Located in Echo Recreation Centre at 4255 Wallace Street, the museum displays Vancouver Island Indian and pioneer artifacts and a collection of baskets. There is a working model of the Pelton Power Generator in the commercial fishing and industrial exhibit. Hands-on exhibits include a sawyer's mill and the West Coast Life Saving Trail Telegraph. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5.

Location: Port Alberni British Columbia Telephone 250-723-2181

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming British Columbia Events Are: Bethlehem Walk Parksville December 12 thru December 15 Christmas at the Cannery Richmond December 12 Christmas Light-Up & Craft Fair Osoyoos December 5 thru December 6 Polar Bear Swim Vancouver January 1 Carol Walks with Cantiamo Chamber Ensemble Courtenay December 13 thru December 22

Other upcoming events include: Heritage Christmas Burnaby November 21 thru January 3 Cornucopia Whistler November 12 thru November 15 Wildlights 2009 Kamloops December 11 thru January 3 Bethlehem Walk Parksville December 12 thru December 15 Spectacle of Lights Richmond December 5