Cranbrook History Centre

Downtown Historic Walking Tour
2021-09-02 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | Outside Cranbrook Photo
Our Historic Downtown Walking Tour takes place Thursday nights from 7-8pm. It runs every Thursday in July and August. The tour will depart on Bake Street outside of Cranbrook Photo and visitors will walk throughout the downtown core. You will learn about the many historic buildings that once populated Cranbrook’s historic downtown, some that are not longer present today. The tour concludes outside the Mount Baker Hotel, a restored 1923 building that now houses a local restaurant and our 2021 walking tour partner, Soulfood, and the renovated hotel. Tickets are $7.50 and can be purchased online, below, or in person at the museum. Thank you to Soulfood for their partnership in this year’s Summer Walking Tours. Soulfood is offering attendees of both our Downtown and Historic House Walking tour a free drink with the purchase of an entrée when they dine at the locally owned restaurant.
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Paleontology Lecture & Reception
2021-09-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Are you interested in Paleontology, but never had the chance to learn about the topic? Do you want a chance to get up-close with the private collections of local paleontologists? Are you looking to meet like-minded individuals in a fun learning environment?
If so, be sure to join the Cranbrook History Centre on Tuesday, September 14th between 7:00 – 10:00pm MT for our 2021 Paleontology Lecture and Reception.
The reception will feature:

A Recognition Ceremony for local paleontologist, Côme Plourde, whose discoveries have had a huge impact on paleontology in our region.
“Introduction to Paleontology in the Columbia Basin“. A lecture by featured paleontologist, Guy Santucci. He will speak to the amazing specimens that can be found locally in the Columbia Basin, and share what it’s really like to delve into amateur paleontology.
A Catered Reception featuring pastries made by local business, Hot Shots, and a cash bar.
Private Fossil Collections on Display, with a chance to speak with local amateur paleontologists about their collections and their work.

Register now for a chance to talk everything Paleontology and Fossil-related with us! Tickets are $10.00 for members, and $15.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is required, please follow the link below to the registration page.
Members use discount code: CHCMEM5 at checkout.
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Please Note: We are following all regional public health recommendations. As such we are limiting the number of attendees to 50, and requiring pre-registration. We ask attendees to wear masks when they are not seated at their tables. All drinking and eating should take place while seated.

Thank you to the East Kootenay Chamber of Mines and Scotiabank for supporting the local paleo community through this Lecture and Reception.

Paleontology Field School : Day 1
2021-09-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
The Cranbrook History Centre Paleontology Field School features 4-days of programming around building amateur paleontology skills.
The Field School: Day 1 is the second day of programming, following the program’s opening Lecture and Reception. It will take place as a full day of programming on September 18th, where attendees will be visiting the KM62 site on the Bull River.
The site, specifically chosen by Guy Santucci and Dr. Howard Allen, will be the perfect place for them to lead interpretation of the geological and paleontological formations found there. They will guide you through the paleontological process to find fossils of your own. Lunch is included in the price and, it consists of a sandwich, a square, and a drink from local business Auntie Barb’s Bakery. All tools and safety equipment will be provided.
PLEASE NOTE: Participants are required to use their own vehicles to reach the site. Maps, directions, and GPS coordinates will be provided to all participants to ensure safe arrival to the site. All-Wheel Drive cars with ground clearance are required to get to the sites. If you do not have this access we will organize ride sharing for those who are willing to go to the site together.
Registration limited to 15 people, so be sure to register before it’s too late!
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Paleontology Field School: Day Two
2021-09-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
The Cranbrook History Centre Paleontology Field School features 4-days of programming around building amateur paleontology skills.
The Field School: Day 3 is the third day of programming. On this day, the group will be going to Site 15, also located on the Bull River. A little further to reach, this site provides additional interpretive opportunities to learn about what this area looked like 350 millions years ago. Guy Santucci and Dr. Howard Allen will continue to provide guidance for all participants to find and uncover their very own fossils to take home. Lunch is included in the price and, it consists of a sandwich, a square, and a drink from local business Auntie Barb’s Bakery. All tools and safety equipment will be provided, as well as GPS coordinates to ensure safe arrival. Just like Day One, participants will have to provide their own vehicle.
PLEASE NOTE: Participants are required to use their own vehicles to reach the site. Maps, directions, and GPS coordinates will be provided to all participants to ensure safe arrival to the site. All-Wheel Drive cars with ground clearance are required to get to the sites. If you do not have this access we will organize ride sharing for those who are willing to go to the site together.
Registration limited to 15 people, so be sure to register before it’s too late!
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Toddler Tuesday
2021-09-28 10:30 - 23:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Toddler Tuesdays is an off-season (September – May) program that takes place at the Cranbrook History Centre on the last Tuesday of every month.
As a way of connecting our community with our collections, the museum is partnering with the Cranbrook Public Library to conduct the monthly program. The hour long program consists of a free story time led by the library, and a fun and family friendly craft activity to complete afterwards. Entry to the program is free, but due to space restrictions, registration is mandatory.
This upcoming Toddler Tuesday is September 28th:
Books we’ll be reading: To be Announced
Craft Activity: Colouring-in your own Train Buttons
Recommended Ages: 2-5

