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Attraction Spotlight: LocoLanding Adventure Park

Locolanding Adventure Park is Okangan kids’ favorite place to go. It’s an adventure park built in 2001 that was intended for families to come and have fun together and create memories. It started with a simply 18-hole miniature golf course and each year a new attraction has been added to make 9 attractions total. This family business is located in Penticton and offers attractions, food, and activities and it’s even available for parties. Here is a look at all you can enjoy through LocoLanding Adventure Park.

Attractions

The Adventure Park now offers several great attractions for the whole family to enjoy. There are thrilling rides like the Go Karts where you can race around the outdoor track or ride with your children in the same cart, or try…

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A Profile of a Winery: 3 Mile Estate Winery

The 3 Mile Estate Winery is found in the Penticton area of British Columbia. This winery provides many different vintages available for purchase. The wines are available all throughout the area, as well. Here's a look at what you can expect from this winery.

The Wines

This winery provides a few different vintages including:

• 2012 Gewurztraminer
• 2012 Pinot Gris/Viognier
• 2011 Syrah
• 2010 Cabernet Merlot

Many of these wines are only produced in small batches ranging from about 100 cases to a little over 300 cases. They sell out rather fast because of the smaller batch size.

The Wine Experience

At 3 Mile Estate Winery, you can stay in one of the guest rooms and enjoy a very luxurious experience. The winery is found in the…

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Where can you Get BBQ Near Okanagan?

Dining in Okanaga is easy with so many options. For those seeking a barbequed treat, there are eight great places to fill up on sweet, spicy and hot barbeque options. Check out Duffy’s Pub in Kamloops, Deadwood Junction in Greenwood or Diamondback Grill & Patio at Fairview Mountain Golf Course in Oliver. Here is a look at the best BBQ options near Okanagan.

Diamondback Grill & Patio at Fairview Mountain Golf Course – 13105 334th Avenue, Oliver

The Fairview Mountain Golf Course offers an excellent dining option called the Diamondback Grill. They serve BBQ, burgers and steaks anywhere from $11 to $24. The dining room has been rated one of the top restaurants in South Okanagan because of the relaxing atmosphere and fine cuisine. You’ll get to enjoy…

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Where can you Find Great Italian Cuisine Near Okanagan?

The Okanagan area provides plenty of places to dine and enjoy all types of cuisine. Italian restaurants are quite popular and there are plenty of choices within the area. Here are some of the best Italian eateries found near Okanagan.

Bufflehead Pasta & Tapas Room - 21 Lakeshore Drive W, Penticton Lakeside Resort

If you're looking for a great experience for dinner, this may be the best place to go in the area. The restaurant provides comfortable indoor and outdoor seating with plenty of great pasta dishes and tapas on the menu. The ingredients used come from fresh and local sources. They even have a garden on site, which they use for many of the ingredients.

Bufflehead is open for dinner from Wednesday to Sunday starting at 4:30pm and going…

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Where can you Enjoy Asian Cuisine Near Okanagan?

Okanagan has plenty of great restaurants throughout the area. Some of the restaurants provide Asian Cuisine, which is a favourite of many diners. Here are some of the Asian restaurants found throughout the area.

Hoja Mongolian Grill - 256 Victoria Street, Kamloops

This Asian restaurant provides some of the freshest fast food you will find. It has taken over the market and makes the dining experience something you just cannot find anywhere else. Healthy food, fast is what they provide with all types of Asian dishes.

It starts by selecting the meat, noodles and vegetables you want. Then, you get to choose the sauce you prefer and let the chef stir-fry all your ingredients into a great meal.

The restaurant is open from 11am to 8pm, Monday…

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Three Top Markets found Near Okanagan

If you’re looking for somewhere to buy fresh foods, there are three top markets in the Okanagan area where you can do just that. Buying fresh foods is an excellent way to go green and it’s also very beneficial to your health.

BC Farmers’ Market

The first of the three top markets is BC Farmers’ Market in Salmon Arm. This is a favourite of many because all of the vendors offer organic foods. Here you will find a large assortment of fruits and vegetables, dairy products, beef, baked goods and even grains.

They are open year round – every Wednesday during the months of May to October and then every second Wednesday from November through April.

Vernon Farmers’ Market

The next market you may want to check out is the Vernon Farmers’ Market.…

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Beer and Wine Festivals Near Thompson Okanagan for 2015

Finding the best beer or wine festival isn't always easy. It's best to prepare for these events in advance and get your tickets early. Here is the current list of beer and wine festivals coming to the Okanagan area for 2015.

Winter Okanagan Wine Festival - January 17th to January 25th

The Sun Peaks Resort will provide the home for the 17th Winter Okanagan Wine Festival. If you enjoy trying new wine, this is the event for you. Plenty of area wineries will be at the resort to provide tastings, education and so much more.

Okanagan Fest-of-Ale - April 10th and April 11th

The Penticton Trace & Convention Centre will hold the Fest-of-Ale this year. This event will provide a mix of local restaurants, brewers and live entertainment. It has been…

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Upcoming Event: Winter Okanagan Wine Festival

The Okanagan Wine Festival is quickly approaching its start date of January 17, 2015 and runs through January 25, 2015. There are many different events that take place during the wine festival so you’re sure to find something that you will enjoy.

You can sit back and enjoy eating a variety of different grilled cheese sandwiches paired with two different types of wines during the Grilled Cheese and Wine event. This event is held at the Sun Peaks Resort on January 17th.

On the 18th, you can enjoy four different Starbucks coffees paired with four British Colombian wines. You will be served the coffee and wine with a delicious brunch plate. This event runs from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

The Big Varietal Showdown

The Big Varietal Showdown takes…

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Where can you Find Greek Food Near Okanagan?

When you have a craving for a specific Greek dish, you need to know where to go to find it. The Okanagan area is home to many Greek restaurants, but they are not all the same. Here's a look at some of the popular spots serving up Greek cuisine near Okanagan.

Dorian Greek House Restaurant - 430 Victoria Street, Kamloops

This Greek restaurant is very popular and serves some of the best dishes you will find in the area. They provide plenty of excellent choices and the portions are quite large.

La Casa Ouzeria - 1090 Main Street, Penticton

The Portalaskis Family owns this restaurant and has been providing amazing Greek and Italian dishes for more than 18 years. The restaurant provides an authentic Greek atmosphere with plenty of authentic…

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Upcoming Event: Valemount Drag Races

The Valemont Drag Races is one of the most exciting events found in the winter season near Okanagan. This year it will be held at the 5th Annual Winter Festival and the event will be even bigger than years past. There will be plenty of snowmobilers ready to test their skills and see how fast they can go.

The Races

The drag races will be split into five classes, which include:

• Stock
• Mountain
• Improved
• Pro
• Amateur

Each class will be battle for cash prices and there will been be races for the kids in the mini-sled class. Whether you want to race or you prefer just to watch, the races will be plenty of fun.

What to Expect

The event will include some very fast snowmobiles, which pack as much as 300 horsepower. That means…

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