0
April 30, 2013
WiFi at the Lake Country Museum and Patio Café
The Lake Country Museum and Patio Café now have WiFi available for visitors to enjoy.
Blog
2
February 22, 2013
Dig up the Past with James Baker on Sunday
On Sunday James Baker, Mayor of Lake Country and Associate Professor Emeritus of the University of British Columbia, will discuss archaeology in our region. Please join Mayor Baker at the Creekside Theatre as he addresses Archaeological sites — Pelmewash and … Continue reading
3
February 20, 2013
Okanagan Centre resident Rosemary Carter to be honoured during Heritage Week
Lake Country’s pioneer resident Rosemary Carter has been awarded the Distinguished Community Service Award by the Central Okanagan Heritage Society. Rosemary has made extensive contributions to heritage throughout the Central Okanagan. The award ceremony will be held on February 21, … Continue reading
0
October 26, 2012
QR Codes and the Lake Country Museum
The Lake Country Museum has affixed QR Codes to their business cards, displays, historical markers and signage in order to enable smartphone and iPad users to easily access the Museum website. QR Code (abbreviated from Quick Response Code) is the trademark … Continue reading
0
September 2, 2012
Winter hours for the Lake Country Museum begin this week
The Lake Country Museum will be open on Monday, September 3rd (Labour Day) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. but as summer draws to a close (and we lose our wonderful Summer Students Elise Hahn and Zach Kornell) the Lake Country … Continue reading
0
September 1, 2012
Bugs & Us — an intimate look at bugs, insects & creepy crawlies
Are you aware of the variety of insects in the Okanagan Valley? Lake Country Museum is hoping to enhance your awareness and understanding of Okanagan entomology by presenting Bugs & Us, by local entomologist Dr. Ward Strong. Bugs & Us, … Continue reading
0
August 17, 2012
Hecho a Mano: traditional handcrafts of Mexico exhibition opens tomorrow at the Lake Country Museum
A compelling exhibition of traditional handcrafts of Mexico opens tomorrow, Saturday, August 18th, at the Lake Country Museum. The exhibition features a carefully chosen selection of glass, textiles, ceramics, woodwork, metal, and worked leather handcrafts dating from Pre-Columbian to contemporary … Continue reading
0
August 10, 2012
Mexican handcrafts on display in the DLC lobby
The display case at the District of Lake Country office promotes the Hecho a Mano exhibition which runs from August 18th through September 29th at the Lake Country Museum. The exhibition features traditional Mexican handcrafts. The municipal showcase gives a … Continue reading
0
July 29, 2012
Another winner in the Guess the Artifact contest!
Randy, one of Lake Country Museum’s Blog readers, has won the Guess the Artifact contest by correctly identifying Artifact #3 as a tool for cutting glass. Congratulations Randy; you have an enquiring mind. There are still a few days remaining in the … Continue reading
7
July 24, 2012
Guess the Artifact Contest: Artifact #3
Here is Artifact #3 in our ‘Guess the Artifact’ Contest. Can you identify it and explain its primary purpose? The mystery object chosen for Artifact #3 is on display amongst the tools in the Nellie Carter Room of the Lake Country … Continue reading