As we’ve moved into Phase 3 of the BC Restart, it’s time to plan your summer BC Staycation as more local hotels reopen Deciding on what part of the province to visit, what to do when you get there and where to stay while you’re there will all be on the check-list. After closing for…
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Recommended Reading on Racism & Diversity from Russell Books
The recent deaths of George Floyd and others, at the hands of police, have spurred on protests, marches and riots across the globe. The protests and support for the Black Lives Matter movement has moved many people to seek to learn more about racism, diversity and black history. With the rising interest on these subjects,…
Royal BC Museum Plans Its Reopening
The Royal BC Museum (RBCM), is getting ready to welcome back the public, June 19, 2020. The museum has announced that it will be resuming operations and reopening in a thoughtful, phased way, informed by the advice of the public health authority and backed by science. The Royal BC Museum is taking a phased approach…
Show #BCTourismMatters, Check Out Activities Reopening
As we continue Tourism Week, May 24 – 30, 2020, to highlight why #BCTourismMatters, especially in the Covid-19 era let’s take a look at what else is opening to help get the BC tourism industry back on its feet. Many of our destinations and attractions remain closed but slowly activities, many of them outdoor, are…
Tourism Week 2020 Shows #BCTourismMatters As BC Reopens.
Tourism Week, May 24 – 30, 2020, is normally a celebration of tourism and a way for the $20+ billion BC industry to kick off the upcoming season whilst showing that #BCTourismMatters, but Tourism Week in the Covid-19 era is anything but normal. With local and international travel restrictions to be upon us for the…
Royal BC Museum Wants Your Stories
The Royal British Columbia Museum (RBCM) and provincial archive is responsible for collecting and documenting the history of British Columbia, even as it’s happening. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of almost everyone in BC, disrupting daily routines, changed personal interactions and relationships, plus unexpected shifts in community life. During these uniquely uncharted times, the…
6 Shows To Watch Queen Victoria On Victoria Day
As we celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday this weekend, there might not be any parades or 21-gun salutes due to pandemic restrictions. Instead you can take a glimpse into the Queen’s life by streaming one of the following shows or films. Victoria (2016-2019): Starring Jenna Coleman as Queen VictoriaITV/PBS produced series. Follows the young Victoria from…