Wildlife
Explore the wild country of the region and shoot to your heart’s content with your camera. Majestic mountains, rolling hills, rushing rivers, tranquil lakes and a desert are full of nature’s creatures—yours to capture. Black bears, Big Horn sheep, fish aplenty, rattlesnakes, endangered species and more birds than you’ll ever be able to count, all live here.
Explore the wild country of the region and shoot to your heart’s content with your camera. Majestic mountains, rolling hills, rushing rivers, tranquil lakes, and a desert are full of nature’s creatures—yours to capture. Black bears, big horn sheep, fish aplenty, rattlesnakes, endangered species, and more birds than you’ll ever be able to count, all live here. While admiring the beautiful wildlife, remember you are in their home and you must treat them with respect and ensure they do not feel they are in danger. Under no circumstances will feeding wildlife be tolerated.
Looking for a way to admire wildlife without having to go too far off the beaten path, enjoy wildlife encounters at the BC Wildlife Park near Kamloops. This park offers guided tours of the park and opportunities to get up close to birds of prey and bears. Support their efforts in rehabilitation, conservation, and educational programs and spend the day admiring the incredible wildlife found at the park.
Indigenous Cultural Journey with People, Land, & Traditions
Indigenous Cultural Journey with People, Land, & Traditions. This Moccasin Trails tour promises to teach and celebrate the culture of the Sylix Nation.
This Package Includes
Traditional Welcoming from the Syilx Nation
Secepwemc Welcoming and Workshop Evening
Residential School Educational Tour
Heritage Park Tour
Indigenous Winery Tour
Nk’Mip Cultural Centre Tour
Nk’Mip Wine Tour
Ceremonial Gift Exchange
Sncewips Museum tour (WESTBANK)
Indigenous Tourism BC/Brendin Kelly / Moccasin Trails
Lodging and Dining:
Hotel Delta GRAND Okanagan Resort - Kelowna
Dinner at OAK + CRU
Delta Hotel by Marriott - Kamloops
Dinner at Cordo Resto + Bar
Dinner at local restaurant Downtown Kelowna
Wine Tasting at Nk’Mip Winery
“We are the Syilx-speaking people – the original inhabitants of a vast and beautiful territory that encompasses forests, grasslands, lakes, and desert. We invite you to discover all we have to offer, from unsurpassed opportunities for travel and recreation to unique cultural experiences and opportunities.”
2022 Tour Dates
May 16-20
June 6-10
June 20-24
July 4-8
July 18-22
August 6-10
August 22-26
September 12-16
October 11-15
October 24-28
Adams River Salute to the Sockeye 2022
Experience the majesty, beauty, and tragically poignant life of the Pacific Sockeye Salmon. Struggling against insurmountable odds, 1 out of every four thousand eggs laid in the Adams River lives to return to spawn as an adult.
The Adams River Salmon Society celebrates the Sockeye “coming home” during the first three weeks of October each year at the Tsútswecw Provincial Park in British Columbia's Scenic Shuswap Region. The next dominant year is this year, 2022 (mark your calendars)!
Salute to the Sockeye
Hosted by the Adams River Salmon Society at Tsútswecw Provincial Park, Lee Creek, N. Shuswap, BC
The Adams River welcomes Bus Tour Operators to the Home of the Adams River Sockeye Salmon.
Experience the majesty, beauty, and tragically poignant life of the Pacific Sockeye Salmon. Struggling against insurmountable odds, 1 out of every four thousand eggs laid in the Adams River lives to return to spawn as an adult.
The Adams River Salmon Society celebrates the Sockeye “coming home” during the first three weeks of October each year at the Tsútswecw Provincial Park in British Columbia's Scenic Shuswap Region. The next dominant year is this year, 2022 (mark your calendars)!
