By Pam Laing American Crow and Common Raven, two familiar Corvids This winter started off unusually mild and snowless. You may have noticed, as I did, that many more crows than usual were lingering here instead of moving further south.... [Continue Reading]
By: Scott Forfar Last week, I introduced the story of Wong Bing’s life as a cook at Rainbow Ranche in Okanagan Centre. The Rainbow Ranche was a prosperous 525-acre farm with the first large acreage of fruit planted in Lake... [Continue Reading]
Our valley is home to two jays, members of the corvid family, (which includes crows,ravens, magpies and so on). These are the Canada Jay, formerly called the Gray Jay, and theSteller’s Jay. I wrote an article about Canada Jays in... [Continue Reading]
Written by Asha Chloe CraigExclusive for lakecountrymuseum.com In Central Okanagan Public Schools, there is a program where young students can learn from the land of the Okanagan Valley. Here, indigenous students have the opportunity to celebrate and learn about their cultural... [Continue Reading]
By: Tiana Langedyk The Vernon to Kelowna Bike Race in the 1930’s was instigated by a local bike shop to promote their store. Biking at the time was growing as an important sport in the Okanagan Valley with the development... [Continue Reading]
Delve into the history of Lake Country’s jurisdictions. Learn more about your streets, parks, and neighbours from the past. Admission and registration can be purchased through the District of Lake Country’s Activity Guide for $5.00 per person. https://www.lakecountry.bc.ca/en/what-to-do/activity-guide.aspx?_mid_=390... [Continue Reading]
Delve into the history of Lake Country’s jurisdictions. Learn more about your streets, parks, and neighbours from the past. Admission and registration can be purchased through the District of Lake Country’s Activity Guide for $5.00 per person. https://www.lakecountry.bc.ca/en/what-to-do/activity-guide.aspx?_mid_=390... [Continue Reading]
Spend BC Heritage Week taking a stroll through Lake Country's history utilizing one of our informative History Stroll Guides, available FREE at the Museum. Our Stroll Guides offer a mapped tour of some of Winfield and Okanagan Centre's historical points... [Continue Reading]
Delve into the history of Lake Country’s jurisdictions. Learn more about your streets, parks, and neighbours from the past. Admission is $5.00 per person.... [Continue Reading]
Delve into the history of Lake Country’s jurisdictions. Learn more about your streets, parks, and neighbours from the past. Admission is $5.00 per person.... [Continue Reading]
