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Thompson-Okanagan, Canada
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The Similkameen Valley (or simply, the Similkameen) lies in the southern part of the Thompson-Okanagan region of British Columbia, Canada. The towns and villages are few and small, but there's some big scenery, particularly in the provincial parks. The eastern end of the valley is similar to the nearby Okanagan and is a great place to stop and get fresh fruit in the summer and early fall.
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By plane
There are no major airports in the region.
The provincial highways in the Similkameen are the main means of getting around. Highway 3 is the main road and has fairly frequent passing lanes and 4-lane sections.
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a base for doing wine tours
central to the wineries and orchards in the region, and gateway to the Okanagan
old mining town with some nice murals
hiking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter
off the beaten path, but the hikes and scenery make it worthwhile
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