PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives
150-2248 McAllister Ave. V3C 2A5 Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada

Still don't know who to vote for in PoCo's first-ever pet election? Introducing - 1. Jojo (left) 2. Boo (middle) 3. Thunder (right)... These are just three of the pets in the running, so make sure to visit the link below for a full list of candidates! Read a short bio about each pet, and cast a vote for the ones you would like to support. Vote Now at: https://pocoheritage.org/pet-election-2/ #poco #portcoquitlam #pet #pets #petelection #election #petambassador #heritage #britishcolumbia City of Port Coquitlam What's On Port Coquitlam Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor

The city of Port Coquitlam has always been closely tied to our railway. In fact, it is where our city began. Built just west of the Coquitlam River in 1885, Westminster Junction Station was located at the intersection of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) mainline and its spur line to the city of New Westminster. The community that grew up around the junction was later incorporated as Port Coquitlam over 108 years ago in 1913. Have you ever stopped to think about who built th...is railway that is so important to our city? Chinese workers were an essential part of the workforce in BC. They came by ship mainly from China and California when construction began in 1881, and by completion of the CPR in 1885, at least 600 of the over 15,000 Chinese labourers had died of work-related illness or injury. Conditions were harsh, unsafe, and made even worse by racial discrimination. Chinese workers were often given the most dangerous tasks and their pay was unequal, making only $1 a day, not including provisions, for every $1.50-$2.50 that white workers made. The transcontinental railway they helped to build, despite the hardship and discrimination they faced, made movement across the country cheap and accessible. It was the reason for our city to incorporate, and it played a major role in shaping British Columbia and Canada as a whole. To learn more about their stories and the many contributions Chinese railway workers have made to Canada, check out some of the links below for more information. https://www.mhso.ca/tiesthatbind/ChineseRailWorkers.php http://www.virtualmuseum.ca//ViewLoitDa.do;jsessionid=E122 https://www.coquitlamheritage.ca//the-legacy-of-chinese-ra Photo from Wikimedia Commons #poco #portcoquitlam #britishcolumbia #heritage #AsianHeritageMonth City of Port Coquitlam Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor

We're back with this week's first round of featured pets! Meet - 1. Sawyer (left) 2. Barney (top) 3. Rufus (bottom)... Did you know that Rufus' favourite food is carrots? Or that Barney loves to swim? Every pet has a personality, and you can learn more about each one by following the link below! Voting is still open for the pet election, so make sure to check out the full list of candidates and help decide who will become PoCo's first official Pet Ambassador. Vote Now at: https://pocoheritage.org/pet-election-2/ #portcoquitlam #poco #britishcolumbia #pet #pets #petelection #election #petambassador City of Port Coquitlam Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor What's On Port Coquitlam Downtown PoCo BIA Port Coquitlam Community Foundation

Happy #InternationalMuseumDay! The theme this year is "The Future of Museums: Recover and Reimagine", and museums everywhere are being invited to reflect on and rethink the ways in which we create and communicate. The COVID-19 crisis has been a catalyst for digital innovations across the cultural sector, and PoCo Heritage is no exception! We've partnered with The VR Voyage to bring you an interactive, virtual tour of our temporary exhibit "The F Words: Flu, Fire, Flood, and F...inancial Fears". Didn't get a chance to visit us before our doors closed? Now you can explore the exhibit from the comfort of home, and listen to Museum Manager Alex Code as he guides you through the troubled, early years of Port Coquitlam. Explore Now at: https://pocoheritage.org/vr-tour/ #portcoquitlam #poco #britishcolumbia #heritage #VR City of Port Coquitlam Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor What's On Port Coquitlam The VR Voyage

It's a new week for PoCo's first pet election, and we have an exciting announcement! On June 17th, join us for Thinking Dogs, an Evening at the Museum with cognitive scientist and comparative psychologist Julia Espinosa. A PhD Candidate at the University of Toronto, Julia is investigating how dogs think, learn, and understand their environment, and she'll be joining us virtually to share some of her research! Register now to learn more about how our furry friends make sense ...of the world around them, and don't forget to keep voting for PoCo's first Pet Ambassador! Register at: https://zoom.us//regi/tJAkduuupj4iGtMFPNaX84oj3oTBPhHx4bxy Vote Now at: https://pocoheritage.org/pet-election-2/ #portcoquitlam #poco #britishcolumbia #heritage #pet #pets #petelection #petambassador City of Port Coquitlam Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor What's On Port Coquitlam

Have you already cast your vote for PoCo's first official Pet Ambassador? Don't forget! Every week leading up to the end of the election, we'll be introducing you to some of our furry friends in the running. To see the full list of candidates and learn more about each pet, make sure to check out our website below! Today's featured pets are:... 1. Nikita Chiquita Banana (left) 2. Dozer (middle) 3. Atticus (right) Vote Now at: https://pocoheritage.org/pet-election-2/ #portcoquitlam #poco #britishcolumbia #heritage #pets #petelection #pet #petambassador City of Port Coquitlam Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor What's On Port Coquitlam Downtown PoCo BIA Port Coquitlam Community Foundation

