April 25 of 2010 will mark the 39th opening of the Doukhobor Discovery Centre. From a modest beginning in 1971 when it opened with one building, the Doukhobor Discovery Centre has grown into a major tourist and community attraction, now boasting a complete traditional village.

The Village Bistro is also nearby with its examples of sumptuous Doukhobor food as well as Canadian dishes and will commence serving the public, tourists and tour groups on May 1st.

Sunday’s program beginning at 1:00 will feature local politicians, music, speeches, free tours and refreshments. This year’s exhibits feature Leo Tolstoy, author and humanitarian who assisted the migration of the Doukhobors in their move to Canada in 1899. An example of 90 villages which once existed throughout the Kootenays, the Centre now portrays an important part of our pioneering history as well as a vibrant picture of the historical Russian roots.