Arrow Lakes Historical Society

Arrow Lakes Historical Society The Arrow Lakes Historical Society has extensive archive material for the Arrow Lakes and Trout Lake regions of BC, Canada.

We are open to the public Tuesday and Thursday 10-noon and 1-3pm. Monday, Wednesday and Friday by appointment. Visit our YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/ALHS-Youtube

We're sure hoping the weather cooperates so we can be at the Nakusp Farmers Market today!Arrow Lakes Historical Society ...
09/05/2026

We're sure hoping the weather cooperates so we can be at the Nakusp Farmers Market today!

Arrow Lakes Historical Society will have an assortment of our interesting publications available for sale, along with greeting cards and postcards featuring images from our fabulous photographic collection.

We're proud of our work preserving and sharing our collective heritage. Maybe you'd like to be a part of that? Our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers can help you with membership!

And if we can't make it today be sure to come see us at the Archives during the week. We're lift-accessible on the 2nd floor of the Centennial Building, 92C 6th Ave NW, Nakusp.
Our regular open hours are Tuesday and Thursday 10am-noon and 1-3pm; Monday Wednesday and Friday are by appointment.

September's theme is fishing photos. Here we have the Wells family in a rowboat at The Narrows, Columbia River, West Dem...
09/01/2026

September's theme is fishing photos. Here we have the Wells family in a rowboat at The Narrows, Columbia River, West Demars, 1922. Mrs. Wells was teacher at West Demars School. L-R: Joyce Wells, Jim Wells, Mrs. Wells, Mr. Wells. (ALHS 970.32.1.92)

Arrow Lakes Historical Society invites you to attend our Heritage Harvest Presentation on Saturday September 19 at 1pm.J...
09/01/2026

Arrow Lakes Historical Society invites you to attend our
Heritage Harvest Presentation on Saturday September 19 at 1pm.

Join us at the Nakusp Senior's Centre to delve into the rich history of fruit production along Arrow Lakes with Bruce Rohn.

All are welcome.

Beachgoers and swimmers on beach and diving platform, Kinsmen Campground, Summit Lake Provincial Park, ca. 1970s-1980s. ...
08/27/2026

Beachgoers and swimmers on beach and diving platform, Kinsmen Campground, Summit Lake Provincial Park, ca. 1970s-1980s. (ALHS 2014.003.8635)

A bit of rain is most welcome, but isn't a good mix with books. That uncertain forecast means Arrow Lakes Historical Soc...
08/22/2026

A bit of rain is most welcome, but isn't a good mix with books. That uncertain forecast means Arrow Lakes Historical Society will not be at today's Nakusp Farmers Market.

You should still go!

And next week be sure to come see us at the Archives. We are lift accessible on the 2nd floor of the Centennial Building, 92C 6th Ave.

We are open Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-noon and 1-3pm. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are by appointment.
https://alhs-archives.com/contact/
See you soon!

Save the date! Arrow Lakes Historical Society invites you to our Heritage Harvest Presentation 1PM, Saturday September 1...
08/21/2026

Save the date!
Arrow Lakes Historical Society invites you to our Heritage Harvest Presentation 1PM, Saturday September 19, 2026 at the Nakusp Seniors Centre.

Join us as Bruce Rohn takes us back in time as he shares the rich history of fruit production along the Arrow Lakes.

Local refreshments provided, and all are welcome.

We look forward to seeing you there.
Saturday September 19, 2026 1PM at the Seniors Hall, 210 8th Ave NW, Nakusp.

Swimmers posing with driftwood in Upper Arrow Lake, Arrowhead, mid-1920s. L-R: Reg Barlow, Mary Trussler, Grace Trussler...
08/20/2026

Swimmers posing with driftwood in Upper Arrow Lake, Arrowhead, mid-1920s. L-R: Reg Barlow, Mary Trussler, Grace Trussler, Jennie Halverson. (ALHS 2014.003.6907)

Saturday in Nakusp! Arrow Lakes Historical Society hopes to see you at the Nakusp Farmers Market today! We'll be there w...
08/15/2026

Saturday in Nakusp!

Arrow Lakes Historical Society hopes to see you at the Nakusp Farmers Market today!

We'll be there with a selection of our publications, our popular Heritage Walking Tour brochure, and of course Postcards and Notecards featuring images from our extensive collection.

Our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers would love to help you become a member!

While you are in the area be sure to check out our Centennial Building neighbours!
The Nakusp Public Library is holding its annual book sale and the Nakusp and District Museum is open today.

Group of children posing on top of log in Trout Lake, 1912. L-R: Dora Wilkie, Louise Parisian, Helen Godsoe, Jean Craig,...
08/13/2026

Group of children posing on top of log in Trout Lake, 1912. L-R: Dora Wilkie, Louise Parisian, Helen Godsoe, Jean Craig, Margaret Craig, Hila Tomlinson, Winnie Wilkie, Frances Lebeau, Blenda Olson, Clara Madden, Doris Craig. (ALHS 2014.003.3819)

Arrow Lakes Historical Society looks forward to seeing you at the Nakusp Farmers Market today! Our friendly and knowledg...
08/08/2026

Arrow Lakes Historical Society looks forward to seeing you at the Nakusp Farmers Market today!

Our friendly and knowledgeable volunteers will be there with a selection of our publications, and of course the Lost Communities Postcards featuring images from our extensive collection.

Buy them individually or as a set of 10, and share your love of the Arrow Lakes with friends and family.

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Nakusp, BC

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 12pm
1pm - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 12pm
1pm - 3pm

Telephone

+12502650110

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