2-Day Vancouver, Kelowna, Okanagan Lake, Vernon Tour

Departing from Vancouver, we head north east. STOP 1: Rosedale BC, south of Hope, where we witness the Bridal Falls. Bridal Falls is a beautiful waterfall located approximately 120 kilometers east of Vancouver. STOP 2: Next we head to Merritt, just North of Hope. Merritt is a small city in the southern interior. A beautiful and welcoming community, it's home to the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. Here we find a photo stop offering a beautiful, sweeping, panoramic view of the valley. STOP 3: Next we head to Kelowna. One of the most liveable cities in Canada, it's the largest city in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, known for its desert hot summers and temperate winters. This is Lake Country.  Okanagan Lake is a large, deep fjord. Home to the legendary Ogopogo Sea Monster, it stretches over 127 kilometers and reaches depths of 762 feet, that they've measured so far. STOP 4: We head to a Vinters Quality Alliance (VQA) Winery. The VQA is an association which seeks to guarantee the quality of Canadian wines. The predictably temperate winters in Kelowna allow for the production of quality ice wines, especially.  With ice wine, the grapes are harvested in winter during the frost. Pressing these frozen grapes allows for a particularily concentrated and sweet dessert wine, without adding any additional sweeteners.  STOP 5: We then continue on to Vernon to spend time at Planet Bee Honey Farm. Planet Bee Honey Farm and Honeymoon Meadery is an interactive apiary that seeks to teach visitors about the amazing honey bee. Guided tours offer an inside look at honey hives and the honey-making process. STOP 6: We make our way to Salmon Arm for the night. 

STOP 1: First we head to Adams Lake to watch the Salmon Run.  Adams Lake is home to one of the largest sockeye salmon runs in the world, from late August to early September. During this time, millions of salmon return through the river, to the lake, to spawn after spending several years in the ocean.  STOP 2: Next we head to Kamloops to visit the Sunmore Ginseng Factory.  Kamloops is a city for every season. A place where you can skip the crowds, stretch your legs and escape to the unexpected.  The birthplace of freeride mountain biking, Kamloops attracts bikers from around the world looking to ride the rugged landscapes. The Sunmore Ginseng Factory and Spa is the only ginseng manufacturer in North America, and was founded in 1991 by Chinese doctor Zhang Shunmei. Visitors can enjoy the relaxing ginseng spa. STOP 3: We arrive back in Vancouver.