Public events 2026
Halloween Aboard the SS Sicamous!
Halloween Aboard the SS Sicamous! Saturday October 31st 2026!
AGM 2026
We’re pleased to let you know that the S.S. Sicamous Marine Heritage Society will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on:
Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
Time: 5pm to 6:30PM
Location: On board the S.S. Sicamous
Please save the date. We would love to have you join us.
The AGM is an opportunity to hear about the Society’s activities over the past year, receive updates on current projects (including the S.S. Naramata), and look ahead to what’s next.
We are also currently seeking nominations for new Board members. If you are interested in getting more involved, or know someone who would be a great fit, we would love to hear from you! Serving on the Board is a meaningful way to support the Society’s work and help shape its future.
A formal notice, including the agenda and any supporting materials, will be sent closer to the meeting date.
If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to reach out.
All the best,
Jessie Laven
President
S.S. Sicamous Marine Heritage Society
SS Sicamous 112th Birthday Celebration!
Happy 112th Birthday to the SS Sicamous! Come celebrate with us!
Spring Break Weekends - We are Open!
The SS Sicamous will be open this Spring Break!
Weekends in March! 11am to 3pm!
March 14th & 15th
March 21st & 22nd
March 28th & 29th!*
We might be open for additional dates based on demand and staffing! Check our social media for updates!
Santa’s Workship!
Santa’s “Workship” Dates for 2025!
December 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th! 10am to 4pm!
December 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th! 10am to 4pm!
December 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st! 10am to 4pm!
Plus SANTA HIMSELF! will be aboard the Sicamous on the 21st and 22nd from 11am to 3pm!
Members Appreciation ~ Canada Day Fireworks View
This Canada Day, we’re inviting all SS Sicamous members to join us for a front-row seat to the fireworks show from the bow decks of the SS Sicamous! It’s the perfect way to celebrate our nation’s birthday in a historic and scenic setting.
Ship Wreck Comedy with Brittany Lyseng
Hosted by Jackpot Comedy.
This event is not an SS Sicamous Events
Popup book Signings
📚 Pop-Up Book Signings in the Stern Saloon
Select Thursdays | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | June through August
Celebrate local literature and storytelling! Each event features Okanagan authors sharing work that highlights the area’s history, culture, and community through fiction, memoirs, and more.
SS Naramata Guided Tours
SS Naramata Guided Tours
We are opening for a special opportunity!!!
The SS Naramata is opening up for a very limited opportunity on Tuesday June 10th from 10am to 2pm for Guided Tours!
The SS Naramata was a big hit at our 111th Birthday and to celebrate that we are giving more people the chance to take a look at this piece of Canadian History!
First come, first served, by donation! Guided Tours only!
111th Birthday Party ~ Sicamous & Naramata
Join us on May 18th for the Sicamous and Naramata’s 111th Birthday party. This is a free community event for everyone!
Speakeasy Burlesque Show
✨ Speakeasy Burlesque Show Aboard the Historic SS Sicamous ✨
Step back in time and immerse yourself in a night of glamour, mystery, and scintillating entertainment!
S.S. Okanagan Stern Saloon 118th Birthday
On Wednesday April 16th, The S.S. Sicamous will be helping the S.S. Okanagan celebrate it's 118th Birthday
Stern saloon will be open to the general public from 10am to 3pm so come by to check out a piece of Okanagan history...
Extraordinary General Meeting
Proposed Bylaw Update & Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)
Steering Through History
Okanagan on the Move (1910–1930s)!
Discover how settlement & transportation shaped the valley in this engaging lecture series. History comes alive—don’t miss it!
Select Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:00 PM
October - April only
Santa’s Workship!
We are open from December 13 - December 22 from 10:30 - 3:30 PM.
Santa will be at the Ship Sunday & Saturdays from 11:00 - 3:00 PM.
December 19th come to the ship from 5:00 - 6:00 PM for Christmas story time with Kyla one of our Ship Board of Directors!
Business After Business 1920s Christmas Night Out
A night of networking with the Penticton Chamber of Commerce!
Members Exclusive ~ Canada Day Fireworks View
This event is for Society members only.
S.S. Sicamous members are all invited down to the ship to watch the fireworks from the bow decks. local beer, wine, and cider will be available for purchase. Chairs will be available and the giftshop will be open upon request.
Commemorative Cover Unveiling
The public is invited to join the Penticton Stamp Club and the S.S. Sicamous onboard the S.S. Sicamous for the unveiling of the S.S. Sicamous centennial Cover on Monday, May 20 at 10:00 AM. A Limited edition collectors cover, cancelled with a special Sicamous stamp created for our 100th birthday, and signed by the artist, Randy Manual, will be available for purchase at the unveiling. The original artwork will be on display at the ship during the event.
110th Birthday Party ~ Sicamous & Naramata
Join us on May 19th for the Sicamous and Naramata’s 110th Birthday party. This is a free community event for everyone!
OKANAGAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
This event is not a S.S. Sicamous event and is hosted by the OKANAGAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Be transported by composers of the early 20th century who shifted orchestral indulgences of the late romantic era into the clean lines of the Art Deco style. In The Soldier’s Tale, drawing on Russian folk tales, Stravinsky pits the soldier against the devil in a Faustian counterpoint of musical virtuosity.
Indigenous Fashion Show - Ignite the Arts Festival
an Indigenous runway & wearable arts gala showcasing Indigenous designers & artisans at the IGNITE THE ARTS festival in Penticton, BC.
Scotch Tasting & Canapes with the Penticton Rotary Club Sunrise
The Rotary Club of Penticton invites you aboard the SS Sicamous for an evening of scotch tasting and canapes on the evening of March 2nd, 2024.
This is not a S.S. Sicamous event.
Santa’s Workship!
Celebrate the holidays with us by exploring the Queen of Okanagan Lake when she is all decked out for the season with our magical KVR Model Train and Christmas decorations. T
A Taste of Harvest - Tasting event
Taste of Harvest is our nod to fall festivals. Get in the spirit of bygone days and wear your best roaring twenties outfits while you sip on great local brews, accompanied by savoury bites
Christmas Card Online fundraiser
Help Support the S.S. Naramata with our Second Christmas Card Fundraiser!
We are happy to announce that we will be raising funds to help restore the history of our future S.S. Naramata Museum. The funds will go towards preserving and restoring archives throughout our museum displays. We are hoping to open up the S.S. Naramata within the next year to the general public for private guided tours.
Murder Mystery Gala
Tickets will go on sale at the beginning of July. Please note they will sell out quickly so please watch our website for a ticket link.
On August 5, 1927 Drake Maverick, a wealthy businessman and notorious gambler from San Francisco was murdered onboard the S.S. Sicamous, while hosting a floating soiree. Maverick had brought along many of his wealthy, influential friends, and some enemies, onboard for a decadent evening of food and entertainment. Guests will enjoy dressing in 1920s formal wear, food, cocktails, live music and the Murder Mystery game/show.