Regional Information

A different breed of adventurer follows a different kind of bliss at farms, wineries and restaurants throughout the Thompson Okanagan

Here foodies see the progress of their meals from field and orchard to plate. Wine enthusiasts sample vintages, talk with winemakers and walk among the vines. Then it all comes together on the menus of renowned chefs who prove that fresh is best.

And between the extremes of backcountry and food country, the region provides exactly the right environment for a host of other leisure activities. Golf course designers revel in the varied terrain, creating championship challenges for players of every skill level. Spas and wellness centres pamper and rejuvenate. Families return to lakeside resorts year after year – generation after generation – building lifelong memories. Galleries host exhibits of regional, national and international works while musicians, actors and dancers light up the stage in dinner theatres, performing arts centres and even a farmer’s field. You’ll find peace in country retreats, excitement on city streets and your ideal getaway in the Thompson Okanagan.


Regions


North Thompson

North Thompson

Lakes and wilderness, soaring mountain The untamed wilderness, soaring mountains and imposing waterfalls of Wells Gray Provincial Park give way to forests, lakes and rangeland in a region known equally for summer and winter outdoor adventure.... The Shuswap

The Shuswap

Small town feel and four seasons of big country activities Small towns, hundreds of kilometers of often secluded shoreline along Shuswap Lake and networks of highland trails make this region ideal for family vacations and winter sports.
... South Thompson

South Thompson

Urban amenities and first nations culture Kamloops anchors the region with urban amenities and First Nations culture while top rated golf courses and mountain resort activities are minutes away.... Gold Country

Gold Country

Cowboy lore, pioneering spirit Cowboy lore and pioneer spirit, First Nations heritage and welcoming communities share a landscape of surreal and arresting beauty.
... Nicola Valley

Nicola Valley

Fishing, ranching and the spirit of the west Merritt is the Country Music Capital of Canada in a region known as well for its famous fishing lakes as its abiding ranching traditions and spirit of the west.
... North Okanagan

North Okanagan

Rugged sophistication Rich grasslands brought ranchers to a valley where agricultural traditions still thrive while nearby mountains beckon outdoor enthusiasts summer and winter.
... Central Okanagan

Central Okanagan

Urban energy and cultural amenities Wineries, beaches, golf and winter sports complement the urban energy and cultural amenities of Kelowna, the vibrant economic hub of the Okanagan Valley.
... Similkameen

Similkameen

Western gateway to wine country The Similkameen Valley is rich in mining history, First Nations culture and agricultural lands where colourful fruit stands are being joined by a host of new wineries.
... South Okanagan

South Okanagan

Vineyards, wineries and culture thrive Vineyards and wineries, orchards and fruit stands dominate an agricultural region carved from the arid landscape where First Nations culture still thrives.
... Boundary

Boundary

Historic sites and natural beauty This southern stretch of country encompasses a section of the Kettle River Valley on the Canada-US border where historic sites and natural beauty compete for attention.
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