Davison Orchards Country Village, Vernon, Don Weixl photo
In spring, entire hillsides in this region turn an awe-inspiring pink, white, and fuschia as hundreds of thousands of orchard trees are swathed in apple, pear, peach, apricot, cherry and plum blossoms.Festivals & Events
The Thompson Okanagan region has a number of interesting and unique farms to check out, including this one:
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Stroll through fields of lavender that frame breathtaking views of vineyards, orchards and Okanagan Lake. This Kelowna farm harvests over 60 varieties, which are crafted into many handmade products available for purchase onsite. Take part in the annual Harvest Festival in July or cut your own lavender bouquet throughout the summer. Lavender blooms from mid-May to mid-October, but the best time to inhale its intoxicating fragrance is in the early summer, usually before August.
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Other farms and orchards include the following:
This impressive family-run orchard and working farm produces nearly 2 million kg (4 million lbs) of fruit each year.
Sample refreshing ice or sparkling cider at the orchard's Raven Ridge Cidery
Tour the orchard by covered hay wagon and visit the goats, sheep, llamas, alpacas and a miniature pony at the petting zoo.
This working farm and orchard near Vernon grows over 20 tasty varieties of apples, plus a lavish array of flowers and vegetables.
Stroll through the colourful flower garden, pick your own blooms or choose pre-cut posies from the market
You can also buy refreshing, just-pressed apple juice, homemade jams and preserves, fudge and delectable fruit pies
Take a rollicking wagon tour on the tractor-pulled Apple Train.
An amazing 40 varieties of apples grow in this Salmon Arm orchard.
Take a self-guided tour; afterwards, be sure to sample the fresh fruit pies and cold-pressed apple juice, also available for sale in the market
Wander through the extensive gardens and pick your own flower bouquet.
Welcome to cherry, pear, apricot, plum, peach, and apple heaven. There's plenty to tempt you at this Summerland farm.
Take a self-guided or pre-booked tour
Explore the orchard and pick your own fruit
Have your picture taken beside the 10-m (35-ft) high tripod ladder - the world's tallest orchard ladder as noted in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Trace the development of BC's fruit-growing industry through extensive artifacts and fascinating displays at this Kelowna museum. The valley's first apple tree was planted at this site in 1860 by Father Pandosy.
Head to the Kamloops area to view "cooling" ginseng, which is used in a variety of therapeutic products.
You can't miss the ginseng fields as you drive through the Thompson Okanagan region: they're covered in black tarps to protect the leaves from the sun; roots take six years to mature
Tour a ginseng factory to discover more about how this unique root cools and relaxes the body. Sample products while you learn
Retreat to the tranquil Sunmore Ginseng Health Spa in Kamloops for ginseng treatments that include massages with scented ginseng healing oils. Enjoy a traditional Chinese tea ceremony in the tea house.