“The book Paved with Good Intentions (The Roads of Lake Country) began as single paragraphs identifying the individuals after whom each road was named. However, one paragraph would not have done justice to the interesting characters and wonderful stories relating... [Continue Reading]
In early days our orchard industry dominated the Okanagan Valley’s economy; a close second was logging and sawmilling. While big mills like Simpson’s Sawmill in Kelowna were the best known, a recent feature in the Kelowna Daily Courier spoke to... [Continue Reading]
October 19th, 2016 — Wednesday night at the Okanagan Regional Library in Lake Country Join local historian Robert Hayes1 of the Kelowna & District Genealogical Society (KDGS) as he presents the history of the old cemeteries of Lake Country. The lecture is... [Continue Reading]
Applebox Belles presents the stories of the pioneers, the Summer Girls, and the champion Apple Wrapper Flappers of Lake Country’s early apple packing industry. These determined women quickly became the workforce of the packinghouses, sorting, wrapping, packing, and stamping, and... [Continue Reading]
Long before electric carving knives and boneless pre-stuffed turkeys, carving was an art form. My mother would call us into the dining room. The turkey, golden brown and aromatic, steamed on its platter at the head of the table. We... [Continue Reading]
October 1 marks the beginning of a 31-day opportunity to match donations, and add up to $1 million to the rail trail development fund! Donations will be matched up to a total of $500,000 by seven anonymous trail supporters –... [Continue Reading]
October 5, 2016 — tonight at the Okanagan Regional Library in Lake Country Learn about the amazing pioneer families of Lake Country — who they were and what they did. Laura Neame, archivist at the Lake Country Museum & Archives,... [Continue Reading]
Which birds might I see today? Loons There is very little common about the Common Loon! This iconic bird of northern lakes is remarkable, supremely adapted to living on and in water. They are large, fish-eating birds that capture their... [Continue Reading]
If you’re looking for an interesting way to spend an hour in Lake Country try taking the Heritage Driving Tour. The tour features thirteen heritage locations as well as optional stops at wineries and points of interest. The tour can... [Continue Reading]
Alex Ireland was this year’s recipient of the Arnold Award. Alex is a recent graduate of George Elliot Secondary School in Lake Country. Laura Neame, Director of the Lake Country Heritage & Cultural Society, presented the award during end-of-year ceremonies at... [Continue Reading]
