Can a photograph foretell the future of the people in it?
Join us for this special guided tour and hear the story of Jack McMillan and his pals from their service in the Kelowna Volunteer Fire Brigade to the battlefields of France and back again. Where did they go? What did they do? Join us and find out!
Experience the syilx Spotlight at the Okanagan Heritage Museum. Join Alana, our Indigenous Programming Assistant, on Sunday afternoons for a fascinating, hands-on look at syilx (Okanagan) culture and traditions. Get an up-close look at objects from our collection and take part in a hands-on activity or experience!
Is Okanagan Lake a good home for Ogopogo? You decide as we explore the geology, the syilx connection to n̓x̌a?x̌?itkw, and our changing use of the lake. This outdoor walking tour is approximately 1.5km.
Kelowna's largest historical site, the Pioneer Cemetery, is full of stories. Led by historian Bob Hayes, you will encounter forgotten neighbourhoods, teacher's corner, mighty pioneer women, and the occasional wildlife spotting in this beautiful setting. Each week is different, so keep coming back!
Join us at the newly reopened and reimagined Okanagan Wine & Orchard Museum to uncover the stories behind the bottles. This 45-minute guided tour is offered by donation with no registration necessary - just drop in and join the fun!
Explore early Kelowna through historic newspapers and engaging storytellers. Headlines, stories, gossip, and where to get the best corset, are just some of the great tidbits along the way.
The Okanagan is incredibly biodiverse, and the syilx/Okanagan people have deep knowledge of how to use the different plant species for food, medicine, shelter, even natural deodorant! Put on your walking shoes and join us for this always popular outdoor event.
Join us at the newly reopened and reimagined Okanagan Wine & Orchard Museum to uncover the stories behind the bottles. This 45-minute guided tour is offered by donation with no registration necessary - just drop in and join the fun!
During the Second World War, the Vernon Military Camp was the most important army training facility in the interior of British Columbia. Thousands of Canadian citizens became soldiers in
Vernon between 1939 and 1946. Not only was the Vernon camp a basic training centre, but also
a detention centre, an army headquarters, a military hospital, and a specialized battle drill school.
Experience the syilx Spotlight at the Okanagan Heritage Museum. Join Alana, our Indigenous Programming Assistant, on Sunday afternoons for a fascinating, hands-on look at syilx (Okanagan) culture and traditions. Get an up-close look at objects from our collection and take part in a hands-on activity or experience!
Is Okanagan Lake a good home for Ogopogo? You decide as we explore the geology, the syilx connection to n̓x̌a?x̌?itkw, and our changing use of the lake. This outdoor walking tour is approximately 1.5km.
Kelowna's largest historical site, the Pioneer Cemetery, is full of stories. Led by historian Bob Hayes, you will encounter forgotten neighbourhoods, teacher's corner, mighty pioneer women, and the occasional wildlife spotting in this beautiful setting. Each week is different, so keep coming back!
