Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
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| 0.0 0.0 |
Junction of Highway 97 and Highway 1(Trans Cananda ) |
West to Kamloops, BC 27kms. South to Okanagan Valley, cities of Vernon,BC Kelowna,BC Penticton, BC United / States border.
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| 2.1 3.4 |
Highway Pullout |
Truck Pullout and brake check area, north side of highway, Telephone, Toilets |
| 5.0 8.0 |
Photo view from highway |
Driving south on BC Highway #97. |
| 6.3 10.2 |
Highway Access |
Highway Pullout, West side of highway at Barnhartvale Road. |
| 11.2 18.1 |
Monte Creek, BC |
Access to community of Monte Creek, BC, services |
| 11.9 19.1 |
Highway Access |
Highway pullout, West side of highway next to lake. |
| 12.0 19.3 |
Photo view from highway |
Driving south on BC Highway #97. Looking west at Monte Lake, BC |
| 12.6 20.2 |
Highway Access |
Access to The Heritage R.V. Park and Campground,
full services, pull through hookups, showers |
| 12.6 20.2 |
Highway Access |
Access to Monte Lake R. V. Park and Campground, full hookups, pull through, showers |
| 16.8 27.0 |
Westwold, BC |
Services. Junction of Douglas Lake Road, Salmon Lake Resort, 35 km's south. |
| 19.6 31.5 |
Highway Access |
Access to Pinaus Lake Resort, Camping, Perch/Trout Fishing. 1/2 hour drive on logging road. |
| 21.4 34.5 |
Highway Access |
Access to Pinaus Lake Resort,Camping, Fishing |
| 27.6 44.4 |
Bolean Creek, BC |
Crossing Bolean Creek, BC. |
| 27.9 44.9 |
Town of Falkland, BC |
Access to Town of Falkland, BC Attractions;: International Sled Dog races in the winter, Rodeo in the summer, Falkland Has Canada's Largest Canadian Flag on the mountain side above the town. Cool biker/cowboy bar open to everyone. Take the Chase/Falkland Road to Joyce Lake and Pillar Lake for trout fishing. There are hoodoos near pillar lake on a 300 meter hike. |
| 28.0 45.1 |
Falkland, BC - Gyp Road, |
Campground & Trailer Park |
| 28.2 45.4 |
Highway Access |
Access to Heritage Park Museum |
| 28.5 45.9 |
Bolean Lake Lodge |
Access to Bolean Lake Lodge on Silvernails Road then Bolean Lake Road. |
| 28.6 46.0 |
Crossing Jottahamma creek |
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| 31.4 50.5 |
Photo view from highway |
Driving south on BC Highway #97. |
| 34.4 55.4 |
Roadside highway turnout - Rest Area |
South side of highway, picnic tables, toilets. |
| 38.0 61.2 |
Junction of Salmon River Road |
North to Salmon Arm, BC & East to Armstrong, BC, Salmon River Bed and Breakfast Access to campground. Caravan Theater is on the way to Armstrong. |
| 46.0 74.1 |
Junction of Okanagan West Side Road, |
Access to west side of Okanagan Lake, Fintry BC. Provincial Campground, south 47 kms. - South to Bear Creek BC. Provincial Campground, Lake Okanagan Resort, BC. Fintry Provincial Park includes 360 hectares of the former Fintry Estate, a heritage site with a colourful history. Camping facilities: 100 vehicle accessible campsites, drinking water, showers, pit and flush toilets, swimming, fishing hiking trails. No sani-station/dump facilities. Bear Creek Provincial Park is situated in the Central Okanagan Basin on the west side of Okanagan Lake. Camping: 122 vehicle accessible sites in the park, including 18 doubles. Flush and pit toilets, water, hot showers in the washrooms, sani-station/dump is available $, interpretive programs, hiking trails, swimming, fishing.
