Okanagan Tourism

Tourists following Google maps in Okanagan rescued after RV got stuck
A family of Dutch tourists had to be rescued by Central Okanagan search and rescue…

iN PHOTOS: Gondola project in North Okanagan takes big step forward
The Okanagan Gondola project reveals a new rendering for its project as it received its…

Tourism in Central Okanagan is growing beyond pre-pandemic levels
Tourism is bringing in more money to the Central Okanagan than before the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Vernon’s Sovereign Lake Nordic ski club spins millions into BC economy
Vernon’s Sovereign Lake Nordic Club is a major economic driver in the region contributing $5.2…

Big White voted best snowboarding mountain in Canada
An Okanagan ski resort has been named the best for snowboarding in Canada by an…

Vernon Gondola project to bring family-friendly fun back to Okanagan
The Okanagan Gondola project is one step closer to approval. The project got its third…

COVID-19 provides a boom and a bust for South Okanagan snowbird market
COVID-19 restrictions are turning out to be a mixed blessing for the economy of the…

South Okanagan town ranked among the friendliest in Canada
An Okanagan town is among the Top 20 friendliest municipalities in Canada, according to Expedia.ca…

The Fintry Queen is looking to ferry passengers on Okanagan Lake once again
When the Okanagan Lake Bridge opened in 1958, it was the death knell for the…

iN PHOTOS: Check out these climbing spots around the Okanagan
While rock climbing has long been a popular pastime, many enthusiasts may not realize how…

South Okanagan e-bike tour company keeps rolling despite pandemic hit to tourism
A South Okanagan tour company has found a way to stay in the saddle despite…

Okanagan mayors lament weekend spike in visitors
An influx of visitors was noticeable in several Okanagan and Similkameen tourist towns over the…

Penticton’s culinary trail will focus on the region’s innovative and growing cuisine experiences
Travel Penticton hopes to emulate the success of the Okanagan’s wine and ale trails with…

Tourism grant to fight media sensationalism in emergency situations
PENTICTON – The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association has received some provincial funding to help it…

New federal tourism strategy aims to increase Thompson-Okanagan shoulder season
PENTICTON – Canada’s federal tourism minister says her government's new tourism strategy will help grow…