Thompson Okanagan

Sunlight dances on a rippling lake. Orchards blossom with spring sweetness. A cork pops and the wine flows freely. Join the celebration with a visit to the Thompson Okanagan. Bask in the glow. The white sand beaches beckon, their lakes dotted with houseboats and windsurfers. Spread out a blanket for a fresh fruit picnic, complete with a bottle of award-winning Okanagan wine and a jar of homemade preserves, or immerse yourself in your surroundings with a refreshing dip in the water. Whatever you choose, you'll be happy you came to the Thompson Okanagan!

Located northeast of Vancouver, the Thompson Okanagan region is easily accessible by car via the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) and the Coquihalla (Hwy 5) from the Vancouver area, via Highway 97 from the United States and Northern BC, and via Highway 5 and the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) from Alberta. The region offers commercial bus access, while national airlines provide daily flights into airports in Penticton, Kelowna, and Kamloops. International flights also arrive into Kelowna.

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