Okanagan Attractions & Activities - The Best Holiday Destinations for 2020
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For other places with the same name, see Okanagan (disambiguation).
Okanagan Lake looking south towards
Penticton from the small Ada tunnel on the Kettle Valley Railway hiking trail
The Okanagan (often referred to as the Okanagan Valley) is a region of British Columbia, in Canada. It borders the Shuswap region to the north, West Kootenays region to the east, Similkameen region to the west, and the American border to the south. The focus of this region is the 135km long Okanagan Lake which runs north-south from Vernon to Penticton. The region is bordered on both the east and west by mountains. The valley is known for its hot, dry summers and is a favourite vacation spot for sun seekers and outdoor enthusiasts. It is also famous for its fruit orchards and wineries.
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