DESTINATIONS OKANAGAN VALLEY CANADA Year-round OKANAGAN VALLEY


EXPLORE INDIGENOUS TOURISM British Columbia offers a rich variety of indigenous tourism experiences. At the indigenous-owned Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre in Osoyoos, visitors can take a walk through the cacti and sage brush, before enjoying award-winning wines at Canada’s only First Nations-owned winery, Nk’Mip Cellars. A Swiws Spirit Tour with an indigenous guide offers visitors the chance to make an experiential journey into the culture and history of the land and its people. nkmipdesert.com


ALL ABOARD THE STEAM TRAIN Get a taste of what the Kettle Valley Railway would have been in its heyday on a steam train. The 10-mile loop through orchards and vineyards offers stunning views over the lake on a restored 1912 locomotive. Themed trips such as the sommelier-hosted wine express and the Great Train Robbery adventure add variety. kettlevalleyrail.org


LAKE LIFE


Thanks to its chain of lakes (the largest, Okanagan Lake, is 68 miles long), water sports and beach fun are a big part of the Valley experience. Clients can rent


boats at the Downtown Marina and go ‘flyboarding’ with a jetpack with Hydrofly Kelowna. Or join the locals floating the Penticton Channel between Okanagan and Skaha Lakes on a ‘floatie’, drinking beer and soaking up the sunshine. kelownadowntownmarina.com


HEAD FOR THE TRAILS


The Okanagan Valley takes in an extraordinary breadth of geographical features, from extinct volcanoes,


waterfalls and alpine meadows to sloping mountains, Canada’s only semi-arid desert and, of course, those glacier-formed lakes. It’s a hiker’s dream to explore and each region offers up trails suitable for newbies, experts and mountain bikers.


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PEDAL THE KETTLE VALLEY RAILWAY The longest rail-trail network in British Columbia has nearly 400 miles of connected trails that wind through mountains, lakes and forests on decommissioned rail tracks. Cycle one of the most picturesque sections along the wooden trestles from Myra Canyon to Penticton on a guided tour with Hoodoo Adventures. hoodoo adventures.ca


HIT THE SLOPES Big White and Silver Star ski resorts are just a 45-minute drive from Kelowna, offering ski-in, ski-out accommodation. In the south near Oliver, Mount Baldy and Apex offer great prices for expert and newbie winter sports fans alike. ca.ski.com/okanagan


It’s not just wine that brings visitors to the Okanagan Valley, with attractions for all ages to enjoy throughout the year


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PICTURES: GRANT HARDER; BLAKE JORGENSON PHOTOGRAPHY/DESTINATION BRITISH COLUMBIA


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