SS Sicamous Heritage Park

A piece of local history a definite must go if you're interested in that era!

Website literally has a calendar of their hours each day posted.... and it’s not open when it says. 👎👎

Great little heritage park!

This well know Penticton landmark is a favorite with tourists and locals alike. Well run and beautifully maintained, the SS Sicamous is a large and luxurious paddle wheeler from days gone by. It houses a museum featuring the boats that worked on the waterways in the Interior of British Columbia. It is largely staffed by volunteers. Local events, such as musical events and artistic competitions, are often featured on board the vessel. The boat is a perfect setting for weddings and private functions, too.

After years of meaning to stop by this museum I finally did and what a wonderful surprise! The Kettle Valley Railway miniature train model is really superb and one of the people maintaining it gave us a game to play which made me examine the whole thing even closer - very cool! It's just missing a mini Sasquatch in the Hope area forests... And the SS Sicamous boat was equally interesting and beautifully maintained. A fantastic glimpse into our Okanagan history!