iN PHOTOS: Avid Vernon hiker captures spectacular scenes in Kamloops, Okanagan

A Vernon photographer shared his favourite spots around Kamloops, Okanagan.

Ryan Van Veen is an avid camper and mountain biker who has captured some stunning images.

“I’m always interested to share my love of the areas I’ve visited,” Van Veen said in a message to iNFOnews.ca.

From old mines in Beaverdell to lightning strikes in Coldstream, he has photos of the region’s sights.

Click here to see more of his photos. 

iN PHOTOS: Avid Vernon hiker captures spectacular scenes in Kamloops, Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca
Mountain biking in Vernon. Instagram – Ryan Van Veen

iN PHOTOS: Avid Vernon hiker captures spectacular scenes in Kamloops, Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca
Paddleboarding on Kalamalka Lake. Instagram – Ryan Van Veen

iN PHOTOS: Avid Vernon hiker captures spectacular scenes in Kamloops, Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca
The church at O’Keefe Ranch outside of Vernon during the recent aurora borealis. Instagram – Ryan Van Veen

iN PHOTOS: Avid Vernon hiker captures spectacular scenes in Kamloops, Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca
A lightning strike in a field in Coldstream. Instagram – Ryan Van Veen

iN PHOTOS: Avid Vernon hiker captures spectacular scenes in Kamloops, Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca
Camping in Summerland. Instagram – Ryan Van Veen

iN PHOTOS: Avid Vernon hiker captures spectacular scenes in Kamloops, Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca
A sunset in Kamloops. Instagram – Ryan Van Veen

iN PHOTOS: Avid Vernon hiker captures spectacular scenes in Kamloops, Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca
Sicamous Creek Falls. Instagram – Ryan Van Veen

iN PHOTOS: Avid Vernon hiker captures spectacular scenes in Kamloops, Okanagan | iNFOnews.ca
An old mineshaft in Beaverdell. Instagram – Ryan Van Veen


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Jesse Tomas is a reporter from Toronto who joined iNFOnews.ca in 2023. He graduated with a Bachelor in Journalism from Carleton University in 2022.