Heritage Trail
The Sicamous Heritage Trail has been in the works for some time…we are very excited to finally see it come to fruition…the official launch of the Trail will Saturday September 28th, 2019 during Culture Days…there are 6 signs located throughout the town that will allow the reader to enjoy a leisurely stroll while learning more about the rich heritage of this beautiful town we call home!
This project has been made possible through the joint efforts of Communities in Bloom, the District of Sicamous, the Sicamous & District Chamber of Commerce and the Sicamous & District Museum and Heritage Society.
Boat Launch
The starting place for the Heritage Trail can be found at the main boat launch at the end of Main Street.
The Red Barn
The first event held in the hall was a school Christmas concert in December 1926. Most community events took place in the hall, including regular movies.
The S.S. Andover
The Andover, built in Kamloops by G.B. Ward in 1908, measured 91.3 feet long, 19.9 wide and four deep.
St. Peter’s Anglican Church
The first church in Sicamous, built in the fall of 1955. The land for St. Peter’s Church was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Swan.
Frank Kappel
Frank Kappel, born in Wales in 1886, was an early pioneer of the Shuswap area. The Kappels’ home on C.P.R. Hill was an interesting place to visit, their house was full of souvenirs from worldwide adventures.
Eagle River School
The first school was built on this site in 1921. The land for the school was donated by Mrs. M.J. Finlayson who, years later, gave an additional five acres for the school expansion.
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