Attractions
A group of friends walking on a bridge (Patrice Halley photo)
The Thompson Okanagan's endless sunny summer days allow wineries, markets, gardens, farms and orchards to flourish – it's also ideal for waterslides and amusement parks.
Interspered among the vineyards, lakes and fields are museums and historic sites that highlight Aboriginal culture, railways, pioneer farms and more.
Visit a winery on a wine tour or learn about the desert and Aboriginal culture at the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre. Pick up fresh fruit and veggies at a roadside stand or stop by Historic O'Keefe Ranch for a taste of history. The Kettle Valley Steam Railway is a fun way to take in the scenery and live entertainment at the same time.
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Thompson Okanagan Places of Interest
Here are a few ideas of attractions to experience in the Thompson Okanagan:
- Plan a wine tour. There are more than 100 wineries in the Thompson Okanagan. Taste award-winning vintages, enjoy a meal with a vineyard and lakeside view, or attend a wine festival – there's one for every season!
- The Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre showcases Okanagan First Nations culture and the unique Osoyoos desert environment. Walk along sagebrush habitat trails and watch a rattlesnake demonstration.
- Historic O’Keefe Ranch, established in 1867, is a ranching heritage site. Walk through the elegant Victorian dining room of the O’Keefe house or visit the general store to see floor to ceiling artifacts.
- Sample some of the freshest food at farms and orchards. Watch bees perform a “honey dance,” stroll in a field of alpacas, or learn how maple syrup is made.
- On the Kettle Valley Steam Railway, board a 1912 steam locomotive for a 90-minute historical tour that features lake and canyon scenery and live entertainment (such as the Great Train Robbery).
Family Attractions
Bring the family to British Columbia Wildlife Park in Kamloops for a close-up look at cougars, grizzlies, bighorn sheep, moose and more. Kids can pet a pygmy goat, let loose in the playground, or ride the “Wildlife Express” (a replica steam locomotive).
Cool down the family at Atlantis Waterslides, which has 10 waterslides ranging from “kiddie slides” to the “Double Trouble” thrill-seeker slide. Also enjoy the giant hot tub, picnic area and mini-golf course.
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7921 Greenhow Rd
Vernon, British Columbia
V1B 3S2
Websitehttp://www.atlantiswaterslides.ca
Toll-free
Phone250-549-4121
Located in the Sunny Okanagan, we have been voted Best Place for family Fun year after year by readers of Okanagan Life. Enjoy 10 slides for all ages. There are 4 speed slides, 2 intermediate slides, 2 kiddie slides, a ramp slide and the popular River Riot tub ride. A large hot tub, picnic tables on a grassy area, mini-golf, concession, gift and candy store and an arcade.
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9077 Dallas Dr
Kamloops, British Columbia
V2C 6V1
Websitehttp://www.BCzoo.org
Toll-free
Phone250-573-3242
The BC Wildlife Park is one of the most interactive wildlife experiences in BC. The park has bears, cougars, moose, wolves, birds of prey & many more throughout its 50 ha. Each day, activities include interactive displays, wildlife encounters & interpretive talks.
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14580-146th Ave
Osoyoos, British Columbia
V0H 1V0
Websitehttp://www.desert.org
Toll-free877-899-0897
Phone250-495-2470
The Osoyoos Desert Centre is a nature interpretive centre where visitors can learn about desert ecology, habitat restoration & conservation of endangered ecosystems in the South Okanagan. The Centre offers visitors an opportunity to explore Canada's desert by taking a guided or self-guided tour along a 1.5 km wooden boardwalk. Visitors can also enjoy hands-on activities & exhibits in the interpretive centre or take a stroll through the native plant demonstration garden. We are located 3 km north of Osoyoos off Hwy 97 & are open annually from late April through early October.
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7879 Hwy 97
Vernon, British Columbia
V1B 3R9
Websitehttp://www.opalscanada.com
Toll-free
Phone250-542-1103
Canada's first precious opal mine is operated by Opal Resources Canada Inc. Browse through the Opal Miners Gift Shop in Vernon & select a fine piece of opal jewellery or other opal item to remember your visit to the Okanagan. Arrange a day trip to go opal digging to unearth your own treasure. Advanced booking required for digging trips.
