Links and Local Organizations

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BC Index
The British Columbia Index is a tool for locating documents and facts related to the history of Canada's Pacific Province created by Vancouver Public Library staff.

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

 

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.

West Beyond The West
Digital images, text, audio and video materials about British Columbia history, heritage and culture. Search the collections of libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, heritage and community groups, government agencies, and private collections in British Columbia and across Canada…via a single search portal. Search results link you to the digital content on a contributing partner's web site.

BC Archives
Province of BC

BC Heritage Conservation Act
Province of BC, Revised 2001

Heritage Homepage, Province of British Columbia

Heritage Conservation

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Local Organizations

There are many groups in New Westminster with an interest in heritage, local history, and genealogy. Listed below are links to their websites.

Community Heritage Commission	New Westminster Heritage Preservation Society	New Westminster Police Service
Irving House Historic Centre and New Westminster Museum/Archives	New Westminster Symphony Orchestra	Hyack Festival Association
Fraser River Discovery Center	New Westminster Historical Society	Samson V Maritime Museum
Royal Westminster Regiment	Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame	Royal Engineers Living History Group

 

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