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Thompson Okanagan Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres |
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• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres in Thompson Okanagan, British Columbia. |
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Snaza'ist Discovery Centre
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This Interpretive Centre explores the history of the Similkameen people and the Mascot Gold Mine. Enjoy interactive exhibits, the short film “From Ochre to Gold” that explains the story of the people and mining in the Similkameen Valley and classes that teach basket making and traditional food preparation.
Address: 5800 Highway 3 | Hedley, BC | V0X 1K0 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 250 292-8733
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Historic O'Keefe Ranch
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Come imagine life in the 1860s when Cornelius O'Keefe began cattle ranching. Visit some of the oldest remaining buildings in the valley, including a blacksmith shop, St. Anne's Church, general store and O'Keefe mansion. Stagecoach rides, model railway, farm animals, gift shop and restaurant. Rates are $12 for adults, $11.00 for students, ages 5 and under free. Family rates available. Open May until middle of October.
Address: 9380 Highway 97 North | Vernon, B.C. | V1T 6M8
Tel: 1 250 542-7868
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Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre
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This First Nations cultural tourism experience offers interactive fun for the whole family. See the legends come alive in two multi-sensory theatre experiences, explore "Living Legends" outdoor exhibit and sculpture gallery, smell the wild sage along a network of walking trails and admire the view from the Chief's Lookout. Be sure to visit the new Rammed-earth building and a reconstructed Indian village & shop in the New Coyote's Gift Boutique. Visit Critter's Corner to learn about the animals of the desert.
Address: 1000 Rancher Creek Road | Osoyoos, BC | V0H 1V6
Tel: 1 250 495-7901 Extn: 202
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The Grist Mill and Gardens
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This area boasts a restored grist mill from the 19th century. There are also 11 campsites with water and electrical hookups. The gardens hosts a number of events throughout the year including a Farmer's Market on Sundays from 9am - 1pm, and a brunch from 10am - 2pm. Admission fees: $7 Adult, $6 Senior, $5 Youth, $3 Child. The summer house is open seven days a week from 9am - 5pm.
Address: 2691 Upper Bench Road | Keremeos, BC | V0X 1N0
Tel: 1 250 499-2888
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Baillie Property
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Largely unchanged since the early 1900s, the historic Baillie Property consists of a house, barn, store, storage garage and heritage style garden. The former store on the property is now home to Merritt's Tourism Information Booth.
Address: 2250 Voght St. | Merritt, BC | V1K 1J7
Tel: 1 250 378-0349
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R.J. Haney Heritage Park & Museum
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Take a guided walking tour of Salmon Arm's museum in Haney House, or guide yourself through the heritage buildings and nature trails. The tea room offers dinner theatre in July and August. The park is open from June to September daily from 10 am to 5 pm.
Address: 751 Highway #97B | Salmon Arm, BC | V1E 4P7
Tel: 1 250 832-5243
Kamloops Heritage Railway - Steam Train
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Experience an operating steam train. Ex-C.N. steam engine #2141 is a guide back in time to the age of steam. Choose a short 10km trip, or a whole day 140km adventure.
Address: #6-510 Lorne Street | Kamloops, BC | V2C 1W3 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 250 374-2141
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S.S. Sicamous
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Retired as the Okanagan Lake ferry, this 1914 sternwheeler has been converted into a marine museum. Self-guided and guided tours. $4; kids eight to 12, $1; younger kids free. Family of four or more, $10. Open Apr. 1-Jun. 30, daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Jul. 1-Aug. 31, daily until 9 p.m.; Sep. 1-30, daily until 6 p.m.; Oct. 1-Dec. 15, weekly 10 a.m.-5 pm. Special public events featured throughout the year. Rental inquiries welcome.
Address: 1099 Lakeshore Dr. W. | Penticton
Tel: 1 492-0403
Historic Hat Creek Ranch
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Huge 326-acre site contains an 1860 roadhouse, heritage apple orchard, vegetable and flower gardens, First Nations and visitor interpretation centres, stagecoach and wagon rides, hiking trails, restaurant and gift shop. $5, seniors $4, students $3, kids (6-12) $2, family (two adults and two kids) $10. Open May 12-Sep. 30, daily 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Address: At the junction of Highways 97 and 99, 11km north of Cache Creek.
Tel: 1 800 782-0922
Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO Centre)
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Visit the EECO Centre in the scenic setting of Mission Creek Regional Park. The Centre offers enviornmental exhibits and programs, children's activities and books, park and trail information and an environmental library.
Open
April - October 9 am to 5 pm daily
November - March weekdays 10 am to 3 pm and weekends 10 am to 4 pm
Address: 2363 A Springfield Road | Kelowna, BC | V1X 7N7 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 250 868-2768
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Guisachan Heritage Park
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Stroll through Edwardian gardens, view 19th century artifacts, shop for gifts or enjoy fine dining (Guisichan House Restaurant reservations, 862-9368) at this historical site. Guisichan House was built in the Indian colonial bungalow style in 1891 for the Countess and Earl of Aberdeen, Governor-General of Canada from 1893 to 1896. Park open daily, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; restaurant open Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Thu.-Sun. until 11 p.m.
Address: 1060 Cameron Ave. | Kelowna [ Map ]
Tel: 1 403 861-7188
Princeton Castle
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The Princeton Castle is not really a castle but it resembles a medieval castle. Formerly the Portland Cement Plant, this site is a colossal architectural achievement builte during the early 1900s. Today, the site contains a resort that offers accommodations, casual and fine dining, and several outdoor activities.
Address: 5 Mile Road, R.R. 1, S1, C10 | Princeton
Tel: 1 250 295-7988
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Father Pandosy's Mission
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Founded on the site of the first mission in the Okanagan area. Restored remains of the mission, founded in 1859, can still be seen, as can the first apple orchard in the Okanagan, planted by Father Pandosy himself.
Address: Benvoulin Road | Kelowna, BC [ Map ]
Tel: 1 250 860-8369
Kingfisher Environmental Interpretive Centre
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Community salmon hatchery has marked trails and information kiosks on watershed restoration projects. Interpreters available in summer. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Open year-round. Call 838-0004 for hours.
Address: 2550 Mabel Lake Rd. | Enderby | VOE 1V0
Tel: 1 250 838-0004
Gibson Heritage House
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Visit Gibson Heritage House in Kopje Regional Park and discover what life was like on an orchard homestead in the early 1900's. The house was built in 1912 and contains artifacts and local historical information from the 1910 - 1930 era. The house is located in a park on Okanagan Lake so bring a picnic and a swimsuit for swimming too!
Open Friday - Sunday from noon to 4 pm in June, July and August.
Address: 15480 Carrs Landing Road | Lake Country, BC [ Map ]
Tel: 1 250 868-5232
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Bassett House
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The Bassett House is an historic 1906 home originally ordered from Eaton's Catalogue. Located on its inceptive property in Okanagan Falls, the building has been refurbished and furnished to represent its original time period. The house is open to the public from July to September.
Address: 1145 Main St. | Okanagan Falls, BC | V0H 1R0
Tel: 1 250 497-7047
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