Kettle Valley Rail Trail, Naramata

Kettle Valley Rail Trail, Naramata

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Attractions , Historical, Hiking, Trails

The Kettle Valley Rail Trail is an extensive hiking trail system that is around 650 km (400 miles) long and takes hikers through the hills and mountains of the scenic Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. The trail includes massive tunnels that cut straight into the mountains to allow for trains to easily pass through. It also features what is probably the most popular section called Myra Canyon which is located just outside of the city of Kelowna. Myra Canyon is an attraction because of the 18 wooden bridge tressels that were built here in order for the trains to safely navigate the rugged terrain of Okanagan Mountain.

Big Eddy Bluff Trail

Big Eddy Bluff Trail

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Hiking, Mountains, Trails

Big Eddy Bluffs is a relatively unknown trail that provides hikers with splendid panoramic views of the small mountain village of Revelstoke, British Columbia. It also has great views of the mighty Columbia River and shows off the area’s dramatic mountain peaks. From the top of the bluffs, you will get a clear shot of the river’s beautiful blue water as well as the large elbow in the river known as an “eddy”. The trail itself is located in the aptly named riverside community of Big Eddy, which is just across the bridge from the larger town of Revelstoke. The area is known for its plethora of outdoor activities and has plenty of great hikes but the Big Eddy Bluffs Trail is a nice hike that provides a big reward for little effort.

Mount Revelstoke National Park

Mount Revelstoke National Park

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Hiking, Lakes, Mountains, Parks, Trails

Mount Revelstoke National Park is a must-see attraction for anybody visiting the adventure-filled mountain town of Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. This park is perfect for those looking to embark on a once in a lifetime hiking excursion and features hikes of all difficulties and lengths. But whether you choose to do a day hike or go exploring around the mountains for several days you will be utterly blown away by the true mesmerizing beauty of this National Park. It provides sensational views of the surrounding Selkirk and Monashee Mountain ranges and their peaks, which are brilliantly abounded with ancient glaciers that were leftover from the last ice age.

Puig de Maria, Pollensa

Puig de Maria, Pollensa

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Attractions , Hiking, Mountains, Trails, Historical, History

Puig de Maria is located in Pollença on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca in the country of Spain. It features a nearly 800-year-old monastery that is perched high atop a lonely mountain called Puig de Maria and is situated just outside of Pollenca. The monastery consists of a church, a fortified tower as well as farm buildings and was home to many different nuns and monks over the centuries. The pilgrimage shrine still operates to this day but is used as a hostel. There is also a convenient restaurant at the top for meals and drinks that serves traditional Mallorquian food.

Monashee Provincial Park

Monashee Provincial Park

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Monashee Provincial Park is located in a remote wilderness area situated in the Monashee Mountain range in between the Okanagan Valley and the Kootenays region of British Columbia, Canada. It consists of a large protected swath of mountainous area that contains old-growth cedar, spruce, and hemlock trees that have remained untouched by man for many millennia. The park’s ecology ranges from lush green forests in the valley bottoms and, in the higher elevations, you will find beautiful alpine meadows full of wonderful wildflowers and many different kinds of edible berries.

Rim Rocks Trail, Vernon

Rim Rocks Trail, Vernon

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Hiking, Mountains, Trails

Rim Rocks Trail is a moderately difficult hike with some intense areas. It is located in the community of Coldstream and is 30 minutes outside of the city of Vernon, British Columbia, and is situated high up in the mountainous wilderness area known as King Edward. The trail takes you through logging clear cuts followed by incredibly dense forests covered in vibrant green mosses and lichens,

Rocky Ridge Park, Vernon

Rocky Ridge Park, Vernon

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Mountains, Trails, Parks, Hiking

Rocky Ridge Park is a small park and hiking area located on Turtle Mountain in beautiful Vernon, British Columbia, and is the perfect example of the Okanagan Valley’s arid desert-like environment. It provides sweeping 360 views and is perhaps the most complete view of the city of Vernon and that includes a view Okanagan Lake looking out over Kin Beach and Adventure Bay.

Longspoon Loop, Predator Ridge, BC

Longspoon Loop, Predator Ridge, BC

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Longspoon Loop is a scenic hiking trail located in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia at the world-famous golfing village known as Predator Ridge. The PGA course features many different activities and amenities and has hundreds of residential homes and vacation rentals for golf lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Predator Ridge is around 15 minutes’ drive from the city of Vernon and around 30 minutes’ drive from Kelowna

Sicamous Lookout

Sicamous Lookout

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Attractions , Hiking, Mountains, Trails

The Sicamous Lookout is situated high in the mountains of the Shuswap region in British Columbia, Canada, and features sweeping views of the valley below which includes the town of Sicamous, Mara Lake, and Shuswap Lake. The Lookout was originally built as a platform for hang gliders but found some popularity among locals as well as tourists who love the breathtaking views.

