Museum Hours & Admission

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Museum Fall/Winter/Spring Hours

10:00am – 4:00pm

Tuesday – Saturday (September 2, 2025 – June 27, 2026) Closed Sundays & Mondays, and stat holidays – see holiday hours below*

Museum Summer Hours

10:00am – 4:00pm

Tuesday – Sunday (June 29, 2025 – Sept 1, 2025) Open Stat holidays – see holiday hours below*

*Holidays

Closed on Family Day, Easter Monday, Good Friday, Victoria Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day.

Open on Canada Day, BC Day, and Labour Day.

Hours are occasionally subject to change on short notice – please check hours on top right of home page for the most current information.

The museum is wheelchair accessible.

Admission	Rates
Everyone	BY DONATION

Admission by Donation

Admission to the museum is currently by donation! Donate what you like by cash or card when you arrive. We appreciate your support!

Bastion Hours & Admission

Bastion Hours

PRIVATE BOOKINGS ONLY

Fall/Winter/Spring Season: Closed from September 2, 2025 to June 26, 2026 (by appointment only)

Summer Season: Canada Day Weekend to Labour Day Weekend (June 28 – September 1, 2025) the Bastion will be open Saturdays, Sundays & Stat Holidays only.

Bastion Tours are available by appointment year-round, please phone 250.753.1821 to make arrangements.

Learn more about Private Tours

Hours are subject to change without notice.

Unfortunately the Bastion is not wheelchair accessible.

Admission Rates

Admission is free – donations are appreciated!

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