Paleontology Lab Visit
2021-09-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Chris New’s Paleontology Lab
The Cranbrook History Centre Paleontology Field School features 4-days of programming around building amateur paleontology skills.
The Paleontology Lab visit is the fourth and final day of programming, following the program’s opening Lecture and Reception, and two full days out in the field.
The lab consists of a visit to Chris New’s personal Fossil Preparation Laboratory. Chris New is a local paleontologist who has expertise collecting fossils in the Cranbrook region. His lab is the site where many fossils now housed in the museum collection were prepared.
During the visit, Chris will provide you with a personal tour of his lab and discuss the different tools and techniques used to prepare his outstanding specimens.
Because of the lab size, participants will register for a 30-minute time slot. A museum staff member will be present throughout all of the lab visits to ensure that safety and public health protocols are being followed.
Registration for the Paleontology Lab visit is included in the purchase of a Field School date in the program. Spaces are limited for the Field School, so please register early to ensure yourself a spot.
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Ed Talk: Sharing our Story , Living on a Métis Road Allowance
2021-09-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Online Event, Zoom Meeting Platform, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
**Our September Ed Talk will be taking place on Zoom**
Join the Cranbrook History Centre on Zoom on September 29th to welcome Métis Elder Marie Schoenthal, and cutural facilitator, Amy Cross. From 7 – 8:30 pm MT we will be diving into Marie’s lived experience growing up on a Métis Road Allowance.
Marie lived on a Métis Road Allowance until she was 15 years old, and shares her experiences of living off the land, harvesting animals, berries and living in a small one-room house with her family. Marie grew up speaking Michif, the traditional language of the Métis people and discusses the transition school and learning English. This in-depth story shares the hardships of living off the land, and the abuse that she faced growing up. This is a once in a lifetime experience that journey’s you back to the early 1900’s in Canadian history, Marie’s story is educational, heartwarming, engaging and is appropriate for all ages.

About Our Speakers:
Marie Schoenthal, Métis Elder, mentor, and Kokum was raised in the small road allowance community in Crooked Lake, Saskatchewan, where she grew up with 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Marie is a fluent Michif speaker, who has very involved in the Métis community in Medicine Hat and Calgary, teaching Michif, jigging and cultural practices to community members. Marie currently lives in Calgary, and has 3 children 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. She enjoys being with her family, listening to old time fiddle music, jigging and a good belly laugh.

Amy Cross is a Métis woman who is very proud of her Métis cultural background, and infuses it into all aspects of her life. She has worked in the Indigenous field for over 20 years, in various capacities, although her passion is the Métis people and culture. Amy, has taken her inspiration from her mentors Marie Schoenthal and Jeannette Hansen both Métis Elders, and respected in the Métis community across Canada. Amy, can also be found in nature, and infuses her love of the environment into her art. Her current passion is pebble art and has recently, started a business called Pebble Art from Nature. Amy, is married has two children, and currently living in Cranbrook BC.

