Road Trip Osoyoos to Vernon – Full Okanagan Valley
Osoyoos
Vernon
180
km
2h30
drive
Summer
season
The Itinerary
From Osoyoos desert (Canada's only desert, the country's hottest climate) to Vernon in the agricultural north: 180 km of wineries, orchards and lakes. Covers the full Okanagan Valley.
Osoyoos hosts Nk'Mip Cellars, North America's first Indigenous-owned winery, and the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre. Oliver and Black Sage Bench produce BC's most renowned Cabernet Sauvignon. Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon — the valley trinity. In Vernon, Kalamalka Lake ("lake of many colours") flashes spectacular turquoise in summer.
Osoyoos hosts Nk'Mip Cellars, North America's first Indigenous-owned winery, and the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre. Oliver and Black Sage Bench produce BC's most renowned Cabernet Sauvignon. Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon — the valley trinity. In Vernon, Kalamalka Lake ("lake of many colours") flashes spectacular turquoise in summer.
Points of Interest
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Nk'Mip CellarsPremier vignoble autochtone d'Amérique du Nord.
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Désert d'OsoyoosSeul désert du Canada, climat le plus chaud du pays.
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Black Sage BenchSous-région VQA réputée pour Cabernet et Syrah.
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Kalamalka LakeLac aux couleurs changeantes près de Vernon.
Practical info
- Departure Osoyoos
- Destination Vernon
- Distance 180 km
- Duration 2h30
- Category Medium (100–250 km)
- Best season Summer
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