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Thirty to forty-five minutes of model ships, BC coast history, and genuinely enthusiastic staff at Nootka Court, for very little money.
Old Town, Nootka Court on Humboldt
More infoThe Maritime Museum of BC at Nootka Court knows exactly how long you'll want to spend there, thirty to forty-five minutes, and respects you enough not to pad it. Intricate model ships, charts, and the stories of the boats that navigated this coast come from staff who clearly adore the subject. Someone else doing the talking means you can just react. Call ahead, since hours shift by season.
Do call ahead, the hours shift with the season, then give this compact downtown spot a tidy 45 minutes of model ships, charts, and the people who navigated this coast, all from staff who clearly love the subject. It's a friendly add-on rather than a marathon, so pair it with a Bastion Square stroll just outside and a harbour-front coffee for a relaxed, low-budget afternoon.
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