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History in the Making

Discover the natural beauty, vibrant history, and culture of Western Canada through our wide selection of fine books for all ages.

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Beka Shane Denter

Bloom Across Canada

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Brian Antonson

Slumach's Gold

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Sandra Rollings-Magnusson

Folklife and Superstition

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Medicine Paint

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Waltraut

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Who We Are

A BC Publishing Pioneer.

About Heritage House

In 1969, our founding publisher, Art Downs, wrote and released his first book, a pictorial account of the Cariboo Gold Rush trail called Wagon Road North. It was an instant success, becoming one of the bestselling BC books of its era and establishing Downs’s fledgling company, Heritage House, as the go-to source for books on regional and pioneer history.

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Featured Books

Queenie Jean Is in Trouble Again

By: Christine Read

The chaotic, confusing, funny, and inspiring story of ten-year-old Queenie and her mission to fit in and make friends at her new school while figuring out how to manage her ADHD.

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A Complex Coast

By: David Norwell

Finalist for the BC & Yukon Book Prizes.
Shortlisted for the Banff Book Awards.

A soul-searching personal account of a young man’s 1,700-kilometre kayak journey from Victoria, BC, to Gustavas, Alaska, illustrated with whimsical watercolour maps and illustrations of local flora, fauna, and landscapes.

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A Haida Wedding

By: Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson

A visual and cultural celebration of a traditional Haida wedding ceremony, exploring its roots, rituals, symbolism, joyfulness, and contemporary significance for a thriving Indigenous Nation.

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Frances Barkley

By: Cathy Converse

A rivetingly imagined re-telling of the voyages of Frances Barkley (1769–1845), who as a young woman travelled the world on a trading mission with her sea captain husband.

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Always Pack a Candle

By: Marion McKinnon Crook

Winner of the BC Historical Federation's Community History Book Award 2021.

The true story of an adventurous young nurse who provided much-needed health care to the rural communities of the Cariboo-Chilcotin in the 1960s.

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Broken Circle

By: Theodore Niizhotay Fontaine

A new commemorative edition of Theodore Fontaine's powerful, groundbreaking memoir of survival and healing after years of residential school abuse.

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On Their Own Terms

By: Haley Healey

"An engaging contribution to Canadian women's history." —BC Books for BC Schools

A fascinating collection of concise stories about seventeen courageous, independent, and diverse women who shaped the history of Vancouver Island.

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Adult Books

Books for our adult readers including fiction, history, travel, and more Discover a variety of adult reads from newly-added titles to best sellers.

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Young Readers

Discover engaging stories for children and teens that focus on west coast living and educational themes, including popular youth fiction titles.

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Call for Submissions

Submissions

Heritage house is currently seeking submissions for middle-grade fiction.

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