Museum Admission. Adult (19+) $18.00. Senior (65+) $11.00. Youth (6-18) $11.00. Student (19+ w/ ID) $11.00. Child (3-5) Free. Make the most of your visit The Royal BC Museum is committed to making your visit as safe and enjoyable as possible.Visit the Research Portal to learn how the Royal BC Museum's natural history, human history and archival collections inspire and inform our research The Archives Learn how the BC Archives provides access to records of enduring value to the province for public researchers, scholars and genealogists.The archaeology collection at the Royal BC Museum holds artifacts that are almost that old and from all over the province. Each artifact is linked to a particular place and each has a story to tell. Artifacts are a kind of evidence. They are any object that has been shaped or used by human beings. Most things around you in a room are artifacts.See our Services page for what we offer. Welcome to the BC Archives, located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The BC Archives is the archives of the Government of British Columbia and provides research access to records of enduring value to the province for both the provincial government and public researchers. Our Holdings.Live at Lunch is a monthly series where you can hear directly from curators, archivists, staff and researchers at the Royal BC Museum as well as fascinating community members and guests. Mycoheterotrophs are a group of distinctively weird vascular plants. They lack chlorophyll, and the missing pigment has two important effects: these plants ...Helmcken House was built by Dr. John Sebastian Helmcken, a surgeon with the Hudson's Bay Company. It is one of the oldest houses in British Columbia still on its original site. Dr. Helmcken set up house in Victoria when he married the daughter of Governor James Douglas in 1852. He went on to become a statesman and helped negotiate the entry ...The Royal BC Museum, with support from our partners, is proud to present the first annual WinterFest outdoor multicultural holiday market, December 2 and 3. Celebrating arts, culture and community, WinterFest brings together the best parts of the holiday season. Food, warm drinks and multicultural performances pair with local vendors for a one-of-a-kind experience.Dr. Lorne Hammond joined the Royal BC Museum in 1997 after completing a history doctorate at the University of Ottawa. His research with the collection helps to develop exhibits. He mentors graduate university students and works with the public.Court Records. Court records include divorce records, probated estate records, wills, court orders and judgements, case files, bankruptcy records, cause books, bench books, registers and more. Court records marked for permanent retention are transferred to the BC Archives at the end of their retention period when they are no longer actively ...By focusing on everyday people, oral histories challenge the historical record, which often assumes that the only important stories about the past are told by, or have happened to, powerful and prominent people. The Royal BC Museum and Archives has a wide range of oral history recordings for you to explore. In fact, there are over 4,000 of them!Glenn Parfitt, BC music historian and heritage advocate, will describe how he created an online archives - the Royal City Music Project. He'll recall Victoria's 'Golden Age of Rock & Roll' during the 1950s and 1960s. He'll evoke Victoria's 'Summer of Love,' when the capital city thrilled to a 'battle of the bands' in July 1967. Maps and Guides. Floor Plans. Stay connected through our e-newsletter. It’s full of updates about our collections, research, exhibitions, events, promos and fundraising. Museum Admission. The Royal BC Museum’s Creating Connections Initiative increases accessibility to the museum and IMAX® Victoria for individuals facing barriers and creates an inclusive environment for people from all walks of life. Through this initiative, the museum offers a wide array of programs aimed at fostering inclusivity, including:Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs. A time when civilization grew along the Nile, pyramids dotted the skyline and people believed gods walked among us. Now touring North America, this exhibition featured interactive displays and more than 300 original artifacts, some an astounding 4,500 years old. It showcased all aspects of ancient Egyptian life ...BC is known internationally as a language hotspot because of these 34 languages. To celebrate this, the Our Living Languages exhibition was created in 2014 in partnership with First Peoples’ Cultural Council and their advisors from Nations around the province. Centuries of deep disruptions to First Nations families and communities have ...Library. The BC Archives Library houses a unique collection of approximately 72,000 books, pamphlets, serials, directories, newspapers, atlases, maps, posters, sheets of music, theatre programmes, dissertations, theses and other publications with a strong emphasis on the geographic, social, cultural and political history of British Columbia and ...Dr. Lorne Hammond joined the Royal BC Museum in 1997 after completing