manager, Entomology; Darren Copley, Research Volunteer.

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Christmas at the Royal BC Museum

Christmas in Old Town The sights and sounds of Christmas long ago.

Marvel at the 4.5 metre Christmas tree, visit the wood-cobbled streets laced with festive garlands and see the shops decked with seasonal finery.

November 14 – January 7 10am – 5pm

Father Christmas comes to the Royal BC Museum Can you imagine a more magical place to visit with Father Christmas than the decorated street of Old Town? Share your holiday wishes and have your photo taken to preserve this special moment.

December 6 – 22, Friday – Sunday 11am – 4:30pm Free with admission or membership.

Photos by donation.

Carol-Along with the Carillon Provincial Carillonneur Rosemary Laing and the Newcombe Singers will lead a unique carolling event – one where 62 bells ring out from 27 metres above the ground. Join in the singing and enjoy carols, cookies and hot chocolate.

December 8 4:30 – 5:15pm Free.

Helmcken House Old-Fashioned Christmas Helmcken House comes alive with the spirit of an early Christmas in Victoria. Visitors will discover the Christmas traditions of early Victorians and enjoy decorations and a craft activity.

December 21 – January 5 12pm – 4pm By donation.

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ARCHIVES & GALLERIES Let our daily tours, gallery presentations, lectures and workshops add to your Royal BC Museum experience.

Check our What’s On Calendar for more details.

Hands-on in the Galleries

Behind the Scenes Tours

Want to know more about the Ocean Station, bears, mammoths or the Gold Rush?

Check out the ongoing hands-on activities throughout the galleries led by our docents.

Year-round.

Free with admission or membership.

Third Wednesday and last Saturday of each month (October – June).

Every Wednesday and Saturday (July – September).

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to create our amazing exhibitions and galleries? Tour topics include: Exhibit Arts Studio and Earth History.

Free with admission or membership. Space is limited. Same-day reservation on-site up to one hour before each tour.

Admission by Donation Week The Royal BC Museum is your museum.

This week of admission by donation is our gift to you.

January 2 – 9

Gallery Tours Get insight into the fabulous permanent exhibitions at the Royal BC Museum by joining a tour. Thematic tours of the Modern History and Natural History galleries are available. Check the What’s On Calendar on our website for times and days.

Free with admission or membership.

BC Arvcives material on display

Friends of the BC Archives Lecture Series A series of Sunday talks which celebrate the intersections between archives, history and our modern lives. From murder mysteries to a look at Emily Carr’s so-called “barrenyears” guest speakers will draw on the richness of the BC Archives collections to engage and inform.

Newcombe Auditorium All lectures: 2pm – 3:30pm Entrance is $5.00 for non-members of the Friends of BC Archives. Light refreshments are available.

Archives & Galleries Kerry Mason – “Emily Carr: No Such Thing as Barren Years” October 20 The years of 1913 to 1927 in the life of internationally renowned artist and author Emily Carr have often been referred to as her “barrenyears”; Mason believes instead that this period showed a surge of creativity. Join us for an illustrated lecture about B.C.’s most famous artist.

Michael Layland – “Where Honour and Glory Lead” November 17 The Royal Engineers, also known as the “Sappers”, provided many and varied forms of support in the early days of the two British colonies on the Pacific coast of North America.

The speaker, an ex-sapper himself, will give an overview of their contributions.

Raymond Frogner – “Squatters’ Rights and the Archival Meridian of William Pearce, Director of the Dominion Lands Board.”

January 19 As Inspector of Lands Agencies for the Dominion Lands Board (1881-1884), Pearce was an administrator and policymaker at a time when Ottawa was formulating and implementing lands policy in the frontier west. His surveys of homesteads, Indian reserves and municipal borders sometimes led to friction – and even the accusation of causing the Riel Rebellion.

John Adams – “Victoria’s Black History” February 16 At the invitation of Governor James Douglas several hundred Black settlers arrived from California to farm and pursue many other

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occupations on Vancouver Island in 1858. Who were they and why did they come? John Adams, Victoria-based historian, heritage interpreter and author will answer these questions and provide many other interesting insights about Victoria’s Black pioneers.

Lisa Helps – “Neighbours Helping Neighbours: An Old-Fashioned Approach to a Modern Problem” March 16 While researching at the Archives, Lisa came across a story from the local newspaper from July 1931 that read, “Citizens Emergency Relief Fund Surpasses $50,000.” It struck her, if people in Victoria did this in the past, what was stopping them now? Find out how historical research at the Archives became the genesis for a community program called micro-lending.

Linda Eversole – “Without Justice: Two Victorian Era Unsolved Murders” April 13 Bakery owner Agnes Bings died around 8 pm on the night of September 29, 1899, the victim of a “Jack the Ripper” type attack. Two days later a second murder followed. Fortunately correspondence, the reports of the undercover Pinkerton operatives, and local detectives’ notebooks have survived. They provide compelling details on life in Victoria at the turn of the 20th century with accounts of undercover work in hotels, saloons and brothels.

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Archives & Galleries Lest We Forget Remembrance Commemorations In partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada – public displays by veterans and community groups, curatorial talks and Royal BC Museum collections are highlighted.

November 10 – 11, 10am – 4pm Clifford Carl Hall | Free Pre-book a Remembrance, HSBC School Visit Program, November 5 – 8.

South Vancouver Island Regional Heritage Fair An exhibition of student work (grades four to 10) on a Canadian theme. Students prepare projects individually or in groups to tell stories and share information about Canadian people, events, buildings and places.

