“A museum is not just a building full of old stuff. A museum is a record of time, a place, and its people.”
The Silver Star Mountain Museum is a partnership between SilverStar Mountain Resort and the Greater Vernon Museum and Archives.
A satellite of the Vernon Museum, the Silver Star Mountain Museum intends to preserve artifacts and stories from the past about the people and events on the mountain. The Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation and the Splatsin First Nation of the Secwépemc peoples have been in the area since time immemorial. Settler activity on the mountain dates back several hundred, with mining and forestry activities, as well as recreational use in recent years.
Walking Tours
Go on a self-guided walking tour of Silver Star. Start at Pinnacles, the original Day Lodge, where there are many historical photos and a beautiful mural. The route takes you down through the Chilcoot Lodge and Vance Creek Hotel, then through the village, as you learn everything you ever wanted to know about the history of “The Star”.
Weekend Events
This summer, the Museum is hosting tours and presentations every weekend. Join experts and Silver Star locals to deepen your understanding of the mountain. The majority of tours depart at 10am from the Museum tent near the Ticket Office, however see details below for tours starting at different times. For more details click here: Museum Weekend Events.
Sun. July 14 – Rocks Beneath our Feet (learn more)
Sun. July 21 – History of Silver Star Resort (learn more)
Sat. Aug. 03 – Insect Safari (learn more)
Sun. Aug. 04 – History of Silver Star Fire Lookout (learn more)
Sat. Aug. 10 – Alan Brooks Event (tickets must be booked via Alan Brooks, 250-260-4227 Ext, 101 or email Manager@ABNC.ca) (learn more)
Sun. Aug. 18 – History of Silver Star Resort (learn more)
Sat. Aug. 24 – Rock Painting (learn more)
For advanced registration or any questions please email Debbie Dell at dell6506@gmail.com.