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Heritage Display Centre
2571 Mary Hill RoadHeritage Society Logo Web
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4X3
Tel 604.927.2388 or 604.927-7611
Fax 604.927.2388
Email pocoheritage@portcoquitlam.ca

 Click here for map and directions.

The Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society's Scavenger Hunt is a fun way to take a walk downtown and learn some of Port Coquitlam's History.

Heritage Display Centre
Learn about the history of Port Coquitlam through exhibits of the First Nations,  pioneers, businesses, buildings and events that helped create the City we have today. Look for changes, coming soon to the display centre.

Once Upon A Time in Port Coquitlam – A Book of Memories
The Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society is looking forward to 2013 when the City of Port Coquitlam will celebrate its 100th birthday. We are creating a Book of Memories from residents of Port Coquitlam as we can. Whether you are young or old, have lived here a short time or forever, e-mail your story to us at pocoheritage@portcoquitlam.ca or make your submission via the online form.

It can be as small as a sentence or a paragraph or as large as a page. Pictures of you or of Port Coquitlam to accompany your memory would be wonderful.

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Display Centre Hours - (look for the red and blue "OPEN" sign)
Wednesday mornings 9am - 1pm
Thursday afternoons 1pm - 5pm
Sunday afternoons 1pm - 3pm
We will also open for special requests.

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Established in 1988, the Society preserves Port Coquitlam's history and culture for future generations.  The Society's members coordinate displays at the Centre, Port Coquitlam City Hall and the Terry Fox Library.  These displays feature historical photographs, First Nations artifacts, tools, collectables, maps and antiques.  They also catalogue historical photographs, newspaper and documents. The Society is building a collection of modern-day heritage related photographs and videos, which can be seen here. Please contact the Society if you have modern day photographs or videos that could be displayed on-line.

Did you know that . . . .

  • The City of Port Coquitlam was incorporated on March 1, 1913?  Port Coquitlam was previously named "Westminster Junction".
  • Burke Mountain was originally called "Dollar Mountain"?
  • Shaughnessy Street is named after Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, President of the Canadian Pacific Railroad during the late 1800's?
  • The first community May Day celebration has held in May of 1923?
  • The McLeans were the first settlers to arrive in Port Coquitlam in 1853, followed by the Atkins family in 1860?

Join Us in Preserving Our Local History
Volunteer your special talents, skills and time on our Public Relations, Building, Membership, Special Events and Fundraising Committees.  Check those boxes in your attic or basement for memorabilia, old photos and historical information.  Donate these treasures to the Society.  Share your family history by writing stories and sending a copy to the Society.

Visit the PoCo Museum website.

View photos and videos related to Port Coquitlam's Heritage

Membership Fees
Regular $20
Corporate $25
Family $25
Seniors $10
Students $5

Meetings
Regular Society meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month at the Community Meeting Room in Leigh Square at 1 pm. Please check the local newspapers' Community Calendar for dates and times of special events.

Forthcoming Events

  • January 21, 2010 - General Meeting at 1pm in the Community Meeting Room, Leigh Square. Councillor Glen Pollock will speak about his involvement in sports.

  • January 28, 2010 - Heritage Evening at 7 pm in the Archives, The Outlet, Leigh Square. PoCo Remembers When - Viewing and identifying old slides from our archives.

  • February 15 - 21 - Heritage Week - This year's Heritage Week celebrates our sports and recreation heritage: 

    • Ongoing - visit City Hall and the archives office located in the old post office, The Outlet, for displays representing winter sports and outdoor recreation!

    • Monday February 15 @ 6:15pm - PoCo Rec Complex - Heritage Society Heritage Markers Unveiling.  Join in the celebration as another heritage project is unveiled.

    • Saturday, February 20 @ 6:30pm - The Gathering Place - A Herigage Society wine-tasing with sommelier John Gerum.  (see additional details below)

  • February 20, 2010, 6:30 to 8:30 pm - In concert with Spirit Week, we present "A Taste of PoCo Spirit" - a wine tasting event with sommelier John Gerum at The Gathering Place, Leigh Square. Tickets are $40.00 per person at Customer Service in The Outlet, Leigh Square and the price includes a commemorative engraved wine glass. Contact the box office at 604-927-8400 for availability as tickets are limited and we expect a sellout.

    A Taste of PoCo Spirit will feature a wide selection of international wines.
    Countries represented include: Canada (BC), Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Spain, USA (CA) and Chile. Four wines from each country will be sampled and enjoyed and matched with gourmet cheeses and light snacks. A sports-themed sculpture and three-dimensional art exhibit will be displayed in the tasting area.

More information: 604-927-7611, www.pocomuseum.org or www.portcoquitlam.ca/heritage


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