Work is underway on a roof to put over the heads of some rare and enormous artifacts. That same work will also provide an accessibility ramp so even those with mobility challenges can get up close and personal with the historic machinery on display at the Railway & Forestry Museum.
"The museum has embarked on a capital project to build a display pavilion, to protect the historical artifacts and to provide accessibility," said executive director Ranjit Gill.
"When complete, the display pavilion will house eight to 10 railcars and provide accessibility by providing ramp access."
The capital improvement work has been moving from stage to stage for the past several years. It has turned into one of central B.C.'s leading family attractions. Protecting the unique assets in
the museum's care is a priority, and so is ensuring that they can
be properly seen by everyone, including those who can't easily handle steep staircases or lumpy ground.
"We believe that museums are instrumental in protecting our heritage and providing educational opportunities. Also, we believe that life is measured by our memories," said Gill. "To that end, in the last few years, we have focused on accessibility to encourage seniors to relive memories of our heritage. We have paved our pathways and built ramps to all of our 13 buildings."
The newest of these ramps was made possible by financial investments by Employment & Social Development Canada's Enabling Accessibility Fund.
