To the early days of the Okanagan Valley. The Ranch was founded in 1867, and in its earliest days was at the end of the wagon road into the Okanagan Valley and the site of the stage coach depot. It was a small, self-contained community, with a Post Office, blacksmith shop, grist mill, and even its own church and cemetery. Many of the original buildings still exist, and are a delight to explore.
Situated at the head of Okanagan Lake in the stunning Okanagan Valley, this historic site is a mecca for tourists. Just a few kilometers from the City of Vernon and twenty minutes from Silver Star Mountain, the Ranch welcomes travelers from all over the world, and extends a particular welcome to its local residents.
Historic O’Keefe Ranch tells the story of early BC Ranching and endeavours to preserve the history and culture of the early ranching era for future generations.
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Victorian Christmas is on now!
This year's Victorian Christmas includes:
Interested in upping the anti for some more Christmas fun?
December 2-3, 9-10, and 16-17, 2023.
10 AM - 3 PM
Admission by Donation
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Calling all Wedding Crashers to join the hottest NYE celebration in town!
The shotgun wedding winner has been selected! The wedding is on! Now it's the wedding crashers' turn.
The lucky local couple will be getting married in front of a live public audience and you get to join all the festivities. Eat, drink, dance and be merry without getting arrested.....
Tickets Include: 1 glass of welcome bubbles, 1 serving of decadent wedding cake, 1 late night slice of "Italian Wedding" pizza. Music provided by Okanagan DJ Services, Cash Bar Saloon Service (bring cash, no ATM on premise)
Get your ticket now!: https://www.ticketseller.ca/ti...
Tickets for our much anticipated production of A Christmas Carol are on sale now!
This event sells out quickly, so get them while you can! It is an experience unlike anything else and is a great gift to give to loved ones this holiday season.
For more information, click here. Tickets are sold online at ticketseller.ca or call (250)549-7469. We hope to see you there!
A Christmas Carol returns to the Historic O’Keefe Ranch for its third season. It is an immersive walking theatrical experience where audiences will travel on foot and wagon to and from each historic building on the O’Keefe Ranch to witness and participate in this heartwarming story.
More InfoWelcome to Victorian Christmas at O'Keefe Ranch! So much to see and do this December at O'Keefe Ranch! Enjoy roasted chestnuts, decorated heritage buildings, animals and role play artists abound. Enter the Gingerbread contest for your chance to win a prize. Don't forget to say hello to Father Christmas! And bring your pet for a photo with Father Christmas!
More InfoA Christmas Carol returns to the Historic O’Keefe Ranch for its third season. It is an immersive walking theatrical experience where audiences will travel on foot and wagon to and from each historic building on the O’Keefe Ranch to witness and participate in this heartwarming story.
More InfoWe rely on community members like you to support our ongoing programs and activities at the Ranch. There are several ways you can help keep history alive in the Okanagan.
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