| Okanagan | |
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| State | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | British Columbia |
| Inhabitants | 341.818 (2011) |
Okanagan or Okanagan Valley is a region of Canada.
To know
Okanagan is a region located in the Canadian province of British Columbia geographically defined by the Okanagan Lake Basin and the Canadian portion of the Okanagan River. The region is known for its dry, sunny climate and arid landscapes. The economy is mainly based on tourism and trade. Here you can enjoy outdoor activities such as rowing and water sports, skiing and hiking. Agriculture has always been focused on orchards, with a recent shift towards vine growing.
Territories and tourist destinations
Urban centers
- Kelowna - The only city large enough to be defined as such, Kelowna serves as the region's "tourist capital" since many means of transport from outside Canada come here in the Okanagan and given the concentration of tourist infrastructure in its territory.
- Oliver - Small tourist town with beaches surrounded by beautiful nature.
- Penticton - Small tourist town with beaches surrounded by beautiful nature.
