The Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society
The Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society is a registered Canadian charity (Business No. 893267526RR0001) operating as a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization focused on preserving and promoting the heritage of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Established to safeguard the city’s cultural legacy, it manages Port Coquitlam’s sole museum and archives, emphasizing community engagement and historical education[1][4].

Mission and Vision
The society’s mission is to “celebrate and preserve Port Coquitlam’s diverse heritage and culture through community engagement,” guided by a vision of fostering a community “enriched by its culture and connected to its past”[1]. It operates with support from municipal partners, including the City of Port Coquitlam[1].

Operations and Programs
The organization offers in-person educational programs for K–12 students, including guided walking tours of historic sites, museum exhibits, and archive access. Activities are tailored by grade level, with older students (Grades 9–12) participating in specialized archival tours. From January 2024 onward, school tours were introduced at a rate of $5 per student, with occasional free offerings[5].

Additionally, the society provides online educational resources, such as activity booklets, to facilitate remote learning about local history and heritage[5].

Governance
As a registered charity under the Canada Revenue Agency, the society adheres to nonprofit regulations and relies on volunteer efforts to maintain its museum, archives, and public programs[4].