Midway is one of the greatest places to visit in the Boundary. We have many historical sites
as well as numerous recreational centres. Visit the Kettle River Museum located on Hwy #3,
tube down the Kettle River or fish on a hot, lazy afternoon. Cycle along the old Kettle River Rail
trail (the old railway bed),part of the TransCanada Trail, to the next town, the next Province,or across Canada.
Kamigochi House - was the old Spokane Hotel, the hotel closed in the 1940's.
Delisle House - built in 1894, it was the Lundy residence - one of the early pioneers - now a
private residence.
Kettle River Inn - was built in 1900 and was known as the Midway Hotel, the first Midway Hotel.
Kettle River Museum - located at "Mile O" of the Kettle Valley Railway, one of the Museum's main attractions is the original Station House. It was built in 1900 and currently houses exhibits commemorating the steam railway era of southern British Columbia and the British Columbia Provincial Police force. Set in a shaded picnic area adjacent to Highway 3, visitors can also climb aboard a restored Canadian Pacific Railway caboose and many other outdoor artifacts. The main museum houses interpretive exhibits on the Kettle River Valley's rich cultural heritage, along with a gift shop that showcases regional history and contemporary arts and crafts. Open daily, May to September. 250-449-2614
or kettlerivermuseum@shaw.ca
United Church - built in 1905 by the Great Northern Railway Crew, an engineer donated the bell.
John R. Jackson donated the land, the Sunday School room was added in 1959.
McNeil House - was an old border custom crossing office - now a private residence.
Old School House - the oldest one in the area, now vacant.
Entwined Trees - the trees were joined together by the Indians that camped in Midway, from
America and the Okanagan, as a symbol. "Yet they are separated, be as one"; and they tied
the trees together.
