General Museum Tour
The program starts with a tour of the newly renovated museum, highlighting a variety of topics relating to 20th century British Columbia, including coal mining, labour history, immigration, Japanese internment, and Chinese exclusion. This tour includes a guided walkthrough of our current special exhibitions.
Estimated Time: 30-45 min – indoor
Self-Guided Tour
Our self-guided tour will provide educators with a scavenger hunt to allow students to engage in independent exploration of the museum. A variety of scavenger hunts are available depending on the age/grade of the participants.
Estimated Time: 30 min – indoor
Chinatown Tour
Learn about Cumberland’s former Chinatown with a guided outdoor tour of Coal Creek Heritage Park. This tour will focus on the history of Chinatown and its residents in the story of Cumberland, including cultural and other significant contributions made by individuals and groups.
Estimated Time: 45min – outdoor
Cool Creek Historic Site – Chinatown & Japanese Town Tour
Walk through the former Chinatown & No.1 Japanese Town sites in what is now Coal Creek Heritage Park. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the formally thriving townsites while we discuss their rise and fall. Visitors will also get the chance to learn about the contributions the former community members have made to honour their hometowns.
Estimated Time: 45-60 min – outdoor