a history doctorate at the University of Ottawa. His research with the collection helps to develop exhibits. He mentors graduate university students and works with the public.May 17 – December 31, 2019 Thank you for visiting, marveling at, and enjoying the world premiere of Maya: The Great Jaguar Rises—an extraordinary exhibition highlighting Maya civilization past and present. Maya: The Great Jaguar Rises travels next to Cincinnati Museum Center, where it will be displayed from March 14 – September 7, 2020 ...Campers will learn about photo composition and storytelling, venture to Beacon Hill Park to capture dynamic nature shots and explore the Royal BC Museum’s Natural History collection, as well as the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. Before and after camp care is available (8am- 9am and 4pm- 5pm). Buy Tickets. Home. Visit. Events.Search Our Collection. The Royal BC Museum’s Geology collection is relatively small, consisting of just over 1,200 samples collected from British Columbia as well as other Canadian provinces, the United States and a number of other countries. The collection is only available for public access online. The physical collection cannot be accessed ...BC teachers may book a self-directed, on-site tour for their classrooms. Please be advised of the following: - The Natural History of BC Gallery is open. - The First Peoples Gallery and Becoming BC Gallery are closed as work to modernize the museum takes place. - The Old Town exhibit (part of the former Becoming BC Gallery) reopened July 29, 2023 with a …Thunderbird Park. Thunderbird Park was established in 1941 when a display of totem poles from the provincial museum's collection was set up at the corner of Belleville and Douglas streets in Victoria. In 1952, Anthropology Curator Wilson Duff initiated a pole restoration program and hired Kwakwaka'wakw master carver Mungo Martin as chief ...In the First Peoples Gallery in the Royal British Columbia Museum, you are privileged to enter the house of Chief Kwakwabalasami, the late Jonathan Hunt, a Kwakwaka‘wakw chief who was born and lived his life in the community of Tsaxis (Fort Rupert) on the northeast coast of Vancouver Island. The house is both a museum installation and a real ... The Netherlands Centennial Carillon was a gift from British Columbia’s Dutch community to honour Canada’s 100th birthday in 1967. It is housed at the top of the tower, which stands 27 metres (90 feet) tall. This carillon, the largest in Canada, has 62 bells. To play, our carillonneur has to climb the 75 steps of the spiral staircase and ... RBCM@Home (Office Hours) is online support just for educators, every second Monday and Friday. Starting back Fall 2020 . If you miss the great outdoors, join our RBCM@Outside webinars. These themed virtual fieldtrips to local destinations are every second Wednesday. Hang out (virtually) with museum curatorial and collections staff every Tuesday ... Royal Museum Shop hoursmay vary. 675 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8W 9W2. 1-250-356-7226. 1-888-447-7977. The archaeology collection at the Royal BC Museum holds artifacts that are almost that old and from all over the province. Each artifact is linked to a particular place and each has a story to tell. Artifacts are a kind of evidence. They are any object that has been shaped or used by human beings. Most things around you in a room are artifacts.British Colombia is home to people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. From farms to cities, people have adapted and developed communities to best fit their needs and wants. Digital Field Trips are inquiry based and staff led. We can adapt Digital Field Trips for different grade ranges, home learners, or for adult, senior ...Events. Christmas in Old Town. Take in the sights and sounds of Christmas long ago. Visit the wood-cobbled streets lined with festive garlands and see the shops decked in seasonal finery. November 20, 2021- December, 31 2021 Included with admission or membership.Thunderbird Park. Thunderbird Park was established in 1941 when a display of totem poles from the provincial museum's collection was set up at the corner of Belleville and Douglas streets in Victoria. In 1952, Anthropology Curator Wilson Duff initiated a pole restoration program and hired Kwakwaka'wakw master carver Mungo Martin as chief ... A part of the former Becoming BC permanent modern history gallery, Old Town, New Approach, is now open with a series of new contextual panels designed to inform and inspire visitors to the exhibition and will continue to reflect the museum’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. From stories of BC’s sleeping car porters at the Port Moody ... Generally, the RBCM entomology collection is a collection of BC material. As noted above, approximately 80% of the specimens with databased locality information are from the province. The most important geographical issue for the collection is the strength of representation of a species or other taxon within BC.BC grade schools: Contact [email protected] to book an entry time Tuesday through Friday, during the school year Sep - Jun at the BC Student rate. There is limited availability. Age categories: Adult (age 19-64), Senior (65+), Student (19+ with valid student ID), Youth (6-18), Child ...Get in Touch. View Full Profile. 