1887 St. Andrews On The Square Heritage Site Kamloops British Columbia (Pictures)

Above Photo: 1887 St. Andrews On The Square Heritage Site Kamloops British Columbia.

In early November 2015 my daughter continued to show me around the city of Kamloops. It seemed at every turn there was something wonderful to see, then we came upon the 

St. Andrews On The Square site. 

St. Andrews On The Square was built in 1887 and is the oldest public building in the city of Kamloops. The city bought it, then restored everything back in 1998.

Above Photo: My daughter and her son with me at the St. Andrews On The Square Heritage Site.

The Kamloops Heritage Society now operates the facility, where weddings and other events are held.

Also on site are the gorgeous St. Andrews gardens where 

local musicians and performers can be found.

So when planning your next holiday, don’t forget to put Kamloops on your agenda so you can tour all the wonderful historic sites seen around town.

Above Photo: The information below was taken off of the statues plaque.

This Statue commissioned by The Friends of Phil Gaglardi Society and erected by the city of Kamloops, July 20, 2009.

Statue created by sculptor Terry Norlander

Supporting Patrons

The Gaglardi Family, Jim Pattison, Community Arts Council, Alfons Jalink, Mel Rothenburger, Colombo Lodge (Italian Cultural Centre)

Orv and Kathy Nicholson          Mark and Ellen Brown
Enzo Lizzi                                  Findlay "Frank" Quinn.
Douglas D. Scott.                       Ivan and Ann Jakic and Family.
Derek and Val Stammer             Brentwood Enterprises
Bill Bilton                                   Fulton and Company
Bert Gatien                                 Dennis Coates
Cundari Seibel LLP Lawyers     Denise McCabe
Steven DuMont                          Ken Endean

Rick Ewen                                   Gerald K. Watson
Warren Hewlett                           Ab and Elia Ablett
Mary Hewlett                               Dr. Ferber
Lena Cassidy                                Ken Lepin
Terry and Susan Bepple               Larry Strohmaier
Steven Bregoliss  

If you visit the Tourism Kamloops website, they have a nice write up about 

St. Andrews On The Square.

Tourism Kamloops:

http://www.tourismkamloops.com/st-andrews-on-the-square

And

St. Andrews on the Square website.

http://standrewssquare.com/

Above Photo: 1887 St. Andrews On The Square Heritage Site Kamloops British Columbia.

Above Photo: 1887 St. Andrews On The Square Heritage Site Kamloops British Columbia.

Travel British Columbia with Brian Vike blog, please contact me at b_vike@telus.net

Travel British Columbia with Brian Vike.

http://britishcolumbiavike.blogspot.ca/

Travel Houston, British Columbia with Brian Vike.

http://houston-british-columbia-canada.blogspot.ca/

Burns Lake Spirit Square Burns Lake British Columbia (Photos)

Above Photo: Entrance to the Burns Lake Spirit Square.

A great place to visit: The Burns Lake Spirit Square.

From what I found out, in the Spirit Square you can hold all kinds of events, from weddings to concerts and almost everything in-between. Also which is really nice, a stage that performers would use, a great picnic site, an amazing children’s playground which is awesome for the children. 

Above Photo: Burns Lake.

There is something for everyone, such as a nice beach the entire family can swim at, a boat launch for people who want to try their luck at fishing. There is a public dock, an awesome skateboard park and tennis courts. There are also public washrooms in the area.

There is free camping in the municipal campground and you can rent canoes, kayaks and skateboards. 

Also important is, town is minutes away if you need groceries, clothing or gas. Burns Lake also has a nice hospital, just in case.

Above Photo: Burns Lake.

Please contact the Village of Burns Lake if you have any questions.

Website: http://www.bookking.ca/bkvillagerecreationpub/facilities/index.asp

Above Photo: What you see in the background is a bridge that crosses a narrow spot on the lake. Heading north takes you into Burns Lake, or head south down to Tchesinkut Lake and Francois Lake, and you can take the ferry across Francois Lake to the small community of Grassy Plains.

Travel British Columbia with Brian Vike blog, please contact me at b_vike@telus.net

Travel British Columbia with Brian Vike.

http://britishcolumbiavike.blogspot.ca/

Travel Houston, British Columbia with Brian Vike.

http://houston-british-columbia-canada.blogspot.ca/