Pemberton Museum

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The Pemberton Museum explores the history of the Pemberton Valley, from its beginnings as a home to Lil'wat Nation - who settled at the foot of towering Mount Currie and at the head of Lillooet Lake - to the arrival of European settlers in the late 1880s, to its role as a farming community.

Pemberton's History on Display

Pemberton Museum SThe Pemberton Museum collects, preserves and displays artifacts connected with the human history of Pemberton and district.

The displays feature: the self-sufficiency of the Lil'wat people before contact with people making their way to the gold fields, the coming of people attracted by gold on the Fraser and some of the physical changes they created in the district, and the lives of the settlers and later residents.

There are some fascinating historical homes on the museum site that date from the late 19th century. The museum's gifts shop sells locally crafted gifts that include pottery, furniture, jewelry and paintings.

Open May to September

The Pemberton Museum is open daily May to September. Learn more about Pemberton Museum.

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2013 NIMBY fifty Mountain Bike Race Pemberton
May 25
Pemberton's NIMBY fifty marathon cross country mountain bike race is celebrating it's fourth year in 2013. How time flies. This race has quickly become a classic within the MTB community! Learn more...

The Meadows at Pemberton: Match Play Begins
May 26
Whether you are a serious player, not so serious player, or maybe someone who just wants to experience the pressure of a pro during the Ryder Cup, this event is for you.

Bike to Work Week
May 27
Join us for Bike to Work Week from May 27 to June 2. Members of the community are encouraged to trade in their car for a bicycle instead.

Bike to Work Week
May 28
Join us for Bike to Work Week from May 27 to June 2. Members of the community are encouraged to trade in their car for a bicycle instead.

The Meadows at Pemberton: Man Night Begins
May 29
Our take on the traditional golf club men's night is not what you might expect at other clubs. This event is very popular with visitors and locals alike and is a social, fun, and competitive evening.

Bike to Work Week
May 29
Join us for Bike to Work Week from May 27 to June 2. Members of the community are encouraged to trade in their car for a bicycle instead.

The Meadows at Pemberton: Ladies Night Begins
May 30
This one is for the ladies! Join us on the last Thursday of every month until August 29th for good times with your mom, sisters or girlfriends.

Bike to Work Week
May 30
Join us for Bike to Work Week from May 27 to June 2. Members of the community are encouraged to trade in their car for a bicycle instead.

Bike to Work Week
May 31
Join us for Bike to Work Week from May 27 to June 2. Members of the community are encouraged to trade in their car for a bicycle instead.

Bike to Work Week
June 01
Join us for Bike to Work Week from May 27 to June 2. Members of the community are encouraged to trade in their car for a bicycle instead.

Pemberton BMX Track Nominated for Grant
May 21
Pemberton been successfully nominated for 2013 TSN Kraft Celebration Tour. If Pemberton was to be voted into the finals the community would receive a $25,000 grant which would go towards upgrading the Pemberton BMX Track.

Community Pitch-In Project
April 18
Join us Sunday, April 21 for the Community Pitch-In Project. Members of the community are encouraged to come out and help us clean up Pemberton. Grab a bag from the Rotary tent and help clean up recycling and garbage around town.

Golf Courses Opening Day
April 15
Pemberton's local golf courses, The Meadows at Pemberton & Big Sky Golf & Country Club have announced their opening days for the 2013 golf season.

Help Families This Holiday Season
December 12
Help families and individuals in need this Christmas and donate to one of the local initiatives such as the Pemberton Food Bank or Christmas Hamper Program.

Pemberton Winterfest 2013
December 11
Eleven great events take place over 3 days. Locals and tourists alike are all welcomed to join the fun and action of this wonderful community celebration. This year's festival is at the Pemberton Legion on Friday, January 18 & then moves to the scenic views at One Mile Lake on Saturday, January 19 & Sunday, January 20, 2013.

Things to do in Pemberton
November 29
Looking for something cool to do while you visit Pemberton. Check out this weekly blog on awesome Pemberton activities to do on your next trip.

Ultimate Adventures Contest Ends Soon
November 14
There's only six more day left to enter Tourism Pemberton's Adrenaline Adventure Contest. This is your chance to win a vacation package to Pemberton, B.C worth over $5000. Click here to find out more and enter for your chance to win it all.

Pemberton Multicultural Celebration
November 13
The Pemberton Multicultural Network invites you to celebrate multiculturalism during the BC Multicultural Week and to the Pemberton Multicultural Celebration on Saturday November 17 from 11am to 3pm at the Pemberton Community Centre.

Movie Night at the Pemberton Library
November 09
Join us November 15 at the Pemberton Library for movie night. This week's featured movie is Two Frogs in the West by director Jacques Roiseux.

Pemberton Esso Featured Sponsor of the TP Adventure Contest
November 01
The Pemberton Esso is Pemberton's only gas station located in the heart of the Pemberton Village.

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