Vancouver - University of British Columbia

From the end of 4th Ave. North West Marine Drive continues past delightful stretches of beach along the south side of English Bay to the University of British Columbia at Point Grey. The extensive 2470 ha (6100 acre) campus of the University of British Columbia is also the site of the its renowned Anthropological Museum, housed in a quite exceptional building designed by Arthur Erickson.

The many items of Indian culture on display include totem poles, carved wooden posts from long-houses, and sculptures by the Haida woodcarver Bill Reid. These are augmented by glass cabinets filled with eye-catching masks, textiles, jewelry and smaller objects of wood, bone, horn, ivory and argillite - eloquent testimony to the highly developed skills and artistry of Indian craftsmen. Completing the collection are anthropological exhibits from all over the world. Visitors are recommended to join one of the theme-related guided tours.

More Indian totem poles and long-houses, etc. can be seen in the museum grounds.