map of thompson okanagan
The Thompson Okanagan region, Canada's wine country, is located in the interior of British Columbia, offers a spring and summer climate reminiscent of many areas in Southern California. Orchards, crystaline lakes, excellent fishing, and..
OKANAGAN RV PARKS & RESORTS:
Beaver Lake Mountain Resort & Spa - Beaver Lake, BC
For city dwellers and country folk alike, escaping to the Okanagan mountains has become a popular vacation option for those looking to side-step the rat-race and get some rest and relaxation. In addition to the pristine wilderness setting and unparalleled tranquillity, Beaver Lake Mountain Resort is only a short trip... www.beaverlakeresort.com
Claybanks RV Park - Merritt, BC
Claybanks RV Park is a tree filled park situated on the beautiful Coldwater River. They offer an abundance of shaded, large camping areas for RV's and tents. There are flowers galore including an English Garden! The park is open year round, with heated showers/washrooms and electrical hook-ups for all sites and 10 fully winterized RV sites. They also offer affordable winter RV storage. Pets are welcome if they are leashed and/or kenneled at all times and that owners clean-up any “souvenirs” left by their pets. www.claybanksrv.com
Desert Gem RV Resort - Oliver, BC
Desert Gem RV Resort is surrounded by the picturesque Okanagan Valley. They are conveniently located next to Hwy 97 within walking distance of banks, restaurants and shopping. Their location and deluxe accommodations provide a perfect 'homebase'. Desert Gem RV Resort is committed to providing each and every guest with warm, friendly service and clean, exquisite accommodations... More - www.desertgemrv.com
Holiday Park Resort - Kelowna, BC
There's a 70-ton historic sailing ship perched on the side of the road about one kilometre south of Winfield in the Okanagan, B.C. This ship is the landmark for Holiday Park Resort, one of Canada's finest RV and Condo Resorts. The ship was commissioned in 1903 as the Orchard City II, and ran charters and shipments for the sawmills up and down Okanagan Lake... More
Island View RV Resort - Osoyoos, BC
Snowbirds love staying in Canada’s ‘hot spot’! Enjoy the private beach located on the warmest freshwater lake in Canada! All their sites have full hook-ups plus they have showers, washrooms, a laundry and a fully stocked store all in a park with amazing lake views. Your days can be filled with walks on the beach, winery tours, golfing or enjoying one of their weekly activities in the large clubhouse. You’re also just minutes from the Osoyoos town centre and all the comforts and amenities a friendly, small city has to offer. Welcome to Island View RV Resort! More... www.islandviewrvresort.com
Walton's Lakefront RV Resort - Osoyoos, BC
Live the resort lifestyle surrounded by the beautifully landscaped grounds at Walton's Lakefront RV Resort. With a spacious new fitness facility and clubhouse you can stay fit and then relax with your family and friends. You're in Osoyoos, BC better known as "Desert Wine Country". With 20 plus wineries from Oliver to Osoyoos, if you're not a wine aficionado now you certainly could be after your stay. Golfers will rejoice at the nearby golf courses and you're just minutes from walking trails, heritage sites, Mt Baldy ski resort and unique, amazing desert landscape features. There's lots to do... or nothing at all, and that's what luxury living is all about. www.waltonslakefront.com
Wrights Beach Camp & RV Park - Penticton, BC
Life doesn’t get much better than a large RV site overlooking the lake with a private sandy beach and a quiet friendly atmosphere. There’s a laundromat, free wireless internet and cable TV provided in the park and you’re just minutes away from a city full of shopping, restaurants, theatres, museums and a nearby ski resort for your winter pleasure. 50 amp service is available but only for the fall and winter months and snowbirds are welcomed with the peaceful, relaxed atmosphere of a family RV park. www.wrightsbeachcamp.com
OKANAGAN ATTRACTIONS:
Ex Nihilo Winery
Reminiscent of the Sioux creation myth that tells of a lone man who wakes up on a hillside with the warm sun shining on his face, Ex Nihilo, directly translated, means “from nothing”; creation through intent: brought into being by thought, word and by dream. Decoa and Jeff Harder together with their partners Twila and Jay Paulson, focused on creating a winery that would not only reflect the meaning of Ex Nihilo... More... http://exnihilovineyards.com/
- Okeefe Ranch, Vernon, British Columbia
Situated at the head of Okanagan Lake in the stunning Okanagan Valley, this historic site is a mecca for tourists. Just a few kilometers from the City of Vernon and twenty minutes from Silver Star Mountain, the Ranch welcomes travelers from all over the world, and extends a particular welcome to its local residents. Situated at the head of Okanagan Lake in the stunning Okanagan Valley, this historic site is a mecca for tourists. Just a few kilometers from the City of Vernon and twenty minutes from Silver Star Mountain, the Ranch welcomes travelers from all over the world, and extends a particular welcome to its local residents. http://www.okeeferanch.ca/
- Rare Earth Jazz and Blues Festival, Vernon, British Columbia
Beautiful Silver Star Mountain located just 15 minutes east of Vernon, B.C., will host the festival. Family Hotel Accommodation Packages, unlimited camping with hot showers, powered and non-powered RV sites, Kids Fun, Nature Walks, Chair Lift, Artisans and Food Vendors, Beverage Gardens, and 2 Days of Non-Stop Music on two Stages will be offered for the weekend of July 23, & 24, 2011. Call Silver Star Mountain at 1800-663-4431 for tickets and accommodation. http://www.rarearthjazzandbluesfest.com/
- Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, Salmon Arm, B.C.
Salmon Arm, British Columbia, the gem of the Shuswap and host to the annual Roots and Blues Festival for two decades, comes alive with entertainment annually during the third weekend in August. Set among the serene background of Mount Ida and the Fly Hills, the Roots and Blues Festival was founded by the Salmon Arm Folk Music Society... http://www.rootsandblues.ca/
- R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum, Salmon Arm, B.C.
Standing on the site of a pioneer farm, R.J. Haney Heritage Village and Museum is the Shuswap’s biggest heritage attraction. Take a guided tour through Haney Heritage House a 100 year old farm house restored to a more genteel time. Explore a village of relocated and replicated buildings. http://www.salmonarmmuseum.org/default.htm
OKANAGAN ADVENTURES:
Kettle Valley Railway
The Carmi Subdivision of the Kettle Valley Railway extended from Midway to Penticton, a distance of 133.7 miles. A straight line from Midway to Penticton is about 50 miles. The nature of the intervening terrain was such that the engineers locating the line for the railway had to take an extremely circuitous route in order to introduce gradients which were economically feasible for operation. http://www.myratrestles.com/history_bridges.php
- Interior Whitewater Expeditions, Clearwater, B.C.
Located approximately 180km from the foot of the Thompson Glacier in the Cariboo Mountains, the North Thompson River is here joined by the Clearwater River – itself, an incredible concentration of waterfalls, rapids and powerful chutes where the water flumes through natural rock formations with amazing intensity.