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Helmcken House in James Bay, Victoria, British Columbia

Helmcken House in James Bay in Victoria is a museum (web). Helmcken House is near Elliott Street Square. Ⓦ.

Building Type
detached house
Tourism
museum
Website
https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/exhibitions/helmcken-house-and-st-anns-schoolhouse

Artwork

  • Dr. John Sebastian Helmcken (artist: Armando Barbon and Gabriele Vicari, bronze) – approx. 50 m.
  • Gitxan Pole, 1960 (artist: Mungo Martin, Henry Hunt, Tony Hunt, wood). Several old poles were removed for preservation from Gitanyow (formerly known as Kitwancool) in 1958 and replaced by replicas. This is a version of the pole named Skim-sim and Will-a-daugh belonging to Chief Wiha (Wee-kha, Ernest Smith), – approx. 50 m.
  • Kwakwaka'wakw Honouring Pole, 1999 (artist: Sean Whonnock, Jonathan Henderson, wood). It is dedicated to the Coast Salish people on whose ancestral lands Thunderbird Park is located, and honours the Hunt and Whonnock (Wanukw) families of the Kwakwaka’wakw carvers. – approx. 50 m.
  • Haida Pole, 1966 (artist: Henry Hunt, Tony Hunt, wood). The original pole stood at t’anuu ‘llnagaay (eelgrass town) in front of a house named House that Makes a Noise, a large six-beamed house owned by Gwiskunas, a member of the Those Born at Qadasgo Creek lineage of the Raven clan of the Haida. – approx. 50 m.
  • Haida Pole, 1954 (artist: Mungo Martin, David Martin, Henry Hunt, wood). It was raised by a man named Checkgath around 1880 as a memorial to his wife and shows some of Checkgath’s family crests. The original pole is now in the entrance lobby of the RBC museum. – approx. 50 m.
  • Gitxan Pole, 1954/2 (artist: Mungo Martin, David Martin, Henry Hunt, Tony Hunt, wood). The original pole was raised jointly by two chiefs, Tu’pesu and Wawralaw, in 1855 or 1885 at Gitseguekla (Skeena Crossing) – approx. 50 m.
  • Kwakwaka'wakw Pole, ca 1981 (artist: Tony Hunt, wood). The original pole in the A’wa’etłala village of Dzawadi in Knight Inlet had five figures but only the top three were acquired by Charles F. Newcombe when he visited the site in 1913. The original pole was erected in Thunderbird Park in 1941 (RBCM 1859). – approx. 50 m.
  • Haida Pole, 1984 (artist: Gerry Marks, Richard Hunt, Tim Paul, wood). This pole was raised on June 9, 1984, in front of the new carving studio in Thunderbird Park. It is a version of an original pole that stood in front of a house named Rock Slide House in hlqin7ul ‘llnagaay (Cumshewa), – approx. 50 m.
  • Gitxsan Pole, 1954 (artist: Mungo Martin, David Martin, wood). The original pole stood in the village of Gitseguekla (Skeena Crossing) on the upper Skeena River. It was carved around 1900 in memory of a chief known as Wistis – approx. 50 m.
  • Thunderbird (artist: Richar Hunt, wood). Originally carved in 1979, the pole was recently brought down for conservation treatment. Hunt repaired and repainted it, and the Royal BC Museum took the opportunity to relocate it. – approx. 50 m.
  • Kwakwaka'wakw Heraldic Pole, 1953 (artist: Mungo Martin, David Martin, Mildred Hunt, wood). The original poles were moved to inside storage and replaced by replica versions carved by Martin and others working under his direction, including Henry Hunt and Hunt’s sons, Tony and Richard. – approx. 100 m.
  • Story of Raven (artist: Peter Paul Ochs, concrete) – approx. 100 m.
  • Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw Totem Pole (artist: Richard Hunt, wood) – approx. 100 m.
  • Man and Science (artist: Gerhard Classe, granite) – approx. 150 m.
  • Signs of Lekwungen: Celebrate Diversity (artist: Butch Dick, bronze) – approx. 150 m.
  • Night is for Sleeping, Day is for Resting (artist: Mowry Baden) – approx. 150 m.
  • Spirit (artist: Elza Mayhew, bronze) – approx. 150 m.
  • Family Group (artist: Jack Harman, metal) – approx. 150 m.
  • Caryatid (artist: Elza Mayhew, bronze) – approx. 150 m.

Bus stops

  • Douglas at Blanshard – approx. 100 m.
  • Government at Belleville – approx. 150 m.
  • Legislature Exchange Bay D – approx. 200 m.
  • Legislature Exchange Bay C – approx. 200 m.