Destination BC/Chun Lee
The Journey
With clockwork precision, millions of sockeye (dominant year) join together on a 480-kilometer migration from the Pacific Ocean to the Adams River to lay their eggs. It is where they were born and will end their life’s journey. During their travel, they stop eating, loose their silvery scales. Their head and tails turn green while the body becomes bright red from their rich krill diet. The spawning grounds become an extraordinary display of colors.
Onsite Amenities and Services
Food and Coffee Vendor
Souvenir Sales
Local Artisan Wares
Cultural and General Entertainment
Coach Rates:
10-20 Person Van $3.00 Person
21-40 Passenger Coach $120.00
41 Plus Passenger Coach $150.00
Added Value: Guided Interpretive Tour Of Park Trails and Learn the Salmon Life Cycle, Free Souvenir Brochure: $150 Per Guide.
50% Deposit on Booking
Remaining Balance 7 Days Before Arrival To Park
Accept Credit Card, Cheque, or E-Transfer
Salute to the Sockeye 2022
EVENT DAYS:
September 30, 2022 – October 23, 2022
Open Daily: 8:30am – 4:30pm.
Exit Gates locked at 5:30pm
Golf
Fore! Or should we say 79! That is how many 18-hole courses we have in the Thompson Okanagan. Of these, 25 are championships courses. Spend your day golfing against a panoramic backdrop of mountains, rolling hills, sagebrush, orchards, vineyards, lakes and desert country. The Thompson Okanagan has been called Canada’s No. 1 Golf Destination and consistently ranks high year after year for its courses. We have several award-winning courses designed by prominent course architects including Les Furber, Michael Hurdzan, Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Fred Couples.
Fore! Or should we say 79! That is how many 18-hole courses we have in the Thompson Okanagan. Of these, 25 are championships courses. Spend your day golfing against a panoramic backdrop of mountains, rolling hills, sagebrush, orchards, vineyards, lakes and desert country. The Thompson Okanagan has been called Canada’s No. 1 Golf Destination and consistently ranks high year after year for its courses. We have several award-winning courses designed by prominent course architects including Les Furber, Michael Hurdzan, Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Fred Couples.
Winter Sports
The Thompson Okanagan is home to seven ski and snowboard mountains and world class backcountry terrain. Three of said mountains are world class resorts. Each offer unique features that are accommodating to all levels of ski and snowboarders. When your legs get tired, stop in the village for an Apres Ski at one of the restaurants. At each of the mountains cross country skiing and snow shoeing trails are also available to explore.
If you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of a mountain resort, enjoy backcountry skiing found throughout the region at multiple world class backcountry lodges. Here, you will be the first to make tracks in fresh powder and experience views like you have never seen before.
The Thompson Okanagan is home to seven ski and snowboard mountains and world class backcountry terrain. Three of said mountains are world class resorts. Each offers unique features that are accommodating to all levels of skiers and snowboarders. When your legs get tired, stop in the village for an Après Ski at one of the many restaurants located on each mountain. At each of the mountains cross country skiing and snowshoeing trails are also available to explore.
If you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of a mountain resort, enjoy backcountry skiing found throughout the region at multiple world class backcountry lodges. Here, you will be the first to make tracks in fresh powder and experience views like you have never seen before.
Kettle Valley Rail Trail
The Kettle Valley Rail (KVR) Trail and the Columbia & Western Rail Trail connect in Midway, B.C., making this the longest rail trail network in British Columbia extending from Hope to Castlegar. Together, they form a 492.58 km section of the Trans Canada Trail.
Once a comprehensive railroad system that connected dispersed communities, the decommissioned tracks are now home to an extensive recreational trail providing almost 650 km (400 mi) of connected pathways throughout the region.
Experiences along the trail can be guided or self guided by foot, snowshoe, or cross country skis depending on the time of year you explore it.
The Kettle Valley Rail (KVR) Trail and the Columbia & Western Rail Trail connect in Midway, B.C., making it the longest rail trail network in British Columbia extending from Hope to Castlegar. Together, they form a 492.58 km section of the Trans Canada Trail. This once a comprehensive railroad system that connected dispersed communities, is now home to an extensive recreational trail providing almost 650 km (400 mi) of connected pathways throughout the region.
