Kelowna: Kelowna,
meaning "grizzly bear" in the native Salish tongue, is
the largest centre in the Okanagan-Similkameen.
It is situated on Okanagan
Lake and is a major agricultural area. However, the hospitality
industry is growing rapidly and visitors will enjoy activities
such as an orchard or winery tour, golfing,
skiing,
fishing, boating,
and kayaking.
There is also excellent hiking and biking in the area.
B.C.
Orchard Industry Museum and the B.C.
Wine Museum:
Located in the Laurel Packing House (1917) at 1304 Ellis Street,
the museums offer the history of BC's orchard industry and a chance
to discover some of the province's award wining wines.
The
Kelowna Centennial Museum and National Exhibition Centre:
Excellent natural history exhibits are found here.
Father
Pandosy Mission:
This heritage site, founded in 1859 by the Oblate priest Father
Charles Pandosy, displays the restored mission, chapel and schoolhouse.
It is located at the corner of Benvoulin and Casorso Roads.
Guisachen
Heritage Park:
Dating from 1891, this is the site of one of the first ranches in
Kelowna. It now features an exhibit area, Edwardian Gardens and
a restaurant.
Visitors will find a breathtaking view of the valley from the Kelowna
Crags. Access is via a 6.5km (4 miles) trail. To reach the trailhead
follow Chute Lake Road. Once on gravel continue 7 km (4.5 miles)
to a small dirt road on the right which leads to a parking site.
Kettle
Valley Railway:
The Kettle Valley Railway was constructed in the early 1900's to
accommodate America's interest in Canada's gold, silver and agricultural
opportunities. Thanks to Andrew McCulloch, an engineering genius,
the grade does not exceed a 2.2% grade. Today the tracks of this
coast to Kootenay link have been removed and provide excellent opportunity
for scenic hiking
and biking.
Along the 5-mile Myra Canyon loop are eighteen trestles with spectacular
views. Access is located via Forest Service Roads 30-minutes from
downtown Kelowna.
From
Kelowna continue east through Winfield
and Oyama, past the Kalamalka
Lake, "the lake of many colours" and then to Coldstream
and Vernon. From
Vernon follow Highway 6 east to Coldstream and Lumby,
" the Gateway to the Monashee Mountains" (Kootenay
Country).
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Okanagan-Similkameen
Kelowna,
meaning "grizzly bear" in the native Salish tongue, is
the largest centre in the 
Visitors will find a breathtaking view of the valley from the Kelowna
Crags. Access is via a 6.5km (4 miles) trail. To reach the trailhead
follow Chute Lake Road. Once on gravel continue 7 km (4.5 miles)
to a small dirt road on the right which leads to a parking site.
