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Five Great Family Hikes in West Kelowna

Five Great Family Hikes in West Kelowna

Here's a round-up of five family friendly trails to explore in West Kelowna, BC. Many of these trails were recently added to the Okanagan Hike and Bike Trail Map. Did you notice them pop up? Keep watching the map for new trails in the months to come. Bear Creek...

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Hiking Kalamoir Regional Park

Hiking Kalamoir Regional Park

Kalamoir Regional Park is a lovely park located on the edge of Okanagan Lake in West Kelowna, BC. To access this park take the exit for Boucherie Road off Highway 97 in West Kelowna. Follow Boucherie Road down a ways and take a left turn on Ogden Road. Odgen Road will...

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Bear Creek Provincial Park: Canyon Rim Trail

Bear Creek Provincial Park: Canyon Rim Trail

Bear Creek Provincial Park is located west of downtown Kelowna. To access the park take the clearly marked exit from Highway 97 towards Westside Road, the exit is just before the bridge going into Kelowna (or just after the bridge if leaving Kelowna). The park's close...

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The Okanagan Trail Map is LIVE!

The Okanagan Trail Map is LIVE!

I am excited to announce that the Okanagan Trail Map is LIVE! This interactive map highlights trails throughout the Central and South Okanagan Valley that are family friendly. Our family of five has explored all the trails listed on the map, and have rated them for...

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Exploring SunOka Provincial Park in the Winter

Exploring SunOka Provincial Park in the Winter

Spring is just around the corner. This past week we've been teased with warmers days, tempting us to put our winter gear in storage. But I've learned a thing or two about the fickleness of this time of year so we won't be putting our winter gear any time soon. Plus,...

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Hiking to Crawford/Canyon Falls in the Winter

Hiking to Crawford/Canyon Falls in the Winter

Canyon Falls Park is a 9.85 hectare park located in South Kelowna. It's a popular spot for adventure seekers and photographers because of its close proximity and beautiful waterfalls. There are several ways to see the waterfalls, the quickest trail down into the...

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KLO Creek Trail

KLO Creek Trail

The KLO Creek Trail starts at the north end of KLO Creek Regional Park in East Kelowna. There is a small parking area at the hairpin turn on McCulloch Road, about 200 meters past Field Road. The single track trail that starts at the parking lot meanders along KLO...

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6 Tips for Winter Hiking with Kids

6 Tips for Winter Hiking with Kids

Winter is a time for sledding, skating, skiing and snowshoeing! But what about hiking? Hiking might not be the first activity that comes to mind when deciding which winter activity to do with your kids, but it's actually a lot of fun to do in the winter. So from our...

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Naramata Creek Park in the Winter

Naramata Creek Park in the Winter

Creek Park is one of our favourite places to hike in Naramata, BC. The trail is lovely year round, and worth visiting regularly to witness the changes that each season brings. We've explored this park in the spring, summer, fall and just recently in the winter. Even...

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Hiking the White Lake Trail

Hiking the White Lake Trail

The White Lake Grasslands Protected Area and the White Lake Basin Biodiversity Ranch are neighboring conservation areas that protect a combined 4,647 hectares of land located southwest of Okanagan Falls in the South Okanagan of British Columbia. The combined...

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The Esplanade Trail Network

The Esplanade Trail Network

An esplanade is a long stretch of flat trail by a lake or sea where folks go for a leisurely stroll. The Esplanade Trail Network in Penticton, British Columbia is exactly this, a long stretch of untamed beach that runs along the southeastern edge of Okanagan Lake. It...

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