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Region of British Columbia, Canada
Photo: Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The Okanagan (often referred to as the Okanagan Valley) is a region of British Columbia. It borders the Shuswap region to the north, West Kootenays region to the east, Similkameen region to the west, and the American border to the south. The focus of this region is the 135-km-long Okanagan Lake which runs north-south from Vernon to Penticton. The region is bordered on both the east and west by mountains. The valley is known for its hot, dry summers and is a favourite vacation spot for sun seekers and outdoor enthusiasts. It is also famous for its fruit orchards and wineries.
By plane
International passengers (other than from the USA) will generally need to fly through into Vancouver International Airport, then either transfer flights, or use alternate transportation into the…
By bus
By car
The easiest, and perhaps best, way to see all the sights is by automobile. Many destinations are outside of the cities and the only practical way to see them is to travel by car.
By hitchhiking or bicycle
Hitchhiking is also a generally safe and acceptable way to travel within the valley. The relative proximity of cities and towns in the region also makes touring via bicycle a viable option.
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Kelowna · International · YLW
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Alpine and Nordic skiing outside of Penticton, plus mountainbiking and hiking in summer
Alpine and Nordic skiing outside of Kelowna, plus mountainbiking and hiking in summer
Small ski hill outside of Oliver/Osoyoos
A ski resort and provincial park side by side. The ski village is small but the brightly coloured buildings are memorable and make for easy ski-in ski-out access. Nearby Sovereign Lakes is noted for its Nordic skiing trails. Activities are year round with mountain biking and hiking in summer.
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