Log Cabin Museum & Archives

We're already into #Movember - are you? Our new display this month features - what else - fabulous moustaches of the past, and the tools of the trade that kept them that way! Also see our collection of #MoustacheCups, which aren’t common nowadays. #LogCabinMuseum, Saturdays 1-4pm

Today we honour #IndigenousVeterans, who made outstanding contributions for Canada; through wars and conflicts with courage and resilience, despite barriers. They served our country with honour. Now we honour and remember their sacrifices. #IndigenousVeteransDay #CanadaRemembers

So we pulled it off - our 1st #TreatAccessibly #TrickOrTreat at the #LogCabinMuseum on Hallowe’en! With thanks to @tealepb for book 📚treats; #Bosleys Royal Oak @petvalu & the Treat Accessibly sponsors for the sign. Let's do it again next year, #CSaan! #community

The opening of Saanichton Green was on October 13th, 2001, which means #CSaan is celebrating 25years of this jewel in #Saanichton. This park also happens to be home to the #LogCabinMuseum - as it has been for 93years! #FlashbackFriday

Do you have littles in your household or family? Do you like to #TrickOrTreat in the daylight? The front porch of the #LogCabinMuseum will be open 4-5pm Hallowe’en afternoon. Modeled after #TreatAccessibly, we offer accessibility, no jump scares, & non-edible treats. #community

Lyle Freeman spent decades as a front-line #DFO Officer, dealing w/ #WestCoast resource protection. He'll join us tomorrow for a #WhaleOfATale #TalkAndTea, on the history of commercial whaling in BC. #LogCabinMuseum, 2-4pm, $10cash at door, tea & light treats served after talk.

This is the first #CSaan Council, photographed in January of 1951. We’re #community-minded here, so it’s not about who you vote for, it’s about asking you to please get out and #vote. You have until 8pm to exercise your #CivicDuty. 🗳️

Despite contributions, #RuralWomen often faced systemic barriers incl land & credit rights. However, we've compelling local tales of courage, resilience, determination of Canadian women: farmers, teachers, berrypickers, seamstresses, Postmistresses, phone operators, homemakers,+.

Yesterday was Intl Day for #DisasterRiskReduction, & a great reminder of @ShakeOutBC tomorrow morning! When households are informed, prepared, & included in planning, entire communities become stronger. Are you registered? Are you #prepared? #ResilienceStartsAtHome #ShakeOutBC

What is an #archives? What does an #archivist do? The #LogCabinMuseumAndArchives are ready to answer those questions and more! Send us your questions here, and we'll reply - today until 230pm! #LogCabinMuseum

We’re gearing up for tomorrow’s #AskAnArchivist Day, starting 930am! Have questions on #LocalHistory or #Archives? We’ll have our #Archivist on hand 930a-230p. Send your questions in now, or participate live tomorrow! #AskAnArchivistDay #LogCabinMuseumAndArchives @archivists_org

October 9th was #WorldPostDay- intl recognition of the #UniversalPostalUnion. In 1874 in Switzerland, #UPU started the global communications revolution, introducing the ability to write letters to others worldwide, & established rules for intl #mail exchange. #LogCabinMuseum

We wish all of you a Happy #Thanksgiving, filled with warmth, good food, and those you hold dear. We feel gratitude to have 2 events coming up: #AskAnArchivist Day on Wednesday 14th, and #AWhaleOfATale #TalkAndTea on Sunday 25th. #LogCabinMuseum

We’ve got a #WhaleOfATale for our next #TalkAndTea! Retired DFO Fisheries Officer Lyle Freeman, will speak on the history of commercial whaling on BC coast. He was the last to oversee this activity in Canada. #LogCabinMuseum, October 25th, 2-4pm, $10cash at door. #yyjevents

We’re happy to announce we're welcoming back our Archivist to the #LogCabinMuseumArchives! New days/hours offer more opportunities for accessing the Archives! Also, we’re participating in #AskAnArchivist Day - check the website/posters for current info! #LogCabinMuseum #yyjevents

We’re open today until 4pm! Come explore at your own pace, or ask questions of our volunteers. If you missed us at the Saanich Fair, check out our #SmallButMighty exhibit! #LogCabinMuseum #SaanichPeninsula

Happy October!🎃 Happy Intl Day of #OlderPersons! We're grateful for contributions of older people; we challenge ageism; & we value the expertise & wisdom of our older volunteers. Connections from volunteering contribute to healthier & happier aging. #OlderNotOver #LogCabinMuseum

On #amalgamation, are you yeah or nay? Have we got a story for you: UNamalgamation: The Birth of Central Saanich! Sunday's #TalkAndTea is a timely #yyjpoli subject: UNamalgamation: The Birth of Central Saanich! Sept 27th 2-4pm, #LogCabinMuseum. Tea, treats, $10 cash @ door.

Oh @MeCookieMonster, we agree the photo of you & Harrison Ford belongs in a #museum. We thought you had a great idea, so we found a frame, & put it in our #LogCabinMuseum in the permanent Children’s display! Hope you enjoy the love.💙🍪 #MuseumMonday #CookieMonster @sesamestreet

We're at that time of the year - when we trade the blazing orange of summer sunsets, for the blazing orange of pumpkins in the local #farm fields! As we say goodbye to the last weekend of the summer of 2026, we look forward to the #autumn harvest. #LogCabinMuseum #BCag #BuyBC