Spend your time on the trail admiring old trestles and mountain tunnels that run through the canyons that surround the trail, or experience the towns the trail runs right through. Explore the trails by bike, foot, snowshoe, or cross country ski.
Bike rentals and guided bike tours are available along the trail. Tours can span from one to multi day trips that will take you through Myra Canyon, along rivers, or through wine country along Naramata Bench. Because trains needed level terrain the trails have a small gradient and most are well kept enough to be accessible to small children or adults with mobility restrictions, there is a portion of this trail suitable for you.
Mountain Biking
Whether you are looking for the thrill of riding through the dense forest in the alpine, cruise along the shores of lakes and rivers, or trace the paths of the CP Railway that once ran through the region on your bike, you can find that in the Thompson Okanagan.
The region is home to endless mountain biking terrain . Whether you are looking to escape the city and explore mountain trails at world class ski resorts, or prefer the convenience of staying close to the city and explore the trails no more then ten minutes from town you can.
The Kettle Valley Rail Trail was once home to the tracks of the CP railway that transported resources throughout BC. Now, it is a even graded path that spans 492.58 km. Spend the day admiring the canyons that surround the trail, or the towns the trail runs right through.
Whether you are looking for the thrill of riding through the dense forest in the alpine, cruise along the shores of lakes and rivers, or trace the paths of the CP Railway that once ran through the region on your bike, you can find that in the Thompson Okanagan.
The region is home to endless mountain biking terrain. Escape the city and explore mountain trails at world class ski resorts, or enjoy the convenience of staying close to the city and explore the mountain biking trails no more then ten minutes from town you can. Camping is offered at some of the ski resorts so you can enjoy riding your whole weekend. Whether you have your own bike, or need to rent a bike and equipment, you will be able to make memories that will last a lifetime.
Spending Time on the Water
The Thompson Okanagan is composed of countless lakes and rivers that weave through the region. Here, you can paddle, swim, or cruise on the bodies of water. You will find motor boat rentals within communities so you can fish, waterski, surf, wakeboard, or cruise the lake. If you would prefer to explore without a motor, enjoy paddle boarding, kayaking, or canoeing. Murtle Lake, located in Wells Gray Provincial Park in the North Thompson, is North America’s largest paddle only lake that offers camping along it’s shorelines and the perfect place to escape the realities of day to day life.
The Thompson Okanagan is composed of countless lakes and rivers that weave through the region. Here, you can paddle, swim, or cruise on the bodies of water. You will find motor boat rentals within communities so you can fish, waterski, surf, wakeboard, or simply cruise the lake. Shuswap Lake offers 600 kms of shoreline to park a houseboat on and discover, making it the most popular lake in the region to spend a few days on the water.
If you prefer to explore without a motor, enjoy paddle boarding, kayaking, or canoeing. Murtle Lake, located in Wells Gray Provincial Park in the North Thompson, is North America’s largest paddle only lake that offers camping along it’s shorelines and the perfect place to escape the realities of day to day life.
Climbing
Home to Skaha Bluff’s, one of Canada’s best locations for bouldering and rock climbing, the Thompson Okanagan is a climbers paradise. Whether you are just learning how to climb and want to begin indoors or would prefer to challenge yourself on steep rock faces, the Thompson Okanagan offers a diverse range of terrain and is home to many climbing tour companies who look forward to taking you to viewpoints that no one else get to see.
Home to Skaha Bluff’s, one of Canada’s most popular areas for bouldering and rock climbing, the Thompson Okanagan is a climbers paradise. Whether you are just learning how to climb and want to begin indoors or would prefer to challenge yourself on steep rock faces, the Thompson Okanagan offers a diverse range of terrain and is home to many climbing tour companies who look forward to taking you to viewpoints that no one else gets to see.
