HISTORY & CULTURE
SPARWOOD MUSEUM
Our story began 140 million years ago ….
NEW TECK DISCOVERY ROOM NOW OPEN !
140 million years ago , long necked herbivorous dinosaurs walked along the shores of an ancient lake in what is now the southeast region of British Columbia . Following this herd of gentle giants , was a pack of large predatory dinosaurs . Like lions following wildebeest across the plains , the dinosaurs waited for an opportunity to feed on the weak , old and injured in the herd .
Fast forward to today and this lakeshore is now a mountaintop region near Sparwood known as Line Creek . Amazingly , the ancient tracks from this drama were perfectly preserved and were recently uncovered during exploratory activities . Follow the trail for yourself in the Sparwood Museum ’ s fascinating new permanent Jurassic Exhibit .
The Natal Sparwood Heritage Society is dedicated to preserving and sharing the histories of Sparwood , Corbin , Michel , Middletown and Natal . The geology of the Elk Valley has provided a rich income for settlers for over 120 years . Local mining activity is now centred around Sparwood and the Sparwood Museum tells the story of how this industry has evolved and shaped the community .
141b Aspen Drive | 250-423-0560 Sparwoodmuseum . ca
Winter / Spring Hours until May 19 , 2024 Tue – Fri , 10am – 4pm Sat & Sun , 10am – 2pm
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