snowboarding. Even if you don’t enjoy As you can see there’s no shortage of
these snowy outdoor sports, just take indoor and outdoor events, attractions
Thompson Okanagan
a drive on sunny day and enjoy a meal and sports in Penticton this winter so
RV Parks
and the incredible views. pull your rig in and stay awhile.
Wright’s Beach Camp RV Park
If big vertical isn’t your cup of cocoa,
Penticton, BC
enjoy cross country skiing at the Nickel
Plate Nordic Centre just 6 km west of
Events
(250) 492-7120
www.wrightsbeachcamp.com
Apex. There’s 65km of groomed trails Santa Claus Parade
for classic and skate skiing, well marked
Dec 5, 4:30 pm
Waltons Lakefront RV Resort
trails for snowshoeing and a 4,000 sq ft
250-493-8540
Osoyoos, BC
lodge to warm up in afterwards. (www.
www.downtownpenticton.org
(800) 964-1148
nickelplatenordic.org 250-292-8110)
www.waltonslakefront.com
Follow Santa to Gyro Park for the lighting
Exhausted from playing outside? The
of Candy Cane Lane. There will be food
Island View RV Resort
city is where you want to be. There’s
vendors, will be set up so you will be
Osoyoos, BC
museums, art galleries, theatre and
toasty warm while you enjoy the concert
(250) 495-7696
ww.islandviewresort.com
the spacious convention centre has
in the park. The Penticton Concert Band
Desert Gem RV Resort
concerts and events including the
will perform at approximately 5:30pm
Oliver, BC
Holiday Festival on Ice, Dec 5 (877-763-
and 7pm.
(888) 925-9966
www.desertgemrv.com
2849 www.oesc.org). Catch the action
Kettle Valley Steam Railway
Claybanks RV Park
with the Penticton Vees in a hard hitting
Christmas Express 2009
Merritt, BC
game of Junior A hockey. Tour the SS
Summerland KVR
(250) 378-6441
www.claybanksrv.com
Sicamous, the largest remaining steel
Dec 18 - Dec 20, 2009
hulled stern wheeler in Canada. This
(877) 494-8424
historical 5 decked ‘lady of the lake’
Put a little Steam into your holiday fun!
originally plied the 80 miles of Okanagan
Journey through the snow covered hills 0
Lake from 1914 to 1936 (www.
above beautiful Prairie Valley. You will
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sssicamous.com 250-492-0403).
be enchanted by the Christmas Lights ALL
The Penticton area is surrounded by
on homes along the rail line and on the
wineries but did you know it’s also home
3716 Locomotive.
HITCHES
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to two of BC’s best craft breweries. For
by Dr. Hook
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New Years Eve Celebrations
a delicious treat stop in and visit Ron
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Apex Mountain Village
and Lorraine Nagy at the award winning
Dec 31, 2009 7pm - 9pm
SERVICE
Tin Whistle Brewery. My favorite is the
(877) 777-2739
PARTS
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Killer Bee Dark Honey Ale. It’s a friendly,
www.apexresort.com
delicious ale, with 4 specialty honeys
EQUIPMENT
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and “a hint of spice.”
Check out the festivities planned for the
250-770-1122) Then it’s off to Cannery
Gunbarrel Saloon and Salty’s Restaurant
Brewing, official supplier to the Subaru
with dinner specials and live music.
Ironman Canada. My personal favorite
Longshot Restaurant will be hosting
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here is the Blackberry Porter. Savour
a Family Movie night. Reservations
a blend of malted barleys and hops
are encouraged for all three of these
b
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with the addition of pure, all natural
options! Fireworks will be set off at 6pm
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blackberry. (www.cannerybrewing.com
and Midnight over the Okanagan Run in
front of the Gunbarrel Saloon.
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250-493-2723) If you haven’t tasted
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these micro brewed craft beers, you’ve w
never tasted beer.
Ph: 250.490.8815
When you hear Lady Luck calling,
answer her by heading down to the
Fax: 250.490.8895
beautiful Lake City Casino at the
Penticton Lakeside Resort. Collect your
#102- 2595 Skaha Lake Road
THOMPSON
OKANAGAN
winnings and then you’re just a few
Penticton, BC V2A 6E8
steps away from The Barking Parrot for
Email:
dochook@shaw.ca
cocktails and live music.
Apex Mppuntain, Don Weixl Photo
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