Fashion Fallout
Join us for the online live launch of our latest exhibit, Fashion Fallout. The exhibit explores environmental exploitation caused by the fashion industry in the local and global communities. This […]... [Continue Reading]
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Bush mill on the Commonage
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 […]... [Continue Reading]
An invitation to CentrePiece and Heirloom Discovery Day
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 […]... [Continue Reading]
Mother’s Day at the Lake Country Museum
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]
WiFi at the Lake Country Museum and Patio Café
The Lake Country Museum and Patio Café now have WiFi available for visitors to enjoy.... [Continue Reading]
Dig up the Past with James Baker on Sunday
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 […]... [Continue Reading]
Okanagan Centre resident Rosemary Carter to be honoured during Heritage Week
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 […]... [Continue Reading]
QR Codes and the Lake Country Museum
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. […]... [Continue Reading]
Winter hours for the Lake Country Museum begin this week
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 […]... [Continue Reading]
Bugs & Us — an intimate look at bugs, insects & creepy crawlies
Are you aware of the variety of insects in the Okanagan Valley? Â Lake Country Museum is hoping to enhance your awareness and understanding of Okanagan entomology by presenting Bugs & […]... [Continue Reading]