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The Okanagan Valley & Rocky Mountains Tour Minimize
Start & Finish: Vancouver
Duration: 10-20 days
Distance: 1800 km


Located in southern British Columbia, the Okanagan Valley is one of the warmest regions in all of Canada.  During the summer months, visitors are offered countless sandy beaches, hot sun, and a variety of outdoor and water activities. Okanagan Lake provides the valley not only with excellent swimming, but is also a spectacular backdrop to the golf courses and wineries located in the rolling hills of the valley. The Okanagan is considered a premiere wine valley and a tour of the local wineries is a must for anyone visiting the region.
 
The Kootenay Rockies, British Columbia’s unique, mountain oriented vacation region, is situated in the southeastern corner of the province. The region includes five different, spectacular mountain ranges, including the Canadian Rockies, which create breathtaking mountain- and river valleys, each with their own character and each offering an incredible variety of unequalled recreational and getaway opportunities. Visitors to the Kootenay Rockies region will truly experience the mountains of Canada – not just view the peaks from a distance. Vacations include clean, natural, un-crowded outdoor activities and experiences that reflect the lifestyle, the culture and the community of Canada’s West. Come discover why we are known as ‘British Columbia’s Mountain Playground’.

Your trip begins here:

 

Harrison Hot Springs
  • 6 km north of Harrison Hot springs along Highway 7

Sasquatch Provincial Park

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Town of Harrison Hot Springs
  • Town of Kent
  • Boat / Canoe Rentals

 

 
Manning Provincial Park
  • 40km east of Hope along Highway 3

Cold Spring Campground
Hampton Campground
Mule Deer Campground
Lightning Lake Campground

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Hiking, canoeing, kayaking,
    horseback riding, swimming,
    and a variety of other
    recreational activities.

 

 
Possible Detour: Tulameen
  • 33 km northwest of Princeton off Hwy 5A

Otter Lake Campground

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Kettle Valley Railway
  • Hiking, canoeing, swimming, and a variety of other recreational activities.
Osoyoos
  • Located 2km South of Osoyoos off Hwy 97

Hayes Point Provincial Campground

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Spotted lake
  • Hiking, canoeing, swimming, and a variety of other recreational activities.

 

 The east side of Osoyoos Lake is home to a sand desert that extends 48 kilometers north to Skaha Lake, and forms Canada’s only "pocket desert." The climate and terrain here is similar to Spain’s, leading to the adoption of Spanish building styles. The town’s name comes from the native word for "narrowing of the waters" because of its location at a narrowing of Osoyoos Lake. The town has 19 kilometers of sandy beach lining one of Canada’s warmest freshwater lakes.

 

Gladstone Provincial Park & Christina Lake
  • Approximately 20 km northeast of Grand Forks on Hwy 3

Texas Creek Campground

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, water-skiing, horseback riding, swimming and a variety of recreational activities
  • Trans Canada Trail

 

Nelson
  • On Hwy 3A, 19 km east of Nelson

Sandspit & Redfish Provincial Campgrounds

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, water-skiing, horseback riding, swimming and a variety of recreational activities.
  • Town of Nelson
  • Ainsworts Hot Springs

 

 Stop by the Columbia Brewery in Creston, B.C., where Kokanee Beer is brewed in the shadow of the Kokanee Glacier. It’s a small mountain brewery that offers tours of the brewery during the summer months.  For more information, check out www.kokaneebeer.com. Kokanee – it’s the beer out here!

 

Cranbrook
  • On Hwy 3A

Moyie Lake Provincial Campground

Wasa Lake Provincial Campground

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, water-skiing, horseback riding, swimming and a variety of recreational activities
  • Town of Kimberly
  • Fort Steel Heritage Park
  • Ghost Towns, Lumberton, Bull River, Fisherville

 

Banff & Area
  • On Hwy 1
Tunnel Mountain Campground 
  • 2.4 km from Banff
  • no reservations available; first come, first serve
  • Open May - October

2 Jack Main Campground

  • 12 km from Banff
  • no reservations available; first come, first serve
  • Open May - September

2 Jack Lakeside Campground

  • 12 km from Banff
  • no reservations available; first come, first serve
  • Open May - September

Castle Mountain Campground

  • 34 km from Banff
  • no reservations available; first come, first serve
  • Open May - September

Protection Mountain Campground

  • 48 km from Banff
  • no reservations available; first come, first serve
  • Open June - September

Johnston Canyon Campground

  • 25 km from Banff
  • no reservations available; first come, first serve
  • Open June - September

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Town of Banff
  • Sulfur Mountain
  • Bow Falls
  • Banff Park Museum
  • A variety of recreational activities

  

Lake Louise
  • On Hwy 1

Lake Louise Campground

  • No reservations available
  • Open all year

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Chateau Lake Louise
  • Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and a variety of recreational activities.

 

Golden
  • On Hwy 1

Golden Municipal Campground

  • Open May - October

Whispering Spruce RV Park & Campground

Open April - October

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • River rafting
  • Hang gliding
  • Horseback riding
  • Wildlife watching
  • Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and a variety of recreational activities.

 

Salmon Arm
  • Off Hwy 1

Shushwap Lake Provincial Park

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, water-skiing, horseback riding, swimming and a variety of recreational activities
  • Waterslides
  • Golf

 

 

 Possible Detour: To Vancouver via Kamloops, Lilooet, Whistler
  • Follow Hwy 1 then Hwy 99

Lilooet:

  • Cayoosh Creek Campground
  • Fraser Cover Campground

Pemperton

  • Narin Falls Provincial Campground

Whistler

  • Brandywine Provincial Campground

Squamish

  • Alice Lake Provincial Campground
  • Stawamus Chief Provincial Campground
  • Porteau Cove Provincial Park

See Vancouver Coast Mountains Tour for more detailed information.

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Hat Creek Ranch
  • Town of Lilooet
  • Town of Whistler
  • Joffre Lakes
  • Hiking, canoeing, kayaking, water-skiing, horseback riding, swimming and a variety of recreational activities
 
    
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Summerland & Peachland
  • On Highway 97

Okanagan Lake Provincial Park

  • Reservable Sites (www.discovercamping.ca)
  • Open April - October

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Hiking, canoeing, kayaking,
    horseback riding, swimming,
    and a variety of other
    recreational activities.
  • Golf
  • Wildlife watching
Coquitlam
  • Located along Highway 1

Capilano RV Park (under the Lion’s Gate Bridge)

Burnaby Cariboo RV Park

  • Reservable Sites: 1-800-667-9901 (www.bcrv.com)
  • Open all year

Points of Interest & Activities:

  • Grouse Mountain
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge
  • Lynn Canyon
  • Deep Cove
  • Downtown Vancouver

Campground is highly recommended by Go West guests.

 

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