Heritage BC is pleased to announce the launch of a new interactive website that explores the people, places and events at over 100 Stops of Interest throughout the province — www.heritagebc.com.

The original ‘Stops of Interest’ plaques have a special place in the hearts of many travellers. It was developed for the provincial centennial in 1958 to mark sites of historic significance. Over the years, signs were added sporadically – eleven new signs have recently been erected by the Ministry of Transportation to celebrate BC150.  The BC150-Heritage Legacy Fund grant program seemed the perfect opportunity to bring a wealth of knowledge inspired by these signs to the internet...and to have some fun at the same time.

It seems appropriate, for the recent sesquicentennial, that the concept is re-visited and refreshed, utilizing new ‘state of the art’ technologies to help make provincial history more widely accessible, interesting and fun...and it’s not just for kids.

We encourage everyone to visit Heritage BC Stops.com! Send us your feedback, spread the word, and most importantly, take the opportunity to promote local community resources and links for preservation societies, publications, museums, tourism attractions and more. 

Read more about the interactive features and design of the website
» Education: Virtual History Tour

Pack your bags and grab a ticket
» www.heritagebcstops.com

BY LIS BAILLY, PORTFOLIO ART SERVICES, 250.479.2868