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| 46.4 74.6 |
Historic O'Keefe Ranch |
Access to The Historic O'Keefe Ranch, BC, east side of highway access to Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club, BC. west side of highway. Established in 1867, O'Keefe Ranch gradually grew to encompass 8,094 ha (20,000 ac), which included a general store/post office (the first post office in the Okanagan), blacksmith shop and church in addition to many other buildings. It was one of the largest cattle ranches in BC. |
| 47.9 77.1 |
Highway Access |
Access to L & A Cross Road. |
| 48.6 78.2 |
Junction of Old Kamloops Road, |
Campgrounds R V park down road. Access to South side of Vernon. |
| 49.3 79.4 |
Highway Access |
Access to R. V. Park, full hookups |
| 49.5 79.7 |
Junction of Highways # 97a |
This short connecting highway winds through the BC, Shuswap river valley bottom beside some lovely lakes. There are a significant number of tourist opportunities, especially around Enderby, BC, Armstrong, BC, and Mara Lake, BC.
NOTE: For highway travel north via B.C. Highway #97a - See Road Map Highway Travel Guide Sicamouse, BC to Vernon, BC. for driving directions / information / photos.
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| 49.9 80.3 |
Atlantis Water Slides |
Access to Atlantis Water Slides, seasonal east side of highway |
| 50.1 80.6 |
Swan Lake Fruit Market |
Access to Vernon's largest fruit stand is the Swan Lake Fruit Market and Garden Centre, located just north of Vernon on Highway 97. fresh produce, deli, ice cream bar, extensive garden nursery and public restrooms, a perfect stop. The best and cheapest fruit in the North Okanagan. |
| 51.8 83.4 |
Government Weigh scales |
Access to Government Weigh scales |
| 52.5 84.5 |
Access to Vernon Visitor Information Center |
West side of highway. You are entering Ogopogo's, Lake Okanagan, BC Territory. Welcome to the Okanagan Valley, 'Home of Ogopogo'. Ogopogo is the name given a lake monster reported to live in Lake Okanagan, British Columbia. The first documented sightings of the Ogopogo by European settlers date back as far as 1860. |
| 52.6 84.6 |
Photo view from highway - Welcome to Beautiful Vernon. BC |
City of Vernon,BC, most northern part of Lake Okanagan, BC and Kalamalka Lake, BC. Gateway to the Monashees, BC. Home to Silver Star Mountain Ski Resort, BC. Attractions in and around Vernon, BC: Allan Brooks Nature Centre - Atlantis Waterslides Park - Cruise Okanagan - Davison Orchards Country Village & Gift Shop - Downtown Mural Tours - Ghost Tours of Vernon - Historic O'Keefe Ranch, BC - Okanagan Science Centre - Planet Bee Honey Farm & Gift Shop - Silver Star Mountain Resort, BC - Greater Vernon Museum & Archives.
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| 53.1 85.4 |
City of Vernon, BC |
27th Street highway Exit, west side of highway, access to Highway #6 to Lumby. Access to Village Green Mall. Walmart and other big box stores. |
| 53.3 85.7 |
City of Vernon, BC |
Passing over 27th Street Exit |
| 54.1 87.1 |
Highway Access to 48th Ave. Photo - Silver Star ski area |
Access to B.C's Silver Star Resort, summer and winter Resort Area. Silver Star Mountain, is rated as one of the top ski resorts in Canada. Thanks to the Okanagan valley's unique microclimate, Silver Star receives over 23 feet annually of dry, featherlight, snow. East access to Silver Star Provincial Park. - East access to Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre, BC. Sovereign Lake, BC is also rated as the #1 Nordic Ski area, many National Teams from countries around the world train here. Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre is located in Silver Star Provincial Park, near Vernon BC, at an elevation of 1664m (5500 ft) consisting of more than 50 km of manicured trails. The ski area is operated by the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club in co-operation with BC Parks to provide a great skiing experience.
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| 54.7 88.0 |
City of Vernon, BC - 43rd Ave - Photo Vernon's 49th Winter Carnival Parade Feb/07/2009  |
Access to Vernon Square Shopping Mall |
| 55.4 89.2 |
City of Vernon, BC - Access to 30th Ave - Photo Vernon's 49th Winter Carnival Parade Feb/07/2009 |
Main Street of Vernon. Recommend Sushi #1 Restraunt and Cracked Pot Coffee. |
| 55.6 89.5 |
Junction of BC Highway #6 - 'Gateway to the Monashee' |
East to Lumby, BC, Nakusp, BC and Kalamalka Lake, west on 25th Ave to Okanagan Lake and Ellison, BC Provincial Park. NOTE: For highway travel east via highway #6 - See Milebymile.com Road Map Highway Travel Guide - City of Vernon, BC to Lumby, BC, Nakusp, BC, for driving directions / information / photos.
