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Hundreds of lakes dot the landscape in the BounDary/SiMiLkaMeen — The clear
bike, and experience life on a ranch at one of the
Thompson Okanagan. Here is spectacular mountain-fed lakes and streams in this area are
Thompson Okanagan’s guest ranches.
scenery. Nature as it’s meant to be...clean, renowned among anglers. Top spots include the

pristine, peaceful. Lakes that are brimming with a Similkameen River, West Kettle River, Granby
waterSPortS — This summer-vacation
wide variety of fish: Dolly Varden, Bass, Kokanee, River, Conkle Lake, and Jewel Lake.
paradise is famous for its warm-water lakes
Steelhead, Whitefish, Brook, Rainbow and of
where you can swim, waterski, and windsurf.
course the ever popular mighty Kamloops Trout.
SaLMon runS — From late September to
goLFing — Tee off on one or more of the

It is all here.
early November, you can see sockeye salmon
spawning in many areas along the Adams River.
Thompson Okanagan’s fifty-plus scenic golf
tHoMPSon-nicoLa VaLLey — Hundreds of Every four years, there is a major run of salmon
courses.
rivers, lakes, and streams in spectacular settings in the Adams River. Other species of spawning
otHer HigHLigHtS — The Thompson

make this an outstanding freshwater fishing salmon can be seen in areas of the Thompson,

Okanagan region is famous for fruit stands,

destination. The areas along both the North and South Thompson, and Clearwater rivers.

museums, and historic sites. The area features a

South Thompson rivers are renowned for lakes
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wide range of family festivals and annual rodeos
and streams. As well, there are hundreds of
winerieS — The Thompson Okanagan region
draw huge crowds to communities like Merritt
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excellent lakes on the 1,000-square-kilometre
has wonderful wineries that offer tours, tasting,
and shopping. For the ultimate in self-directed
and Barriere, as well as sporting, arts, and
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Bonaparte Plateau and the more than 200 fish-
filled lakes and streams in the Merritt/Nicola
wine tours, follow the Okanagan Wine Route,
cultural events. Other popular summer activities
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which leads to more than 80 wineries within a
in the Thompson Okanagan region include
200-kilometre (150-mile) range. To honour this
heritage walking tours, mountain biking, rock
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SHuSwaP LakeS — Very popular for acclaimed local industry, there are several wine
climbing, gentle or high-adrenaline white-water
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vacations of all kinds, the Shuswap Lake area festivals that take place throughout the year,
rafting, canoeing, and kayaking. In the winter,
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features more than 20 lakes and a multitude of featuring music, arts, displays, and wine-related
favourite activities include skiing, snowboarding,

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productive streams. The area’s waters are home activities.
heli-skiing adventures into the backcountry
to several species, including kokanee, rainbow
powder, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, dog
HouSeBoating — Vacation on board sledding, skijoring (dogs pulling skis), and cross-
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trout, lake trout, eastern brook trout, whitefish,
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burbot, and world-renowned Adams River/
your own private floating resort on Shuswap country ski touring. During any month of the year,
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Shuswap Lake sockeye salmon.
Lake or Okanagan Lake. Deluxe houseboats the fun is non-stop in the beautiful Thompson
have jacuzzis, waterslides, microwaves, and Okanagan region.
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tHe okanagan — Rainbow trout as large fireplaces. From your houseboat, you can swim,
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as 10 kilograms (21 pounds) thrill trollers in 130- fish, explore the shoreline, and enjoy a variety
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kilometre-long (80-mile-long) Okanagan Lake; of water sports. Houseboats are an excellent
2280-D Leckie Road, Kelowna, BC V1X 6G6
several communities in the area are located choice for groups and families.
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Tel: (250) 860-5999 • Fax: (250) 860-9993
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right on the lake. Kalamalka Lake is another great
fishing choice and offers up rainbow, lake char,
gueSt rancHeS anD HorSeBack riDing —
Toll Free: 1-800-567-2275
and kokanee.
Ride horses, round-up cattle, fish, hike, mountain
Email: info@totabc.com • Web: totabc.com
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