Coldstream, British Columbia

Not to be confused with Goldstream, British Columbia.

District of Coldstream
—  District  —
Kalamalka Lake and Coldstream
Location of Coldstream in British Columbia
Coordinates: 50°13′12″N 119°14′53″W / 50.22°N 119.24806°W / 50.22; -119.24806Coordinates: 50°13′12″N 119°14′53″W / 50.22°N 119.24806°W / 50.22; -119.24806
Country	Canada
Province	British Columbia
Regional District	North Okanagan Regional District
Incorporated	1906
Government
- Mayor	Gary Corner
- Governing Body	Coldstream District council
- MP	Colin Mayes (Conservative)
- MLA	Eric Foster (Liberal)
Area
- Total	67.25 km2 (26 sq mi)
Elevation	430 m (1,411 ft)
Population (2006)
- Total	9,471
Time zone	Pacific Time Zone (UTC-8)
- Summer (DST)	Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
Postal code span	V1B
Area code(s)	250
Website	District of Coldstream

Coldstream is a district municipality in British Columbia, Canada, located at the northern end of Kalamalka Lake in the Okanagan Valley. Incorporated on December 21, 1906, Coldstream celebrated its centennial in 2006. The municipality is directly southeast of Vernon and is considered part of Greater Vernon. It is a member municipality of, and also the location of the head offices, of the Regional District of North Okanagan.

Coldstream Ranch

Coldstream is best known for the Coldstream Ranch, established in 1863 by Captain Charles Frederick Houghton. He transferred the ranch to Forbes G. and Charles Albert Vernon who in 1891 sold it to John Hamilton-Gordon, 1st Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair, future Governor General of Canada (1893–1898). The ranch was purchased its current owners in 1994 and continues to be a working cattle ranch.

Government

Coldstream is governed by a 7 member council, led by mayor Jim Garlick. The Member of Parliament is Colin Mayes (Okanagan—Shuswap) and the Member of the Legislative Assembly is Eric Foster (Okanagan-Vernon).

Economy

The Greater Vernon area was once based in forestry and agriculture. However, manufacturing, retail trade and services are now the primary industries.

Education

Covered by School District 22 Vernon, Coldstream is home to Coldstream Elementary School, Kidston Elementary School and Kalamalka Secondary School. The municipality is served by the Vernon campus of Okanagan College.

Recreation

In Coldstream is one of the area's most popular beaches, Kal Beach, on the shores of Kalamalka Lake. Smaller beaches, in the area, include Kirkland Beach, Sovereign Beach, Tamarack Beach, Long Lake Beach, Jade Bay Beach, Juniper Beach, Cosens Beach, Pebble Beach, and Cliff Beach. Coldstream borders on Kalamalka Provincial Park, which has numerous groomed hiking trails, scenic views, and natural areas. Wilderness in the park includes, black bear, whitetailed deer, rattlesnake, marmot, and other creatures.

References

• The Canadian Encyclopedia - Coldstream
• Vernon Museum - Coldstream: Nulli Secondus
• Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online - Charles Frederick Houghton

External links

• District of Coldstream
• Greater Vernon
• Coldstream Ranch