West access to Ellison Park, BC, Provincial Park, 16 kms. Located on the northeastern shore of Okanagan Lake, Ellison Provincial Park includes 200 hectares of forested benchlands above a rocky shoreline of scenic headlands and sheltered coves. Campmping facilities; 71 vehicle accessible campsites, 8 of which are double sites. There are no pull through sites at this park, day-use Area, shower building, flush toilets, water, No sani-station/dump facilities, no electrical hookups, hiking trails, swimming, fishing. NOTE: For information on swimming beaches in the Vernon, BC area - See VernonBeaches.com with driving directions map.
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| 56.2 90.4 |
Highway Access |
Access to Allan Brooks Nature Centre. Interpretive Programs, hiking trails, view points overlooking Vernon. The Okanagan Life Magazine gave the Nature Centre the 2002 'North Okanagans Best Kept Secret' award. Turn on Northwest on 16th to Mission Road. Continue a until you see the centre on the hill and the signs.
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| 56.7 91.3 |
Vernon, BC Visitor Information and rest Area, |
Access only from east side of highway, City of Vernon's south boundary |
| 57.2 92.1 |
View overlooking Vernon, BC |
Photo taken from the Allan Brooks Nature Center, Vernon, BC, looking north at Okanagan Lake. |
| 57.4 92.3 |
Access to Kalamalka BC Provincial Park, Photo Kalamalka Lake - Juniper Beach |
East of highway no Camping sites, 7km's east, Dutch's Campground, and R V park, Vernon Okanagan University Campus, Access to District of Coldstream, BC. Kalamalka BC Provincial Park has wonderful walking and hiking trails and beaches. The views from the cliffs over Kalamalka Lake are among the most beautiful in the world. The water is jade green in the Summertime. |
| 58.5 94.1 |
Roadside highway turnout - Scenic View Area  |
View point overlooking Kalamalka Lake, BC and the Coldstream Valley, BC, with the BC,Monashee Mountains in the background. This view is considered one of the best in Canada.
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| 61.7 99.3 |
Access to Kekuli Bay Provincial Park Campground |
Onw km, east of highway. The park is situated on a beautiful bay on the west side of Kalamalka Lake, BC. Camping facilities; 70 camp sites, shower building, water, flush toilets, no electrical hookups, no sani-station/dump facilities, 2.6 km of gravel walking trails, beach, boat launch, playground area.
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| 62.6 100.7 |
Predator Ridge Golf Resort |
Access to world class Predator Ridge Golf Resort, BC. West of highway off Bailey Road and Commonage Road. |
| 66.8 107.5 |
Photo view from highway |
Driving south on BC Highway #97. Looking at Kalamalka Lake, BC. |
| 67.2 108.1 |
Owls Nest Resort |
Access to Evans Road, Owls Nest Resort, full hookups, Camping, 50 sites, 40 elec.
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| 67.3 108.3 |
Photo view from highway |
Driving south on BC Highway #97. |
| 68.0 109.5 |
Highway Access |
Access to Oyama Road, Tween Lake Campground full hookups. Good tourism stop on West side of road. In Oyama there are a number of good beaches on Wood Lake and a very nice Park on Kalamalka Lake. Turn at the fruit packing plant. |
| 68.4 110.0 |
Photo view from highway |
Driving south on BC Highway #97. |
| 69.8 112.3 |
Photo view from highway |
Driving south on BC Highway #97. |
| 71.0 114.2 |
Roadside highway turnout |
Large paved highway pullout, on east side of highway. |
| 72.3 116.4 |
Community of Winfield, BC |
All services, Visitor information, Woods Lake Resort, camping. Tim Hortons. |
| 72.8 117.1 |
Access to The Gray Monks Estate Winery, BC |
West side of highway. Tours, wine tasting available. Exceptional higher end restaurant with views of Okanagan Lake. |
| 73.6 118.5 |
Aspen Grove Golf course and Lodge Road. |
Access to Aspen Grove Golf course. Lodge Road leads to Beaver Lake Resort, 17km's east, Dee Lake Wilderness Resort, 26km's east. |
| 75.6 121.6 |
Highway Access |
Access to Commonwealth Road, Holiday Park R.V. Resort, full hookups |
| 76.5 123.1 |
Roadside highway turnout - Scenic View Area |
East side of highway, large paved pullout with view of Ellison Lake. Also called Duck Lake. |
| 78.4 126.1 |
Old Vernon Road |
Access to Postill Lake, BC. Lodging & campground. People stop and watch planes land and take off from this road. One can also access the Kelowna Airport via Airport Way. |
| 79.6 128.1 |
Kelowna Airport |
Access to Kelowna Airport, BC; Okanagan Golf Course. |
