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Okanagan Tourist InformationWelcome to Osoyoos…”Desert Wine Country”! Enjoying Canada's driest climate, Osoyoos bills itself as Desert Wine Country. Osoyoos is the only desert in Canada, with the lowest rainfall, the highest temperatures, and warmest lakes. Osoyoos is located in the middle of the Southern Okanagan wine country, whose award winning wines rival those from around the world. Location: Osoyoos is located on Highway 3 on the eastern shore of Osoyoos Lake, near the Canada/United States border, 17 miles (27 km) south of Oliver and 38 miles (60 km) south of Penticton. Osoyoos is surrounded by an abundance of orchards and vineyards. Most will sell fruit or wine, so take a break from your travels and stop for a visit. Spend a day or two touring the vineyards which offer tastings and some of the specialty orchards offer wine tours as well:
The Desert Centre, located 9 km north of Osoyoos, is an interactive interpretive education and research facility, offering an insight into this sensitive ecosystem. Ascend to the Anarchist Mountain Lookout, located east of Osoyoos on Highway 3. From here you can see the Okanagan Valley, as well as part of Washington State. The climb takes you from 910 feet to 4045 feet. Osoyoos Lake, one of three lakes that claim to be the warmest freshwater lake in Canada, is surrounded by many beautiful beaches and picnic grounds, such as Gyro Beach, Lions Centennial Park, Kinsmen’s Park, Legion Beach and Hayne's Point Picnic Ground. They offer everything from swimming and lounging, to playing in the playgrounds. Golf - Osoyoos offers some of B’C’s finest golf courses:
The International Bicycling and Hiking Society has developed a lovely little 20-km river ride between Oliver and Osoyoos along the scenic Okanagan River. To find this easygoing ride, just head east on any of the turnoffs from Highway 97 between McAlpine Bridge (the northern terminus of the trail) and Road 22. Cyclists will find the trail to be safer, faster and more scenic than the highway. If you're feeling adventurous, take a 45-minute drive north on Highway 3, to Mount Baldy. A great place to picnic or hike in the summer, and great downhill or cross-country skiing in the winter, makes this an exciting year-round destination. For more Skiing and Winter Recreation in the South Okanagan. Destination Osoyoos
9912 Hwy #3, Visitor Information Centre, Box 500 Osoyoos, British Columbia, Canada V0H 1V0 Tel: (250) 495-3366 ? (250) 495-5070 ? Fax: (250) 495-8081 www.destinationosoyoos.com Greater Vernon is located between three lakes, surrounded by world renowned golf courses, and Silver Star Mountain Resort. Greater Vernon is the largest city in British Columbia’s North Okanagan Regional District and provides all the amenities of a major city. Located approximately 445 kms (262miles) from Vancouver and 600 kms (360 miles) from Calgary on Highway 97. Greater Vernon is 150 km (90 miles) north of the United States Border, and is easily accessible by air, bus and by car via Highway 1, 3, 5 and 6. Staying in downtown Vernon, you will be within convenient proximity to terrific restaurants, idyllic golf courses, champagne powder ski resorts, unique and captivating attractions, pools and waterslides, movie theatres, awe inspiring galleries, museums, outdoor recreation, exciting nightlife and an array of shopping and quaint boutiques! Rain or shine we have opportunities that will put the “Greater Vernon” spirit in your heart. For added fun, plan to combine your vacation with one of the many special events occurring throughout the year – visit www.tourismvernon.ca for updated information throughout the year. Don't hide indoors this winter! You'll miss a million opportunities for fun in our area. Ski downhill or cross country, go tobogganing or tubing to recapture the thrill of your youth, take a wild snowmobile ride, indulge in a few hours of ice-fishing, challenge the back-country trails on snowshoes, or take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through beautiful, unspoiled scenery. Visit Silver Star Mountain Resort at www.skisilverstar.com for more information. Golfing is an amazing experience in the North Okanagan region. The greater Vernon area is home to many of B.C.’s finest courses:
Hikers, fishermen, bikers, and horsemen will love
Greater Vernon, where opportunities for exploration are endless...
Outdoor Discoveries Adventure Okanagan Cooperative Monashee Adventure Tours Whatever your reason for coming to the North Okanagan, make Vernon your home away from home and experience the beautiful nature and exciting outdoor activities that this unspoiled region has to offer! Tourism Greater Vernon Take in the fragrant smell of sagebrush and relax in the natural surroundings. This is Kamloops and your outdoor adventure has just begun. You’ll find an authentic, friendly community with the personal feel of a small city and the openness of a vast, rugged landscape to experience energizing recreational opportunities from hiking, fishing, mountain biking and wildlife viewing. With countless hours of sunshine, activities to suit your own pace, it’s the right place to let loose and just play! -- (Tourism Kamloops) Located just 3.5 hours from Vancouver or 5 hours from Seattle and a great stopover point when driving from Alberta, Kamloops is easily assessable from either Highway 1 or The Coquihalla-Hwy (5) . Here in Kamloops, there are unparalleled opportunities to take on intense outdoor adventure, soft leisure, and a fantastic variety of foods and flavour. If you prefer a more urban lifestyle, there are exquisite shops and spa venues in which to spend the day. If you would rather head out to the country for a half or full day trip, the Kamloops area provides beautiful scenery, from rock bluffs to rolling farmland to mountain lakes. The City of Kamloops is recognized as the Tournament
Capital of Canada and support sports and recreation to the fullest.
They have invested close to $50 million dollars in new and renovated
facilities, not including the Spectacular Sun Peaks resorts just
40 minutes away. Sports venues include the Kamloops bike ranch
for BMX, downhill and cross country riders. Of course there are
water sports such as boating and fishing in our countless rivers
and lakes. Kamloops Wildlife Park For more information on the BC Wildlife Park go to www.bczoo.org. Sunmore Ginseng Factory & Spa: We are here to seduce all five of your senses: Sight, Smell, Touch, Hearing and Taste. Our goal here at Sunmore Ginseng Spa is to help you forget about the outside world for an afternoon or a day. For more information on the Sunmore Ginseng Spa
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