Romantic Getaways
The Thompson Okanagan region is ripe with romantic getaway options. Wineries and vineyards are an obvious choice, but that’s just the start.
Couples vinotherapy spa treatments, sleigh rides and skiing at ski resorts, and canoeing on secluded lakes to white sand beaches are some other options for spending time together.
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Wineries and Vineyards
Spend a day, a weekend or an entire week sampling reds and whites on an Okanagan wine tour. Linger over meals at winery restaurants that overlook vineyards and lakes or dine al fresco with a picnic – and don’t forget to pick up a bottle to cellar and open on a future anniversary. Some wineries have villas, B&Bs and other accommodation on-site.
Spas
Relax side-by-side with couples vinotherapy spa treatments or cuddle up after a “cold sauna” experience – at -110°C, it’s the only one of its kind in North America.
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Culinary Tours and Classes
Whip up a recipe for romance with a hands-on cooking class or culinary tour in the Okanagan. Local ingredients, wine pairing and chef instruction turn dinner preparation into a special occasion.
Berg Lake Trail
Pass on the portrait studio couple pics, and head into nature for the ultimate photo backdrop. Spend a few hours hiking to Kinney Lake on the Berg Lake Trail for snapshots in front of scenic Mount Robson – the highest point in the Canadian Rockies. Continue on the route for incredibly scenic campgrounds.
Paddling at Murtle Lake
In Wells Gray Provincial Park, paddle to Murtle Lake’s white sand beaches for barefoot picnics and campfires. Bonus: it’s North America’s largest canoe-only lake, so a peaceful setting is almost guaranteed.
Cycling the Kettle Valley Rail Trail
Combine wineries, biking and camping on a bike tour along the historic and gently graded KVR rail line (a bicycle built for two is optional). Which sections to cycle? Try biking near Naramata (it's close to wineries), or venture from Princeton to Grand Forks with stops at campsites and lodges along the way.
Whitewater Rafting
For one of the most adrenaline-filled dates possible, take to the Fraser, Thompson or Clearwater rivers for a whitewater rafting adventure.
Ski Resorts
Hit the slopes together at one of the region’s four major ski resorts: Apex, Big White, Silver Star and Sun Peaks. Afterwards, snuggle under warm blankets for an evening sleigh ride through the snow.
Beachfront walk
Stroll hand-in-hand along the downtown waterfront on Okanagan Lake in Kelowna and Penticton. Grab some ice cream to cool down in the summer heat, or up the fun factor by renting pedalboats, stand-up paddleboards or kayaks.
Fly-fishing Vacation
A fly-fishing couples trip provides the chance to enjoy the outdoors together with enough space and silence for self-reflection. Get comfy in a private cabin at a fishing lodge after a day on the river or lake.
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