The Goldie family came to Canada in 1844, brought by their great-grandfather John Goldie, who died in 1886. David Goldie, father of James Goldie, played an important role in establishing the family’s name for David’s achievements were remarkable. In The Goldie... [Continue Reading]
Lake Country: Origins in Time and Place, a book for students and the accompanying teacher’s guide and DVD has been completed. Funding for this publication was generously provided by The History Education Network and the University of British Columbia, Department... [Continue Reading]
The Lake Country Museum holds a large collection of interesting and unique artifacts. Over the next few months we will pose challenges to the community in our ‘Guess the Artifact’ Contest, with a distinctive object chosen for each week and... [Continue Reading]
Ninety years ago, on June 22, 1922, the first radio receiver was set up in Lake Country. Northcote Caesar had purchased a radio and had it set up by Messrs. Creyell and Edgar of Vernon. The first signal that he... [Continue Reading]
On Saturday, June 9th there will be a Heritage Tour of Okanagan Centre. Meet at the Lake Country Museum at 10:00 a.m. for an informative and enjoyable walk around Okanagan Centre. For more information check out the Events section of... [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]
The District of Lake Country is located the central Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. It has evolved over the last two hundred years from the homeland of the Okanagan Indians, who used the area for hunting, fishing and gathering,... [Continue Reading]