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Buena Vista Industrial Park
Osoyoos, British Columbia
V0H 1V5
Websitehttp://www.OsoyoosRailroad.com
Toll-free
Phone250-495-6842
Step into an unforgettable, world-class, miniature fantasy world. Follow up to 40 computer controlled Marklin HO trains as they meander through incredibly detailed European style towns & landscaping. 1,600 buildings & 16,000+ hand painted little people adorn this 371 sq m (4000 sq ft) attraction. Unique car system running on some of the roads.
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5502 Main St
Osoyoos, British Columbia
V0H 1V6
Websitehttp://www.rattlesnakecanyon.ca
Toll-free
Phone250-495-3544
Amusement park featuring an 18-hole mini golf, Go Karts (gas powered), bumper boats, Tumble Whirl, Tornado, rock climbing wall, bungee tree, tattoo parlour & ice cream parlour, gift store, arcade, concession stand & more. Fun for the whole family. No admission fee.
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Websitehttp://www.RockCandyMine.com
Toll-free866-442-5835
Phone250-442-5835
We are a family friendly, crystal collecting experience. Imagine a place where the ground is covered with beautiful green and purple fluorite, and the land owners are friendly, so you can pick up all you want! Our heritage 1920's mine property hosts a safe and exciting adventure. Your guide will show you how to collect sparkling quartz crystal geodes and our famous yellow barite crystals, while enjoying the view from our mountain top above the Granby. We provide hammers & safety goggles. Please wear closed-toe shoes, rocks can be sharp. Rock Candy fluorite & barite specimens are prized by museums world wide!
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5983 Hwy 33S
Kelowna, British Columbia
V1P 1H8
Websitehttp://www.wildplay.com
Toll-free855-495-2251
Phone250-855-4533
A triple-thrill or triple threat? You be the judge when you unleash outdoor adventures at our beautiful Okanagan Park. 3 of our most innovative aerial Elements soar peaks and valleys above the rest! The ever-popular Monkido Kids, Buddy, and Classic tree courses provide 4 levels of climbing, swinging, balancing and zip-line obstacles - suspended up to 18 m (60 ft) above ground! Guests of all bravery and physical ability conquer the Monkido games - and love to unleash an aerial adventure. Enjoy unbeatable country and city vistas from the Monkido Aerial Adventure, Primal Swing and DragonFLY Zip Lines!
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9
208 Mabel Lake Rd
Lumby, British Columbia
V0E 2G0
Websitehttp://www.bigbeartours.ca
Toll-free
Phone250-547-6043
We provide fun, adventure & unforgettable experiences in the great outdoors. Check out our ATV, quading, canoeing, kayaking & dogsledding tours. Our area of operations is in the north Okanagan from Vernon east to Lumby to the Monashee. We are open year-round with summer & winter outdoor adventure activities.
In the summer, enjoy one of our 6 kayak / canoe trips, or our backcountry ATV adventures. In winter, cross country ski, snowshoe or hike through a mountainous, winter landscape. We have trips for every experience level with our top-of-the-line equipment & knowledge. This is what people dream of when they envision Canada!
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6207 Hwy 1
Malakwa, British Columbia
V0E 2J0
Websitehttp://www.CrazyCreekResort.com
Toll-free855-836-4097
Phone250-836-4097
Suites and campground adjacent to spectacular waterfalls & 2 km riverfront. Overpass, boardwalks, tame mountain wilderness give access to the high mountain patio and a 73 m suspension bridge above raging Crazy Creek. The bridge and platforms get you directly in front of the falls - feel the mist and hear the roar. This all-season family oriented destination is an ideal stop as you travel through the Rockies; between Vancouver & Calgary. It is an activity hub in the heart of Eagle Pass Nature Park; world-famous sledding, ATVing, heli-hiking and catskiing. Relax at the hot pools facility daily (large hot pools; cold plunge).
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