Everything Marpole: A Tour of Marpole’s Cultural and Heritage Sites Here’s the itinerary for our Historic Places Day walking tour: ·       10:30: Meet at Historic Joy Kogawa House (1450 West 64th Avenue Vancouver.)  Ann-Marie Metten will provide a history of the House ·       11:00:  Walk down Granville, past the Richard Marpole Library Branch and public […]

Join us at Cape Jourimain as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of our on-site lighthouse. Festivities will take place on Saturday, July 13th and Sunday, July 14th from 10:00AM-4:00PM, with a launch event by local musician Kenny James at 7:00PM on Friday, July 12th. Activities will include a festival of historic arts and crafts, access […]

Step back in time with a tour of the historic Mackie Lake House and grounds! You’ll discover the fascinating stories of the country mansion that sits on the shores of the spectacular Kalamalka Lake. Tours run every Tuesday at 11 am from July 9th until August 27th. All ages are welcome! Tours are one hour […]

Check an item off your Okanagan summer bucket list by enjoying tea on the verandah in the morning at Mackie Lake House, morning seating is at 10 am. You’ll love the selection of teas, savoury finger sandwiches, fluffy scones with Devonshire cream and preserves, and delicate desserts. Complete your elegant morning tea by adding a […]

Check an item off of your Okanagan summertime bucket list by spending a summer afternoon relaxing on the Mackie Lake House verandah overlooking Kalamalka Lake. You’ll love our selection of teas, delicious finger sandwiches, fluffy scones with Devonshire cream and preserves, and delicate desserts.   Enhance your afternoon tea experience by adding a tour of […]

Display of unique and interesting teapots from various countries of the world, followed by a cup of tea with biscuit and jam.

Visit historic Guild Park on Historic Places Day (Sat. July 7) to learn about its origins as an Artists’ Community and transformatin as a destination park, where art meets nature. Special public walking tour that day from 2:00 to 3:30 pm.

Guided Tours of the Basilica-Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, The Archbishop’s Palace, and the Episcopal Library. Includes viewing of outstanding collection of Neoclassical statuary, Victorian stained glass, a visit to the Basilica’s crypt, hearing the 4050-pipe 1955 Casavant Frères pipe organ, and exceptional collections of historical books and sacred vessels on display at the […]