Join us on February 18th at 7:00pm during BC Heritage Week for a talk from linguist and Chinook Jargon expert Dr. David Robertson, as he pulls back the curtain on the origin of some of our unique BCisms and place names. Come see how many of these terms not only in BC English, but also in many of the Indigenous languages of British Columbia have been influenced by a history of rapid change and linguistic diversity. Free Via Zoom... Register in advance here: https://bit.ly/3shqXBy #HeritageWeek #bcheritageweek #Portcoquitlam #BC #britishcolumbia #heritage City of Port Coquitlam Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor What's On Port Coquitlam The Tri-City News FVRL - Terry Fox Library Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House Heritage BC BC Museums Association

This year the theme of BC Heritage Week is "Where do you find Heritage?" and we want to hear from you! Maybe it's in your old family home, a story you share with your community, or a particular dish you cook at the holidays. Your story has a chance of being featured as part of our upcoming online exhibit! Submit your story here: https://forms.gle/Y9MULHTrNAExrhWL6 #heritage #heritageweek #bchertiageweek #portcoquitlam #bc #britishcolumbia City of Port Coquitlam Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor What's On Port Coquitlam PoCo Youth The Tri-City News School District 43 - Coquitlam

Come join our guided reminiscing session for adults, and share your stories with the small group. The theme this time is Happy New Year Everyone. Register in advance here: https://bit.ly/39akAYa

Congratulations to our three winning mini trees! It was a close race! 1st - Port Coquitlam Lions Club 2nd - Poco & Dogwood Genealogy Groups 3rd - Community Ventures Society... Winners will receive trophies donated by Coronation Recognition, Western Sky Books, and Wilson Pharmacy along with cash prizes donated by Sandra Craig Sells the Tri-Cities and PoCo city councilor Dean Washington! Thank you so much to everyone who registered a tree and to the hundreds who cast their votes! Without your support we would not be able to do what we do. We look forward to more trees next year, but In the meantime you can still checkout the full sized trees on display in the Gathering Place windows at Leigh Square! Special thanks to our festival sponsors: Downtown PoCo BIA, Forest Marine Ltd., and Mike Farnworth. We had to change things up a bit this year and we'd love to hear what you thought. Let us know here: https://bit.ly/2K6AeLC #christmas #christmastreefestival #christmastree #poco #portcoquitlam #bc #heritage City of Port Coquitlam Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor The Tri-City News What's On Port Coquitlam Downtown PoCo BIA Port Coquitlam Community Foundation Little Cube Montessori Patina Brewing FVRL - Terry Fox Library Priscilla Omulo Soroptimist International of the Tri Cities Hope Lutheran Christian School Trinity United Church PoCo Garden Club

Today's the day! The trees are up and voting has started! Come by the museum to view this year's mini tree display. While you're here scan the QR code in the window to vote for your favorite or visit our site here: https://pocoheritage.org/christmas-tree-festival/... #christmas #christmastree #christmastreefestival #poco #portcoquitlam #bc #heritage City of Port Coquitlam Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor Re-Elect Dean Washington for Port Coquitlam City Council Mike Farnworth for Port Coquitlam The Tri-City News What's On Port Coquitlam Downtown PoCo BIA Port Coquitlam Community Foundation Sandra Craig Sells the Tri-Cities Little Cube Montessori Kelly Girl Vintage PoCo Garden Club Patina Brewing 1st Port Coquitlam Scout Group Soroptimist International of the Tri Cities Poco & Dogwood Genealogy Groups Trinity United Church Hope Lutheran Christian School FVRL - Terry Fox Library Western Sky Books Coronation Recognition Wilson Pharmacy Priscilla Omulo Me-N-Ed's Pizza

Today's the last day to vote for your favorite mini tree! While you're visiting the museum, make sure to enter this year's scavenger hunt! Scan the QR code in the window and find Christmas themed items hidden throughout the display for a chance to win gift cards generously donated by Me-N-Ed's Pizza, RBC Royal Bank - PoCo Community Branches and Cora Coquitlam! Vote: https://pocoheritage.org/christmas-tree-festival/... Scavenger hunt: https://pocoheritage.org/scavenger-hunt/ #Christmas #christmstree #christmastreefestival #portcoquitlam #poco #bc #heritage Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor What's On Port Coquitlam The Tri-City News

The mini trees are up and voting starts soon! Trees will be revealed Dec. 1st, save the date! Please visit our website between Dec. 1st - 13th to vote for your favorite mini tree: https://pocoheritage.org/christmas-tree-festival/ Thank you to everyone who registered for this year's Christmas Tree Festival and thank you to our generous sponsors for making this possible. More details coming soon!... #chirstmas #christmastree #festival #poco #portcoquitlam #heritage #bc Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor Re-Elect Dean Washington for Port Coquitlam City Council City of Port Coquitlam Downtown PoCo BIA Kutak Development Mike Farnworth for Port Coquitlam Port Coquitlam Community Foundation What's On Port Coquitlam The Tri-City News

