Where is okanagan valley located

BX Press has some truly special ciders — try the one with the hops for serious summer refreshment — or head over to Okanagan Spirits to tour the distillery and sample whisky, gin and even absinthe. With the lake its most prominent feature, there are of course plenty of waterborne activities in the Okanagan. Try wakeboarding, power boating or take a slow and steady kayak across the water and stop off on one of the many beaches.

The outdoor highlight in the Okanagan is the Myra Canyon. Once used for the Kettle Valley Railway and built at the turn of the last century, a series of 18 trestles and two tunnels have now been restored and are a popular cycleway or running route.

The wineries in this region produce some of the finest Canadian wines, but at many of them the experience goes well beyond a tasting. Mission Hill is by far the most spectacular winery in this valley. At Summerhill , bottles are aged inside a pyramid because the owner believes the energy makes the wine taste better. At new kid on the block, O'Rouke's Peak Cellars , tastings can include a walk around the pinot gris vines followed by lunch in the modern Garden Bistro with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the acre site.

It is characterized by award-winning wineries, a thriving agricultural and orchard community, and an array of leisure activities. A short drive from downtown Kelowna will take you from a chic gallery to orchards, vineyards and grassy hillsides, all accented by the sparkling backdrop of Okanagan Lake offering an abundance of water sports to suit everyone.

Sun-drenched plateaux, fresh seasonal harvest, memorable wines, powder snow, lake views and astonishing golf are signatures of this valley. Located approximately kms mi from Vancouver and km 90 miles north of the United States border.

It is also 50 km 31 mi south of Vernon and 63 km 39 mi north of Penticton. Throughout Lake Country, one can see the industry is alive and well with miles of orchards growing apples, cherries, apricots, pears and peaches. Kelowna is a city for all seasons.

This is a true haven for the serious vacationer offering golfing, skiing, boating, fishing, wineries, shopping, dining, arts and cultural activities and everything in between. Family fun can be found throughout the city within the miles of beautiful parklands — many located on sandy beaches with grassy picnic areas and playgrounds. City Park in downtown Kelowna, is a popular summertime hot spot with a great sandy beach and whimsical water park for the kids.

Along the lake, vacationers can rent powerboats, seadoos, and even houseboats for more fun in the sun and on the water. Throughout the hillsides are miles of vineyards with vistas to be enjoyed by all. The wineries all welcome visitors to taste their award-winning wines.

Heading south from Kelowna is West Kelowna, formerly Westbank. Less than 20 minutes south is the community of Peachland which specializes in orchards and vineyards. Peachland is a tranquil and charming town, with its doorstep on the banks of Okanagan Lake. The best time of year to visit Peachland is in the spring and summer when the fruit trees are in full bloom and laden with fresh fruit. Continuing south on Highway 97 is Summerland, located in the heart of the Okanagan fruit belt and just north of Penticton.

It is a spectacular place offering visitors over 2, hours of sunshine annually, as well as an incredible landscape of rolling hills, sagebrush and pine, lush orchards and vineyards. The warm climate also allows for some great golfing on the two local courses.

Cradled within three trimmed mountain slopes and dramatic clay cliffs Penticton has the natural beauty vacationers seek.