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OKANAGAN

VALLEY

EXPERIENCE British Columbia Interior Tucked away behind gently sloping mountains Kelowna’s sun-kissed beaches
n 238 Queensway, Kelowna; www.tourism
kelowna.com
and linked by a string of deep, lengthy lakes, the
Okanagan Valley is a five-hour drive east of Vancouver.
Sculpture on the shore
Dry grasslands, ribbons of grape vines crossing up
of Okanagan Lake
and down hillsides, and orchards full of peach and
at Penticton
cherry trees fill the landscape.
O’Keefe Ranch
1
Vernon
and picnic on. Myra Canyon, a
# May–Sep: 10am–5pm daily
short drive away, makes a
∑ okeeferanch.ca
Cattle ranches sprung up
great day-trip from the city.
here on the flats early on in
the 1800s, one of which, the "'\= ⌂ 9380 Hwy 97N are perfect for families to play
This thrilling portion of the
O’Keefe Ranch, still exists. 2 historic Kettle Valley Rail Trail
Today, Vernon is a popular network is a spectacular spot
summer spot for watersports Kelowna for hikes and bike rides.
on either Lake Okanagan or The biggest city in the
the teal-colored Kalamalka Okanagan Valley, Kelowna lies
Lake. Come winter, ski bunnies neatly on the shores of Lake 3
flock to the excellent Silver Okanagan and is at the center
Star Mountain Resort to of the wine-and fruit-growing Penticton
make fresh tracks in the industries. Wine-tastings and Laid-back and friendly, this
champagne powder. fruit-stand-stops aside, popular destination has two
Did You Know?
The Valley’s native
Syilx people gave
Okanagan its name,
which means “place
of water.”

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