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]
Lake Country
Lake Country Museum & Archives’ Applebox Belles wins award as a Special Heritage Project
Next week, February 19th to 25th is Heritage Week in Canada. The Lake Country Museum’s Community Stories on-line exhibition entitled: Applebox Belles, has been chosen to receive a COHS Heritage […]... [Continue Reading]
History Panels along Okanagan Rail Trail
In the near future our Lake Country Museum & Archives will be rolling out new marker panels celebrating our area’s short but rich history. These will be welcome additions to […]... [Continue Reading]
Lake Country Heritage Driving Tour
If you’re looking for an interesting way to spend an hour in Lake Country try taking the Heritage Driving Tour. The tour features thirteen heritage locations as well as optional […]... [Continue Reading]
The Lake of Many Colors (a common name for Kalamalka Lake)
Oft on a clear, fresh summer morn I’ve stood as one deep-rooted to the ground And gazed and gazed upon its loveliness; Taking a deep draught to my thirsty soul. […]... [Continue Reading]
An invitation to Lake Country residents
The Kelowna Branch of the Okanagan Historical Society (OHS) is pleased to announce that this year’s annual Pioneer Picnic will be held at the Parkinson Recreation Centre (Kelowna), on Sunday, […]... [Continue Reading]
Heritage Driving Tour of Lake Country launched
The Lake Country Heritage and Cultural Society has launched a free mobile app and a print guidebook of a Heritage Driving Tour of Lake Country. The Heritage Driving Tour is […]... [Continue Reading]
Invitation to Applebox Belles Meeting
The Lake Country Museum would like to invite you to our second community meeting for the project Applebox Belles: The Women of Lake Country’s Packinghouses. At this meeting we’ll be […]... [Continue Reading]
This Day in History: Incorporation of Lake Country
Twenty years ago, on May 2, 1995, the District of Lake Country was incorporated. Local orchardist Bob McCoubrey was installed as the first mayor. McCoubrey served as mayor from 1995 to 1999. He was […]... [Continue Reading]
Backward Glances: Spion Kop
Lake Country is not only all about our beautiful lakes, orchards and vineyards, but also that craggy promontory that overlooks us called Spion Kop. Don’t take issue with this spelling […]... [Continue Reading]