Did You Know?
Wild Horses
There are bands of wild horses roaming the hills in the Thompson Okanagan.
Record Breaking Pie
In 1990, the citizens of Oliver baked and then ate a Guinness world record sized cherry pie that weighed 17,106 kilograms.
Why Not Mountains
In 1976, Why Not Mountain west of Chilko, was given its name in recognition of the famous motto of the Women's Liberation Movement.
Lady Lighthouse Keeper
Rosina Davies was the first woman to be paid as an assistant lightkeeper in British Columbia. She tended the Race Rocks light with her husband George until he died in 1866.
1906 Motor Vehicles
In 1906, 200 motor vehicles were registered in British Columbia.
Mining Permit Price
A miner's license on the Fraser River in May 1858 cost $5.00 and gold sold for $16.00 an ounce!
Baby and Potatoes
In 1914, Mary Ellen Corless gave birth at Prince George in -40°C weather. As a common practice during the frigid winter, Mary Ellen always took the baby and the potatoes to bed with her to keep them from freezing.
Tea Pricing
In 1914, you could buy three pounds of India tea for $1.00.
Greta Garbo Censors
In 1937, British Columbia film censors removed 16 feet of film from Greta Garbo's performance in the movie Camille because she hugged a man.
Another Lake
In British Columbia there is a lake called 'Another Lake.' Beside it is a lake called 'And Another Lake.
Fog Free Penticton
Penticton is known as the 'fog free' capitol of Canada.
Gold Rush Carpenter Wages
The day's wage of a carpenter during the Gold Rush of 1858 was $7.
Discovery Island Rum Runners
During prohibition, Discovery Island, which is the closest island to the 49th parallel, was the most popular and profitable island for Canadian rum runners.
