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Boundary Country

History

Glimpse into our Past

Unravel the mysteries of the past as you explore Boundary Country’s historical sites and museums. From pioneer settlements to mining ghost towns, each stop offers a glimpse into the rich history that shaped this region. You may have preconceived notions of what you will see or learn, but history here always holds surprises, like the Rock Creek Gold Rush of 1859, when over 5,000 prospectors flocked to the Kettle River hoping to strike it rich. Today, the area remains a fascinating glimpse into BC’s gold rush days, where echoes of fortune-seekers still linger.

An older person stands in a wooden pavilion, looking at a wall covered with green plaques celebrating history. The space has a high, slanted roof and picnic tables in the corner as sunlight filters through the structure.

Take Your Time Exploring

Boundary Country offers a rich tapestry of both history and culture showcased through it's museums. Stop by and connect with our heritage and our stories.

A person wearing a hat, blue shirt, and shorts stands at the end of a narrow hallway with stone and brick walls, illuminated by warm light, next to a partially open wooden door that hints at hidden history within.

Ghost Towns in greenwood

Step into "Canada’s smallest city" and explore artifacts from Greenwood’s storied past, including its mining boom and the impact of Japanese Canadian internment during WWII. Once a booming copper mining town, Phoenix is now an interpretive forest where visitors can explore remnants of its past. Ride or drive through the area to see what’s left.

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A vintage red Canadian Pacific train car sits on tracks near a wooden building with a Midway sign, surrounded by trees, a fence, and distant hills—capturing the rich history of the area on a sunny day.

Mile "0"

Located along HWY 3, at Mile 0 of the Kettle Valley Railway in Midway, this museum showcases the region’s rail history with an original 1901 Station House. The Kettle River Museum pays homage to the railway’s past and is a must-see when in Boundary Country.

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A rural landscape features rolling hills, scattered houses, autumn trees, a red barn labeled MUSEUM highlighting local history, and a large building, all under a dramatic cloudy sky.

Boundary Museum & Fructova School

Discover the history of Grand Forks, including the Doukhobor influence that shaped the region when over 8,000 settlers arrived between 1908 and 1912. You can explore the architecture and artifacts of the Fructova School and visit this heritage site.

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