Armstrong
| Cawston | Christina
Lake | Enderby | Falkland
Grand Forks |
Greenwood
| Grindrod |
Hedley | Kaleden
Kelowna | Keremeos
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Lumby |
Okanagan Falls | Oliver
Osoyoos | Oyama
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Peachland |
Penticton | Princeton
Rock Creek |
Summerland | Vernon
West Kelowna & Westbank | Winfield
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 the town. (more info. . . )
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. (more
info. . . )
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 to entertain
the entire family. (more
info. . . )
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. (more
info. . . )
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. (more
info. . . )
GRAND
FORKS
Grand Forks is an attractive valley town named for its location
near the convergence of the Kettle and Granby Rivers, on Hwy 3,
west of Castlegar and east of Osoyoos. Offers a swimming pool,
skating rink, picnic sites, hiking, cross country & downhill skiing,
hunting, and waterskiing. (more
info. . . )
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
in this picturesque community have been restored. (more
info. . . )
GRINROD
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. (more
info. . . )
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. (more
info. . . )
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. (more
info. . . )
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. (more
info. . . )
KEREMEOS
Located on Highway 3 between Hedley and the Hwy 97 junction,
Keremeos attracts visitors interested in history, rocks, hiking
& sun-worshipping. The nearby waterways attract avid anglers
and canoeists. Keremeos fruitstands are a favourite! (more
info. . . )
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.
(more
info. . . )
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.
(more
info. . . )
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. (more
info. . . )
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. (more
info. . . )
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. (more
info. . . )
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. (more
info. . . )
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. (more
info. . . )
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.
(more
info. . . )
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. (more
info. . . )
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. (more
info. . . )
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. (more
info. . . )
WEST
KELOWNA & WESTBANK
Westbank is 50 km (31 mi.) north of Penticton on Highway 97.
(more
info. . . )
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. (more
info. . . )
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