Georgia Bay Canning Factory
Tofino is an ideal place to explore the origins of the marine fishery in British Columbia. You might consider visiting the George Canning Factory National Historic Site, a waterfront facility built in 1894 that has now been turned into a museum. The interactive exhibits in the museum not only showcase the production of salmon canning and operational fishing boats but also highlight the history of how the diverse pioneers collectively built Tofino into the former "Salmon Capital of the World."
Site of the British Shipbuilding Yard
Another historical site in the country is the Britannia Heritage Shipyard, which showcases restored traditional boats, makeshift workshops, and residential buildings, vividly reflecting the lives and work of the locals in the early 20th century.
London Farm Ruins
London Heritage Farm in Steveston showcases charming aspects of rural life, with beehives, fruit trees, and a beautifully restored 1880s farmhouse that houses a tea room serving freshly baked scones and brewed tea.
Japanese Cultural Center
Steveston's Japanese-Canadian Cultural Centre - offers Japanese language and Japanese art classes.
Finnish swamp community
Finn Slough - a residential area built by early Finnish immigrants on the edge of the Fraser River.
International Buddhist Temples
Replica of Beijing's Forbidden City built as an international Buddhist temple.
Golden Town
The lively Chinese market in Golden Village. The city is also famous for having the best Chinese food from abroad.
