News Items tag as: Historic O'Keefe Ranch

$50,000 contest win to help keep Vernon's O'Keefe Ranch mansion standing
April 17, 2025 - 6:00 PM

The centrepiece of Vernon's Historic O'Keefe Ranch will have its lifespan extended with an influx of cash.
Vernon's O'Keefe Ranch hoping for $30,000 cash infusion from city
March 08, 2024 - 11:30 AM

Historic O'Keefe Ranch could receive $30,000 from the City of Vernon as the operation struggles financially.
Millions needed to repair Vernon's Historic O’Keefe Ranch
January 22, 2024 - 12:30 PM

The Historic O’Keefe Ranch operated as a working ranch for almost 100 years – from 1867 to 1965 – before becoming a tourist destination.
Vernon's famous ghost storyteller scaring new generations at O'Keefe Ranch
July 11, 2023 - 7:30 AM

History buffs, paranormal explorers and anyone who loves a good spooky story may want to join a summer ghost tour at Vernon's Historic O’Keefe Ranch.
What to do for Canada Day in Okanagan, Kamloops
June 29, 2023 - 7:00 AM

Parks in Kamloops and the Okanagan will be packed with events this Canada Day long weekend as communities celebrate.
Historic O’Keefe Ranch near Vernon struck by avian flu
September 21, 2022 - 2:29 PM

Poultry at the popular North Okanagan museum, the Historic O'Keefe Ranch, have contracted avian flu.
Murder Mystery at O’Keefe Ranch is back
August 21, 2022 - 1:01 PM

One of the historic O’Keefe Ranch’s favourite events is back to frighten and entertain this September.
Old-timey glamping could soon be available at Historic O'Keefe Ranch
April 24, 2021 - 4:55 PM

Historic O'Keefe Ranch may soon see glamping options available for campers if the Township of Spallumcheen gives the proposal a green light.
Macabre and mysterious: Vernon's O'Keefe Ranch launches ghost tours
June 27, 2020 - 6:30 AM

Billed as the most macabre and thrilling tour of the summer, Vernon's Historic O'Keefe Ranch is holding guided ghost and cemetery tours and giving visitors a chance to hear ghost stories around a campfire.
You have to be kidding; goat yoga is a thing in Vernon
June 01, 2019 - 2:30 PM

VERNON - If you're getting bored with your regular yoga routine and don't mind something furry climbing on you while you're doing downward dog, why not try goat yoga.
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