250-812-8013. [email protected]. The Royal BC Museum and Archives and BC Black History Awareness Society are pleased to invite you to the launch and celebration of new online resources including the BC Archives Black History Research Guide.View Full Profile. 250 883-4056. [email protected]. Pride Join us for a night of celebration and hands-on creative workshop opportunities within the Royal BC Museum's Old Town Gallery, reclaiming the space through an exploration of queer histories. Experts will share their historical knowledge and lived experiences, and you will be ...Museum Admission. The Royal BC Museum’s Creating Connections Initiative increases accessibility to the museum and IMAX® Victoria for individuals facing barriers and creates an inclusive environment for people from all walks of life. Through this initiative, the museum offers a wide array of programs aimed at fostering inclusivity, including: Go Directly to Species Pages. Common Name Get in Touch. View Full Profile. 250-812-8013. [email protected]. The Royal BC Museum and Archives and BC Black History Awareness Society are pleased to invite you to the launch and celebration of new online resources including the BC Archives Black History Research Guide.BC Archives Mfilm Number: B16253 - not available at BC Archives. Event Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 1781-08-29. Event Place: SAINTE MARIE MISSION. Person: JOSEPH UNKNOWN.Acting Director of Audience Experience. View Full Profile. 250 896-5483. [email protected]. Live at Lunch is a monthly series where you can hear directly from curators, archivists, staff and researchers at the Royal BC Museum as well as fascinating community members and guests. BC in Pictures: The tourist gaze as seen through the BC ...The Royal BC Museum, with support from our partners, is proud to present the first annual WinterFest outdoor multicultural holiday market, December 2 and 3. Celebrating arts, culture and community, WinterFest brings together the best parts of the holiday season. Food, warm drinks and multicultural performances pair with local vendors for a one-of-a-kind …Visit the Research Portal to learn how the Royal BC Museum's natural history, human history and archival collections inspire and inform our research The Archives Learn how the BC Archives provides access to records of enduring value to the province for public researchers, scholars and genealogists. Location. We are located on Belleville Street at the border between beautiful downtown Victoria and historic James Bay, just steps from the Fairmont Empress Hotel, the BC Legislative Assembly and Victoria's Inner Harbour. We recommend leaving two to four hours to enjoy the core galleries, feature exhibition, and Pocket Gallery. View PDF. Indigenous Vital Events Registrations (1917-1956) 2022. View PDF. Land Records (includes crown grants) 2022. View PDF. Pre-emption and Homestead. 2022.BC Archives Mfilm Number: B16253 - not available at BC Archives. Event Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 1781-08-29. Event Place: SAINTE MARIE MISSION. Person: JOSEPH UNKNOWN.BC Archives. Registers of births, etc. Taxonomy. Scope note (s) Here are entered works relating to registers of births, marriages, deaths, etc that are both secular and religious in nature. Source note (s) LCSH. GR and MS subject headings. 29 Archival description …Conduct your own marine biology research by exploring the cabinets and drawers full of carefully preserved museum specimens, including stunning corals, crabs, shells, and sea stars. Or spend countless hours observing live animals—barnacles, hermit crabs, sea squirts, and fishes—as they eke out a living in our 360-litre aquarium.Degree Series (4A - 4Q), 1912 - 1956 This series was designed to cover the relatively well-settled area of the BC interior between the CPR line and the 49th parallel using standardized sheets of one degree in latitude and one in longitude. The maps were published at the comparatively large scale of two miles to the inch since they were intended ... Booking Inquiries. For groups over 15 people, please fill out the group booking online form and submit. Our Group Services Coordinator will follow up with you. School Groups please scroll down this page to the BC Grade School Booking form. Rates inquiry. Group booking. Update an existing booking. View Full Profile. 