Trip 061 - December of 2011

Vancouver Maritime Museum Visit

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Location in Vancouver: Vanier Park Near Burrard Bridge.

Liked: St. Roch ship, various displays, reasonable admission price.

Of note: The museum could be tricky to find, pay parking in effect.

Related Website: Vancouver Maritime Museum - Official Site.

21. The helm of St. Roch.

Helm of St. Roch Maritime Museum Vancouver British Columbia

22. View of St. Roch from near the helm cabin.

St. Roch Ship Maritime Museum Vancouver BC Canada

23. And now it's time to check out the living quarters of the crew. Here's where the rank-and-file spent their long months at sea - Plexiglas barrier in place.

St. Roch Arctic Ship Living Quarters - Maritime Museum in Vancouver BC

24. An officer's cabin - Plexiglas barrier in place.

Officer's Quarters on St. Roch Vancouver BC Canada Maritime Museum

25. Dining room.

St. Roch's Dining Room Vancouver British Columbia Maritime Museum

26. Kitchen (galley) - Plexiglas barrier in place.

Galley (Kitchen) on St. Roch - Vancouver BC Maritime Museum

27. Let's check out the rest of the museum.

Vancouver BC Maritime Museum

28. This calm man decorated the nose of a ship.

Maritime Museum Vancouver BC Canada

29. There are several ship models on display.

Ship Model Photo Vancouver Maritime Museum

30. In the temporary gallery, there was a photo exhibit celebrating 100th anniversary of Vancouver Police Marine Unit.

Vancouver Police Marine Unit Photo in Vancouver Maritime Museum

31. Go down this long hallway and...

Maritime Museum Vancouver Province of British Columbia Canada

32. ...reach Children's Maritime Discovery Centre.

 
Vancouver Maritime Museum - BC Canada

33. There's plenty to explore.

Vancouver British Columbia Maritime Museum Children Discovery Centre

34. This large cabinet contains several drawers filled with various items.

Maritime Museum - Vancouver BC Canada

35. Kids can imagine being a captain and guiding a ship into a harbour. The recorded radio transmissions are provided to keep things real.

Vancouver British Columbia Maritime Museum

36. A photo on the wall shows two young seafaring girls in the company of the captain, their father.

Photo of captain and his daughters - Vancouver Maritime Museum BC Canada

37. Budding divers can have their own photo taken after sticking their head into this helmet.

Diving helmet in Vancouver BC Maritime Museum

38. A looking glass provides an opportunity to closely examine the ships in the harbour.

Looking glass in Maritime Museum - Vancouver British Columbia

39. Before or after your visit, you can go to the left (South) side of the Museum building and check out this very neat mural.

Vancouver BC Maritime Museum Mural

Maritime Museum is definitely a good place to visit for kids and adults alike.

Other Trips in Vancouver Area:

Canada Line Opening Day	Bloedel Conservatory	Vancouver Seawall Visit
Stanley Park Visit	Vancouver Science World	Admiralty Trail Hike

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