Toddler Tuesday
2021-10-26 10:30 - 23:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Toddler Tuesdays is an off-season (September – May) program that takes place at the Cranbrook History Centre on the last Tuesday of every month.
As a way of connecting our community with our collections, the museum is partnering with the Cranbrook Public Library to conduct the monthly program. The hour long program consists of a free story time led by the library, and a fun and family friendly craft activity to complete afterwards. Entry to the program is free, but due to space restrictions, registration is mandatory.
This Toddler Tuesday is October 26th. Registration will open October 1st.
Books we’ll be reading: All about Dinosaurs!
Craft Activity: Make a dinosaur clothes pin puppet & we’ll be back with our button maker!

Recommended Ages: 2-5
Please note: All adults attending Toddler Tuesday must provide proof of vaccination and wear masks while participating in the event.

Toddler Tuesday
2021-11-23 10:30 - 23:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Toddler Tuesdays is an off-season (September – May) program that takes place at the Cranbrook History Centre on the last Tuesday of every month.
As a way of connecting our community with our collections, the museum is partnering with the Cranbrook Public Library to conduct the monthly program. The hour long program consists of a free story time led by the library, and a fun and family friendly craft activity to complete afterwards. Entry to the program is free, but due to space restrictions, registration is mandatory.
This Toddler Tuesday is November 23rd:
Books we’ll be reading: Supplied by the Cranbrook Public Library
Craft Activity: Making Your Own Conductor’s Hat
Recommended Ages: 2-5
The November Toddler Tuesday is now full. Please check back for the January Toddler Tuesday.

Ed Talk | Lest We Forget - Cranbrook at War: Home and Away
2021-11-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Lest We Forget – Cranbrook at War: Home and Away
On November 24th, the Cranbrook History Centre is inviting local author Jim Cameron to join us for another wonderful and moving presentation. Anyone who attended his talk on July 21st will remember how powerfully Jim can tell a story. This time, we are welcoming Jim for a night of remembrance. He will weave a tale of the people of Cranbrook and how they experienced the Boer War, and the First and Second World Wars. From the lives of those who stayed home, to the brave soldiers who never returned, come join us to learn about the impact of the wars on this small rocky mountain town.
More About Our Presenter:
Jim Cameron was born and raised in Cranbrook, B.C., where his family roots go back well over a century. A professional musician, artist and author, he has dedicated a great deal of time and research to local Cranbrook history. Writer of the popular and long-running newspaper column “Janus – Cranbrook Then and Now,” he has more recently authored two very successful history books: Cranbrook Then and Now – Volumes One and Two.

Please note:
This event will be taking place in person at the Royal Alexandra Hall. We will be requiring all attendees to show proof of vaccination for the event, and to wear masks inside the museum. We are also limiting our capacity to 50 registrations. If you register for the event and can no longer make it, please notify us so that we can make the seat available to a different attendee.
For those who are not comfortable attending the event in person, we will livestream the presentation on youtube. It will also be kept on our youtube page for those who want to re-visit or who are not able to attend the event.

Toddler Tuesday: Holiday Edition
2021-12-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Toddler Tuesdays is an off-season (September – May) program that takes place at the Cranbrook History Centre on the last Tuesday of every month.
As a way of connecting our community with our collections, the museum is partnering with the Cranbrook Public Library to conduct the monthly program. The hour long program consists of a free story time led by the library, and a fun and family friendly craft activity to complete afterwards. Entry to the program is free, but due to space restrictions, registration is mandatory.
Please note: All adults attending Toddler Tuesday must provide proof of vaccination and anyone over the age of five must wear a mask while participating in the event.
The next Toddler Tuesday is on December 21st
The books we’ll be reading are supplied by the Cranbrook Public Library
Craft Activity: Snowflake Making
Recommended Ages: 2-5

Family Day at the CHC
2022-02-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Celebrate Family Day at the Cranbrook History Centre! Enjoy FREE Museum admission, take in our paleontology collection and chat with local experienced fossil collector Guy Santucci. Warm up with complimentary Coffee or hot chocolate. Kid’s will win a small prize for completing a game of I-Spy or a scavenger hunt. For 2022, we’ve developed a new booklet for the Paleo Home Kit; try it out for FREE one day only. The number of kits is limited; therefore, rentals are on a first-come, first-serve basis. This activity is supported by the Province of British Columbia.
See you there!

