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History Museums in Oceanside Region

First stop in exploring the region’s history and heritage of Vancouver Island's Oceanside region is Qualicum Beach’s museum complex at General Money Square.

A world-class fossil collection is displayed in the paleontology exhibit, where one can say hello to “Rambling Rosie,” aged 70,000 years, the most complete Ice Age walrus ever found on North America’s west coast. Meanwhile, the industrial revolution takes centre stage at the adjacent Powerhouse, which includes displays dedicated to the E&N Railway, logging, carpentry, blacksmithing and early hydro power.

Craig Heritage Park, south of Parksville, also offers colourful insights into pioneer life. Its museum is open daily in the summer, and the site features several heritage buildings, notably St. Anne’s Anglican Church, built in 1849 it is one of the oldest on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

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