Archives

We have digitized over a hundred years of Penticton Herald newspapers, from 1906-1999 in searchable PDF documents. Please make a request for information or research by email or phone (250-490-2453).

The Penticton Archives is dedicated to assisting the public to research local history. We are available for phone calls Wednesdays to Fridays from 10:00 - 4:30 p.m. Please contact us by email outside of those hours. Fees vary by research purpose (personal or commercial). Please email or call for our fee schedule 250-490-2453.

The Penticton Archives possesses an extensive collection of over 25,000 historic photographs of Penticton and area from the late 1800s to present. This collection includes a wealth of images of the Kettle Valley Railway, lake steamships, early pioneers, orcharding, downtown Penticton, local businesses, Peach Festival, and many other subjects. A project to digitize our entire historic photograph collection is currently underway to make it more easily accessible by the public. Over 22,000 photographs have been digitized so far!

Reproductions of photos in our collection can be ordered for a fee. All reproductions are printed by local photographer Stuart Bish using high-quality archival materials for long-lasting prints. If you are interested in ordering prints or viewing our photographic collection, please contact us by phone or email with your request.

Penticton Museum & Archives
Phone: 250-490-2453
Email: Click here.

Archive Hours: Wednesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.