Kathy’s guidebook
Favourite Ski/Snowboarding Resort
Okanagan's family favourite mountain for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and mountain biking.
169 locals recommend
SilverStar Mountain Resort
123 Shortt StOkanagan's family favourite mountain for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and mountain biking.
Opens November 5th for awesome cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
42 locals recommend
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club
250 Sovereign Lake RdOpens November 5th for awesome cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
Sightseeing
Kalamalka Lake (a.k.a. "Kal Lake") is a large lake in the interior plateau of southern central British Columbia, Canada, east of Okanagan Lake. The lake is located approximately 4 km (2.5 mi) south of the city of Vernon and is its main drinking water supply. The lake is named after the Okanagan First Nation chief who occupied its northern shores.
At different times of the year the colour of the lake can range from cyan to indigo, in different parts at the same time, earning the lake the moniker "lake of a thousand colors". The colour of the water is derived from light scattering, caused by the precipitation of calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
66 locals recommend
Kalamalka Lake
Kalamalka Lake (a.k.a. "Kal Lake") is a large lake in the interior plateau of southern central British Columbia, Canada, east of Okanagan Lake. The lake is located approximately 4 km (2.5 mi) south of the city of Vernon and is its main drinking water supply. The lake is named after the Okanagan First Nation chief who occupied its northern shores.
At different times of the year the colour of the lake can range from cyan to indigo, in different parts at the same time, earning the lake the moniker "lake of a thousand colors". The colour of the water is derived from light scattering, caused by the precipitation of calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
Okanagan Lake is a large, deep lake in the Okanagan Valley. The lake is 135 km (84 mi) long, between 4 and 5 km (2.5 and 3.1 mi) wide. Okanagan Lake is called a fjord lake as it has been carved out by repeated glaciations. Although the lake contains numerous lacustrine terraces, it is not uncommon for the lake to be 100 m deep only 10 m offshore.
73 locals recommend
Okanagan Lake
Okanagan Lake is a large, deep lake in the Okanagan Valley. The lake is 135 km (84 mi) long, between 4 and 5 km (2.5 and 3.1 mi) wide. Okanagan Lake is called a fjord lake as it has been carved out by repeated glaciations. Although the lake contains numerous lacustrine terraces, it is not uncommon for the lake to be 100 m deep only 10 m offshore.
Walking/Hiking Trails
BX Falls/Creek Trail is a 3.6 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail. It features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. *Note* no dogs allowed. Wear property footwear.
52 locals recommend
BX Creek & Falls Trail
7100 Tillicum RdBX Falls/Creek Trail is a 3.6 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail. It features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. *Note* no dogs allowed. Wear property footwear.
The Okanagan Rail Trail is a pedestrian and bicycle connection between communities of the North and Central Okanagan and provides access to some of the most scenic features of the valley. It's roughly 50 km in length; mostly flat and transverses stunning lakefront shoreline, farmland, urbanized areas, industrial lands and areas flanked with steep slopes and rock walls.
117 locals recommend
Okanagan Rail Trail
The Okanagan Rail Trail is a pedestrian and bicycle connection between communities of the North and Central Okanagan and provides access to some of the most scenic features of the valley. It's roughly 50 km in length; mostly flat and transverses stunning lakefront shoreline, farmland, urbanized areas, industrial lands and areas flanked with steep slopes and rock walls.
Free snowshoeing and hiking trails... https://www.alltrails.com/parks/canada/british-columbia/silver-star-provincial-park
Silver Star Provincial Park
Free snowshoeing and hiking trails... https://www.alltrails.com/parks/canada/british-columbia/silver-star-provincial-park
Cider/Spirits/Wine Tasting
A great place to for a little afternoon tasting. Try the Haskap Berry variety it's locally grown.
72 locals recommend
Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery
5204 24 StA great place to for a little afternoon tasting. Try the Haskap Berry variety it's locally grown.
Book an evening with live music and firestone pizza.
57 locals recommend
The BX Press Cidery & Orchard
4667 E Vernon RdBook an evening with live music and firestone pizza.
Food scene
Bugaboos Bakery Café on Silver Star Mountain serves the best coffees and freshly baked treats on the mountain.
8 locals recommend
Bugaboos Bakery Cafe
148 Silver Lode LnBugaboos Bakery Café on Silver Star Mountain serves the best coffees and freshly baked treats on the mountain.
Sushi Kawa
3107 32 StFavourite sushi restaurant is back!
Coffee and donuts a must. Pre-order online:
https://www.ratiocoffee.ca/
55 locals recommend
Ratio Coffee & Pastry
3101 29th StCoffee and donuts a must. Pre-order online:
https://www.ratiocoffee.ca/