Westbank Museum & Visitor Centre

Westbank Museum & Visitor Centre We are the Westbank Museum and West Kelowna Visitor Centre. Come learn about our community's history, or let us help you make your own! Admission is by donation.

Guided tours are available upon request. Kids! Come for our beaver and bear scavenger hunt. The Westbank Museum was established in 1978 by Clare and Billie Small to provide a repository for artifacts and documents of the settlement of the area. With these items, we generate historic and cultural programs and preserve the local settler heritage. Since its founding, the collection has grown to over

6000 artifacts and is continually expanding through donations. Our primary interest is in artifacts that are directly from and related to Westbank's heritage and pioneering families. These items have been generously donated by members of our community, pioneering families, and collectors. We consider all donations with respect to the item, its heritage, and the donor. Admission is by donation: $5 per person is the recommendation.

Meet another one of the Platinum Tier Sponsors of this year's Westside Multiculturalism Day, Murray's Pizza (West Kelown...
06/13/2026

Meet another one of the Platinum Tier Sponsors of this year's Westside Multiculturalism Day, Murray's Pizza (West Kelowna location)!

Maybe you don't want to cook after a hard day at work? Maybe you're having friends over to watch the World Cup? In any case, Murray's Pizza has you covered. They offer a wide variety of pizzas with quality ingredients from Cheese Lovers to their Kitchen Sink pizza, and in the event that their menu doesn't quite have what you are craving you can build your own pizza! They have many sides to choose from too including wings, ribs, garlic bread and more. Give them a call 250-707-1313 or head to their website https://murrays.pizza/west-kelowna/.

Also make sure to grab a slice from their pizza booth during the event on June 27th!

What’s on the shelf?Wagon Road North by Art Downs was first published in 1960. In this new edition, edited and with a pr...
06/13/2026

What’s on the shelf?

Wagon Road North by Art Downs was first published in 1960. In this new edition, edited and with a preface by Ken Mathers, the saga of the Cariboo Gold Rush is expanded upon to bring new life to the ambitions and hardships of the prospectors attempting to make their livelihoods from the Cariboo goldfields. Wagon Road North is full of not only stories and history of the 1860s, but also archival images and maps to best chronicle for the reader this important time in B.C. history.

Pick up your copy today at Westbank Museum from our bookshelf and gift area!

Meet another one of the Platinum Tier Sponsors of this year's Westside Multiculturalism Day, United Way BC! United Way i...
06/12/2026

Meet another one of the Platinum Tier Sponsors of this year's Westside Multiculturalism Day, United Way BC! United Way is a unified provincial organization that responds to urgent needs, providing help in Emergency Response, Children & Youth, Seniors, Poverty, Mental Health and Food Security. Their mission is dedicated to strengthening vital connections that support people in their local communities. If you decide that United Way can provide the help that you need, visit their website at https://uwbc.ca/ to see how they can support you.

Formative Friday:Today in 1792 George Vancouver sailed north from Birch Bay as part of a four-and-a-half-year long exped...
06/12/2026

Formative Friday:

Today in 1792 George Vancouver sailed north from Birch Bay as part of a four-and-a-half-year long expedition for the British Navy and came across the site that would later become a part of Metro Vancouver while exploring the Pacific Northwest.

Vancouver sailed into Burrard Inlet, the second European to do so, and charted various geography, including Point Grey, now a Vancouver city neighbourhood, Howe Sound, and Jervis Inlet over the course of four days.

Vancouver City would be incorporated as a municipality in 1886 and named in honour of George Vancouver.

Meet one of the Platinum Tier Sponsors of this year's Westside Multiculturalism Day, the City of West Kelowna! As a vibr...
06/11/2026

Meet one of the Platinum Tier Sponsors of this year's Westside Multiculturalism Day, the City of West Kelowna! As a vibrant, fast-growing community, the City of West Kelowna is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment for all residents. Through their generous support, the City continues to champion local heritage, celebrate our rich cultural diversity, and strengthen the community connections that make the Westside such an exceptional place to call home. Go to https://www.westkelownacity.ca/ to learn more about the services that the city provides!

Throwback Thursday:This week we are going ahead to June of 1995 with this photo from the Westbank United Church congrega...
06/11/2026

Throwback Thursday:
This week we are going ahead to June of 1995 with this photo from the Westbank United Church congregational picnic. Do you recognize anyone in the photo?

Meet another of the Gold Tier Sponsors of this year's Westside Multiculturalism Day, West Kelowna Daybreak Rotary!The We...
06/10/2026

Meet another of the Gold Tier Sponsors of this year's Westside Multiculturalism Day, West Kelowna Daybreak Rotary!
The West Kelowna Daybreak Rotary Club is a local group that is dedicated to making positive changes in their community and the world. Members of the club share a passion to provide quality community service. You can join their club on their website to meet a diverse group of community members, and help the community that you live in. For more info go to https://westkelownarotary.com/.

What is it Wednesday:What is this week's featured artifact?The answer for last week's is a golf putter.
06/10/2026

What is it Wednesday:
What is this week's featured artifact?
The answer for last week's is a golf putter.

Meet another of the Gold Tier Sponsors of this year's Westside Multiculturalism Day, Hero Security!With almost 20 years ...
06/09/2026

Meet another of the Gold Tier Sponsors of this year's Westside Multiculturalism Day, Hero Security!
With almost 20 years of experience, Hero Security keeps communities all across BC safe. If you need construction security, mobile patrol, emergency express services, or special event security, Hero is one call away. Hero also provides customized security plans in case you have different needs that have to be met. Check out their website at https://www.herosecurity.com/ to learn more about how Hero Security can keep you safe!

06/09/2026

Trivia Tuesday:
What was the theme of the June of 1974 fashion show sponsored by the Westbank Yacht Club Ladies Auxiliary?
Last week’s question was: Which cabinet minister addressed the graduates of George Pringle Secondary School in June of 1965? And the answer is The Honourable Leslie R. Peterson, Minister of Education

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2376 Dobbin Road
Westbank, BC
V4T2H9

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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250-768-0110

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