Explore history, stories, and community with programs and experiences for everyone
Upcoming Events
Cumberland Forest Reflections: 25 Years of the Cumberland Community Forest Society is both an exhibition and a process of “calling in” stories, art, archives, and artifacts related to the forest that will become part of the historic record of the work of our community.
Special Event | Cumberland Museum & Archives
2680 Dunsmuir Avenue
Friday, October 24, 2025
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (special presentations at 7 pm)
Contributions will be welcomed at the October 24th event and throughout the exhibition period, October 2025 – April 2026
Cumberland Museum & Archives | After Dark Tour
Thursday, October 30, 2025
7:00 PM – 8:50 PM
Explore Cumberland’s darker history on an after-dark, lantern-lit walking tour through Cumberland streets and alleys. Uncover facts, superstitions, stories, and ideas about death, dying, and the afterworld from the perspectives of Cumberland’s diverse early settlers.
From Hungry Ghosts, Sulfur and Brimstone, and Yomi-no-kuni to cholera outbreaks, catastrophic fires, and funeral processions — the truth is darker than fiction.
If you’re drawn to the shadows of history, this 110-minute tour with Meaghan Cursons is for you.
Please note:
- No dogs
- The tour is for adults or mature young adults
- Please no headlamps (handheld lights only, directed at the ground — red light preferred)
- No jump scares
Be advised: low lighting, uneven ground, dark alleys, and slippery sections
**The tour will be canceled in the event of heavy rain**
Don’t Miss This Year’s Halloween Haunted Mine!
Join us as part of the All Hallows’ Eve Parade & Street Party!
Cumberland Museum & Archives | Halloween Haunted Mine
Friday, October 31, 2025
4:00 to 6:00 PM—enter through the downstairs back door if you dare!
Admission is free or by donation
Join us for the Cumberland Museum & Archives 2024 Annual General Meeting!
You are invited to the Cumberland Museum & Archives 2024 Annual General Meeting.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Cumberland Museum & Archives (2680 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC).
Following the meeting, we welcome you to join us for a brief meet-and-greet with our new Executive Director, Jillian Roberts. Light refreshments will be provided.
Current CMA members are encouraged to attend. If you’re not yet a member, it’s easy to join! You can purchase your membership online or from the museum during opening hours.
We look forward to sharing the achievements of 2024 and the past year, as we look ahead to the exciting work to come.
Call for WinterFaire Volunteers!
Be part of the magic of WinterFaire 2025! We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to help make this cherished community event a success.
Volunteers assist with a variety of tasks, including:
- Greeting visitors and collecting donations
- Wristband check-ins
- Event setup and take-down support
- Helping in the refreshment area and vendor spaces
Your time and energy help support the Cumberland Museum & Archives, with all event proceeds going directly toward exhibitions, programs, and community initiatives.
Event Dates: November 15–16, 2025
Location: Cumberland Museum & Archives + Downtown Cumberland
Whether you can give a few hours or the whole weekend, we’d love to have you join our volunteer team!
Annual Events
Winterfaire
Saturday, November 15 2025 & Sunday, November 16 2025
Bean Dinner
Thursday, May 1, 2025
