Like Dave says, going through the Museum of Civilization is an exhausting experience. There is just so much to see and read (and hear) after awhile your brain starts turning off. So it’s no surprise we spent out most time on the first floor, when we were at our freshest. Luckily for us, it contained the First Nations exhibit, and it housed quite a large Pacific Coast component. Although the Royal BC Museum back home has a lot of similar artifacts and information, the Museum of Civilization had some beautiful artwork as well. What made the greatest impact on me was the immense floor-to-ceiling totem poles. It definitely was a sight to behold.
wow, i would have loved to see those totem poles in real life! they look amazing! 🙂