The McKenzie's entertained many colonists in this fine Victorian dining room.
Look carefully at the elegant fittings of this room - the wallpaper, panelled cedar doors, large double-hung windows and locally made brick fireplace.

On the sideboard are plates, glasses and silverware that might have been used for Dr. Helmcken's Victory Dinner.

"After the election Mrs. McKenzie gave us a jolly good dinner - self and Burnaby and friends. The men regaled themselves in the kitchen and after a while came in to the Dining Room to congratulate us. Burnaby sang some comic songs - in fact there was a feast of reason and a flow of soul till midnight. The McKenzie's were whole-souled people and felt the victory as much or more than the candidates."
Classroom Activities:
  • Have a look at: Early BC Elections.

  • note: The following link will take you to the Helmcken House website. To return to Craigflower farm, please press the back button on your browser.
  • Canadian Confederation
Classroom Activity

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Last updated January 30, 1998