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Kaleden - the 'beautiful garden'

http://localhistory.vpl.ca/link/cni49604
Author
King, Meredith
Date
2022
Geographic Location
British Columbia - Kaleden
British Columbia - Skaha Lake
Material Type
magazine article
Abstract
Kaleden was first developed in the at the beginning of the 20th century
Author
King, Meredith
Role
Author
Date
2022
Person
Ritchie, James
Topic
Orchards
Fruit trade
Hotels
Geographic Location
British Columbia - Kaleden
British Columbia - Skaha Lake
Material Type
magazine article
Physical Description
illustrations
Source Title
Okanagan History
Volume
86
Pages
168-170
Abstract
Kaleden was first developed in the at the beginning of the 20th century
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Preface for Okanagan odyssey a history of the Okanagan Valley

http://localhistory.vpl.ca/link/cni43113
Author
Bork, Elizabeth
Hayes, Charles
Date
2006
Geographic Location
British Columbia - Okanagan Falls
British Columbia - Okanagan River
British Columbia - Skaha Lake
British Columbia - Vaseux Lake
Material Type
manuscript
Abstract
Describes Okanagan Falls over the last century as a place that is quaint and friendly but never realising the vision of W.J. Snodgrass, to become the valley's economic hub.
Author
Bork, Elizabeth
Hayes, Charles
Role
Author
Date
2006
Person
McLean, Kenny, 1939-2002
Hatfield, Harley Robert, 1905-2000
Snodgrass, William Jessop, 1843-1909
Hayes, Charles A
Hayes, Margaret
Corporation
Okanagan Falls Heritage & Museum Archives
South Okanagan Review
Topic
Pioneers - Biography
Geographic Location
British Columbia - Okanagan Falls
British Columbia - Okanagan River
British Columbia - Skaha Lake
British Columbia - Vaseux Lake
Material Type
manuscript
Physical Description
portraits
illustrations
Source Title
Okanagan Historical Society Report
Issue
70
Pages
116-119
Abstract
Describes Okanagan Falls over the last century as a place that is quaint and friendly but never realising the vision of W.J. Snodgrass, to become the valley's economic hub.
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Restoration of Okanagan salmon

http://localhistory.vpl.ca/link/cni48681
Author
Tamblyn, Jillian
Date
2012
Geographic Location
British Columbia - Okanagan Valley
British Columbia - Okanagan Lake
British Columbia - Okanagan River
British Columbia - Skaha Lake
British Columbia - Okanagan Falls
Material Type
magazine article
Abstract
The Okanagan River system in Canada comprises lakes as large as Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake, connected by the Okanagan River flowing southward to the Canadain/United States border,and a myriad of smaller lakes and streams...This river system has a long history of change with its fish and people.
Author
Tamblyn, Jillian
Role
Author
Date
2012
Topic
Okanagan (B.C.) - History
Salmon
Okanagan Lake
Okanagan River
Fish populations
Dams
Skaha Lake
Fishery management
Geographic Location
British Columbia - Okanagan Valley
British Columbia - Okanagan Lake
British Columbia - Okanagan River
British Columbia - Skaha Lake
British Columbia - Okanagan Falls
Material Type
magazine article
Physical Description
photographs
Source Title
Okanagan Historical Society Report
Volume
76
Pages
54-60
Abstract
The Okanagan River system in Canada comprises lakes as large as Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake, connected by the Okanagan River flowing southward to the Canadain/United States border,and a myriad of smaller lakes and streams...This river system has a long history of change with its fish and people.
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Summerland silt bluffs

http://localhistory.vpl.ca/link/cni48679
Author
Roed, Murray
Date
2012
Geographic Location
British Columbia - Okanagan Valley
British Columbia - Skaha Lake
British Columbia - Okanagan Lake
British Columbia - Summerland
Material Type
magazine article
Abstract
The whitish silt bluffs adjacent to Okanagan and Skaha Lakes have been of scientific interest for at least 145 years.
Author
Roed, Murray
Role
Author
Date
2012
Person
Nasmith, Hugh W.
Topic
Okanagan (B.C.) - History
Skaha Lake
Okanagan Lake
Geology
Geographic Location
British Columbia - Okanagan Valley
British Columbia - Skaha Lake
British Columbia - Okanagan Lake
British Columbia - Summerland
Material Type
magazine article
Physical Description
photographs
Source Title
Okanagan Historical Society Report
Volume
76
Pages
45-47
Abstract
The whitish silt bluffs adjacent to Okanagan and Skaha Lakes have been of scientific interest for at least 145 years.
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Swimmers at Skaha Lake pier

http://localhistory.vpl.ca/link/photos22648
Photographer / Studio
Province Newspaper
Date
196-
Accession Number
41818
Material Type
photograph
Photographer / Studio
Province Newspaper
Collection
Province Newspaper Collection
Date
196-
Topic
Lakes
Beaches
Swimming
Geographic Location
British Columbia - Skaha Lake
Accession Number
41818
Material Type
photograph
Physical Description
Source negative (7x7 cm)
Copyright
Copyright restrictions may apply
Images
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