250 896-5483. [email protected]. *An appointment equals one photograph. There is a maximum of six people who can be in one photograph. If you want individual photographs, please book an appointment for each individual photograph you require. For example, if you have two children and you want them to be in one ...Pocket Gallery Exhibition The BC Black History Awareness Society in partnership with the Royal BC Museum presents Hope Meets Action: Echoes Through the Black Continuum, the story of Afro-diasporic “British Columbia” history, past, present and future. Black “British Columbian” history has long been whitewashed in the annals of colonial history.Contact Info. Stay connected through our e-newsletter. It’s full of updates about our collections, research, exhibitions, events, promos and fundraising. Enter your email address. Home. Contact Info. Adult (19+) $18.00. Senior (65+) $11.00. Shop from the comfort of your home and support the Royal BC Museum at the same time – all proceeds from the sale of merchandise go directly towards supporting the many fine programs and special events at the Royal BC Museum. Website. www .royalbcmuseum .bc .ca. The Royal British Columbia Museum (or Royal BC Museum ), founded in 1886, is a history museum in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The "Royal" title was approved by Queen Elizabeth II and bestowed by Prince Philip in 1987, to coincide with a royal tour of that year. [2] The museum merged with the British ...With nearly 225,000 catalogued artifacts, the Royal BC Museum holds the largest collection of British Columbia First Nations archaeological materials in the world. Collected since 1886, these artifacts represent up to 10,000 years of history. While the collection includes objects from Euro-American, European and Asian manufacture, 99 per cent ...History of the Territory. Long before colonial settlers arrived in what later became known as British Columbia, the land on which the museum and archives now stand was the traditional territory of the Lekwungen peoples, today represented by the Songhees and Xwsepsum ( Esquimalt) Nations. The Lekwungen comprised a diverse group of extended ...VICTORIA, BC — A paper co-authored by Derek Larson, a member of the Royal BC Museum’s palaeontology department, working with an international team of palaeontologists, proposes that Tyrannosaurus rex may not have been the teeth-baring, ferocious looking creature that we’ve come to know.. Results from the researchers’ work …Campers will learn about photo composition and storytelling, venture to Beacon Hill Park to capture dynamic nature shots and explore the Royal BC Museum's Natural History collection, as well as the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. Before and after camp care is available (8am- 9am and 4pm- 5pm). Buy Tickets. Home. Visit. Events.Please note our new phone number for IMAX Victoria general inquiries is 250-952-4206. IMAX® Victoria now features state-of-the-art IMAX 4K Laser projection technology coupled with an immersive 12-channel sound system. Bigger is really just the beginning! Home of the largest IMAX screen in British Columbia, measuring 61’ high x 85’ wide (18.59m x …May 10, 2024-January 5, 2025 Discover one of the most mysterious and unique stone monuments in the world and what it meant to the people who built it with Stonehenge. The exhibition features 400+ ancient artifacts, including the Amesbury Archer and Stonehenge Archer, neither of which have ever been seen before in North America. Packed with archaeological insight and cutting-edge scientific ...To connect with Indigenous Collections and Repatriation at RBCM, please email [email protected]. Repatriation Stories. House Posts Return to hitac̓ u. RBCM returns Ancestors and Belongings to Stó:lō in the spirit of Lets'emó:t. The Return of Cultural Treasures to Huu-ay-aht First Nations.British Colombia is home to people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. From farms to cities, people have adapted and developed communities to best fit their needs and wants. Digital Field Trips are inquiry based and staff led. We can adapt Digital Field Trips for different grade ranges, home learners, or for adult, senior ... Royal Museum Shop hoursmay vary. 675 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8W 9W2. 1-250-356-7226. 1-888-447-7977. Search Our Collection - Royal BC Museum. BC Archives. Genealogy - General Search. Search our indexes to births (1854-1903), marriages (1871-1947), deaths (1872-2002), colonial marriages (1859-1872) and baptisms (1836-1888). Genealogy indexes and images are provided for private archival and historical research purposes only. Genealogy and Privacy. May 10, 2024-January 5, 2025 Discover one of the most mysterious and unique stone monuments in the world and what it meant to the people who built it with Stonehenge. The exhibition features 400+ ancient artifacts, including the Amesbury Archer and Stonehenge Archer, neither of which have ever been seen before in North America. Packed with archaeological insight and cutting-edge scientific ...In the Middle Ages, bells became part of Europe's religious soundscape. Travelling foundry workers cast huge bells on site for the great cathedrals. By the 16th century, the carillon had become a symbol of prosperity and achievement in Flemish and Dutch towns. The sounds of the bells were part of a town's daily order. The Netherlands Centennial Carillon was a gift from British Columbia's ...Contact Info. Stay connected through our e-newsletter. It’s full of updates about our collections, research, exhibitions, events, promos and fundraising. Enter your email address. Home. Contact Info. Adult (19+) $18.00. Senior (65+) $11.00. March 1–June 2. Capturing fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breath-taking diversity of the natural