Toddler Tuesday
2022-02-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Toddler Tuesdays is an off-season (September – May) program that takes place at the Cranbrook History Centre on the last Tuesday of every month.
As a way of connecting our community with our collections, the museum is partnering with the Cranbrook Public Library to conduct the monthly program. The hour long program consists of a free story time led by the library, and a fun and family friendly craft activity to complete afterwards. Entry to the program is free, but due to space restrictions, registration is mandatory.
This Toddler Tuesday is February 22nd:
Books we’ll be reading: Supplied by the Cranbrook Public Library
Craft Activity: Name Train
Recommended Ages: 2-5

March Toddler Tuesday
2022-03-29 10:30 - 23:30 | British Columbia
Toddler Tuesdays is an off-season (September – May) program that takes place at the Cranbrook History Centre on the last Tuesday of every month.
As a way of connecting our community with our collections, the museum is partnering with the Cranbrook Public Library to conduct the monthly program. The hour-long program consists of a free storytime led by the library, and a fun and family-friendly craft activity to complete afterwards. Entry to the program is free, but due to space restrictions, registration is mandatory.
Books we’ll be reading: Provided by the Cranbrook Public Library
Craft Activity: To be determined

Recommended Ages: 2-5
Please note: All adults attending Toddler Tuesday must provide proof of vaccination while participating in the event.
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We are now using a new ticketing system. If you have any problems registering please contact us:
info@cranbrookhistorycentre.com or 250-489-3918
Thank you!

Ed Talk- Fungus Among Us
2022-03-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Please join us on March 30th for a presentation provided by Janice Strong and Jaime Levine. This informative and entertaining presentation will focus on the importance of fungus to all our lives. We will discuss tree communication, the medications and therapies made from fungus, plus the destructive and constructive functions of the multitudes of fungi. The talk begins at 7:00, doors open at 6:30 pm.
About Our Presenters:

Janice Strong and Jamie Levine are both avid hikers, skiers and photographers. They travel mostly in BC and Alberta and find fulfillment going to wild places that few visit.
Janice is an outdoor photographer and writer. She wrote four editions of the popular Mountain Footsteps Selected Hikes in the East Kootenay. She is also a map maker and graphic designer of websites, brochures and interpretive signs.
Jamie’s interests include hiking, skiing, along with photography, and astronomy. He enjoys researching topics of wide interests in the natural sciences, such as this presentation. He is a veterinarian and the medical director at the Cranbrook Veterinary Hospital.
Both of their outdoor and night photographs have appeared in many publications, books and enlargements of their work are in collections all over the world.

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We are using a new ticketing system. Please let us know if you have any trouble registering by email at info@cranbrookhistorycentre.com or call 250-489-3918
Thank you!

Toddler Tuesday - April
2022-04-26 10:30 - 23:30 | British Columbia
Join us for a train storytime surrounded by local railcars! Free craft hosted by the museum afterwards.
Toddler Tuesdays is an off-season (September – May) program that takes place at the Cranbrook History Centre on the last Tuesday of every month.
As a way of connecting our community with our collections, the museum is partnering with the Cranbrook Public Library to conduct the monthly program. The hour-long program consists of a free storytime led by the library, and a fun and family-friendly craft activity to complete afterwards. Entry to the program is free, but due to space restrictions, registration is mandatory.
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Ed Talks - Boats and Trains in the Kootenays
2022-04-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Please join us on Thursday, April 28th for a presentation provided by local authors Terry Gainer and Michael Cone. In this presentation, local authors Terry Gainer and Michael Cone will speak on the importance of transportation history and progress in the Kootenays. Including travel by train and lake ferries, from the place, you see when you look out your windows! The talk begins at 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm.

