Boundary Museum and Archives

Boundary Museum and Archives Located in Grand Forks, B.C., the Boundary Museum & Archives is a not-for-profit organization Join us. It is quite a place. However this is not really accurate.

Our museum is situated in the historic Fructova School, located just to the west of Grand Forks. Our Archives operates in the lower level of Grand Forks' City Hall (originally the Post Office and Customs building). Our mandate is the collection, care, preservation and providing of access to the artifacts and archival materials of the Grand Forks, Rural Grand Forks and Christina Lake areas, includi

ng Phoenix, Cascade, Eholt, and the myriad of mining camps and communities that dotted our hillsides but have disappeared. The Boundary Museum and Archives is proud to be entrusted with the stories of our region's past - from the peoples that have first called this place home - the indigenous peoples who have been here since time immemorial, to the settlers, who landed here and shaped its cultural landscape as immigrants of diverse origins and cultures: Chinese, Doukhobors, Japanese Canadians, people from the South of the border, from Eastern Canada, as well as from across the Atlantic. We are fascinated by the agricultural, industrial, and pioneer history, and the social and cultural heritage that tied it all together and links us to these past times. We are sure you are going to find it as intriguing as we do. Oh, and we have said "our" museum and "our" archives at the outset here. These are YOUR museum and YOUR archives. We are just looking after them for you.

Come check out the virtual reality of the past! Stereoscopes, a device which shows each eye a slightly different image, ...
06/17/2026

Come check out the virtual reality of the past! Stereoscopes, a device which shows each eye a slightly different image, play with our visions natural depth perception, making 2D images appear 3D! Invented in 1832 by Sir Charles Wheatstone, the stereoscope devices took on many forms and were used for many purposes such as "virtual tourism", education, entertainment, and even as preliminary vision testing.

Here at the Boundary Museum, we have two stereoscopes in a style created by Oliver Wendell Holmes around the mid 1800's. The wooden one, named "The Saturn Scope", dates to 1895. We would love it if you stopped by to try them for yourself!

6145 Reservoir Road Grand Forks, BC. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm.

Happening Now until 3pm! Come by to unleash your artistic creativity while enjoying free refreshments! If you are able w...
06/13/2026

Happening Now until 3pm! Come by to unleash your artistic creativity while enjoying free refreshments! If you are able we are accepting donations to the Boundary Community Food Bank. See you soon at 6145 Reservoir Rd, Grand Forks BC.

Our 2nd annual Graffiti Day is happening this Saturday! All ages welcome to join us in decorating our metal containers o...
06/12/2026

Our 2nd annual Graffiti Day is happening this Saturday! All ages welcome to join us in decorating our metal containers or a poster to take home. Complimentary refreshments available and donations to the Boundary Community Food Bank are accepted and appreciated!

Visit us at 6145 Reservoir Rd Grand Forks BC

Bid to win this beautiful Ducks Unlimited Horse Print! This limited edition artwork valued at $400 is being auctioned un...
06/11/2026

Bid to win this beautiful Ducks Unlimited Horse Print! This limited edition artwork valued at $400 is being auctioned until September 30th to support the museum! There are many ways to bid including coming in person to fill out a form or by sending us a message here or an email including your name, address, phone number, and bid amount.

Minimum bid must be $200. Highest bid wins. Contact us for more details or come see us in person at 6145 Reservoir Rd Grand Forks BC Tues-Sun 9am to 5pm.

06/06/2026

Looking for FREE filing cabinets to update our artifact storage.. donation receipt can be issued

06/05/2026
Despite a bit of overcast, the Honey Bee Festival was a successful day! Thank you to vendors, visitors, and presenters w...
06/04/2026

Despite a bit of overcast, the Honey Bee Festival was a successful day! Thank you to vendors, visitors, and presenters who helped make the day possible!

Congratulations to Bethany Thate on winning our raffle basket! All silent auction winners have now been contacted. Thank you to all who participated in the raffle, silent auction, and sidewalk fundraiser. Your support is appreciated!

Looking to try a new creative outlet? Join us Saturday June 13th from 11am to 3pm for our second annual Graffiti Day! Sp...
06/03/2026

Looking to try a new creative outlet? Join us Saturday June 13th from 11am to 3pm for our second annual Graffiti Day! Spray paint our metal containers and/or a poster to take home while enjoying complementary refreshments. All ages welcome!

Feeling generous? Show your support for our community by bringing a non-perishable/hygiene item to be donated the the Boundary Community Food Bank!

Can't wait to see you there at 6145 Reservoir Rd Grand Forks, BC Discover Grand Forks Boundary Community Food Bank

In 1895 Charlie Sandner staked 160 acres of land at the north end of Christina Lake. It wasn't until 1902 that Charlie a...
06/02/2026

In 1895 Charlie Sandner staked 160 acres of land at the north end of Christina Lake. It wasn't until 1902 that Charlie and his wife Mary Ann Matheson moved into a cabin built on the property, having two sons (Lincoln and Randolph) and two daughters (Helen and Francis) together. Later in the 1910s the family started the Sandner shingle mill and additionally ran a lodge for tourists. Charlie suddenly passed in 1934, though his two sons eventually bought back the mill in 1936, keeping the business under the Sandner's name. The mill was prominent for many years, notably giving many of the interned Japanese Canadians at the Alpine Inn employment during the 1940s and 50s. Lincoln and Randolph (Randy) were active in their community, volunteering and pursuing multiple additional business ventures such as a Box Factory in 1944 operated in Greenwood for 20 years, a transport business in the 1960s, as well as investments in local mines. While passionate about their work, the two brothers went into semi-retirement in the 1970s, with time to enjoy hobbies like vintage cars, prospecting, rock collection, and historical and community events.

Photo 1: Sandner Sawmill early 1900s
Photo 2: Lincoln Sandner driving his Model T Ford c. 1958
Photo 3: Randy Sandner c. 1970s

Come learn more at the Boundary Museum and Archives open Tuesdays-Sundays 10am to 5pm at 6145 Reservoir Rd Grand Forks, BC.

We are buzzing with excitement for our Honey Bee Festival happening tomorrow from 10 am to 3pm! Alongside our vendors, s...
05/29/2026

We are buzzing with excitement for our Honey Bee Festival happening tomorrow from 10 am to 3pm! Alongside our vendors, speakers, and other fun activities, community members can enter a creative bee/honey themed creation into our Honey Show! See our website for the rule/entry form to bring tomorrow morning along with your entry for a chance to win one of three cash prizes!

https://boundarymuseum.com/events-rentals-rental-space-grand-forks-bc/

See you tomorrow at 6145 Reservoir Rd Grand Forks, BC!

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6145 Reservoir Road
Grand Forks, BC
V0H1H5

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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250-442-3737

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