Our Exhibits
Embark on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of Lake Country’s history and culture with the Lake Country Museum & Archives. Whether you prefer the convenience of virtual exploration or the immersive experience of in-person visits, our exhibits seamlessly blend the past and present. Delve into the heart of our community from the comfort of your home or step into the vibrant narratives of Lake Country as you stroll through our museum. Discover a harmonious blend of online accessibility and on-site wonder, inviting you to connect with the stories that have shaped our region. Unveil the treasures of Lake Country’s heritage through a dual lens – online and in person – and let history come alive in every click and every step.
All Fired Up: An Exhibition of Ceramic Masterpieces
The artifacts in
the collection date back as much as 4,000 years ago and originate from cultures around the world including
Iran, Mexico, China and more.
Applebox Belles
Applebox Belles presents the stories of the pioneers, the Summer Girls, and the champion Apple Wrapper
Flappers of Lake Country’s early apple packing industry.
Beyond Chinatown
People of Chinese heritage have helped shape the Lake Country we know today. Wong Bing, a Chinese man, worked for the Goldie family on the Rainbow Ranche from 1916-1920.
Fashion Fallout
The Fashion Fallout exhibit was designed to highlight some of the negative aspects of fashion. It was hosted at
George Elliot Secondary School from September to December 2019. The exhibit was created in support of the
2019 Lake Country Art Walk theme “Art In Fashion”.
Goldfinger: Charles Sydney Goldman
Sometime-British Columbian resident Major Charles Sydney Goldman, a
“self-made” man, was caricatured by Spy (Leslie Ward) in Vanity Fair in
January 28th, 1904.
Hecho a Mano: Traditional Handcrafts of Mexico
A compelling exhibition of traditional handcrafts of Mexico features a carefully chosen selection of glass,
textiles, ceramics, woodwork, metal, and worked leather handcrafts.
Kakonosedai: A Century of Community
This exhibit celebrates the Japanese pioneers of Lake Country and their descendants, with a look at what they would have brought with them from Japan to Canada in the late
1800s and early 1900s.
The Kokanee Salmon Heritage Project
The Kokanee Salmon Heritage Project was developed as a result of questions about Kokanee which arose during school and public talks at Mission Creek Spawning Channel, Kelowna, BC.
Patent Medicines
This exhibit displays our collection of patent medicine bottles. Most of the bottles have their original
boxes with labels and lids and in some cases even have the original contents in them.
Steeped in Our Traditions: Japanese Dolls
The Lake Country Museum is proud to exhibit the “Girls Day” festival, a full set of genuine Japanese dolls
donated to the museum by Mr. Mitsuru (Mits) Hikichi.
Steeped in Our Traditions: Tea
The feature museum exhibit comprised of historic tea tins from companies still in existence today as well
as tea cups, tea pots, tea strainers, an 18th century tea caddy and a brick made from compressed tea.
The Arnold Family
John Wesley Arnold was one of Lake Country’s early pioneers. John arrived in Winfield in 1910 or 1911 and obtained work building new irrigation flumes. He worked on building a house for his family in the
evening.
The Japanese Canadian Pioneers of Lake Country
The Japanese Canadian Pioneers of Lake Country portrays the stories of the first Japanese Canadian pioneers of the community and their experiences during the period from 1899 to pre-World War II.
The Okanagans and Their Neighbours
This exhibition was part of an initiative to tell the story of the local Indigenous people and their culture.
Wildflowers of the Southern Interior of British Columbia and Adjacent Parts of Washington, Idaho, and Montana
The original version of this Field Guide was published by the University of British Columbia Press, in 1989. As the book is now out-of-print, the author, Joan Burbridge, has given permission to republish it.