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- Carolyn BToronto, Canada100 contributionsThis was a nice museum with interesting displays. Their exhibit with the Musqueam people was really well done. Its a good way to start a visit to Vancouver.Written September 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Helen SMelbourne, Australia214 contributionsWe visited this lovely old house museum after reading about it and, coincidentally, staying at an apartment hotel nearby. We were greeted by a friendly guide ( Jen) who offered us a detailed tour around the property. She was very knowledgable and provided us with a very clear picture of how this family lived. She shared her wealth of knowledge about other Canadian history too. There were lots of interesting photos to look at. We really enjoyed this tour, having an interest in how people used to live. If you like history, visit this welcoming museum in the west end of Vancouver.Written September 20, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Relax226603934701 contributionA really interesting place to spend a few hours. Lots of interactive exhibits and objects that you wouldn't see anywhere else. I learned a lot about a part of
Canadian history that you don't usually hear much about. Well worth a visit!Written November 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kenzo ResidenceKusadasi, Türkiye3 contributionsGreat place to visit for any two wheel addicts while in Vancouver.
I was really impressed with the variety and condition of the bikes, some of them incredibly rare.
ThanksWritten September 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LizzyOntario, Canada69 contributionsThis is a gem of a find if you love sports, or history, or learning about the local community.
It was very hard to find, but once we found parking and did a little stroll up all the steps you could see a few small signs. Looks for the Terry Fox Memorial if you're on foot.
Loads of displays detailing amazing Vancouver athletes from the first nations all the way to present day. I didn't know so many of our Canadian stars hailed from BC.
There is a great interactive room where you can try your hand at all sorts of different sporting activities. Be prepared to bribe your kids away from this area and bring your competitive spirit!
You get a peak into the stadium where the BC lions play too!Written February 17, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - sarahnaidListowel, Canada444 contributionsI was fortunate enough to visit with a group, so we had a tour guide. The guide was someone who cared deeply about the stories in the museum and brought them to life for us. I learned a lot, yet there was not so much to see and hear about that I left feeling overwhelmed. I would definitely recommend a visit to folks who are coming to the area, especially if you can get a guided tour. My only concern is what a tour would feel like to international adoptees from China whose stories of immigration and life in Canada do not seem to be included yet in the museum.Written April 14, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- mark n2 contributionsThis was brilliant. So well.presented and the guides were so friendly. It was the highlight of my time in Vancouver.Written October 20, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- on_the_go_98765Tucson20,571 contributionsIt is a living, breathing part of the Chinatown community and is also extremely popular as a tour bus destination for foreign visitors. It abuts the Botanical Gardens and is very near the large memorial to WW I Chinese soldiers and to the rail workers upon whose toil the foundation of North America was built.
On a beautiful sunny day, it was difficult to make a determination to go inside a building when the beauty of the gardens and the excitement of Chinatown competed for attention.Written August 3, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - peterbJ9031CT2 contributionsOur group of about 16 met at JCC on a very rainy day but spirits were high as our excellent and well informed leader David led us through the streets of Oakridge. An added and unexpected perk was the spontaneous invitation by a homeowner for each of our sopping wet group to enter his most interesting and beautiful home for a peak inside. Our tour ended at Temple Shalom which may be a difficult hoof back to JCC for those less able.Written October 31, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lyn1354Harrogate, UK95 contributionsA leafy suburb with some older houses to look at, good cafe too. Unfortunately we couldn't go in, due to some filming in the area.Go to Nelson Park area too.Written September 27, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- S FUcluelet, Canada1,100 contributionsThe Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre (VHEC) — which is a teaching museum providing much needed & mindful education on human rights abuse & the horror of genocide — is an essential learning resource & should be visited by all. The VHEC delivers this education on the Holocaust through changing exhibits, school programs, & public talks. It mainly draws on
Holocaust survivors to do this, as well as through a collection of artifacts survivors & others have donated. It also brings in outside speakers to give larger public talks. I was fortunate to hear the then only living survivor of Schindler’s List.
The other important role it fulfills is taking down survivor witness statements, increasingly so with time, given most now are into their 80s & beyond. I was a VHEC docent for a significant number of years in the 2000 decade, have been to many exhibitions & public talks, sent tribute greetings on its forum, as well donating to this profoundly excellent organisation.
I know it well & respect it greatly.
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collection of artifacts, Holocaust survivors give witness to the horrors of the Nazi era they experienced in a school programme aimed at pupils at the high school level to create awareness on the Holocaust, as well as how things such as bullying, discrimination & hate speech can feed into & foster atrocities. Pupils get that connection, taking away how important it is they step in when they see any of this happening at school or other places they frequent — & that standing up against discriminatory behavior applies to any person or group, be it racial, religious, ethnic or gender.
All I came across at the VHEC were inspiring from founder, Robert Krell, who as a child in the Netherlands, survived, across the board. Currently an exhibition is on on the Nazi propaganda aimed at youth. The VHEC is open 9 to 5 Mon to Thurs, closing at 3 pm on Friday. The B.C. gov announced that from 2025 the Holocaust will be incorporated in the school curriculum, a important inclusion, along with that of First Nations history which has been included
Posted by S FullerWritten March 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BluecedarangelBurnaby, Canada132 contributionsI live in Vancouver for many years.
The Center is new, however Musqueam has had tours for many years.
If you want to know more about the Aboriginal Culture and Tradition of the Coast Salish people, this is one of the places to go.
You will learn fabulous Vancouver is only one of the city's located on Musqueam Territory.
They offer guided tours or you can go about on your own exploration.
I have been on the tour and have loved learning about the native people and land.
A very educational and inspiring and a must see.Written January 21, 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
