by lakecountry | Aug 24, 2018 | History of Lake Country, Jacob Semenuik
Bernau is one of the many great family names of Lake Country. When Hugh Bernau was young it was expected he would follow in his father’s footsteps, however, he had his own plans in life. In 1929, Hugh made his way to Winfield, BC, after spending two years in Monte...
by lakecountry | Aug 17, 2018 | History of Lake Country, Jacob Semenuik
The Goldie family came to Canada in 1844, brought by their great-grandfather John Goldie, who died in 1886. David Goldie, father of James Goldie, played an important role in establishing the family’s name for David’s achievements were remarkable. In The Goldie...
by lakecountry | Aug 3, 2018 | Guest Bloggers, History of Lake Country, Jacob Semenuik
Have you ever wondered where many of the old tools at Lake Country Museum came from? They were derived largely from a prominent builder in the area, Edward (Teddy) Hare. Teddy built many of the first homes in the area. Jim Gleed, a stone mason, partnered with Hare to...
