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SS Minto Burning, 1968

In the summer of 1968, the SS Minto was towed to the middle of the Upper Arrow Lake and set on fire. Efforts to restore the boat were […]

Steam Ship Minto, circa 1950

The paddlewheeler SS Minto plied the waters of the Upper and Lower Arrow Lake for 56 years.

SS Trail, SS Rossland, and SS Minto at Arrowhead, circa 1900

Steamboats SS Trail, SS Rossland, and SS Minto at the dock at Arrowhead circa 1900. The three ships were part of the fleet of the Canadian Pacific Railway, […]

Moving Beaton School, 1968

The Beaton School was moved 17 km from Beaton to Trout Lake in 1968. The trip was a treacherous one over a narrow winding road. The building is […]

SS Beaton on Icy Water with Barge, 1953

The SS Beaton travelled between Beaton and Arrowhead, usually doing three to four trips per week. When there was ice on the lake, the SS Beaton would cross […]

SS Kootenay Approaching Beaton, circa 1900

The paddlewheeler steamship Kootenay is approaching the landing at Beaton, circa 1900.

Arrowhead circa 1910

Arrowhead was a bustling town in 1910, with hotels, general stores, a school, two churches, and the Canadian Pacific Railway station and yards.

SS Minto and SS Beaton at Arrowhead, circa 1945

The steamships SS Minto and SS Beaton docked at Arrowhead circa 1945.

Sinixt on the Arrow Lakes, circa 1895

Sinixt people on the Arrow Lakes, circa 1895. The Sinixt people are in the distinctive sturgeon-nosed canoe used by their nation. A second canoe is overturned on the […]

Moving the Gawiuk Family House, 1967

The Gawiuk family home was moved from its original location on the family farm at Mount Cartier to a new location on higher ground at the end of […]