The Sikhs of Tod Inlet
In honour of Sikh Heritage Month, this Talk & Tea screened the film, “Searching for the Sikhs of Tod Inlet” by David R Gray.
Starting in 1906 with the arrival of 40 Sikh men to work at the cement mill in Tod Inlet, this documentary included rare archival film and interviews with descendants of the workers.
Victoria's Chinatown - Then & Now
We were very pleased to have Charlayne Thornton-Joe, Visitor Experience & Facilities Coordinator, for the Chinese Canadian Museum in Fan Tan Alley, present at the March Talk & Tea.
Victoria's Chinatown is the oldest in Canada, and the second oldest in North America. See more on the Chinese Canadian Museum here.
2023 Season Opening
We celebrated the opening of the Log Cabin Museum for the season, by inviting the public to celebrate with us during #BCHeritageWeek.
John Dean Park / LÁU,WELṈEW̱
Our February Talk & Tea featured local author & John Dean Park steward, Jarrett Teague.
He presented on the Indigenous legends and storied past of the park / LÁU,WELṈEW̱.
Saanichton Community Christmas
In December, we joined with the Saanichton Village Association for the annual celebration in the Village!
"Christmas in the Village" has become a happy family tradition over the years, with card-making, cookie-decorating, hot chocolate around the fire, and more!
History With A Sense Of Humour
In November, a local legend himself, Gary Cunningham, presented at that month's Talk & Tea.
He regaled us with tales of the early days in the Elk Lake and Royal Oak areas.
Fashioning A Reign
Donna Otto, hostess at the Government House Costume Museum, treated us to a royal fashion presentation for early November's Talk & Tea.
For more information Government House of BC.
We participate in the Saanichton Community Christmas held on the first Saturday in December. Some of our volunteers help children decorate gingerbread cookies, kindly donated by Fresh Cup Roastery Café. We also have an opportunity for children to make their own Christmas cards or decorations. Adults may wish to shop for jams, jellies, or other items in our Olde Tyme Shoppe.
We change our displays and dioramas from time to time, so that we can rotate our items for viewing.
Maybe we are still young at heart, since we still love to dress up!
We participate in the Saanichton Community Christmas held on the first Saturday in December. Some of our volunteers help children decorate gingerbread cookies, kindly donated by Fresh Cup Roastery Café. We also have an opportunity for children to make their own Christmas cards or decorations. Adults may wish to shop for jams, jellies, or other items in our Olde Tyme Shoppe.