Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC)
As an endless source of discoveries, virtualmuseum.ca is a unique interactive space that brings together Canadian museum collections and riches in a variety of thought-provoking and instructive contents. It’s your window on current museum news and your reference guide to plan your next outing. Enter your Canadian museum space.
Upcoming at VMC
Virtual exhibits
Winter 2010
Bees, a Honey of an Idea
Launch Date: Winter 2010
To bring to light the vital role of the honeybee in pollinating Canada’s crops, the Canada Agriculture Museum is launching a virtual exhibition about the amazing world of bees and beekeepers. The exhibition is intended to inform Canadians of the importance of beekeeping and to offer students and teachers a fun and interactive way to learn about this intricate enterprise.
Bob Boyer Retrospective Online Exhibition
Launch Date: Winter 2010
Bob Boyer’s career and achievements as a leading Aboriginal artist and educator have never before been commemorated in a major virtual retrospective. Best known for blanket paintings that represent “blanket statements” of the devastating impact of colonial imperatives upon Aboriginal cultures, Boyer wielded tremendous influence on the development of contemporary Aboriginal art in Canada.
Saving Threatened Species
Launch Date: Winter 2010
In 2006, one out of four mammal species, one out of eight bird species and one-third of amphibians were endangered. Because zoo fans aren’t always aware of the dangers animals face, the Granby Zoo is mounting a virtual exhibition that will feature its “living” collection, and pay tribute to the scientists and zoo professionals working on behalf of these species.
Waters of Life
Launch Date: Winter 2010
The wetlands of Lac Saint-Pierre have long been recognized for their ecological significance. The Centre d’interprétation du patrimoine de Sorel plans to offer an exhibition designed to improve understanding of this complex web of waterways and to share the knowledge that scientists have amassed. As visitors explore the site, they will be able to partake of games, simulations and satellite photography that will give them insight into the depth of the work of specialized scientists
Community Memories
Winter 2010
New Iceland Heritage Museum
The Icelandic Festival of Manitoba: Celebrating 120 Years!
The first Icelandic Festival in Manitoba was held on August 2nd, 1890, in Winnipeg, and is believed to be the oldest continuous ethnic festival in North America. The Icelandic Festival was held in Winnipeg annually until a decision was made to move the celebration to Gimli in 1932, where it has been held ever since. This Community Memories exhibit presents the long-standing history of this uniquely Canadian cultural event.
Hockey Heritage North
Kirkland Lake: The Town that Made the NHL Famous
Originally based on the community’s mining history and commitment to hockey, Kirkland Lake has produced hundreds of players, coaches and officials, including those who have had an impact on the game at the local level and the highest professional league, the NHL. This Community Memories exhibits highlights the contributions of the individuals and businesses of the town that choose to show their civic pride through the people and places associated with hockey.
Northumberland Fisheries Museum and Heritage Association
Ice: A Historic Link for Pictou Islanders
This Community Memories exhibit showcases the ice boats that were an essential link to mainland Canada for residents of tiny Pictou Island during the winter months, when sea ice made passage by regular boats impossible. Using ice for survival – during a cold and isolated time of year for islanders – it became an essential role in transportation and the key to ice harvesting in the early 1800s and 1900s.
