Road Trip Osoyoos to Vernon – Full Okanagan Valley

Osoyoos Vernon
180
km
2h30
drive
Summer
season

The Itinerary

From Osoyoos desert (Canada's only desert, the country's hottest climate) to Vernon in the agricultural north: 180 km of wineries, orchards and lakes. Covers the full Okanagan Valley.

Osoyoos hosts Nk'Mip Cellars, North America's first Indigenous-owned winery, and the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre. Oliver and Black Sage Bench produce BC's most renowned Cabernet Sauvignon. Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon — the valley trinity. In Vernon, Kalamalka Lake ("lake of many colours") flashes spectacular turquoise in summer.

Points of Interest

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    Nk'Mip Cellars
    The first Indigenous-owned winery in North America.
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    Osoyoos Desert
    Canada's only desert and the warmest climate in the country.
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    Black Sage Bench
    A VQA sub-region known for Cabernet and Syrah.
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    Kalamalka Lake
    A lake of shifting colours near Vernon.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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Abbott Creek
Stream
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Aberdeen Lake
Lake
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Acme Lake
Lake
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Adelphi Creek
Stream
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Aeneas Lake
Lake
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Affleck Creek
Stream
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Agur Lake
Lake
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Aileen Lake
Lake

Protected areas along the route

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swiws PARK
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Oliver Mountain
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FIELD'S LEASE ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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BEAR CREEK PARK
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INKANEEP PARK
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ANARCHIST PROTECTED AREA
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ROSE VALLEY LAKE
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Burnell Lake
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KICKININEE PARK
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HAYNE'S LEASE ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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SKAHA BLUFFS PARK
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McDOUGALL RIM TRAIL HEAD
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Take this route offline

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Practical info
  • Departure Osoyoos
  • Destination Vernon
  • Distance 180 km
  • Duration 2h30
  • Category Medium (100–250 km)
  • Best season Summer
Themes
vineyard wine Winery Indigenous lake beach Summer epic

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