Thompson-Okanagan

The Thompson-Okanagan is a region in the central interior of British Columbia, Canada. It encompasses wineries and fun-in-the-sun Okanagan Valley, summer boating adventures on Shuswap Lake in the east and the pretty Thompson River valley to the north. Regions Map of the Thompson-Okanagan region of British Columbia Okanagan Centered on the 155km long Okanagan Lake. Similkameen Less touristed and developed, home of two remote mountain parks. Shuswap Shuswap Lake is the epitome of cottage country. Thompson-Nicola Includes the Nicola River valley in the south and follows the North Thompson River to its source in Wells Gray. Cities Kamloops - the city sits on the border of both smaller regions. Kelowna - largest city in the British Columbia Interior, fast growing and very livable Merritt - home of the annual Mountainfest country music festival Osoyoos - quite often the hottest spot in Canada in the summer Penticton - the summer tourist trade doubles this city's population Princeton - home of several copper mines Salmon Arm - largest city in the Shuswap. Sicamous - houseboat capital of British Columbia Vernon - northern terminus of the regions fruit tree and wine industry Other destinations Apex Mountain Ski Resort Big White Cathedral Provincial Park - backcountry mountain paradise. Manning Provincial Park - drive up to the Sub-alpine Meadows. Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park - in the heart of the valley. Silver Star Sun Peaks - ski area with year round activities Wells Gray Provincial Park - mountains, lakes and glaciers. Understand Talk Get in Get around See Itineraries Do Eat Drink Stay safe Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!