The B.C. government says it has found an interim operator for Point Ellice House in Victoria, saving the heritage site and museum from closure.
The province said at the time that the Vancouver Island Local History Society, which had operated the site on behalf of the province since 2019, had sought a dramatic increase in its operating budget to keep Point Ellice House open before deciding to walk away from its role.
Point Ellice House was built in 1861 and served as the home of the O'Reilly family from 1867 until 1975. "Point Ellice House belongs to the people of British Columbia, and we are committed to keeping this important heritage site open for locals and visitors," said Lana Popham, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.
The Forager Foundation, established in 2013, is a non-profit organization focused on the preservation and promotion of natural and cultural heritage.
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