Heritage Acres
Vancouver Island’s best kept secret - Join us on a trip back in time to explore the life and atmosphere of historical Vancouver Island.
Our 29 acre heritage site has something for everyone to enjoy!
Enjoy being in nature, sitting beside our lake or walking our forest trail. Explore the past by visiting our museum packed with historical artefacts. Walk through our heritage buildings and learn what life was like in bygone times. Look at our collections of antique vehicles, carriages, farming equipment and steam engines. Don’t forget to take a ride on the train!
Please note: We are now on Winter opening hours which are 09:00 am to 1.00 pm at weekends only. Please call 250 652 5522 to arrange access for group visits
Heritage Acres opening for the summer on May 10th. Hours 9.0 am to 4.0 pm
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Heritage Acres opening for the summer on May 10th. Hours 9.0 am to 4.0 pm 〰️
Looking for Info on the Trains?
The trains are run by the Vancouver Island Model Engineers and a timetable is listed on their website of when the trains will run.
Opening Hours
Spring / Summer
May 10th - September 18th
We’re open every day from 9:00am to 4pm
Fall / Winter
October - May
We’re open at weekends from 9:00am to 1pm
Come Visit Us
7321 Lochside Drive
Saanichton, British Columbia
V8M 1W4
Office Hours (for Enquiries)
Monday - Friday
9am–noon
Phone
(250) 652-5522
Email
info@heritageacresbc.com
Member Canadian Museums Association
Some of Our Unique Exhibits
Elegant Buggy
Beautifully crafted by John Meston of Victoria BC. Circa 1900
CASE 1/2 scale Traction Engine
Working Steam traction engine gifted by Raymond Rae in 2016
Armington and Sims steam engine
Used to power the first electric generator in Victoria at the Naval dockyard. Circa1890