Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
Tourism Region: Cowichan Valley
The maritime history of Cowichan Bay, classic boat buildingbtechniques, restored marine engines, hands on kids boat building, a marine library, and aboriginal displays.
About the Collections
Artifacts and archival potographs on the history of Cowichan Bay: historical photographs, exhibits on boat-building techniques; new and restored boats on floating and dry display; collection of marine inboard and outboard motors. On-going traditional boatbuilding courses and classic boat restorations that visitors can watch in the workshop. Everyday, everything is supplied for children to build toy boats.
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 200
Archives
Archival photographs
Prints and Drawings •
Manuscripts •
Photographs
Decorative Arts
Artist in Residence - Herb Rice, First Nation Wood Carver
Other: First Nation Carver
Fine Arts
First Nations boats and a First Nations carver stuido.
Culture:
Canadian •
Aboriginal or First Nations
Period:
Contemporary •
Modern •
Historical
Media:
Painting •
Photography •
Prints and Drawings •
Sculpture
Miscellaneous:
Folk Art
Human History
Maritime history of Cowichan Bay and related experiences.
Clocks or Time-Keeping Devices
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Communications Devices
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Costumes and Accessories
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Fisheries
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Forestry
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Industrial Technology and History
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Local History
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Manuscripts
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Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints
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Marine History and Technology
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Memorabilia
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Oral History
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Performing Arts
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Toys and Games
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Transportation
: Marine
: Motorized ground
Services & Activities
restoration of heritage boats, exhibition space for marine related desplays ie, models, artwork. Summer boaty building courses, annual boat festival in June
Research Services
Collection of books on maritime history and boat building techinques.
Conservation or Restoration •
Information Centre •
Library
Educational Programs
Workshops on classic boat building techniques and maintenance. Toy boat building centre for children. Periodically have Suzee Science-Singer workshops(educational entertainment for children)
Classes or Workshops
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Demonstrations
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Discovery Room or Centre
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Family Programs
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Internships
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Lectures
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School Programs
: Age 0-4 (Pre-School)
: Age 5-11 (k-6)
Other: Salmon Release Festival
Visitor Services
Everyday, everything is supplied for Kids toy boat building. There are guided tours of the museum upon request.
Guided Tours
: English
: French
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Accessible by Public Transportation
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Children's Activities or Services
: Nursing area or Change Table
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Information Centre or Desk
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Parking Facilities
: Free
: Bus
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Special Needs Facilities
: Parking
: Signs
: Washrooms
: Wheelchair access
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Cloakroom
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Washrooms
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services Available
Activities: Boat restorations, yearly centre maintenance, events organization, meeting and greeting the public
Member Privileges
discout on courses, free admisson, boat restoration, use of boats and equipment, friendship, activities
Food Services
Many restaurants nearby.
Cafeteria •
Snack Bar or Vending Machines •
Picnic Area •
Restaurant
Internet Services
General Information •
Collections •
Events •
Virtual Exhibitions •
Education •
Children •
Directions or Map
Local Tourism Links
Local Attractions •
Hotels •
Shopping •
Other Services
Other Services
Meeting room and volunteer program
Publications and Products
"SOUNDINGS" newsletter.
Annual Reports •
Books •
Brochures •
Newsletters •
T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps
Featured Images
Chief Tathlasut of Chemainus Band, from our museum exhibit
For © contact Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre. All rights reserved.
Acorn Tender built in our Traditional Boatbuiding Course
For © contact Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre. All rights reserved.
Cedar strip kayak built in our traditional boatbuilding course
For © contact Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre. All rights reserved.
Map
Location
| Address: |
1761 Cowichan Bay Rd. Cowichan Bay, British Columbia V0R 1N0 See Map |
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| Telephone: | 250-746-4955 |
| Fax: | 250-746-4955 |
| Mailing Address: |
Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre Box 22, Cowichan Bay, British Columbia V0R 1N0 |
| Email Us |
Hours of Operation
Operations:
Year Round
June Boat Festival, all year boat building courses(traditional methods)and one special yearly display of local activites, all year children's toy boat building centre.
Open: 9:00AM to dusk
Closed:
NEVER
Admission:
Charged
By donation.