About Our Presenters:
Terry Gainer was largely influenced by his upbringing. He has enjoyed a career that has been an amazing fifty-year adventure in tourism. Though he retired in 2005, he has stayed involved in the industry as a marketing consultant. When Trains Ruled the Kootenays follows his previous book about railway history in the Rocky Mountains: When Trains Ruled the Rockies: My Life at the Banff Railway Station. Terry lives in Nelson, British Columbia.
Over the past 50 years, Michael Cone has tracked down the story of the roads, the railways, the sternwheelers and the ferries that have connected the Kootenays over time. Michael has also interviewed many people who have worked on the varied connecting systems of Kootenay Lake.
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Admission is free, but registration is required.
We are using a new ticketing system. Please let us know if you have any trouble registering contact info@cranbrookhistorycentre.com or 250-489-3918
Thank you!

Annual General Meeting 2022
2022-04-30 18:15 - 19:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Cranbrook Archives, Museum and Landmark Society will take place on April 30th, 2022.
The AGM agenda will include, but will not be limited to

the Election of Board Directors
presentation of the 2021 Financial Statements
Director reports
and the business of the organization as required.

*This organized gathering will follow Provincial Public Health Protocols in effect on April 30th.
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Mother's Day Tea
2022-05-08 11:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Mother’s Day Tea is back at the Cranbrook History Centre on May 8th, 2022!

Join us for Mother’s day tea in the elegant Royal Alexandra Hall. Bring your whole family and celebrate your Mom, your grandmother, your aunts or anyone who is a mom in your family
Enjoy a selection of scones and tea pastries, along with a choice of tea flavours or other refreshments.
Cranbrook 4-H Club Youth will be your servers.

Royal Alexandra Hall* – 11 AM General Admission $25.95 per person +tax, $4 extra for Gluten Free – Click Here for Tickets

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Treat your mom to a culinary experience – High Tea in the Historic Argyle Dining Car.
Enjoy a selection of freshly prepared savouries, sweets and desserts. Select your tea from a variety of flavours or one of our custom blends.

Argyle Dining Car Table of 2* – 2:30 PM $71.95 +tax – SOLD OUT
Argyle Dining Car Table of 4* – 2:30 PM $143.95 +tax – SOLD OUT

*Limited Availability

Bi-Giwen: Coming Home, Truth Telling From The Sixties Scoop
2022-05-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
The “Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta” (SSISA), in partnership with the Cranbrook History Centre and the Cranbrook Public Library is bringing the Bi-Giwen: Coming Home – Truth Telling from the Sixties Scoop exhibition to BC communities. This first of its kind exhibit shares the experiences of survivors, including twelve personal testimonials of strength and resilience of Indigenous children taken from their families -often by force. Theses children were fostered and/or adopted into non-Indigenous homes, away from their communities, and placed across the globe.

The Cranbrook History Centre and Cranbrook Public Library, in partnership with the Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta, will host this powerful exhibit May 11, 2022 from 10am until 5pm.
A short opening ceremony and unveiling will be held at 10am. All are welcome to attend.

Admission to the Cranbrook History Centre is free throughout the day and includes access to the National Travelling Exhibit, Bi-Giwen: Coming Home.

Ed Talk: The Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History - Connecting Communities and Building Bridges
2022-05-25 19:00 - 20:00 | British Columbia
Join us on May 25th at 7 PM for another of our Ed Talks free lecture series, hosted by Erin Knutson and Derryll White from The Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History.

