Archive of posts tagged "Vancouver Maritime Museum"

The Lost Fleet at the Vancouver Maritime Museum

Comments 27 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver Maritime Museum proudly unveils its pivotal new exhibition The Lost Fleet, on display March 24, 2017 – March 25, 2018. The Lost Fleet at the Vancouver Maritime Museum The Lost Fleet investigates the unjust 1941 seizure of 1,200 Japanese-Canadian fishing vessels following the bombing of Pearl Harbour through a collection of historic photographs, […]

Winter Wander at Vanier Park

Add a Comment by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Winter Wander at Vanier Park combines everything that I love so much about this city: A walk by the seaside, a chance to enjoy some arts and entertainment, and of course some really cool museums! Winter Wander at Vanier Park On Saturday, February 4, 2017 bring your family down to Vanier Park for a […]

Vancouver Icons: Vancouver Maritime Museum

Add a Comment by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver Maritime Museum was built around the RCMP vessel the St. Roch, a National Historic Site in Canada, in 1959. The building’s shape, reflecting the boats that surround it in the nearby marina and waters of the Salish Sea, tell of what treasures can be found within and make it a fitting subject for […]

SpongeBob SquarePants at the Vancouver Maritime Museum

Add a Comment by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Vancouver Maritime Museum is hosting a special event for families to meet a popular character who lives in a pineapple under the sea. SpongeBob SquarePants will be in Vancouver for the first time ever on Saturday, January 17th to promote the new 3D movie, “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Sponge Out of Water”, which hits […]

Old School Vancouver Summer Fashion

Add a Comment by Rebecca Bollwitt

This weekend, the exhibit Babes & Bathers: History of the Swimsuit opens at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. “As a city surrounded by water, going to the beach and owning a swimsuit is an essential part of both our wardrobe and our Vancouver identity. Drawing primarily on the collections of fashion historian Ivan Sayers, the Maritime […]