Museums near Princeton BC (35 Result(s))

Summerland has been fortunate to have a Museum in its midst since the late 1960's. An informal organization began regular meetings and the acquisition of artifacts with the hope that the town's Canadian Centennial project might include a library and museu

The Yale Historic Site is one of eleven Province of British Columbia Heritage Sites and is managed by the Yale and District Historical Society. The Society was formed in 1977 to gather, preserve, record and exhibit Yale's history. The 'Historic Yale' story is told through the preservation and maintenance of the St. John the Divine Church and the 1870?s 'Creighton House' Museum and artifacts. The Yale and District Historical Society (YDHS) is a non-profit, registered charitable organization, holding the current contract with the BC Heritage Branch of the Provincial Government to maintain and operate the Heritage Site and buildings.

Hudson's Hope is situated on the banks of the Peace River in North Eastern British Columbia. It is a small rural town of 1100 people, some 80kms from the nearest major Peace River city of Fort St. John and 375kms from the regional city of Prince George. After the exploratory adventures of Alexander Mackenzie and Simon Fraser in the later 1700's, the Northwest Trading Company established a fur trading post here in 1805. Hudson's Hope is home to one of the world's largest earthen dams, the W.A.C. Bennett Dam and G.M.Shrum Generating Station. This dam stretches 2 kms across the Peace River creating B.C.'s largest reservoir, Williston Lake, covering 410,000 acres.

Nicola Valley Museum & Archives LogoInstalling 100 Anniversary Banners on Voght St. BridgeTom Edwards Photographing NewspapersMerritt Herald Page 1 January 07, 1910.BC Gazettes in ArchivesNicola Valley Historical QuarterliesThe Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, and Bruno Mailloux at the 2012 Merritt Country Christmas Parade. Driver: Tom Edwards.PF220 Lauder Ranch now River RanchCanford Public School Class of 1923Shooting 12-12-12. Left to right:Julia, Ivy and Gabrielle Smith by Dena Smith.Saws on display at the Museum.BLOGVolunteers off to War!by superadmin on 26 Aug 2014The consequences of the start of the First World War for the Nicola Valley people were immediate. There were no deaths in battle to suffer and mourn in the summer and fall of 1914; those would come, starting in the spring of 1915. But there were changes in circumstances to embrace and endure, large and small. by Michael SasgesThe 1914 Nicola Valley was a Steam Age valleyby superadmin on 27 Jul 2014An introduction to the men, women and children of the Nicola Valley a century ago launches the Nicola Valley Museum's observance of the centenary of the First World War

Parasailing with Ogopogo Parasail high over Lake Okanagan, our trips conveniently depart right from the new downtown commercial dock located lake side at the base of Bernard Ave. Customize your flight, fly single tandem or triple, fly low or fly high, get wet or stay dry. Parasailing is an activity for ages 4 to 104 so bring the whole family. The most experienced crew in the Okanagan guarantee you will safely take off and land right from the back of the boat. This makes Parasailing 100% safer as there is no running or jumping and no chance of getting dragged through the water. Ogopogo Parasail's owner is the captain of the boat, so you know you are getting over 12 years of experience behind the wheel and great service that only a small business owner would provide. Don't risk your vacation with a less experienced competitor. Make sure you ask for a ride on the Ogopogo Boat and enjoy parasailing experience. Ask about Parasail and jet boat combos or the new Dinner Cruise Combo.