The clan history and the passage of the property through several families is well documented in the book guisachan. The lane is behind the guisachan house, just look for the large cedars. Guisachan house kelowna, british columbia ghosts and. Collection, british columbia historical books collection. The perfect place for special events and your ideal kelowna wedding venue. It was first published in 1990 and it is sold by golden retriever clubs throughout the world. The farm steading and the guisachan house ruins and grounds are privately owned, as are most of the individual cottages built by marjoribanks, the carriage house, stables, etc.
Kelowna historic sites kelowna, okanagan valley history. All built to help you and your little ones make the most of your days at home. Fine dining luncheon restaurant and wedding venue open year round lunch 11. In 1970 this christien house was given to the site by the city of kelowna. The house church kelowna christian church coffee house arts.
The restoration of the house was undertaken by the central okanagan heritage society, in conjunction with the city of kelowna, in 1987. The allison home, sturdily built of hewn logs by john mcdougall of whom more. The okanagans largest independent bookstore since 1968. The first european settlement took place in 1859 by three oblate missionaries. Lord aberdeen served as the governor general of canada from 18931896 and the family played a pivotal role in the settlement of the area. A history by donald fraser, a fraser clan descendent. A bit of okanagan history ubc library open collections. The park and associated gardens have a very unique history as the land was previously owned by lord and lady aberdeen. View the kelowna library branch within the okanagan regional library orl. The mcdougall house was also moved to the site from the guisachan ranch during this year. Incorporated in 1925, the society has published a book each year save. Discover the vibrant history and culture of western canada through our wide selection of fine books for all ages. First, it is the scottish highland lands dating back to the 14th century owned by lord lovat and then passed along to his son thomas who in turn passed it on to his son william known as william fraser, first of guisachan.
Kelowna wedding venue, the best in kelowna guisachan house. Each branch is represented on the executive council which meets in kelowna three times. It houses the wine museum and the british columbia orchard industry museum, which celebrate the areas most important and flourishing economic mainstays. Kelowna s first designated heritage building was established in 19 as a packing and shipping house for bc fruit growers ltd. Guisachan heritage park is located at 1060 cameron avenue in kelowna. June 2 okanagan regional library is starting curbside holds pickup full story. The days were living in right now will be documented in history books and. Join judy for this fun story time featuring longer books songs and rhymes.
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