If you have ever stumbled upon old photos of the Okanagan, without a doubt you have seen the work of pioneer photographer, G.H.E Hudson

Raising funds for the upcoming revolution, Sun Yat-Sen, future president of china, boarded the S.S Okanagan on his way to Kelowna.

Canadian Pacific Railway owned and operated trains and hotels across Canada, built to encourage people to travel and see the country.

The popularity of luggage trunks skyrocketed during the Victorian era, perfectly timed with the golden age of railroad and ship transportati

cooks would have no option but to pack lightly, meaning crews would have to acquire provisions somewhere in the remote back country

A vanity case can be described as a bag or container used for travel that often contains cosmetics and toiletries. These cases were...

While much of the CPR was built by Chinese immigrants, Penticton’s local branch, the KVR, was an exception. Immigration policies were...

Many people don't know that cowboys were a necessity to people and towns. The main thing they are known for is herding cattle but they...

Introduction to Washboards Washboards were widely utilized in the 19th century for the purpose of washing laundry after their invention...

There were a number of men who Captained this ship, but the longest serving was Joseph Weeks. The SS Sicamous left Penticton about 6:20...

The grand mirror in the SS Sicamous. It hangs above the grand staircase between B deck and C deck on the sternwheeler.

There are no dredges that worked the Okanagan existing anymore, and few photographs to show. The photo below shows us what the Okanagan...

A discussion about the tools used to clean your home and clothes in the early 1900s on a Canadian homestead.

Canada played a significant role in World War One as part of the British Empire. Here are some key points about Canada's involvement in...

A general description of the mail delivery challenges of the early 1900's in rural areas.

drawing of an old style ice box showing a block of ice at the top and food on the rack below.

Okanagan Historical Society Reports

Ogopogo in Okanagan Lake

The Jingle and Gong system between the Captain and the Engine Room

Firemen working to keep the coal in the burners producing steam at the right pressure.