Oyama during World War II The final featured Heritage Marker will be placed where the Okanagan Rail Trail crosses Oyama Road. Like the other markers in the series, this one was prepared with the assistance of a Canada 150 grant.... [Continue Reading]
Indigenous Heritage Markers along Wood Lake and the Oyama isthmus Three Okanagan designed Heritage Markers, prepared largely by Ruby Alexis of the Okanagan Indian Band, are featured along the Okanagan Rail Trail. As noted earlier, this project is supported by... [Continue Reading]
The fourth heritage marker panel examined in this series is entitled “Water before Rail,” dealing with the transport of fruit and other goods by water, roughly between the opening of the canal connecting Kalamalka and Wood lakes in 1908 and... [Continue Reading]
As Canadians celebrate Canada 150 here are a few musical tributes to inspire you. Happy Birthday Canada! This is my Canada — Dream Team Canada Singers, winners of 6 Grammy and 13 Juno awards perform the national song called This Is... [Continue Reading]
Heritage Week – February 13th – 19th, 2017 My Canada! My BC! My Okanagan! You are invited to the many Heritage Week events taking place this year in the Okanagan: · All Week – Heritage exhibits and tours at local... [Continue Reading]
