SELF-GUIDED TOURS

WALKING TOURS

Historic Maillardville is rich in lore and stories.

On this tour you will be brought back to explore some of the most iconic heritage sites in local history. Maillardville has changed a great deal since its early days, but you can still vividly imagine what this community looked like by taking a walk through history.

We offer two Walking Tours:


  • Take a walk back in time to learn about the buildings and the people who helped shape Maillardville. The tour details life between the 1900s – 1920s, taking you to different heritage buildings that still stand today and historic sites where they once were.

  • Spanning from the 1930s to present day, this tour chronicles the changes Maillardville underwent as the community and diversity grew in the area.

For a self-guided tour, stop by Mackin House to pick up an informational brochure and map to guide you on our walk.

We also offer guided walking tours and an array of in museum tours suitable for different age groups and learning levels.

Interpretive Sign Walk

Looking for something to do outside? Interested in learning a bit more about the history of your community? Take a small stroll around the area of Mackin House Museum and check out our Interpretive Signs!

This project was undertaken to share the history and heritage of French-Canadians in Maillardville, the establishment of Heritage Square, and the role of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the early days of the town.

Stop by Mackin House to pick up a map to guide you on our walk or click the button below for our online version. We have mapped a route that tries to make the most sense narratively and directionally. It may look a little funny, but try following along and check out all 14 of our interpretive signs along the way! Our route will take approximately 20 minutes.  You are also welcome to walk your own route around our signs and take them in at your leisure.