The Friends of Fintry Invite You to Take a Step back in Time…..

Fintry Estate is located in a beautiful provincial park on the west shores of Okanagan Lake, halfway between Kelowna and Vernon.  The area, rich in history, also offers a host of activities for the outdoor enthusiast.

Annual General Meeting!

Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday July 15th at 10am. We will hold the meeting at the Manor House at Fintry Provincial Park. Annual memberships may be renewed at the door. Join us for a morning of refreshments and a guest speaker!

We are Hiring!

Do you know a student returning to full time studies in the fall? We are looking to hire two full time Interpretive Guides at the Fintry Estate. The employees will receive hands-on work experience and job training in museum/heritage site work and research pertaining to the history of the Fintry Estate. If you are interested or know anyone who would be, check out our Interpretive Guide job posting!

Deadline for application: June 10th, 2023

Summer Tour Schedule

We are currently hosting Manor House tours only on the weekends, we will begin to offer tours daily mid June!

Fintry Fusion Art Show and Sale

Join us June 24th and 25th, 10am to 4pm, to celebrate some of our local artists at our Annual Art Show and Sale! Art will be available for purchase and viewing in our Manor House, located at Fintry Provincial Park. There will be live music, strawberry cream tea and delicious food for purchase as well! Hope to see you all there!

Vendor Registration for Summer Fair

Fair Vendors: Fintry Summer Fair Vendor Registration

The Fintry Ayrshires

The Friends of Fintry Provincial Park Society are pleased to announce the launch of the virtual exhibit, The Fintry Ayrshires: Scottish Cattle in the Far West.

            

The Fintry Ayrshires was funded through Digital Museums Canada.

 

skʷinutaʔytn Reconciliation Plaque

Installed May 2022, the plaque recognizes that Fintry Provincial Park is part of the Syilx Okanagan’s unceded territory and proclaims the delta provides critical habitat for endangered and sensitive species.

VISIT skʷinutaʔytn Reconciliation Plaque

The large campground (visit BC Parks for more information) features a boat launch, playground, cooking shelters, shower houses and 2 kms of beautiful beach.  The area is perfect for boating, kayaking, swimming and hiking.

Friends of Fintry are unable to help you with reservations or to answer questions concerning the Campground or Fintry Provincial Park and Protected Area.

For Fintry Park camping reservations
Call 1-800-689-9025 or visit http://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/fintry/

The gracious Manor House and unique octagonal dairy barn are open for guided tours during the summer months. Special tours can be arranged. Take the opportunity to step back in time and discover the fascinating history of Captain James Dun-Waters. 

Please join us through our virtual tours or download the self-guided walking tour

Virtual Tours https://www.fintry.ca/virtual-tours/

Self-Guided Tour    Download the Self-Guided Tour Brochure Here

For upcoming events please visit EVENTS

Keep in touch with news from the Friends of Fintry through our Facebook Page or email [email protected].

We respectfully acknowledge that the Fintry Estate is on the unceded traditional territory of the syilx (Okanagan) people.

Fintry Estate Manor House