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Start your JourneyTourism and Cultural Centre

The Vanderhoof Tourism and Cultural Centre is conveniently located at the museum grounds along Highway 16, with large trailer parking available behind the site. The Vanderhoof Tourism and Cultural Centre features a 12-metre long, 3-metre tall wooden carving by master carver Peter Rodseth, as well as historical exhibits from around the Nechako Valley, including some from Saik’uz First Nation and surrounding First Nations. Come in and get some information and maps about Vanderhoof and our surrounding areas, or check out some regional art and locally-made crafts and gifts.

Visitor Centre staff can be reached at the phone number or email address below:

478 1st Street
Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0
250-567-3374 | visitor_info@district.vanderhoof.ca

Summer hours (May 1 to September 30) are 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM daily. Winter hours (October 1 to April 30) are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Site tours are available between May and September upon request, subject to staff availability and weather (no tours will be provided after 4:00 PM). To view our Virtual Tour playlist, please click the button below.

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Step Back in TimeHistoric Site

The Vanderhoof Community Museum rests on a historic site showcasing beautifully restored buildings from the early 1900s. On site you can find a restaurant, expansive heritage park and a look-out spot. Immerse yourself in the storied past of Vanderhoof and learn how the community was shaped to what it is today through thought-provoking displays and guided tours from May to September.

The District of Vanderhoof operates the historic site in partnership with the
Nechako Valley Historical Society.

Take a StrollHeritage Trail

On site you will find the wooded Heritage Nature Trail, included in the Vanderhoof Community Trails & Tours Guide booklet available at the Visitor Centre. Interpretive signs point out interesting historical and ecological facts along the over 1 km walking trail that circles the museum grounds. The trail passes through the forest and along Stoney Creek, an important traditional area for the local Saik’uz First Nation.

Snack TimeOK Café

Make your way to the OK Café for some great food! It is open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 AM to 7 PM until the end of September, featuring Filipino Fusion food by the Gifted Chef and Sharon’s Famous Pies.

Family FriendlyLearn and Play

There is plenty of space for kids to run, play and explore. If you are here for Canada Day on July 1, come join the festivities with games for children, entertainment and great food every year. A large on-site parking lot easily accommodates chartered buses and RVs.

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