Lake Country is found in the Okanagan Valley and provides plenty of attractions and things to do. It's about 29 kilometres from Vernon and 25 kilometres from Kelowna. Here are a few of the many attractions and things to do within the area.
Attractions
Some of the best attractions in the area provide plenty of history. Whether you want to enjoy a museum or an art gallery, you'll find what you need in Lake Country. Top attractions include:
- Gibson House - This house was built in 1912 and provides a historic look into an earlier time. It used to be a place for troubled youth and now it's a museum for historical artifacts. The house also includes a park, playground, beach and swimming area.
- Lake Country Museum - This museum is full of artifacts and plenty of manuscripts, newspapers and more. It's one of the largest collections in the area.
- Lake Country Art Gallery - The best art gallery in the area, Lake Country Art Gallery provides plenty of beautiful works of art.
Things to Do
This area is full of great things to do. Whether you want to enjoy water fun, wineries or golf, you'll find it here. Some of the top activities include:
- Wineries - Tour one of the three award-winning wineries within the area. Whether you prefer the Gray Monk Estate, Arrowleaf Cellars or the Ex Nihilo Winery, you can enjoy all three here.
- Water Fun - The area is full of lakes and provides plenty of water fun. You can wake board, tube, jet ski, water ski, fish, sail and canoe throughout Lake Country.
- Golfing - Many great golf courses are found throughout the area. One of the best choices is the Aspen Grove Golf Course. It's a short nine-hole course, but provides plenty of fun.
- Winter Fun - This part of the country is perfect for snowmobiling, ice fishing, curling, ice skating and cross-country skiing. The trails provide plenty of fun and the Big White Ski Resort is nearby, too.
Lake Country is a great place for family fun and there's plenty to see and do here.