2024 Sip & Ski, Winter in Wine Country!
The Thompson Okanagan region is situated on the traditional, unceded territory of three Interior Salish nations: the Syilx, Secwépemc, and Nlaka'pamux peoples where we are honoured to live, work, and play. The parts of the Thompson Okanagan you will be traveling within is on the land of the Syilx peoples. The Thompson Okanagan, a region that is filled with diverse climates of tall mountains, rolling hills, raging rivers, peaceful lakes, a dry desert, and a temperate rainforest. Here, you will find year round activities that are suitable for thrill seekers, leisure travelers, and everyone in between. Enjoy over 120 welcoming communities, including: 33 Indigenous communities, “Canada’s smallest city,” quaint and quirky villages, and larger urban centres each featuring an incredible selection of local and Indigenous artisans, delicious farm-to-table restaurants, and both historic and cultural attractions.
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Itinerary Snapshot:
Day 1: Arrive in Kelowna and grab a morning snack at Rail Trail Cafe before enjoying a walk on the Okanagan Rail Trail. Have lunch at Marten Brewing Company then check in early at Sparkling Hill Resort for dinner and a one night stay.
Day 2: Have breakfast at the resort before checking out from Sparkling Hill Resort. Start the day at Sovereign Lake Nordic Club with a hour ski lesson , and then head over to SilverStar Mountain Resort for lunch and dinner. Check into at SnowBird Lodge and stay the night.
Day 3: Grab breakfast at Bugaboos Bakery and Cafe before a morning of skiing. Enjoy lunch at Black Pine and after, a message at Elevate Spa. Dinner will be at D’Argento, an Italian restaurant to end the evening.
Day 4: Start the morning with breakfast at Town Hall then check out from SnowBird Lodge. Set off for Kelowna where you’ll enjoy a day coffee tasting, participating in a cooking class, snowshoeing, and fondue at a winery. In the evening you’ll head to Big White Ski Resort where you’ll have dinner and spend the night.
Day 5: Breakfast this morning will be at the Bullwheel to fuel your day of snowboarding, a snowmobiling tour and snowshoeing. Lunch will be at Snowshoe Sam’s followed by Dog Sledding, and and afternoon of skating or snowshoeing. Dinner will be accompanied by sleigh bells from a sleigh ride.
Day 6: The last day will be a grab and go breakfast from Clocktower Coffee Co. before you check out and head home.
