Top 5 Things You Must Do When Vacationing In The Okanagan
British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley is a beautiful place to visit, as it is an absolute paradise full of activities and adventure. Thousands of visitors flock here every year to spend time in one of the most popular destinations in Canada. If you really want to make the best of a vacation in Canada’s Okanagan, though, you should plan to spend at least a week here in order to get the most out of your vacation. There are so many great places to see and explore here, and you will find it to be one of the most memorable places that you will ever experience. Here are the top five things you simply must do when you vacation in the Okanagan.
Image via Wikipedia1. Atlantis Water Slides – These water slides are the definition of family fun, and were described as such in Okanangan Life magazine. This watery wonderland of excitement is located only a few miles (five kilometers in Canadian terms) north of Vernon. Families love this park due to the abundance of safe water activities for youngsters and adults. This park is home to over ten huge water slides, as well as hot tubs, a river tube ride and a plethora of gift shops and concession stands. This is a great place to be in summertime to beat the heat and the family is sure to enjoy it.
2. Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park – This is a beautiful park surrounded by some of Mother Nature’s most brilliant colors and soft summer grasslands. You and the family can spend the day lounging on one of the many beaches in the park, or perhaps relax and enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the shaded picnic/playground areas. There are also plenty of trails for the active vacationer to hike, bike and simply stroll along. The lake offers a wide variety of water activities such as wakeboarding, waterskiing, swimming, boating and much more. This park is a great place to spend an entire day, or maybe a few!
3. Ghost Tours – If you are into the supernatural then Vernon is the place to go for that. This city is not too far from Okanagan and offers a rich, full history where a ghost tour might be the best way to learn about the past. You will begin your ghost tour from the Vernon Museum and then you will head through downtown and the Lower East Side while you listen to the tales of Vernon’s spooky and haunted past. You will tour some of Vernon’s most haunted sites and buildings where there have been sightings and reports of ghosts. October is the best time to catch a glimpse of these tours as they operate October 27 through the 30th, making it the perfect Halloween trick-or-treat destination and a great place for a night of fright.
4. Downtown Murals – The Downtown Murals are one of the biggest outdoor galleries in Canada. There are over 27 gigantic murals, some as long as 300 ft., and they will astound you. The downtown area also offers an abundance of shops, restaurants and other unique specialty stores from which to choose. Every piece of art here is a representation of the history, rich culture and picturesque scenery of the Okanagan Valley.
5. Winery Tours and Wine Festival – Okanagan Valley is known for being Canada’s wine country and the wineries located here offer special guided tours that will take you through the properties and give you a chance to sample some of the succulent wines that are made right at the vineyard. There are also opportunities to purchase any of the spectacular wines that you taste, and you can dine at some fabulous restaurants located right on site. The Okanagan Summer Wine Festival that goes on during the second week of August is a great not-to-be-missed opportunity. The Summer Wine Festival is held at the prestigious Silver Star Resort. You can lavish in a weekend filled with wine tasting, art, music and wine education. The gorgeous Silver Star Resort is the perfect backdrop to this event and helps to highlight the uniquely diverse wine culture that is a part of the Okanagan culture, as well.
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