Links

While the links found on the Local Organizations page pertain strictly to heritage issues in New Westminster, the links below are more general, and reflect what is available on a provincial, national, and international level.

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Abbotsford Genealogical Society
A non-profit organization established in 1977

BC Heritage
Official webpage of the Heritage Branch of the Ministry of Small Business, Tourism and Culture, whose role includes the "...operation of 13 unique historic sites where public programs are presented."

BC Historical Photograph Database
Contains annotated links to online BC historical photograph databases and galleries.

Canadian Conservation Institute
The Canadian Conservation Institute's web site is aimed at helping you care for and preserve your family treasures, heirlooms, and works of art.

Canadian Genealogy Centre
Access genealogical resources via the National Archives of Canada and National Library of Canada

Canadian Heritage Information Network
This website provides an excellent list of museum resources, including the Conservation Information Network, Museology Bibliography (BMUSE), and Artists in Canada.

City of Richmond Archives
More than 7,000 scanned images. Searchable by subject name and by keyword.

City of Richmond Heritage Inventory
A searchable photo/information database. Provides specific search parameters (date, location, keyword, etc), as well as a downloadable Acrobat version of the entire database.

The City of Vancouver Heritage Conservation Program
Part of the City of Vancouver Website. Includes case studies, fact sheets, walking tours, and the Heritage Register.

Hallmark Society Homepage
"The Hallmark Society was formed in 1973 to encourage the preservation of heritage buildings in the Capital Regional District - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada." This website offers information about research, tours, various publications, legislation, and community heritage groups.

Heritage Canada Foundation
Founded in 1973 to protect the Canadian 'cultural landscape,' this website aims to educate those interested, and provide resources for further study/action.

Heritage Resources Online
A comprehensive source for local, provincial, federal and international resources.

Heritage Society of British Columbia
A good resource for individuals and organizations interested in heritage issues. Includes tips on fundraising, legislation information, policies, case studies, and much more.

Roedde House Homepage
A heritage house project in Vancouver's 'West End' that offers public information, educational tours and videos, and rentals.

Vancouver Historical Society
The Vancouver Historical Society was established in 1936 to stimulate public interest in Vancouver's history; to encourage historical research and publication; and to promote the designation and preservation of historic sites.

Vancouver Public Library Database of Historical Photographs
From the Special Collections Division of the Vancouver Public Library, a large online database of local historical photographs. It currently contains photographs of British Columbia and Vancouver from the Philip Timms and Leonard Frank collections.

Page last updated 2007-12-20