Marketplaces

  • Food Truck Festival – approx. 100 m.

Gift shops

  • Royal Museum Shop (opening hours: Mon–Sun, Holiday 10–17) – approx. 100 m.

Roads nearby

Elliott Street Square
Food Truck Festival, Story of Raven, Dr. John Sebastian Helmcken
50 m
Colombo Place
Family Group, Man and Science
100 m
Heritage Court
Spirit, Royal Museum Shop
100 m
Blanshard Street
150 m
Superior Street
Legislature Exchange Bay E, Superior at Oswego, Superior at Menzies, BC Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Legislature Exchange Bay F, Little Gem Grocery, Superior at Montreal, Grey Dragon Library, GVPL: sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch
200 m
Academy Close
200 m
Southgate Street
250 m
Penwill Street
250 m
Walk Downtown Victoria
L'Authentique Poutine & Burgers, Canada Sign, Empress Dock, Milestones, Kwakiutl Bear Pole, Maximillian, Signs of Lekwungen: Four Directions of the Eagle, The Hands of Time: Holding a Mirror, Harbour Air, Flying Otter Grill, The Hands of Time: Panning for Gold, Lindo Bistro, Hyack Air, Reeson Landing
300 m
Burdett Avenue
Burdett at Douglas, Browns Social House, Shaker
300 m
Fairfield Road
Fairfield at Quadra, Fairfield at Blanchard, Blanchard Terminus Bay A, Blanshard Terminal
350 m
Douglas Street
Mile 0, Douglas at Avalon, Douglas at Beacon, Douglas at Superior, Douglas at Blanshard, Kwakwaka'wakw Honouring Pole, 1999, Gitxan Pole, 1960, Gitxsan Pole, 1954, Haida Pole, 1954, Haida Pole, 1966, Gitxan Pole, 1954/2, Night is for Sleeping, Day is for Resting
350 m
Government Street
A&W, Chocolats Favoris, Out of Ireland, Roots, Running Room, Eddie Bauer, Sean Schuster Fine Art Gallery, Out Of The Mist Gallery - Northwest Coast & World Tribal Art, Puzzle Lab - Whimsical Wooden Puzzles, Victoria Giftplus, The Hands of Time: Performing with a Fan, Silk Road Tea, E.A. Morris Tobacconist, Murchie's Cafe, Below the Belt, Murchie's, Cascadia, White Peony, Urban Timber, Parlor Hair Boutique, Stock Home, Government at Johnson, Kaboodles Toy Store, Roberta's Hats, The Downbeat, Collections by 5th Avenue, Q bar, Camöflage, Victorian Royal Suites, Tea at the Empress, Veranda, London Towne Gifts & Smokes, Library Lounge, Tai Sang Company, Dragon Dance, Brasserie L'école, Tam Kung Temple, Spirit of Victoria, Pier 815 T-Shirts & Gifts, Kebab On Fire, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Rogers' Chocolates, Government at Broughton, The Fairmont Store
400 m

Apartment buildings nearby

Orchard House
350 m
Roberts House
450 m

Attraction nearby

Wawadiťła, The Mungo Martin House
50 m

Buildings nearby

The Q Apartments
150 m
The Netherlands Centennial Carillon
150 m
Crystal Garden
150 m
Douglas Building
150 m
Maclure Residence
200 m
Beacon Hill Villa
200 m
Local Government House
250 m
International House
400 m
Union Club
400 m
Belmont Building
400 m

Commercial buildings nearby

King's Printer
300 m

Constructions nearby

Telus Ocean
200 m

Convenience stores nearby

Bird Cages Confectionery
300 m

Fountains nearby

Centre Fountain
250 m

Gardens nearby

Native Plant Gardens
100 m

Hotels nearby

Helm's Inn
150 m
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Victoria
300 m
Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour
350 m
Rosewood Victoria Inn
350 m
The Magnolia Hotel & Spa
400 m

Houses nearby

Abbeyfield Heritage House
250 m

Libraries nearby

BC Archives
150 m

Museum nearby

Saint Ann's Schoolhouse
50 m
Thunderbird Park
100 m
Royal BC Museum
100 m

Parks nearby

Cridge Park
200 m

Places of worship nearby

Church of Our Lord
250 m

Public buildings nearby

St. Ann's Academy
300 m

Residential buildings nearby

Capital Park Residences
150 m
The Falls
350 m

Social centres nearby

Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 127 (Public Service)
300 m

Social facilities nearby

Tapestry - The Art of Seniors Living
100 m

Sports pitches nearby

Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling Club
150 m
Heritage designation British Columbia designated provincial heritage site
Located in British Columbia
Street address 638 Elliot Street
Country Canada
Location Victoria