Heritage Week 2012 – running February 20-26 – celebrates the theme of “Energy: a Powerful Past, a Sustainable Future”. From the earliest coal-fired generators to the massive hydro-electric projects of the twentieth century and today’s oil and gas industry, energy and power have been an essential and sometimes controversial part of BC’s growth and prosperity.
“A Powerful Past, a Sustainable Future” is an opportunity to explore this remarkable history and consider the many opportunities and challenges for the future.
Communities across BC celebrate Heritage Week in many different ways. To find out what is happening, visit the Heritage Week 2012 website.
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Heritage BC is a provincial, non-profit association with 160 member groups throughout British Columbia. We encourage our members, other heritage organizations, local governments, businesses and schools to get involved and celebrate Heritage Week in their communities.