The Lake Country Museum’s latest satellite display at the District of Lake Country is entitled Lake Country Military Connections. Some of the interesting artifacts include a gas mask made in 1939, an Air Raid Patrol helmet, a WWI bayonet, puttees, a... [Continue Reading]
The rocks, weeds and overgrown bushes along the western side of Wood Lake don’t make for an inviting swimming environment. A narrow and fairly rough strip of land separates fast-moving traffic along Highway 97 from the lake. The six-kilometre stretch,... [Continue Reading]
The newest display in the lobby of the District of Lake Country’s municipal building features the Gibson Heritage House and extends an invitation to all Lake Country residents. The heritage house in Kopje Regional Park in Carr’s Landing will celebrate... [Continue Reading]
There is a new display in the District of Lake Country’s municipal building. The display, Historic Service Stations of Lake Country, prominently features the flying red horse symbol of Mobil Oil as well as other artifacts and trivia from the... [Continue Reading]
Karen and Glen Gibbons have once again prepared an excellent display in the lobby of the District of Lake Country’s municipal building. The Early Churches of Lake Country display features photographs of several past churches including Oyama United, St. Paul’s... [Continue Reading]
Lake Country Museum’s February display in the lobby of the municipal office of the District of Lake Country celebrates Valentine’s Day. The Lake Country Sweethearts display features Harriet McDonagh’s wedding dress from her 1911 marriage to Verner McDonagh. Their wedding was the... [Continue Reading]
The December Lake Country Museum display in the lobby of the municipal office of the District of Lake Country is Santa’s Workshop. This is a display of toys, games and books enjoyed by boys and girls from yesteryear. Tin toys, a... [Continue Reading]
I just finished putting up a display in the lobby of the District of Lake Country offices. It was inspired by the Heritage Week theme for 2010. In 2010 Heritage Week is February 15-21, and this year it coincides with... [Continue Reading]
