First published in 1965, The Indian History of British Columbia: The Impact of the White Man rema...

Sharks, Skates, Rays and Chimeras of British Columbia

With more species of fungi than any other region in Canada, British Columbia is a rich playground...

On a winter's day in 1889, Tsimshian Chief Arthur Wellington Clah went to Hannah and Richard...

Has your silver lost its lustre? Have your photos faded? Has the family quilt come undone? Fear n...

In his third book on the adventures of Frank Swannell, historian Jay Sherwood continues his accou...

What would you do if you came face to face with a Large Yellow Waxwing, Wild Turkey or Weather Lo...

Gerry Andrews (1903-2005) had many adventures in his 102 years. He was a rural school teacher, a ...

Discover the legacy of a Canadian pioneer in heritage interpretation and conservation.

Highlights lets you explore British Columbia's natural and human history through dazzling ph...

In 1899, at age 27, Emily Carr travelled to London to attend art school. She spent almost five ye...

Philip Lambert describes 43 sea star species and subspecies in the coastal waters of northwestern...

Out of the Mist celebrates the art, culture and history of the Nuu-chah-nulth (formerly called No...

In the mid 1840s, fifty years after first contact with Europeans, the Songhees people agreed to a...

'This excellent field guide to many plants native to British Columbia emphasizes the traditional ...

In 1913, the BC government hired G.B. Milligan and E.B. Hart to each lead a small expedition that...

The genus Lasiopogon is a widespread group of robber flies (Diptera: Asilidae) inhabiting the nor...

The Victoria region is a natural wonderland one of the most biologically rich areas of the countr...

Historian Peter Corley-Smith chronicles the provincial museum's accomplishments since 1886, ...

Up-Coast presents the first comprehensive history of British Columbia's central- and north-coast ...

A practical guide to Indigenous repatriation and building respectful relationships between museum...

A poignant exploration of remembrance and sacrifice in a British Columbia community.

'Is family defined by blood and birth? Or can we invite anyone into that intimate embrace? In The...

There's so much more to discover behind the world-famous exhibitions on display at the Royal...

In its early days, Victoria was the commercial powerhouse of British Columbia--its largest city a...

Spirits of the Coast

A captivating journey into the life of a Victorian woman navigating the complexities of the Briti...

'If you're at all interested in what comprises that magnificent green growth out there, this easy...

This is the first handbook devoted to sea cucumbers in the waters of British Columbia, southeast ...

Humans share a long history with carnivores. We fear them as predators, revile them as competitor...

Dr. John Ford presents the latest information on 31 species of marine mammals that live in or vis...

Culled from the hand-written pages in old-fashioned scribblers and almost-forgotten typescripts a...

Discover the untold stories of women who shaped the British Columbia frontier in the 19th century.

In this collection of illuminating essays, Jack Lohman shares his views on the role of museums in...

In 1858, reports of gold found on the Fraser River spurred tens of thousands of people--mostly me...

Frank Swannell contributed greatly to the shape of British Columbia by surveying and mapping larg...

In this delightful collection, beloved artist and writer Emily Carr (1871-1945) celebrates wild f...

Nancy Turner describes more than 150 plants traditionally harvested and eaten by First Peoples ea...

Birding and butterfly watching have been popular outdoor activities for decades. Now, dragonfly w...

In Food Plants of Coastal First Peoples, renowned ethnobotanist Nancy J. Turner describes more th...

Highlighted by brilliant photographs, the colourful stories of British Columbia's history le...

A narrative of resistance and resilience spanning seven decades in the life of a tireless advocat...

At the height of Pacific-coast steamship travel in the late 1800s and early 1900s, passengers enj...

Uncover the captivating history of Tod Inlet, BC, from its First Nations roots to its industrial ...

Hoofed mammals are the most abundant large mammals in British Columbia. Nine wild native species ...

Snails and slugs have a reputation as slimy, repulsive creatures that are nothing more than garde...

Peter Macnair and Alan Hoover recount the history of Haida argillite carving since it began in th...

This book is the most comprehensive work on alders, birches, oaks, poplars, willows and other cat...