world, Wildlife Photographer of the Year shows the triumphs, challenges and incredible beauty of a planet under pressure. One hundred photos from photographers across the globe introduce species at risk of extinction and ... The BC Vital Statistics Agency has provided this year's release of records. Newly released records include marriage registrations from 1946 and death registrations from 2001. About Publications. When John Fannin, the Royal BC Museum’s first curator, published his Check List of British Columbia Birds in 1891, he set in motion a publishing program that has engaged and informed British Columbians for nearly 128 years. Since that first publication, the Royal BC Museum has released hundreds of works on diverse subjects ... How to Obtain a Copy of Your Divorce Order. All copy requests must be submitted by completing our online Divorce Order Reproduction form. If the divorce was finalized in British Columbia before 1983, you will be requested to include the following information: The names of the parties to the divorce. The date of the divorce (approximate date is ...The Victoria Children's Choir is considered to be one of the top choral and music organizations in the city, and is highly respected for its consistent professional level of performing music throughout the Concert Season. Under the instruction of Artistic Director David Stratkauskas and an expert music team, the Victoria Children's Choir ...Conservation is responsible for the care and preservation of the Royal BC Museum collections. We monitor the relative humidity, temperature, lighting and air quality to ensure that artifacts and specimens are protected from deterioration. Our conservators lend expertise across disciplines, providing such services as materials analysis, exhibit ...Night Shift: Pride. Show your colours at Night Shift: Pride, our newest 19+ event, and the best Pride Party on Vancouver Island! Get ready to celebrate with three full floors of extraordinary entertainment. Downstairs, DJ Ronny B, and later, Tigress, will pack the lobby dance floor with high-energy club anthems, Top 40, tech, house and everyone ...Pathways. Each pathway features a different subject. Inside there are options to explore through reading, watching video, listening to recordings, looking at images or meeting the people who have something to say about the topic. Pathways are created by Royal BC Museum staff. Filter by theme, and location:Night Shift: Vintage Valentines. This year we celebrate love, lust and everything in between with a vintage-inspired Valentine’s day event. In addition to exploring the galleries, you can dance to live music by Hank Angel and chill out with Sarah Osbourne and Elder Sister Plum. DJs db Chessa and Hristo will both bring vintage soul, funk and ...The BC Vital Statistics Agency has provided this year’s release of records. Newly released records include marriage registrations from 1945 and death registrations from 2000.250-920-9097. There’s lots of fun to be had this Family Day at the Royal BC Museum and IMAX® Victoria. Monday, February 19, the Royal BC Museum will be open to the public for ADMISSION BY DONATION. IMAX® Victoria will also be offering FREE entry to documentary films for children, youth, students and seniors. Dive into discover together!Please note our new phone number for IMAX Victoria general inquiries is 250-952-4206. IMAX® Victoria now features state-of-the-art IMAX 4K Laser projection technology coupled with an immersive 12-channel sound system. Bigger is really just the beginning! Home of the largest IMAX screen in British Columbia, measuring 61’ high x 85’ wide (18.59m x …With nearly 225,000 catalogued artifacts, the Royal BC Museum holds the largest collection of British Columbia First Nations archaeological materials in the world. Collected since 1886, these artifacts represent up to 10,000 years of history. While the collection includes objects from Euro-American, European and Asian manufacture, 99 per cent ...Travelling exhibitions provide opportunities to visit Royal BC Museum exhibitions all over BC. They allow us to bring the museum to you! Since this program started (in 2016), we've delivered travelling exhibitions to 31 communities across the province. There are currently five travelling exhibitions but we are already designing several more.Every year the Government Records team at the BC Archives processes over 2,000 boxes of records created by the provincial government. Most of […] Every year the Government Records team at the BC Archives processes over 2,000 boxes of records created by the provincial government. ... [email protected] ... The result was a contour map of the full-size mammoth. The fabricators then cut Styrofoam blocks along the contour lines with a high-speed drill to shape the sections of the mammoth’s body. Those sections were glued together, supported with a framework of wood and metal, and delivered to the museum. By January, 1979, Woolly was in place, …The BC Archives holds millions of treasures that document the history of British Columbia. Our collection consists of both archival records and published material, which we maintain in two separate collections. BC Archives collection Records in our archives collection include government, private, genealogical and Indigenous material and come in a variety of formats.Night Shift: Pride. Show your colours at Night Shift: Pride, our newest 19+ event, and the best Pride Party on Vancouver Island! Get ready to celebrate with three full floors of extraordinary entertainment. Downstairs, DJ Ronny B, and later, Tigress, will pack the lobby dance floor with high-energy club anthems, Top 40, tech, house and everyone ...BC Archives. Registers of births, etc. Taxonomy. Scope note (s) Here are entered works relating to registers of births, marriages, deaths, etc that are both secular and religious in nature. Source note (s) LCSH. GR and MS subject headings. 