| 80.4 129.4 |
Highway Access |
Access to University Way, University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus. |
| 81.3 130.8 |
City of Kelowna - North Side |
Entering The City of Kelowna, all services,access to Old Vernon Road, Kelowna Springs Golf Course East on Hereron Road. |
| 81.3 130.9 |
Photo view from highway - Welcome to Kelowna, BC highway sign |
Land of Ogopogo, Okanagan Lake's legendary monster. Attractions in and around Kelowna: Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan, Gibson Heritage House, Guisachan Heritage Park, Father Pandosy's Mission, The Wine Museum, Kelowna Art Gallery, Kelowna Museum, Okanagan Military Museum, B.C. Orchard Industry Museum, Kelowna's The Floating Bridge, The Benvoulin Heritage Church, Kettle Valley Railway Trail. |
| 84.6 136.1 |
City of Kelowna, BC - Junction of Highway # 33, |
East to Big White Ski Resort, Beaverdale, BC, Rock Creek, BC. For highway travel east via BC Highway #33 - See Milebymile.com Road Map Highway Travel Guide Kelowna, BC to Rock Creek, BC for driving directions / information / highway photos.
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| 86.3 138.8 |
Spall Road |
Access to Spall Road, Kelowna Golf Course north a few blocks. |
| 87.8 141.3 |
City of Kelowna, BC |
Access to Richter Street, K L O Okanagan University Campus south a kilometer. |
| 88.1 141.8 |
Pandosy Street |
Access to Pandosy Street, Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park, 15 km's south no camp sites, walk in camping only, Picnic Area. Access to The Kettle Valley Railway Trailways. The Myra Canyon section of the Kettle Valley Railway was built between 1912 and 1914. The old Kettle Valley railway bed and the famous Myra Canyon is located approximately 20 kilometres southeast of downtown Kelowna, a favourite of hikers/bikers |
| 88.7 142.8 |
Crossing Okanagan Lake, BC |
Crossing Okanagan Lake, Home of The Legendary Monster Ogopogo. |
| 89.2 143.6 |
Photo view from highway - Crossing Okanogan Lake, BC. |
View from Kelowna's New bridge, which replaced the old floating bridge, driving south on BC Highway #97. |
| 90.0 144.9 |
View from highway - Looking south |
View of Kelowna's New bridge, replacing the old floating bridge, |
| 90.5 145.6 |
Access to West Side Road |
North access to Bear Creek, BC Provincial Park, Campground, 9 kms. - Fintry, BC Provincial Park Campground,34 kms north. - Okanagan Lake Resort, BC. - Bear Creek Provincial Park is situated in the Central Okanagan Basin on the west side of Okanagan Lake. The park features lakeside camping, over 400 metres of sandy beaches. Camping Facilities include; 122 vehicle accessible sites in the park, including 18 doubles, Flush and pit toilets, fire rings, hot showers in the washrooms, a sani-station/dump $, BC Parks do not have electrical hook-ups. - Fintry Provincial Park includes 360 hectares of the former Fintry Estate, a heritage site with a colourful history. Campground Facilities; 100 vehicle accessible campsites, water, Pit and flush toilets, showers, fire rings, sandy beaches. No sani-station/dump facilities. |
| 91.2 146.8 |
Boucherie Road |
Access to Boucherie Road, Horizon Drive, Campgrounds, Green Bay Resort, Happy Valley Resort, West Bay Beach, Billabong Campground. |
| 92.3 148.6 |
Access to Hudson Road |
Mission Hill Winery, BC, Tours, Quails Gate Winery, BC. |
| 95.3 153.3 |
Elk Road |
Access to Elk Road, Waterslide Campground |
| 95.6 153.9 |
Photo view from highway |
Driving south on BC Highway #97. |
| 95.9 154.4 |
Old McDonalds Farm |
Access to Old McDonalds Farm, tourist attraction |
| 96.5 155.3 |
Westbank, BC |
Highway access to Westbank,BC. All services, Access to Visitor Information from south side of highway, 400 mtr's south, old Okanagan highway. |
| 97.7 157.2 |
Highway Access |
Access to Crystal Mountain, BC Ski Area |
| 99.1 159.4 |
Junction of Highway# 97c |
Coquihalla Connector, west to Merrit, BC, Vancouver, BC. This highway is one of the highest elevation highways in Canada, with long steep grades, great views. West access to Kentucky Alleyne BC Provincial Park Campground. Camping facilities: 58 vehicle accessible campsites including five double, eight pull-through and one group camp site, hand pump water, pit toilets, fire rings, fishing. No sani-station/dump facilities. BC Parks do not have electrical hook-ups. NOTE: For highway travel west via BC Highway 97c - See Milebymile.com Road Map Highway Travel Guide The Coquihalla Connector Peachland, BC to Merrit, BC for driving directions/highway/photos.
