Welcome to our museum and Heritage Park
Let’s talk about the S.S. Naramata
The S.S. Sicamous Society is dedicated to preserving the S.S. Naramata tugboat for future generations. The S.S. Naramata is the last surviving freshwater steam tug in the whole of Canada. We are working to raise the tug up above the water table. This will prevent water from reaching the interior hull, so we can better maintain and preserve the steel structure.
About the S.S. Sicamous Society
The S.S. Sicamous Marine Heritage Society works to protect, preserve and promote the marine heritage of the Okanagan Valley. Our Society was founded to preserve the Sternwheeler S.S. Sicamous, and prevent it from slated closure. Later the society began acquiring other vessels and structures that were in danger of disappearing. Today the Society works to preserve, and communicate this unique chapter in Okanagan and Canadian History.
Protecting Heritage
There were once sternwheelers and tugs all over the lakes and rivers of BC. This part of our history has mostly vanished, as the fleets were torn apart for scrap, or lost to fire. Through the work of our volunteers, and the support of our community, these physical reminders of the past can be preserved for the future. We are working to communicate their importance with the public, and raise awareness about this aspect of Canadian history. Here are the structures that are under the care of our volunteers:
Thank You To Those Who Support What We Do!
Thanks to our Funding Partners
Our Commitment to Safety (Canadian National Railway Company)
Our vision is to be the safest railroad in North America by establishing an uncompromising safety culture that leads to sustained leadership in safety. We believe in a systematic approach that leaves nothing to chance.
At CN, we look out for each other, and by everyone looking out for others in their communities, we can help keep them safe.