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

Are you doing anything to celebrate the last blast of Summer2026? Lake diving? Spot of tennis? Ocean swimming? Camping? A row around the bay? The #LogCabinMuseum is open 1-4pm today for you to explore more of the history of the #SaanichPeninsula!

Our 1st #TalkAndTea of the autumn season kicks off with a timely subject on #yyjpoli: UNamalgamation: The Birth of Central Saanich! 🗳️ Join us Sunday, Sept 27th 2-4pm at the #LogCabinMuseum for a talk on area history, followed by tea & treats. $10 cash at the door. #yyjevents

Happy #BackToSchool! An exciting time of new - new school year, new beginnings, and new routines! We wish everyone a happy and safe start back to school and routines. #September #BackToSchoolRoutines #SeptemberRoutines

Last day of the #SaanichFair - a couple of hours left - come visit! It's also #LabourDay in #Canada. A holiday since 1894, the movement started in the 1870s, eventually leading to enactment of the #TradeUnionsAct, confirming the legality of unions in our country! #LogCabinMuseum

We feel seen with this year’s @SaanichFair theme of #SmallButMIGHTY - because the #LogCabinMuseum is certainly that! If you’re coming out to the #SaanichFair today, you’ll find us in the Gallery Building, in the midst of all the action! #FindUsAtTheFair #yyjevents