The Thompson Okanagan area is full of sunshine and receives gorgeous weather nearly all year round. It's the perfect spot for those looking for plenty of outdoor fun. Whether you enjoy rock climbing, biking, golfing or one of the many other outdoor activities, you'll find it here.

Biking

Biking


One of the most popular activities in the Thompson Okanagan area is biking. You can bike through the Kettle Valley Rail Trail and enjoy plenty of scenery or speed down the mountain bike parks. If you want to mix in a little wine, you can enjoy the Okanagan Wine Tour on your bike, as well. Other biking areas here include the Mission Creek Greenway and Oliver's International Biking and Hiking Trail.

Golfing


The Thompson Okanagan area is home to over 50 golf…

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WineryIt may have all started with the Mission Hill winery winning an award back in 1994, but it certainly didn't end there. Since the Grand Reserve Chardonnay from this winery won the award for the best Chardonnay at the London International Wine & Spirit Competition, the wine industry has exploded in Okanagan.

The sunny valley provides a perfect place for growing and has been overtaken by more than 30 new wineries popping up over the past two decades. Some are very large and considered major players, while others are simply family farms.

Whether you just want to enjoy a tour of one of the wineries or you want to hit as many as you can this year, wineries can provide plenty of fun. They are great for dates and excellent for plenty of other types of…

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