Tourism
Shuswap farmstand tour connects consumers to local growers
Shuswap Tourism has launched a unique culinary experience so locals and visitors alike can discovery…
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…
Vernon getting ready to host western regional pickleball championships
Vernon will be host to this summer's 2024 Pickleball Canada Western Regional Championship and now…
Kamloops hotels fared better than the Okanagan’s in 2023
Two consecutive years of high occupancy are triggering interest in building more hotels in Kamloops.…
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…
Thompson-Okanagan ski resorts to benefit from new ski hill near Coquihalla Summit
Kamloops and Okanagan skiers may not flock to the proposed South Anderson Valley Mountain Ski…
New provincial rules mean Kelowna to lose 700 short-term rentals
Kelowna city council is being asked to scratch 693 of 1,191 licenced short-term rental units…
Construction to start in the summer on redevelopment of Merritt rest stop
Hundreds of travellers continue to stop regularly at the rest area at the junction of…
Relic from Keremeos’ pioneer days struggles to withstand modern emergencies
Maintaining a 19th century waterwheel at the Grist Mill and Gardens at Keremeos has been…
Small businesses in Thompson-Okanagan want more support after devastating wildfire travel ban
After devastating wildfires this summer some businesses in the Thompson-Okanagan region that depend on tourism are…
People are destroying Penticton’s iconic hoodoos
Penticton’s unique hoodoos are a tourist attraction but they might be gone if they aren’t…
Kelowna craft distillery sells for $3.8 million
A distillery in Kelowna has sold for $3.8 million. Wiseacre Farm Distillery in southeast Kelowna…
Okanagan Fall Wine Festival returns a bit later than usual
The Okanagan Fall Wine Festival is returning later than usual with wineries participating all across…
Wildfires scared away summer tourists; how to get them back in fall
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association say now is a crucial time to rethink tourist strategies…
Highway 3 touted as major tourism corridor by Destination Canada
Highway 3 has been chosen by Destination Canada as one of three tourism corridors designed…