Doukhobor Discovery Centre

The various styles of head scarves that are still worn by some of the Canadian Doukhobors today. The hand embroidered sheer with hand tied tassels (mahri) are the rarest now. Few ladies still make them.

Greetings to our Brothers and Sisters at the National Doukhobor Heritage Village in Veregin, SK, as they commemorate Petrov Dyen (Peter's Day) this very day - Friday, June 29, 2018.

We wish to thank the Royal Rally for choosing the Doukhobor Discovery Centre as a destination on June 17th during their 3 day scavenger hunt.  https://royalrally.org/

At the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Gala on June 9th we were honoured and humbled to be recognized by the business community with the Tourism Development Award. In accepting this award we acknowledge the... At the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Gala on June 9th we were honoured and humbled to be recognized by the business community with the Tourism Development Award. In accepting this award we acknowledge the founding members of the Kootenay Doukhobor Historical Society, the past and current board members, the many countless volunteers, and the various staff throughout the Doukhobor Discovery Centre's 47 years of existence - and, of course, the tourists who come to visit us and learn about Doukhobor history. Thank you! Спасибо! More

The Kootenay Doukhobor Historical Society acknowledges the support of Columbia Basin Trust.

A symbol of hospitality, peace, and welcome, Bread, Salt and Water is ever present at traditional Doukhobor functions. Come see us at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre in Castlegar, BC.

The Gift Shop at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre is stocked and ready for your visit.

A couple of courtyard survivors of the spring feeders (aka deer). @DdcMuseum

We are open for the 2018 season. How would you like to become a member of the Doukhobor Discovery Centre. Sign up here:  http://www.doukhobor-museum.org/membership