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Dear Cranbrook,As we approach the end of another remarkable year, we find ourselves filled with a profound sense of gratitude and pride for what we …

by Fernanda Fernandez  Most of us don’t usually think about railroads today. I can count with one hand the times I have travelled on trains. That …

On February 18 of this year, the award-winning Bateman Gallery in Victoria closed forever. The Bateman Gallery was a professionally run museum and had every …

Mi nombre es Fernanda Fernández. Soy la Asistente de Programación y Archivos en el Cranbrook History Centre. Actualmente llevo a cabo una investigación sobre inmigración …

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Canada has had a long and complicated history with alcohol. British Columbia was busy doing business during Canadian and American prohibition.

The first instalment of CHC News is here! Every other month we will post updates on the goings on at the centre to keep our …

Skiing is a well established part of Canadian culture, but how did that happen? This month’s blog explores our journey to becoming a skier’s paradise.

The Cranbrook Hotel has been a part of our cityscape since 1897 and this month, she turns 124.  The Cranbrook Hotel defined the city that …

You might not think too much about the history of the chair you’re sitting on but the materials, values, and styles that came before have …