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| 99.2 159.7 |
Photo view from highway |
Driving south on BC Highway #97. |
| 100.5 161.7 |
Photo view from highway |
Driving south on BC Highway #97. Looking at town of Peachland, BC in the distance. |
| 101.5 163.4 |
Peachland, BC |
East boundry. Peachland, BC is a quaint, small town nestled on the shore of Okanagan Lake. Attactions in and around Peachland: Hardy Falls Park, Peachland Promenade, Chateau Ste-Claire and Hainle Vineyard Estate Wineries. Peachland is Ogopogo's hometown, it is said 'he lives across the lake at Squally Point'. |
| 104.5 168.2 |
Photo view from highway |
Driving south on BC Highway #97. Looking south at Okanagan Lake, BC towards Penticton, BC. |
| 105.6 170.0 |
Roadside highway turnout |
West side of highway, paved |
| 105.9 170.4 |
Antlers Beach picnic grounds |
East side of highway |
| 106.5 171.4 |
Regional park |
South side of highway with lake access, picnic grounds |
| 106.8 171.9 |
Roadside highway turnout lookout area |
East side of highway, paved |
| 109.2 175.7 |
View from highway |
Driving south |
| 110.4 177.7 |
Okanagan BC Provincial Park |
East of highway 400 mtrs.This park offers a total of 168 vehicle accessible campsites in two campgrounds: North Campground and South Campground.
The North Campground has 80 sites, including nine double sites. |
| 113.8 183.2 |
Photo view from highway |
Driving south on BC Highway #97. |
| 116.5 187.5 |
Summerland, BC-  |
Summerland the Gem of the South Okanagan, BC. Summerland attractions; Summerlands's Ornamental Gardens, Sumac Ridge Estate Winery, Trout Creek Canyon Trestle, which showcase the history of the old Kettle Valley Railway line built from 1910-1915. Summerland is also home to the Kettle Valley Steam Railway. The Kettle Valley Steam Railway is a operating heritage railway. The Kettle Valley Railway built during 1910-1915 once stretched from Midway, BC to Hope, BC. The train, powered by a restored 1912 locomotive which takes tours along it's 16 km track. Photo by Chris Cornett
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| 116.6 187.7 |
Summerland, BC Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information |
Access from highway |
| 117.0 188.3 |
Business section of Summerland, BC |
West side of highway |
| 118.1 190.1 |
Photo view from highway |
Driving south on BC Highway #97. |
| 118.6 190.9 |
Photo view from highway |
Driving south on BC Highway #97. |
| 120.3 193.6 |
Pacific Agri Food Research Centre |
West side of highway. A lovely display garden for a donation. Lots of exotic plants and trees. |
| 120.9 194.6 |
Sun Oka BC Provincial Park |
East of highway. This park has a wonderful day-use/picnic area, with some 90 picnic tables and 500m of fine sand beach, that is very popular with area residents. There are five adjoining parking lots for 200 cars. There is a separate parking area for trailers and RVs
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| 121.5 195.5 |
Pyramid BC Provincial Park |
East of highway. There is parking for 41 vehicles. 15 tables, some with BBQ attachments. The lawn slopes gently to the rocky beach. There is a large sandy beach to the north of the picnic area. |
| 122.0 196.4 |
Soorimpt BC Provincial Park |
Soorimpt is picnic area and has a boat launch with a paved L-shaped turn-around area and a gently sloping double wide concrete ramp. Parking is provided for vehicles towing trailers with lots of room to maneuver. Four picnic tables on open lawn overlook the lake and the boat launch. There are no shade trees in the area which is right beside the highway. The picnic area with five tables is right beside the boat launch. Two small sandy beaches are along an otherwise rocky shoreline. |
| 122.4 196.9 |
Kickininee BC Provincial Park |
