Thompson Okanagan Travel Guide 2009

CONTENTS Travel Guide 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 DRIVING DISTANCE BETWEEN KELOWNA AND BANFF, AB 474 km/296 mi CALGARY, AB 602 km/375 mi EDMONTON, AB 897 km/560 mi JASPER, AB 602 km/376 mi GRAND FORKS, BC 203 km/127 mi KAMLOOPS, BC 167 km/105 mi MERRITT, BC 132 km/83 mi OSOYOOS, BC 128km/80 mi PENTICTON, BC 68 km/42 mi SALMON ARM, BC 106 km/66 mi VANCOUVER, BC 388 km/247 mi SEATTLE, WA 504 km/315 mi SPOKANE, WA 408 km/255 mi THOMPSO N O K ANAG AN Regional Map Introduction Valemount Clearwater/Wells Gray Country Barriere & District Sun Peaks Resort Kamloops Merritt Gold Country Festivals & Events (Thompson & Shuswap) The Shuswap Enderby & District Armstrong & Spallumcheen Lumby Greater Vernon Lake Country Kelowna Westbank & the Westside Summerland Princeton Festivals & Events (Okanagan) Penticton & Wine Country Oliver Osoyoos Boundary Country Accommodation Matrix Listings Transportation & Tours 16 18 19 21 22 24 26 28 29 30 31 32 35 36 38 39 41 42 F O R A C C O M M O D AT I O N R E S E R VAT I O N S A N D T R A V E L I N F O R M AT I O N C A L L F O R T R A V E L I N F O R M AT I O N C A L L T H O M P S O N O K A N A G A N T O U R I S M A S S O C I AT I O N WITHIN GREATER VANCOUVER CALL 604 HELLO BC(435-5622) OR VISIT 1-800 HELLO BC® www.HelloBC.com 1-800-567-2275 NORTH AMERICA ONLY OR VISIT www.lifeisgood.travel Cover Location: Shuswap Lake Photography: Shawn Viens Design & Production: Sheldan Wood Creative Associates Ltd. Interior Photography: Adam Stein, Andrea Johnson, Bill Radyk, Craig Pulsifer, Chris Mason Stearns, Darryl Leniuk, Don Weixl, ELYSIUM Gardens, Eric’s Photo Lab, Gerri Logan, Gold Country Communities Society, Greenwood Museum, Kamloops Heritage Railway, Lindsay Wagensveld, Lumby & District Chamber of Commerce, Mike McPhee, Natural Wonders, Pinerock Art & Design, Russell Works, Shawn Viens, Sonoma Pines Golf Course & Academy, Tobiano Golf, Tourism Kelowna - Photography West, Brian Sprout, Pamela Vaughn, Tourism Greater Vernon and Treehouse Photography. ©2009 Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association. This Guide does not constitute and should not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation by the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association of any carrier, hotel, restaurant or any other facility or activity in British Columbia, for which neither Tourism British Columbia nor the Region assumes any responsibility. Super, Natural British Columbia, Hello BC, BC Escapes, Visitor Centre, Discover Camping and all associated trademarks and logos are trademarks and official marks of Tourism British Columbia. ®—registered trademarks of Tourism British Columbia and all associated trademarks and logos are trademarks and official marks of the region. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Admission fees and other terms and conditions may apply to attractions, activities and facilities referenced in the Guide. Errors and omissions excepted. 3 http://www.HelloBC.com http://www.lifeisgood.travel

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Thompson Okanagan Travel Guide 2009 Contents Regional Map Introduction Valemount Clearwater/Wells Gray Country Barriere & District Sun Peaks Resort Kamloops Merritt Gold Country Festivals & Events (Thompson & Shuswap) The Shuswap Enderby & District Armstrong & Spallumcheen Lumby Greater Vernon Lake Country Kelowna Westbank & the Westside Summerland Princeton Festivals & Events (Okanagan) Penticton & Wine Country Oliver Osoyoos Boundary Country Accommodation Matrix Listings Transportation & Tours RV Guide 2009

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