This week’s Heritage Field Trip was to be to the Fintry Estate & Manor. Located within Fintry Provincial Park on the west side of Okanagan Lake, the estate is a fascinating and beautiful glimpse into the past.
Unfortunately, like so many areas of BC and the Western part of the continent, the Okanagan is being ravaged by wildfires.
At this time, Westside Road leading to Fintry is closed in both directions, and many homes and communities are under evacuation orders or alerts.
Because we aren’t able to visit in person at this time, we’d like to offer a glimpse of both the Fintry Manor and the Fintry Delta.
This vintage footage is courtesy of Reel Time Productions and Francois Arsenault.
Our thoughts are with the people and communities of the Westside of Okanagan Lake.
Let’s all minimize risk, stay safe, and hope for cooler temperatures and a break in this wildfire season.
A glimpse of Fintry Manor House, Fintry BC, 1965, courtesy of Reel Time Productions
The Fintry Delta and development plans, 1965, courtesy of Reel Time Productions