East of highway. Kickininee has two tiers. From the paved 44 spot parking area, there are four picnic tables situated on open lawn shaded by deciduous trees. A wide gravel path leads down to the next level consisting of a flat bench of land overlooking the lake with nine picnic tables. Another shorter, steeper path leads down to the rocky beach. All of the tables have an excellent view of the lake. |
| 124.8 200.9 |
City of Penticton, BC |
Access to Visitor Information and city centre. Penticton, BC is located between Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake. Attractions in and around Penticton; the Penticton Peach Festival, the Okanagan Wine Festival, the Ironman Canada Triathlon, the Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival, the Peach City Beach Cruise, the Pentastic Hot Jazz Fest, the Okanagan Fest-of-Ale. Floating down the Penticton Canal is popular. Tubes can be rented near Okanagan Lake and a ride back from the bottom of the canal purchased. |
| 127.4 205.0 |
Green Mountain Road |
Access to Apex Mountain Resort Ski Area. Access to campgrounds |
| 129.2 207.9 |
Skaha Lake Road |
Access to Penticton, BC business centre, east of highway. Access to Skaha Lake beach which is once of the nicest in the Okanagan. |
| 129.6 208.5 |
Penticton, BC Airport |
North side of highway |
| 130.0 209.2 |
Photo view from highway |
Driving south on BC Highway #97. |
| 130.5 210.0 |
Yamerak, Creek |
Crossing Yamerak, Creek. |
| 131.1 210.9 |
Roadside highway turnout |
West side of highway, gravel turnout |
| 132.4 213.1 |
Roadside highway turnout |
With view area and information plaque. East side of highway |
| 134.0 215.7 |
Access to campground |
East side of highway |
| 134.5 216.4 |
Rest Area |
Paved rest area with services. |
| 134.7 216.7 |
Junction of highway # 3a (The Crows Nest Pass Highway) |
West to communities of Keremeos, Princeton, Hope.
NOTE. Highway #3a overlaps highway #97 south at this point. NOTE: For highway travel west vis BC Highway #3a - See Milebymile.com Road Map Highway Travel Guide - Keremeos, BC to Penticton, BC for driving directions.
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| 138.0 222.0 |
Northern boundry of Okanagan Falls, BC |
Welcome to community of Okanagan Falls. Okanagan Falls, BC is located at the south end of Skaha Lake, BC. The Columbia and Cascade mountain ranges surround the valley with elevations exceeding 7,000 feet above sea level. Attractions in and around Okanagan Falls, BC: Blue Mountain Vineyards & Cellars, Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards, Stag's Hollow Winery & Vineyard, Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery. |
| 138.0 222.1 |
Okanagan Falls Provincial Park ( Green Lake Road ) |
Access from highway, 500 meters . Okanagan Falls BC Provincial Park is nestled between the Okanagan River and the steep foothills of Mt. McLellan. Camping facilities; 25 vehicle-accessible campsites, flush toilets, water, fire rings, hiking trails, No showers, No sani-station/dump facilities, BC Parks do not have electrical hook-ups.
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| 138.5 222.9 |
Okanagan Falls, BC Business Centre |
All services. North on Cedar Street to a beach and park. |
| 138.9 223.6 |
Kettle Valley Railway Trailways |
Access from Okanagan Falls. Come walk, run, or bike |
| 140.9 226.8 |
Photo view from highway  |
Driving south on BC Highway #97. |
| 141.8 228.2 |
Vaseux Lake, BC Wildlife Centre |
West side of highway. The Vaseux Lake Nature Trust operates the Vaseux Wildlife Centre and Boardwalk. |
| 142.2 228.9 |
Vaseux Lake BC Provincial Park Campground |
West side of highway. Vaseux Lake BC Provincial Park Camping facilities; 12 vehicle campsites, hand water pump, pit toilets, fire rings, No sani-station/dump facilities.
