Extreme disappointment and devastation is what I felt after visiting the place. Grand Forks is known as a Doukhobor settlement place and lots of people referred me there for information. Instead I found tons of artifacts and 2 teenage emplyees who seemed to have NO idea about Doukhobors at all!!! All they could do was take my e-mail and promise to contact their friend in Saskatoon on the subject. Wouldn't be surprised to get a couple of Wiiipedia links a while later. Major disillusion to...
Read moreThis was by far one of my favorite events! The woman that did the tour was so knowledgeable. It just made it so interesting! Anything we asked her she seemed to know and would give us the explanation of what was going on. My grandmother lived in Greenwood and there was information all about being immigrants that first settled in Greenwood and how Greenwood came to be. Lots of information about Grand Forks and the indigenous people and...
Read moreThis is a lovely little museum that covers the history of the many diverse peoples in the area. The main draw is Matthew, the museum’s curator. He’s very knowledgeable and personable. As we were the only people visiting, he gave us our own private tour of the museum and added some great context to the exhibits. Would recommend a visit if you’re...
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