Daily Activities

Village Tours

What better way to see the Village and feel Salmon Arm history?

Village Tours include a history of each building and the businesses that created our downtown core. Learn, too, about the unique settlers who came to town for supplies and mail! 

Tours begin at the Visitors’ Reception Centre and last approximately 45 minutes.

Check daily activity schedule for days and time.

Included with regular admission.

Haney House

Join us for an interpretive tour of the 1910 R.J. Haney House. 

Tours of the heritage house include a history of the Haney family, a peek into Mrs. Haney's private walk-in closet, and a walk through the heritage gardens.

Tours are daily and begin at the Visitors’ Reception Centre and last approximately 30 minutes.

Check daily activity schedule for time and to register.
Included with regular admission.  

Back to School

Have you have ever wondered what it would be like to go to school in Salmon Arm in 1918? This is your opportunity! 

Join first schoolmarm, Miss Halpenny in the Broadview School. Slate board and stylus in hand, students will experience what it was like to attend a one-room school 100 years ago. Using storytelling and song, Miss Halpenny makes learning the 3Rs fun!           
                       
Check daily activity schedule for days and time.

Included with regular admission.

Newnes Blacksmith

Experience a working 1913 Blacksmith Shop! See how Mr. Newnes' apprentice works the coal forge and makes the anvil sing.

Check daily activity schedule for days and time of blacksmith presentations.
           
Included with regular admission.
           

Gold Panning

Catch the fever! Learn how to gold pan with Pete the Gold Widow at the gold sluice. Everyone is sure to walk away with Haney gold.

Check daily activity schedule for lesson times & days or pan on your own from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Included with regular admission.

Nature Trails

Stroll the 2.34 km of nature trails through four climatic zones.

With a field guide in hand, identify the plants First Nations and settlers used for food and medicine.

Pick you your free guide at the Museum.
Included with regular admission.

General Merchant

Come in and watch Emily McGuire sort mail and tend to her tasks in the General Store. You never know what gossip you might overhear! 

Check daily activity schedule for days and time.  

Included with regular admission.

If he hasn't gone out on a call for his services, meet Cyril Thomson, Mayor of Salmon Arm, owner of the taxi stand, and part owner in the Lester & Thomson Garage. Don't let him sell you the McLaughlin. It's a secret, but the Depression is looming and, if you don't have cash to buy the vehicle outright, you'll lose it to the bank.     

Included with regular admission.             

The Observer

Hot off the press!!
Papers reflected the social and cultural life of their communities and were a vital source of information for community members.

Join one of our interpreters in the Salmon Arm Observer and “hear all about it!”Check daily activity schedule for days and time.

Included with regular admission.              

Garden Talks

The Village is home to some of the most beautiful gardens in Salmon Arm.

The Gardener will identify varieties of heritage roses, talk about the vegetable garden as it was in 1910 or identify some of the plants that are original to the property.

Come and explore with the gardener and you might take home an idea or two.

Check daily activity schedule for days and time.

Included with regular admission.

Ring Toss

Ring toss is a game of skill designed to teach coordination. Practice for the next Salmon Arm Fall Fair! This centuries-old game will perfect your ability to aim and throw.

Play daily from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm at the outdoor stakes by Mt Ida Church

Geocaches

If you like treasure hunting and have a GPS unit, try looking for hidden geocaches - it’s a great way to find new areas to explore!

Included with regular admission.

Check the Schedule

For other activities:

• Busking
• Street Performers
• Storytelling
  
• Demonstrations
  
• Drawing Nature
  
• Old Fashioned Games
  
• Interpretive Nature Walks
• And more. . .  
  
  Check daily activity schedule for days and time.
  
  Included with regular admission.

Daily Programs

Every day is special at R.J. Haney Heritage Village. Don't miss out! Receive a customized daily schedule on arrival.

Download a sample schedule here