The Thompson Okanagan Region
Sunshine, rolling hills, deep lakes, miles of beautiful fertile farmland and deep lakes, miles of beautiful fertile farmland and orchard stretched between the mountains is the North Okanagan. Productive and diverse, this area includes fresh produce from the many farms, dairy products, naturally brewed beer, exotic animals such as purebred miniature show horses and a rich, varied agricultural history.
Central Okanagan
The valley's largest urban population is only minutes away from lush vineyards and bountiful orchards. It boasts Canada's only orchard museum as well as a wine museum and is home to many fascinating and educational historical sites. Informative and fun, orchard and winery tours abound in this land of enchanting lakes and gentle hills.
South Okanagan
Home of Canada's only desert, the South Okanagan is an irrigated oasis for both the fruit and wine industry. Numerous fruit stands and wineries are located within this fertile valley. Recreationalists delight in the warm water of the nearby lakes while golfers enjoy championship courses set brilliantly green amid the arid sagebrush of the surrounding hills. The warm climatic conditions, and long growing and golfing season makes the South Okanagan a perfect vacation destination any time of year.
Wells Gray to Mount Robson
B.C.'s fourth largest Provincial Park, Wells Gray encompasses many outdoor adventures. From canoeing to horseback packtrips to hiking for all levels. Mount Robson Provincial Park proudly deatures the majestic Mount Robson, the highest point in the Canadian Rockies.
Shuswap
Shuswap is a region including the communties of Chase, Sorrento, Sicamous and Salmon Arm. It is home to the Adams River Run - one of the world's largest sockeye salmon spawning areas. Also to be discovered are exotic pheasant and ostrich farms. Water sports are the most popular form of entertainment in the Shuswap area. Water skiiing, jetboats, para-sailing or renting a houseboat are all easily accessible in the resort communities surrounding Shuswap and Mara Lakes.
Kamloops
Kamloops lies at the heart of the Thompson region - a friendly city whose name translates as "meeting place" in the Shuswap Indian native tongue. The First Nation people are represented with the Secwepemc Native Heritage Park which celebrates their culture with the annual Kamloops Pow Wow. Held in the third week of August. Nestled in the point where the quiet north and south Thompson rivers meet, Kamloops offers the attraction of a city atmosphere, to the firstclass "getaway" experience offered by the interior of B.C.'s finest all season resort, Sun Peaks.
Gold Country
The stunning and spectacular rugged beauty of Gold Country is comprised of white raging rivers, deeply etched canyons, flowering desert plants, unique hoodoo rock formations, babbling brooks glittering in the sun and the sweet scent of sagebrush in the air. Prospectors by the thousands were lured to the region in the early 1850's.
Nicola Valley
Rich in ranching history.is the Nicola Valley, a cattleman's paradise. Undulating hills, sparkling lakes and lush grasslands caressed by gentle breezes are home to thousands of cattle as well as horses and fallow deer. Learn the history of cattle ranching and the railway that brought the first settlers to this area.
