Westbank Museum & Visitor Centre
2376 Dobbin Road V4T 2H9 Westbank, BC, Canada

So... today is International Mountain Day! The theme of International Mountain Day 2020 is "Biodiversity." We in the Okanagan are truly blessed to have so many beautiful mountains with breathtaking views and incredible biodiversity. Did you know that British Columbia is the most biologically diverse province or territory in Canada? How lucky are we! ... To honour this day, we want to highlight a very well-known mountain: Mount Boucherie! Mount Boucherie is named after Isadore Boucherie, an early settler that farmed and raised livestock in both Rutland and Westbank. In the late 1880s, Isadore purchased the land which is still known today as Boucherie Ranch. The mountain behind this ranch was subsequently named after Mr. Boucherie as well (Gellatly, Dorothy Hewlett: A Bit of Okanagan History). To learn about the geography of our beautiful Mount Boucherie, check out this article. http://ow.ly/WhuJ50CJoxp #Mountainsmatter #Internationalmountainday

If you have any photos of Westbank, please send them our way! You can scan them and forward them to our email or bring them into the museum. We are open 9-5 every day for the summer. Please share this! Thank you for #KeepingHistoryAlive!

It may be dreary outside, but it's looking like spring at the Westbank Museum! Check out these beautiful handmade crochet flowers that were recently donated to us. This bouquet took about a year to complete! Do you crochet? What is your favourite piece that you've made?

Happy Tuesday everyone! Check out this photo of Last Mountain Ski Resort, circa 1960. Who remembers skiing here? Also, just a reminder that the deadline to enter the draw to win a prize from one of our amazing local vendors is December 15th. You can call in or visit us in person to renew your membership. We have all the necessary precautions put in place for your safety. ... Have a great day!

It's time for another... #ThrowbackThursday! Check out this photo of L.D. Hitchner's sawmill workers posing with finished lumber. Glenrosa, 1905

The end of 2020 is nearing, which means membership renewal season is upon us! We are currently accepting new and renewed memberships to the Westbank Museum for 2021. We are very pleased to announce that we are having our membership draw again this year! Anyone who renews their membership by December 15th will be entered into our draw to win some fabulous prizes. Sponsors this year include Indigenous World, Volcanic Hills Estate Winery, Mr Mozzarella Pizza & Wings, Alexandria... House B&B, and Millionaires' Row Cider. Other than the potential to win awesome prizes, there are many reasons to be a member of the Westbank Museum. Membership offers an opportunity to contribute to the preservation of Westbank's unique history through educational programs and tours, artifact conservation, display enhancements, and much more. To find out more or to make a payment for renewal, call us at 250-768-0110, email us at [email protected], or come see us Monday to Friday, 9-4PM. You can also mail in a cheque to: 2376 Dobbin Rd, West Kelowna, V4T 3N7. If you have already renewed, don't worry, we have already entered your name into the draw! Happy Wednesday, everyone!

Holy cow! Check out this photo of Westbank's Main St. in 1947. You don't see bovine walking around like that anymore!

Happy Tuesday! All of us are facing these provincially mandated restrictions, so it may be hard to find fun things to do, especially with the kiddos! If you're looking for a fun activity, why not try the self-guided Twinkle Tour? This year, a scavenger hunt can also be completed on the tour. Click on the link below to learn more, and to print off your scavenger hunt lists! ... If you take any photos along your journey, don't forget to tag the City of West Kelowna. Good luck and have fun! http://ow.ly/gxqz50CAPda

Hello, everyone. Today, the Westbank Museum would like to remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom, including many Westbank and Westbank First Nations men and women. While this year looks a little different, there are many ways you can thank those who have served/are serving in the military: Wear a poppy, thank a veteran, watch a broadcasted ceremony, and/or take a 2 minute moment of silence at 11:00AM. "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow ol...d: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them." #Lestweforget

Good morning everyone! The Christmas season is nearing, and with the uncertainty of Covid-19 in respect to the holidays, the museum has decided that it would be in our best interest to cancel the annual Christmas Craft Fair. We are very sad to announce this, but we feel that for at least this year, we do not feel comfortable hosting an event of this size. We will of course revisit and re-evaluate the situation next year. Again, we are very sad to announce this and we apolog...ize for any inconvenience. If you are looking for Christmas/holiday craft fairs that will be taking place this year, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to assist with your inquiry. We also suggest you check out http://ow.ly/IBnQ50CbIhX for a current list of upcoming events.

Getting into the festive spirit at the Westbank Museum! Is anyone putting up their tree this weekend??