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!
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!
This zoom workshop will look at questions like "What is it that we are celebrating?" and "What does it mean to be Canadian?" Discussion is led by syilx Elder and Knowledge Carriers.
Viaja con nosotros a través de la historia natural y humana del Valle del Okanagan. Conoce más acerca de sus características geológicas, biodiversidad, las Primeras Naciones y los primeros colonos.
Hear gripping stories of terror and courage during our Guided Tour of Duty: Cold Steel program at the Okanagan Military Museum!
This guided tour will take a closer look at the bayonet, a universal weapon steeped in both history and mythology. You will discover why Canadian soldiers are still trained in their use, how bayonets have been used in recent war efforts, and how this piece of cold steel has impacted conflict
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
