Old Hastings Mill Store Museum

Old Hastings Mill Store Museum City of Vancouver's oldest surviving building (built c. 1868). Museum est. on January 16, 1932. Is it a ghost from the Great Vancouver Fire of June 13, 1886?

“When it’s quiet at the old Hastings Mill store you can hear the past whispering to you…”

On very quiet afternoons when light dances with shadow behind the Art Deco case of early BC relics you might sense a presence. The story of the Great Fire is just one of many connected to the Old Hastings Mill Store Museum. A huge oxen yoke and early logging photographs remind the visitor of when lumber baro

ns reigned over the land. And there are countless artifacts from the 1836 steamship SS Beaver, “the lifeline of the coast” that met a watery grave off Prospect Point. The museum’s other unique heritage items include Vancouver’s first city council table, legendary lifeguard Joe Fortes’ oil lamp and an original full-size Hansom cab. There’s also a fine collection of First Nations basketry and carvings along with an eclectic assortment of fascinating curios donated by Vancouverites over the years. Step into Vancouver’s past at the Old Hastings Mill Store Museum. The iconic “Old Mill Store” stood at the foot of Dunlevy Street, East of Gastown for more than 60 years, before it was rescued when Hastings Sawmill was slated for demolition. The Store was barged to its current location on Point Grey and re-opened as a museum in 1931 by the Native Daughters of B.C. Post #1. Founded in 1919, the non-profit, historical society composed of B.C. born volunteer women, continues to own the building and steward its amazing collection. Admission By Donation
All donations are used to maintain the building and museum. Booked Tours available
* Wheelchair accessible

Sorry, no public restroom is available in our building (though there is a porta potty directly outside in the surrounding Hastings Mill Park).

****Calling all volunteers! We welcome your interest in helping to preserve and promote Vancouver's oldest building! Please contact us at 604-734-1212 or [email protected] if you would like more information on volunteering your services at Old Hastings Mill Store Museum.***

We welcome back Bergamasca for a special spring concert. Songs and Sweet Airs that Give Delight is inspired by early Eur...
05/29/2026

We welcome back Bergamasca for a special spring concert. Songs and Sweet Airs that Give Delight is inspired by early European traditions and celebrates the beauty of song. Silver Tea Service will be available to enhance your experience.

Saturday, June 14, 3-5pm.
Tickets starting at $15.
https://square.link/u/TN5bWSWR



Join us on Saturday, June 13th as we recreate some moments from the Great Fire of Vancouver of 1886.Imagine being in the...
05/27/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 13th as we recreate some moments from the Great Fire of Vancouver of 1886.

Imagine being in the newly incorporated City of Vancouver 140 years ago. Vancouver is Ashes author Lisa Anne Smith, with Peter Phillips in the role of Hastings Mill Store Manager Calvert Simson, recreate the events of June 13, 1886, when most of the city was destroyed by an out-of-control clearing fire. Sample fire refugee “provisions”, write a letter to Mayor Malcolm Maclean expressing your wishes for how the city should be rebuilt, enter a “Comfort Basket” free draw and learn about fire safety in our changing world.

Love playing mahjong or would love to learn? Join us on Saturday @ 7pm. All levels welcome.$10 includes refreshments.Con...
05/26/2026

Love playing mahjong or would love to learn? Join us on Saturday @ 7pm. All levels welcome.
$10 includes refreshments.
Contact us to reserve your spot!

Join us this Friday at 7:30pm for movie night, when we'll have a spotlight on Korean cinema. Entry by donation.
05/25/2026

Join us this Friday at 7:30pm for movie night, when we'll have a spotlight on Korean cinema.
Entry by donation.

Today on Museum Day, we reflect on how fortunate we are to be part of the Old Hastings Mill Store Museum community. As ...
05/18/2026

Today on Museum Day, we reflect on how fortunate we are to be part of the Old Hastings Mill Store Museum community.

As volunteers, we are not just caring for a historic building — we are helping preserve stories, memories, and connections to Vancouver’s past for future generations. Every visitor, conversation, school tour, event, and cup of tea shared inside the museum reminds us that history is meant to be experienced together.

Museums are places of learning, reflection, curiosity, and community. They help us understand where we came from while encouraging meaningful conversations about where we are going.

Thank you to everyone who visits, supports, donates, volunteers, and shares their stories with us throughout the year. Your support helps keep local history alive and accessible to all.

Happy Museum Day from all of us at the Old Hastings Mill Store Museum. ❤️

Our next movie night will be a celebration of Asian cinema with a spotlight on Korea. We will be featuring the great fil...
05/06/2026

Our next movie night will be a celebration of Asian cinema with a spotlight on Korea. We will be featuring the great film, Sopyonje by prolific director Im Kwon-taek, along with short films from various countries.

Refreshments served.
Entry by donation.

We are excited to present The Alouette Baroque Ensemble at the Mill on Sunday, June 7 @ 2pm. "From a Scottish Garden to ...
05/05/2026

We are excited to present The Alouette Baroque Ensemble at the Mill on Sunday, June 7 @ 2pm.

"From a Scottish Garden to the Court of Frederick the Great" will include pieces by Baroque greats GP Telemann, CPE Bach, JJ Quantz and others. The ensemble includes violin, recorders, cello and harpsichord.

Tickets starting at $15.
https://square.link/u/ssFZ9aBm

Includes tea and treats.

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Yoga now comes with Tea! May 10 & 24. Please note there will not be a class this Sunday. Reserve your spot at croffyoga...
05/02/2026

Yoga now comes with Tea! May 10 & 24.
Please note there will not be a class this Sunday.
Reserve your spot at [email protected].

Reminder: Friday we have a Talk & Tea with author Ed Starkins, who will present on the early days of UBC.Tea and treats...
04/30/2026

Reminder: Friday we have a Talk & Tea with author Ed Starkins, who will present on the early days of UBC.
Tea and treats served.
Ticket link in the comments.

May is another exciting month at the Mill! Join our community in games, talks, movies, exercise, and tea of course.
04/27/2026

May is another exciting month at the Mill! Join our community in games, talks, movies, exercise, and tea of course.

Drop by the Mill on Saturday, 1-4pm, to check out some amazing artisans and their unique works. A little something for e...
04/24/2026

Drop by the Mill on Saturday, 1-4pm, to check out some amazing artisans and their unique works. A little something for everyone!
Free entry.

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1575 Alma Street
Vancouver, BC
V6R3P3

Opening Hours

Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+16047341212

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