This park has a day-use/picnic area located off the Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada Waterfowl Sanctuary parking lot. Excellent wildlife viewing area by Highway 97 between Oliver and Okanagan Falls. Best viewing in spring and fall. Look for mountain goats, California big horn sheep and a wide variety of bird species. Trails provide access to the nearby Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada Waterfowl Sanctuary. The operator maintains the park from April 1- Oct 31. The park is open in the winter without any services or fees. There is exceptional bass fishing in this very weedy lake. No motors are allowed on the lake. |
| 143.9 231.6 |
View from highway ( Vaseux Lake) |
Driving south |
| 144.1 231.9 |
Community of Vaseux Lake, BC |
Mostly summer homes. No services. |
| 144.8 233.1 |
View from highway ( Vaseux Lake ) |
Driving south |
| 147.5 237.3 |
Access to campground |
East side of highway |
| 147.6 237.6 |
Inkaneep BC Provincial Park |
Access from highway. Inkaneep Provincial Park is located along the BC Okanagan River. Camping facilities; 7 small vehicle accessible campsites, hand water pump, pit toilets, fire rings. No sani-station/dump facilities.
The park is open year round with services offered from April 1 to October 31. The sites are not appropriate for 5th wheel trailers and other large RVs. |
| 151.1 243.2 |
Town of Oliver, BC - The Wine Capital of Canada |
Welcome to Oliver, BC. Oliver is home to 10% of Canada's wineries and 20% to 25% of the fine grape growing acreage. Oliver attractions: Black Hills Vineyard, Hester Creek Estate Winery, Burrowing Owl, Desert Hills Estate Winery, Fairview Cellars, Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery, Gersighel Wineberg, Carriage House Wines, Golden Miles Cellars, Inniskillin Okanagan Vineyards, Silver Sage Winery, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, Domaine Combret Estate Winery, Vincor International. You can visit many of these wineries on a single stretch of the road called 'the Golden Mile.' This strip of land is considered to be the best place in which to grow grapes in the whole Okanagan Valley. |
| 151.6 243.9 |
Town of Oliver, BC Business Area |
All services |
| 151.8 244.3 |
Mount Baldy Ski Area |
37 kms east |
| 156.6 252.0 |
Photo view from highway |
Driving south on BC Highway #97. |
| 161.4 259.7 |
Roadside highway turnout |
West side of highway, paved turnout |
| 163.1 262.4 |
Town of Osoyoos, BC |
Northern boundry. Osoyoos, located on the northern most portion of the Sonora Desert. Canada's only desert. |
| 163.9 263.8 |
Junction of Highway #3 ( The Crows Nest Pass Highway ) |
East to business area of the town of Osoyoos, BC, Greenwood, BC, Grand Forks, BC, Rossland, BC, Trail, BC, Creston, BC. West to communities of Similkameen, BC,Cawston, BC, Keremeos, BC. NOTE The overlap of highway #3a joins highway #3 at this point. NOTE: For Highway travel east via BC Highway #3 'The Crows Nest Pass' - See Milebymile.com - Osoyoos, BC to Creston, BC / Alberta border, for driving directions. East to Rattle Snake Canyon mini-golf and rides.
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| 165.2 265.9 |
Junction of Highway #3 - Photo taken from Osoyoos Visitor Information Center |
Access to Osoyoos, Vistitor Information Center, west side of highway. Local and British Columbia information, washrooms. |
| 165.7 266.7 |
Haynes Point BC Provincial Park |
East of highway 400 mtrs. This small park offers 41 vehicle accessible campsites, seven of which are double sites. All of the sites are reservable from May 15 to Sept 15. The maximum length of stay is seven days due to the size and popularity of the campground. The campground is open from March 28 to October 31 with full services. The gate to the campground and day-use areas is locked during the off season. The boat launch remains open year round. There is a wilderness boardwalk within the park.
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| 165.9 267.0 |
Roadside highway turnout |
East side of highway, paved with information sign |
| 168.1 270.5 |
Canada United States Border |
NOTE: for highway travel south via Washington highway #97 - See Milebymile.com Road Map Highway Travel Guide Canada / United States Border to City of Wenatchee, WA. for driving directions/ highway photos. -e
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