Endless hidden waterfalls and large canyons offer an excellent terrain for canyoning which has become a popular sport in the region. Enjoy rappelling down waterfalls, jumping into deep pools or water, and sliding down natural waterslides on a guided tour.
White Water Rafting
In a region that has rivers intertwined throughout, whitewater rafting is a very popular adventure tourism sport. With locations throughout the region from the North Thompson down to Gold Country, there are multiple operators that offer tours and sometimes even accommodations like Kumsheen Rafting Resort in Litton BC.
In a region that has rivers intertwined throughout, whitewater rafting is a very popular adventure tourism sport. With locations throughout the region from the North Thompson down to Gold Country, there are multiple operators that offer tours and accommodations like Kumsheen Rafting Resort in Litton BC.
E.C. Manning Provincial Park
Along with the extensive trail network of E.C. Manning Provincial Park, the accommodations provide a place to stay year-round whether it be camping or in a cabin. In the summer it is a hikers paradise and in the winter, a paradise for anyone who enjoys snow sports. This park provides an excellent variety of moderate to challenging outdoor adventures.
Along with the extensive trail network of E.C. Manning Provincial Park, the accommodations provide a place to stay year-round whether it be camping or in a cabin. In the summer it is a hikers paradise and in the winter, a paradise for anyone who enjoys snow sports. This park provides an excellent variety of moderate to challenging outdoor adventures.
Cathedral Provincial Park
Found in the Similkameen Valley, Cathedral Provincial Park provides the perfect escape from day to day life. What is a luscious green forest in the spring and summer turns to a red and golden forest in the fall, both creating breathtaking views. The park is composed of a network of trails that lead to lakes perfect for fishing, a boulder forest, incredible lookouts, and flower covered meadows. A campground and lodge can be booked for accommodations.
Found in the Similkameen Valley, Cathedral Provincial Park provides the perfect escape from day to day life. What is a luscious green forest in the spring and summer turns to a red and golden forest in the fall, both creating breathtaking views. The park is composed of a network of trails that lead to lakes perfect for fishing, a boulder forest, incredible lookouts, and flower covered meadows. A campground and lodge can be booked for accommodations.
Mount Robson Provincial Park
Located in the North Thompson, near Valemount, Mount Robson is the Canadian Rockies’ highest peak and part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. The many trails of Mount Robson Provincial Park is home to many hiking trails throughout the park that offer the opportunity to photograph the spectacular panorama and overnight camping. Although closed for the 2022 season due to flooding, the Berg Lake trail is a popular multi-day trail that takes you to the foot of Mount Robson. Visitor Centre offers walking trails, souvenir shopping and opportunities to photograph the spectacular panorama.
Located in the North Thompson, near Valemount, Mount Robson is the Canadian Rockies’ highest peak and part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. The many trails of Mount Robson Provincial Park is home to many hiking trails throughout the park that offer the opportunity to photograph the spectacular panorama and overnight camping. Although closed for the 2022 season due to flooding, the Berg Lake trail is a popular multi-day trail that takes you to the foot of Mount Robson. Visitor Centre offers walking trails, souvenir shopping and opportunities to photograph the spectacular panorama.
Wells Gray Provincial Park, Clearwater
Marvel at the distinctive 41 named waterfalls cascading down the mountainsides in Wells Gray Provincial Park. Along with endless natural features surrounding the countless hiking trails in the park, including many backcountry trails, you can enjoy paddling on Murtle lake, the largest paddle only lake in North America. Throughout the park you will find camping opportunities and accommodations surround the outskirts of the park.
Marvel at the distinctive 41 named waterfalls cascading down the mountainsides in Wells Gray Provincial Park. Along with endless natural features surrounding the countless hiking trails in the park, including many backcountry trails, you can enjoy paddling on Murtle lake, the largest paddle only lake in North America. Throughout the park you will find camping opportunities and accommodations surround the outskirts of the park.