ARMSTRONG Travelling 23 km (14 mi.) north of Vernon
on Highway 97A will bring you Armstrong. A museum and gallery, golf
course, and exhibitions are just some of the features attracting many
to this quaint town.
CAWSTON Located on Highway 3 just southeast of Keremeos, Cawston is primarily
an agricultural community. During the mid 1800's, this area was the
site of a Hudson's Bay Company store. Cawston is noted for it's outstanding
tomatoes and peaches.
CHRISTINA
LAKE
The townsite is located on Hwy 3, on the eastern shore of Christina
Lake, one of the warmest and clearest lake in BC. There is swimming,
fishing, biking, waterskiing, boating and golfing enough to entertain
the entire family.
ENDERBY Located 13 km (8 mi) north of Armstrong on Highway 97A, Enderby
is located on the banks of the Shuswap River. This commercial centre
for agriculture and forestry is also popular for its boating, hunting,
fishing and wilderness vacation resorts.
FALKLAND The farming community of Falkland is 42 km (26 mi.) west of Vernon
on Highway 97 and 75 km (45 mi.) east of Kamloops. The forested surrounding
hills are full of easily accessible fishing lakes and opportunities
for hiking, biking and exploring.
GRAND
FORKS
Grand Forks is an attractive valley town named for its location near
the convergence of the Kettle and Granby Rivers. It can be reached by
Highway 3, west of Castlegar and east of Osoyoos, and offers a swimming
pool, skating rink, picnic sites, hiking, cross country & downhill skiing,
hunting, and waterskiing.
GREENWOOD
Nestled in the mountains east of Osoyoos and west of Grand Forks, Greenwood
is now Canada's smallest city, but when it was incorporated in 1897
it was a mining boom town. Many turn-of-the-century buildings have been
restored.
Grindrod
This small farming community is situated on the shores of Shuswap River
in a lovely valley. Travel north of Enderby on Highway 97A to reach
Grindrod, Mara Lake and Sicamous where you connect with Highway # 1,
the Trans Canada.
HEDLEY Hedley is located on Highway 3, approximately half an hour from
Princeton. The community lies at the foot of a towering mountain in
the valley of 20 Mile Creek. Hedley was once a thriving mining town
and visitors can still see the openings of mining shafts and mine buildings
on the montain side.
KALEDEN Kaleden is located on Highway 97, approximately 10 minutes south
of Penticton on Skaha Lake and provides visitors with various resort
facilities, beach access, restaurant service and gas.
KELOWNA Kelowna is the Okanagan's largest city but has all of the charm
and warmth of a smaller town. Located on the shores of Okanagan Lake,
Kelowna has become a popular place to live and a favourite tourism destination.
All the facilities you could require are available in the charming city.
KEREMEOS Located on Highway 3 between Hedley and the Highway 97 junction,
Keremeos attracts visitors interested in history, rocks, hiking and
sun-worshipping. The nearby waterways attract avid anglers and canoeists.
Keremeos fruitstands are a favourite with travellers.
LUMBY
A short drive (25 km/16 mi.) east of Vernon is the friendly community
of Lumby. With its small town congeniality, this is the perfect place
to get away from it all. The forest product industry welcomes visitors
to tour its lumber mills and events such as Lumby Days and Snow Fest
are fun to attend. Pan for gold, go camping and hiking or arrange to
tour the old mning digs in nearby Cherryville.
OKANAGAN
FALLS Okanagan Falls is surrounded by orchards, ranches and vineyards.
The visitor can explore the many well-preserved heritage buildings,
and tour fine wineries and the several fruit confection facilities.
OLIVER Oliver is located between Osoyoos and Skaha Lakes on Highway 97.
Nearby lakes such as Tuccel-Nuit, Gallagher and Vaseaux Lakes are popular
with visitors interested in canoeing, boating, fishing, windsurfing
and other water sports.
OSOYOOS Located on Highway 97 in the south Okanagan Valley, only five minutes
from the Canada/US border, Osoyoos is a thriving retirement center and
orchardist area. Located on the shores of Canada's warmest lake - Lake
Osoyoos - the community offers a variety of recreational opportunities.
OYAMA Nestled along Kalamalka Lake, Oyama is home to waterfront RV/campground
resorts and busy fruit stands. Oyama is conveniently located just 23
km (14 mi.) north of Kelowna on Highway 97 and offers a variety of services
and facilities.
PEACHLAND Peachland is located 25 km (16 mi.) north of Summerland and only
minutes south of Kelowna. The town borders Okanagan Lake and within
is a variety of shops, services, accommodation, restaurants and pubs.
Camping facilities are located nearby.
PENTICTON Penticton is 20 km (12 mi.) north of Okanagan Falls on Highway
97 - the perfect sun, sand and surf destination. With Okanagan Lake
to the north and Skaha Lake to the south, this city is a leisure and
recreation mecca.
PRINCETON Princeton lies 134 km (83 mi.) east of Hope, 283 km (176 mi.) east
of Vancouver on Highway 3. Located in a natural setting of mountains
and rivers, Princeton is a great choice for outdoor activities. A wide
range of facilities and services are available.
ROCK
CREEK Located at the junction of Highways #33 and #3, the tiny community
of Rock Creek offers accommodations and services to those travelling
between the Okanagan and the Kootenays. Nearby is the Kettle River and
a beautiful riverside park and campground.
SUMMERLAND Summerland is located on Highway 97, 15 minutes north of Penticton.
Set among orchards and vineyards and surrounded by sandy beaches, rolling
hillsides and pristine lakes, the Summerland area is perfect for exploring,
hiking, camping and fishing.
VERNON The city of Vernon is located in the north Okanagan and surrounded
by three lakes; Kalamalka, Swan and Okanagan. Visitors enjoy a host
of summer and winter outdoor activities, as well as fresh fruit and
produce throughout the summer and fall.
WINFIELD 22 km (14 mi.) north of Kelowna is the small community of Winfield.
Close to golfing, fishing and skiing and beaches the community has much
to offer those who like the activities and conveniences of a small place
but still wish to be close to a large centre.
