Township 1945 - Oliver, British Columbia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
N 49° 10.936 W 119° 33.061
11U E 314102 N 5450850
The Township 1945 mural is on the side of the Oliver Archives, facing Fairview Road.
Waymark Code: WM12W2D
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 07/23/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
Views: 1

OLIVER'S MILLENNIUM MURALS
DESIGNED AND PAINTED BY
TEYA COTY
IN THE YEAR 2000
THIS OLIVER AND DISTRICT HERITAGE
SOCIETY PROJECT WAS FUNDED
THROUGH A DONATION FROM
CYRIL HEADY
AND A 50% GRANT FROM THE
B.C. 2000
MILLENNIUM ARTS & HERITAGE FUND


In December 31, 2020 the Town of Oliver will celebrate its 75th year of incorporation.

Oliver: Canada's Wine Capital appear on both welcome signs to Oliver. Oliver is a small community with approximately 5,000 residents drawing tourists from around the world. Though Oliver is primarily an agricultural area with an abundance of orchards, and field of vegetables, it is the local wine industry that has boost Oliver's economy. Most of the local wineries offer tours and of course wine tasting. There are bus tours that offer a variety of options throughout the Okanagan Valley.

The town of Oliver was named for John Oliver, British Columbia premier also known as Honest John for his outspoken manner, straight talking and his vision for making this area a mecca for farming, fruit and vegetables and now for prize winning vineyards in the Okanagan.
City: Oliver

Location Name: Oliver Archives

Artist: Teya Coty

Date: 2000

Media: Paint

Relevant Web Site: Not listed

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