The lecture will consist of a PowerPoint presentation on the importance of the Institute’s work in preserving history through photos and archives, as well as taking care of artifacts which tell stories of previous generations.
Check out the commercial here! https://www.facebook.com/cranbrookhistorycentre/videos/321881070060268

Erin Knutson Bio

Hi, my name is Erin Knutson. I’m the executive director of the Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History; I’m from Calgary, Alberta, and have a background in communications and journalism. Accompanying me today is Derryll White, an anthropologist, historian, and founder of the Institute. Mr. White was a curator at Fort Steele for over three decades before creating the CBIRH. We specialize in preserving, digitizing, and making public historic images and documents of the Columbia Basin. Our organization has partnerships with nine historical institutions and school districts no. 5 and 6. In addition, we are looking to expand through unique interactive projects, including live and virtual exhibits. Our organization specializes in Multimedia Storytelling.
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Toddler Tuesdays
2022-05-31 10:30 - 23:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada

Rock & Gem Show
2022-06-03 10:00 - 2022-06-05 16:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Mark your calendar the Cranbrook History Centre’s annual Rock and Gem Show is back! The show will feature exhibitors and vendors from across BC and southern Alberta. Vendors, exhibitors, mineral collectors, rockhounds, and artisans will be participating in the show. Discover the rocks, gems, minerals, and fossils found across the region.
The event will feature…

General Admission (Includes access to the Museum Galleries) | $6.00 each
Rock, Fossil, and Gem Vendors
Gold Panning for all ages
Rock and Fossil Identification with Experts

For Kids 12 and Under:

Find one-of-a-kind fossils at the Fossil Dig

Friday, June 3rd: 12 noon – 8 pm
Saturday, June 4th: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, June 5th: 10 am – 4 pm

Keep an eye on our website and social media for more information!
Thank you to our sponsors: The East Kootenay Chamber of Mines

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Ed Talk - June 2022
2022-06-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
On June 29th, The Cranbrook History Centre will be hosting an Ed Talk the likes of which have never been seen before! For the first time ever June’s Ed Talk will give you not only a lecture from four of the Kootenay’s most dynamic local musicians–but also a musical performance! Also, including a cash bar for the first time ever!
Join us Wednesday, June 29th at 7 pm (doors open at 6:30) for a local musician’s lecture panel, speaking on the joys and challenges of being a musician living and playing in the Kootenays.
Guests panellists: Morgan Adair, Heather Gemmel, Ferdy Belland and Maddisun.

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Historic Walking Tours - The Communities That Forged Cranbrook
2022-07-09 10:30 - 23:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Historic Walking Tours – The Communities That Forged Cranbrook
Meet up at The Cranbrook History Centre
Tickets $7.50
Kids 10 and under Free
*Make sure to select the date in the drop-down menu you wish to take*
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Jr. Paleontology Summer Camp
2022-07-11 09:00 - 2022-07-15 16:00 | British Columbia
This year, Junior Paleontology will be run through a five-day-long camp that focuses on geology, evolution and extinction, fossils, and paleontology. Junior Paleo will be running the week of July 11th to 15th, August 8th to 12th and August 22nd to 26th. Our programs are designed to be as active as possible with plenty of hands-on learning and opportunities for growth and exploration!
Camps will run Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, for children ages 6-12.

Pricing:

Full Week Camp – $250 Child
Sibling Ticket – $225 Sibling

Itinerary:
DAY ONE: GEOLOGY
DAY TWO: EVOLUTION AND EXTINCTION
DAY THREE: FOSSILS
DAY FOUR: PALEONTOLOGY
DAY FIVE: CULMINATION DAY
We have sold out for our July session of Junior Paleontology! Didn’t get a chance to register? There are still spots available for August!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR AUGUST 8-12 SESSION

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR AUGUST 22-26 SESSION
More Information can be found below:
https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/program/summer-camps-2022/

Historic Walking Tours - The Communities That Forged Cranbrook
2022-07-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-07-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-07-30 10:30 - 11:30 | British Columbia

August Ed Talk - Brennan Martens
2022-08-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Take a journey with University of Alberta Paleo student and Director of the Vancouver Paleontological Society Brennan Martens through how fossil hunting at a young age led to a lifelong love for and career in Paleontology.
Doors open at 630PM, show starts at 7PM.
Admission is always free but registration is required.
Who says there’s nothing to do in Cranbrook?
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