29 Archival description …Web Cam. Due to ongoing technical issues with the Royal BC Museum Harbour webcam, we regret to inform that we have discontinued this feature as of Nov. 26, 2021. Thank you for your understanding. Other resources: Swans Victoria Inner Harbour Webcam.BC Archives. Use this database to find descriptions and select digitized versions of archival records held at the BC Archives. 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About Publications. When John Fannin, the Royal BC Museum's first curator, published his Check List of British Columbia Birds in 1891, he set in motion a publishing program that has engaged and informed British Columbians for nearly 128 years. Since that first publication, the Royal BC Museum has released hundreds of works on diverse subjects ...Visit the Research Portal to learn how the Royal BC Museum's natural history, human history and archival collections inspire and inform our research The Archives Learn how the BC Archives provides access to records of enduring value to the province for public researchers, scholars and genealogists.Coroner's records ca. 1859-1970 Coroners' records consist of inquests and inquiries, mostly into violent, unnatural and suspicious ... The BC Archives has copies of probated wills from 1861-1980. Our holdings of probate records date back to 1859 and, depending on the court registry, may go up to 1992. ... Coordinates: 48°25′10″N 123°22′4″W. The Royal British Columbia Museum (or Royal BC Museum ), founded in 1886, is a history museum in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The "Royal" title was approved by Queen Elizabeth II and bestowed by Prince Philip in 1987, to coincide with a royal tour of that year. [2] . If you plan on visiting the BC Archives, please plan a visit. The mandate of the BC Archives is to preserve records of enduring value to the province so that they remain accessible to the public. You can access records in person or remotely or learn more about our services and collections at workshops, tours, community events and exhibitions.Museum Admission. The Royal BC Museum's Creating Connections Initiative increases accessibility to the museum and IMAX® Victoria for individuals facing barriers and creates an inclusive environment for people from all walks of life. Through this initiative, the museum offers a wide array of programs aimed at fostering inclusivity, including:Please note, the Royal BC Museum galleries and meeting spaces are not suitable for weddings, birthday parties or similar events. To learn more about how the Royal BC Museum can turn your event into an unforgettable experience, please contact: Darren Glover Venue Rental Manager 250-387-5745 [email protected] of the Museum. Since the early days of colonial settlement in Victoria, the museum has collected and preserved the province's significant artifacts and specimens for future generations. The museum was founded in 1886 in response to a petition signed by 30 prominent citizens. It was housed in a single room adjoining the Provincial ...Timeline. Explore the Learning Portal through time. Choose a date or a time period and get going. Precambrian Eon. ? - 541 Million Years Ago.Travelling exhibitions provide opportunities to visit Royal BC Museum exhibitions all over BC. They allow us to bring the museum to you! View More. Adult (19+) $18.00. Senior (65+) $11.00. Youth (6-18) $11.00.Please note our new phone number for IMAX Victoria general inquiries is 250-952-4206. IMAX® Victoria now features state-of-the-art IMAX 4K Laser projection technology coupled with an immersive 12-channel sound system. Bigger is really just the beginning! Home of the largest IMAX screen in British Columbia, measuring 61’ high x 85’ wide (18.59m x …BC Archives Archival Records; Genealogy; Archives Library; BC Archives Genealogy - Browse Search. Search our indexes to births (1854-1903), marriages (1871-1947), deaths (1872-2002), colonial marriages (1859-1872) and baptisms (1836-1888). Genealogy indexes and images are provided for private archival and historical research purposes only. ...Orcas Virtual Gala. Join Dr. Daniel Muzyka, CEO, and Mischelle vanThiel, VP Inclusion and Community Engagement, Deputy CEO, to celebrate the opening of Orcas: Our Shared Future. This first-of-its-kind virtual gala includes an interactive game of "Artifact or Artifiction"—a battle of wits with museum staff as you try to guess which artifact ....