Don Arnold, the younger son of Nelson and May Arnold, and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Arnold and Wayne Pretty, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Pretty, both from Winfield qualified for the 1956 Olympics. Don Arnold along... [Continue Reading]
Join us for an engaging evening of community and learning! Presenter Tracey Aresenault will present a view into Oyama’s past. Discover a bit of Oyama’s history. See the magnificent displays about Oyama and engage with the new exhibit. This event... [Continue Reading]
Following upon previous blogs on logging in the region in the 1920s, I have more recent and personal remembrances to relate. My father, Harold, and grandfather, Harry, operated a portable bush mill on the Commonage in the 1950s, supported by... [Continue Reading]
The Lake Country Museum is inviting the community to Okanagan Centre Park for the traditional CentrePiece festival Sunday, August 24th, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This family-oriented event will feature many of the much loved activities from past years... [Continue Reading]
The Museum and Patio Café will be open again this year for Mother’s Day, with guided tours, scavenger hunts and strawberry shortcake. ... [Continue Reading]
The Lake Country Museum and Patio Café now have WiFi available for visitors to enjoy.... [Continue Reading]
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]
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]
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]
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]
