{"id":37976,"date":"2016-09-28T16:00:35","date_gmt":"2016-09-28T20:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/?p=37976"},"modified":"2016-10-05T13:58:44","modified_gmt":"2016-10-05T17:58:44","slug":"discover-okanagan-valley-british-columbia-this-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/2016\/09\/discover-okanagan-valley-british-columbia-this-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Okanagan Valley, British Columbia This Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Located 400km from Vancouver, Okanagan Valley is a stunning region of British Columbia that known for its rich history, beautiful greenery, and of course, wine. Given its warm climate, this destination is perfect for travellers hoping to enjoy the outdoors throughout the fall months. We\u2019ve rounded up a few intriguing attractions and activities of the Okanagan Valley Region, for any tourists who are hoping to visit the breathtaking Canadian destination this fall.<\/p>\n

Sample some of Canada\u2019s finest wine<\/strong><\/p>\n

Considering the region\u2019s vast expanse of greenery, it comes as little surprise that Okanagan is home to the second largest wine region in Canada. Fondly nicknamed the \u201cNapa of the North,\u201d Okanagan wineries are internationally renowned for the rich variety of wines that are produced in the region. If you\u2019re there for a short stay, try a day tour like Okanagan Valley Wine Tour\u2019s \u201cThe Sampler\u201d which allows you to test out four of the top wineries in Okanagan. If you\u2019re planning a relaxing getaway, consider the D\u2019Vine Wine Getaway, a two day tour that allows you to unwind in the valley\u2019s picturesque vineyards.<\/p>\n

Cycle through Myra Canyon Park <\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a beginner biker or a cycling fanatic, the Myra Canyon Park bike trail offers exciting ride no matter your skill level. The trail follows the now abandoned Kettle Valley Railway, which runs directly through a steep canyon. The sights along the trail are so breathtaking that you\u2019ll want to stop your bike once in a while to properly take in the views. If you\u2019re travelling without a bike, the park offers a rental service on site.<\/p>\n

Engage with history at the Nk\u2019Mip Cultural Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not only is Okanagan home to a luscious green valley, but it also encompasses Canada\u2019s only desert. The Nk\u2019Mip Cultural Centre offers indoor and outdoor exhibits that aim to educate visitors about the cultural and natural history of the land. The attraction also includes access to several walking trails that allows visitors to take in the beauty of Canada\u2019s \u201cpocket desert\u201d for themselves.<\/p>\n

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De-stress in the Kasugai Japanese Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n

Located in the region\u2019s largest city, Kelowna, the Kasugai Garden offer a tranquil retreat from the bustle of downtown. This beautiful spot was built as a symbol of friendship between Kelowna and the Japanese city of Kasugai. Complete with koi ponds and a tea house, the Kasugai Garden allows visitors to unwind and appreciate the serenity that this attraction has to offer.<\/p>\n

Hike up Knox Mountain<\/strong><\/p>\n

British Columbia is famous for its beautiful hiking trails and Okanagan is definitely no exception. This 766 acre park is home to Knox Mountain and offers a number of hiking trails that offer incredible views of Lake Okanagan. Paul\u2019s Tomb trail leads to the tomb of Rembler Paul, an animal activist of the late 1800s, and also offers a spot to cool off in the water at the end of the trail.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Located 400km from Vancouver, Okanagan Valley is a stunning region of British Columbia that known for its rich history, beautiful greenery, and of course, wine. We\u2019ve rounded up a few intriguing attractions and activities of the Okanagan Valley Region, for any tourists who are hoping to visit the breathtaking Canadian destination this fall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":38196,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20191],"tags":[25098,25099,25101,25100,25103,25097,25102],"class_list":["post-37976","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-2","tag-kasugai-japanese-garden","tag-knox-mountain","tag-myra-canyon-park","tag-nkmip-cultural-centre","tag-okanagan-tourism","tag-okanagan-valley","tag-okanagan-what-to-do"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37976","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37976"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37976\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38197,"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37976\/revisions\/38197"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38196"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37976"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37976"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37976"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}