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Maritime Museum of British Columbia

28 Bastion Square, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1H9, Canada
250-385-4222
Ranked #33 of 75 attractions in Victoria
4.0 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums
Owner description: Located in the heart of downtown Victoria, the Maritime Museum of BC represents a rich and vast link to the province’s legal and nautical roots. Here,...... more » Owner description: Located in the heart of downtown Victoria, the Maritime Museum of BC represents a rich and vast link to the province’s legal and nautical roots. Here, among a superb array of artifacts, you will find fascinating displays on Pirates, Heritage Vessels, Shipwrecks and Featured Exhibits. It is also home to three very singular sailboats − Dorothy, Trekka and Tilikum − each with their own incredible story of adventure and enchantment. « less
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Nanaimo, Canada
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Ride the historic elevator. Enjoy alot of really great old models of ships. Try and have a walk with the curator Cuyler Page who will make the place magical for you. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012
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I hadn't been to the MMBC for close to thirty years and my partner had never visited it, so we spent some time here on a rainy Tuesday. Although fairly small, the three floors of this old courthouse (an original building dating to the founding of Victoria, and once BC's Supreme Court) are packed with artifacts from First Nations' and... More

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Vancouver Island
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

Even if you don't know much of BC's history you'll feel the connection to the water with the myriad boat models and displays. More

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Sidney, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

This was a first trip for our family, it was a fun visit for all. Loads to see in the museum and everyone had a great time. We were told while there that there is much more, if they can secure a larger location they can bring out more... can't wait! well worth the visit. More

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Shawnigan Lake, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

Here is a joy to see in the Bastion Square when you are there. The museum is a hidden gem that most people overlook, please don't. If you have any nautical bones in your body this museum will please, remember to take in the museum at HMCS NADEN as well - they both tie in together well. More

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Waterton Lakes National Park, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012

The Maritime Museum has a great collection of artifacts and presents information in a detailed, updated, easy to view way. The museum provides a great overview of maritime activity along the west coast. The building itself is rather neat to explore too! More

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Cranbrook, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

Amazing collection of artifacts in a fantastic location however because of lack of funding it is poorly organized. They do have the oldest working birdcage elevator in North America which is worth checking out More

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Gulf Islands B.C.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

A wealth of information about all maritime history here on the west coast - under the water, on the water, and along the shore. Facinating pictures and atifacts, and info about wrecks and all the boats that plied these waters. More

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British Columbia
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

I'm a fan of maritime museums and have seen some great ones around the world. This small museum built inside Victoria's first concrete building and the original colony courthouse is a small gem. Some unique and interesting exhibits and a good history of BC Ferries. More

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Cold Lake, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

What a great museum with an interesting twist of history. Housed in the old court house, you get a lot more than what you anticipate. More

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