Today we pay our respects to those who gave their lives in service to their country. Please consider reading PoCo resident Steve Smith's tribute to those in our community that served. https://pocoheritage.org/remembrance-day/ ...And then there are those we can only remember... We honour their service each year in November From Westminster Junction they boarded the train Then landed in Europe where so many remain... #poco #portcoquitlam #bc #remembranceday #remember Port Coquitlam Community Foundation Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor City of Port Coquitlam Royal Canadian Legion Branch #133 Port Coquitlam

Have you been down to see the mini trees yet? Well this weekend is your last chance! While you're here scan the QR code in the museum window and vote for your favorite! Winners will receive cash prizes from Sandra Craig Sells the Tri-Cities and PoCo City councilor Dean Washington along with these wonderful trophies donated by Coronation Recognition, Western Sky Books, and Wilson Pharmacy. Vote: https://pocoheritage.org/christmas-tree-festival/... Scavenger hunt: https://pocoheritage.org/scavenger-hunt/ #christmas #christmastree #Christmastreefestival #portcoquitlam #poco #bc #heritage City of Port Coquitlam Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor What's On Port Coquitlam Downtown PoCo BIA Port Coquitlam Community Foundation The Tri-City News Poco & Dogwood Genealogy Groups Patina Brewing Soroptimist International of the Tri Cities Priscilla Omulo Little Cube Montessori Hope Lutheran Christian School

Today we're taking a look at the last of our beautifully done mini trees: 29. Poco & Dogwood Genealogy Groups 30. Port Coquitlam Lions Club 31. Trinity United Church... 32. Hope Lutheran Christian School Vote for your favorite here: https://pocoheritage.org/christmas-tree-festival/ Scavenger hunt: https://pocoheritage.org/scavenger-hunt/ Thank you so much to everyone for participating in this year's festival! Remember voting will close after Sunday December 13th! Come by the museum to safety view all trees displayed in our window. #christmas #christmastree #ChristmasTreeFestival #poco #portcoquitlam #bc #heritage City of Port Coquitlam Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor What's On Port Coquitlam The Tri-City News

The Christmas tree registration deadline has been extended! Register online before November 14th! Register here: https://pocoheritage.org/christmas-tree-festival/ #christmas #christmastree #poco #portcoquitlam #bc #heritage City of Port Coquitlam Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor What's On Port Coquitlam Downtown PoCo BIA The Tri-City News

Today we say goodbye to our Museum Coordinator, Kanchan Lal. This past year she has been an invaluable asset to PoCo Heritage, steering us through these troubling times. During her time here Kanchan has been responsible for new exhibits, programs, and events, but her passion has always been programming. In pursuit of this passion she has accepted a position with the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Although we are saying goodbye Kanchan, we hope to see you around and we wish you all the best!

Today we have three more beautifully made trees from: 26. Priscilla Omulo 27. Emily Privett 28. Soroptimist International of the Tri Cities... Vote for your favorite here: https://pocoheritage.org/christmas-tree-festival/ Scavenger hunt: https://pocoheritage.org/scavenger-hunt/ #christmas #ChristmasTreeFestival #christmastree #poco #portcoquitlam #bc #heritage City of Port Coquitlam Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor What's On Port Coquitlam The Tri-City News

Today we're featuring some more beautiful mini trees from: 23. Patina Brewing 24. Port Coquitlam Community Foundation 25. 1st Poco Scouts... Vote for your favorite here: https://pocoheritage.org/christmas-tree-festival/ Scavenger hunt: https://pocoheritage.org/scavenger-hunt/ #christmas #ChristmasTreeFestival #christmastree #poco #portcoquitlam #bc #heritage City of Port Coquitlam Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor What's On Port Coquitlam The Tri-City News

This year as part of Remembrance Day and our Christmas Festival, we are asking you to send us pictures of your loved ones who have passed. These photos will be turned into ornaments to hang on our full-sized memorial trees. Please send a photo and a name to [email protected] before November 18th. #remember #memorial #christmastree #poco #portcoquitlam #bc City of Port Coquitlam Downtown PoCo BIA Port Coquitlam Community Foundation What's On Port Coquitlam The Tri-City News Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor

Remember entry closes this Saturday Nov 7th for the Christmas tree festival! Register here: https://pocoheritage.org/christmas-tree-festival/ #Poco #portcoquitlam #bc #christmas #christmastree #christmastreefestival City of Port Coquitlam Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor Downtown PoCo BIA

Today's featured trees were made by: 19. PoCo Garden Club 20. Downtown PoCo BIA 21. Hyde Creek Girl Guides... 22. Community Integration Services Society Vote for your favorite here: https://pocoheritage.org/christmas-tree-festival/ Scavenger hunt: https://pocoheritage.org/scavenger-hunt/ #christmas #christmastree #christmastreefestival #poco #portcoquitlam #bc #heritage City of Port Coquitlam Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor What's On Port Coquitlam The Tri-City News

Happy Halloween to everyone from the PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives! We hope you all have a spooky weekend! Throwback to last years Halloween Costumes #halloween #poco #portcoquitlam #bc City of Port Coquitlam Nancy McCurrach Proud Port Coquitlam City Councillor Downtown PoCo BIA