Kamloops Lake View Point

Kamloops Lake View Point

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Hiking, Travel, Attractions , Lakes

The Kamloops Lake View Point is located along the Trans-Canada Highway just outside of the city of Kamloops in the small lakeside village of Savona, British Columbia. It provides a place to take a break from road travel, use the bathroom and take in the sweeping views of Kamloops Lake. The viewpoint offers hiking trails that lead up to even higher and more panoramic views of the valley and its desert landscapes.

Campbell - Brown Trail, Kalamalka Lake

Campbell - Brown Trail, Kalamalka Lake

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Travel, Lakes, Hiking, Parks, Trails

The Campbell - Brown hiking trail is a brand new trail in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, and is situated just a few minute’s drive from the city of Vernon along Highway 97. The hiking trail was built using remnants of the old highway between Vernon, and Kelowna, and features spectacular views of the sought after Kalamalka Lake.

Seton Lake Lookout

Seton Lake Lookout

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Hiking, Travel, Attractions

The Seton Lake Lookout, in Lillooet, British Columbia is a short hike(1.3km) that leads to fantastic views of the blue Seton Lake and its surrounding mountains. There are several different spots to sit and take great photos of the dramatic scenery that Lillooet is abundant in. The Seton Lake Lookout is an excellent stop if you're in the area or just passing by on your way to Whistler or Duffy Lake.

McAbee Fossil Beds

McAbee Fossil Beds

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The McAbee Fossil Beds site is located east of Cache Creek, and west of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. The area is part of an ancient lake bed dating back 50 million years. It is considered the most diverse fossil bed in British Columbia and is known for its fossilized plants, insects, and fish from the Eocene Epoch.

Bluenose Mountain Trail

Bluenose Mountain Trail

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Hiking, Mountains, Travel, Trails

Bluenose Mountain is located on the outskirts of the small community of Lavington in the spectacular Okanagan Valley, British Columbia. The mountain can be seen for miles around and is about a 25-minute drive from the nearby city of Vernon. It provides hikers with sweeping views of the Okanagan Backcountry wilderness.

Kenna Cartwright Park

Kenna Cartwright Park

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Hiking, Mountains, Parks, Trails, Travel

Kenna Cartwright Park is a popular attraction and is the largest municipal park in the province of British Columbia. It is located on the outskirts of the city of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada and features an extensive system of over 40 km of combined hiking trails and 800 hectares of the region’s typical desert-like terrain. The park also has some of the most breathtaking views in the Thompson/Okanagan region. The lookout spots offer splendid views of the city as well as the Thompson Valley, Kamloops Lake, and Overlander Park, where the North and South Thompson Rivers collide.

Grey Canal Trail, Vernon, BC

Grey Canal Trail, Vernon, BC

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The Grey Canal Trail in Okanagan Valley, British Columbia was created in 1905 to make running water throughout the valley a reality for the inhabitants who needed to water the crops of the local farms, orchards, and vineyards. By 1970 modern technology took over and it was no longer useful and it was decommissioned by the city of Vernon.

Pincushion Mountain Trail

Pincushion Mountain Trail

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If you think the name Pincushion Mountain sounds strange, well there is a perfectly good explanation for the unique moniker. This gorgeous Okanagan Lake lookout got its name when it was scorched by a wildfire in the early 19th century leaving the trees looking like they were pins sticking out of a pincushion. The mountain is situated high above the lovely beach resort town of Peachland, British Columbia which is around 20 minutes from the Okanagan Valley’s biggest metropolitan area, the city of Kelowna.

Spion Kop Hiking Trails

Spion Kop Hiking Trails

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Spion Kop isn’t the largest mountain in the North Okanagan but it could compete for one the best views, which include views of Wood Lake, Okanagan Lake, and Ellison Lake. It is situated in the beautiful community known as Lake Country, British Columbia. There are several ways to enter the including entry points at Carr’s Landing and Oyama along the scenic Pelmewash Parkway, where you will hike right under the highway through a gigantic culvert.

Enderby Cliffs Provincial Park

Enderby Cliffs Provincial Park

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The Enderby Cliffs is a massively steep cliff of volcanic origins that towers high above the Shuswap River and gives hikers spectacular views of the Okanagan Valley and the Shuswap regions of British Columbia. While on top of the cliffs hikers can enjoy watching the soaring predatory birds while they float in the ever-present updrafts created by the wind hitting the steep cliffs and shooting upwards. The park itself, known as Enderby Cliffs Provincial Park is 2,299 hectares of Okanagan wilderness which has been conveniently set aside for the public’s enjoyment.

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