May 2, 10am – 2pm Clifford Carl Hall | Free

BC Archives Material on Display A public display space in the foyer of the BC Archives showcases significant records from our holdings including photographs, documents and diaries, which help us tell the story of British Columbia. This secure and UV protected case showcases some of the world’s most unique and historically significant items from the BC provincial collection.

Casa Nova Cafe • Deli • Catering & Casa Nova Portugese Bakery

School Visits ProgramS Thanks to the HSBC, a number of themed school programs will be offered for a variety of grade levels this school year. Registered groups can visit for only $10 per class. Bring your class to experience docent guided, curriculum-based and interactive programs. Book your group early to secure your spot!

Something New this Field Trip Season!

Coming this May pre-visit guides will be available on-line for teachers and students to help you prepare for your self-guided visit.

Look for an increased variety of hands-on interactive stations throughout the galleries.

Helmcken House & St Ann’s Schoolhouse Open for Summer Step back into a time when people entertained in the parlour and the schoolhouse was only one room. The home of Dr John S. Helmcken and his family has stood in this spot since 1852 and is the oldest house in British Columbia still in its original location.

June 1 – September 2, 2014 12pm – 4pm Included with admission or by donation

Office Parties Weddings Luncheons Special Events At Home Dinner Parties

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Archives & Galleries These gallery resources will align with crosscurricular competencies within the new personalized learning model for BC schools.

May – June 2014 For more information, visit the website.

To book a program email: rbcm_groups@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca Programs this year: Veterans Week Remembrance School Programs [Grades 6-12] Tours of the special exhibitions, learning from and speaking with veterans, viewing special military collections & dressing in vintage uniforms for photographs taken in a WWII Navy and Korean war jeep.

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Helmcken Family Christmas Programs [Grades K–3] In the 1880s, Dr Helmcken’s family would have been getting ready for Christmas celebrations, including some typical Victorian traditions. How did they decorate? What did they eat? What gifts did they give? What did they do at school? What was a school concert like?

November 25 – December 20 Heritage Week School Programs [Grades 3-5] Get wet and pan for real gold every day of Heritage Week on the third floor in the Modern History Gallery. The theme is “Heritage Afloat” so after you strike it rich, be sure to go aboard the ship Discovery and take in the 8.5 meter Haida Canoe in the First Peoples Gallery.

February 17 – 21

Royal BC Museum Publications Available from the Royal Museum Shop or your local book store. For the latest information on these and other RBCM books, visit royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Publications In the Shadow of the Great War The Milligan and Hart Explorations of Northeastern British Columbia, 1913–14 - Jay Sherwood In 1913, George Milligan and E.B. Hart lead two small expeditions to explore northeastern British Columbia. These 18-month explorations helped provide the first detailed information about this remote region. Unfortunately, World War I began just as the men completed their work, and the data they gathered was filed away and forgotten in the shadow of the Great War. $19.95

Hoofed Mammals of British Columbia - David Shackleton Revised Edition

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Hoofed mammals (ungulates) are the most abundant large mammals in British Columbia. Nine wild native species live here: Elk, Moose, Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Caribou, Bison, Mountain Goat, Bighorn Sheep and Thinhorn Sheep. David Shackleton provides a comprehensive examination of BC’s hoofed mammals, discussing their evolution, general biology and adaptations to their unique lifestyle.

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Live @ Lunch “The Dead Keep Talking” Noon – 1pm

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Archival Research Boot Camp Noon – 5pm

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013 Opens

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TITANS of the ICE AGE The woolly mammoth comes to life on the giant IMAX® screen this fall!

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Father Christmas at the Royal BC Museum 11am – 4:30pm

Father Christmas at the Royal BC Museum 11am – 4:30pm

Father Christmas at the Royal BC Museum 11am – 4:30pm

Father Christmas at the Royal BC Museum 11am – 4:30pm

Carol Along with the Carillon 4:30 – 5:15pm

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Helmcken House old fashioned Christmas Noon – 4pm

The Museum Café is located in the Royal BC Museum and provides food and refreshments to visitors from all over the world. It receives its bakery products from Willie’s Bakery & Cafe.

Founded in 1887, Willie’s is BC’s oldest bakery and still operates out of its original location at 537 Johnson Street. Recently, Willie’s on Johnson was named Vancouver Islands Best All Day Breakfast

by Chatelaine Magazine and received the prestigious ‘Award of Excellence’ from Trip Advisor. Step into history and enjoy great food at either licenced location.

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Family Day at the Royal BC Museum BC Heritage Week – Opening Day 1pm – 3pm

Live @ Lunch “Vancouver Island Explorations” Noon – 1pm

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Photo Camp for Grown-Ups 10am – 4pm

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Wonder Sunday: Meadows 1pm – 3pm

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Live @ Lunch “Museums at the Crossroads” Noon – 1:00pm Kermode Group Annual Dinner

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We Call Them Vikings Opens

Night at the Museum Family Sleepover – Vikings 6:30pm – 9am

Friends of the BC Archives “John Nobili, S.J. Mission to New Caledonia, 1845-1848” 2pm – 3:30pm

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Royal BC Museum Hours 10am – 5pm, every day Summer Hours (May 23 – September 29) 10am – 10pm, Thursday, Friday & Saturday IMAX 10am – Evening (times vary) Royal Museum Shop 10am – 5pm Café 9am – 5pm, Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat – Sun

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