Sustainable Travel in the Thompson Okanagan
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The dry interior of BC doesn’t just have wine, it also has the highest diversity of bats in all of Canada. It is a paradise for nature lovers who seek out amazing wildlife encounters after dark.
Thompson Okanagan's wineries are not only being recognized for their high quality and spectacular tasting varietals, but also for their efforts in sustainability and some, even regenerative farming.
Find out which Thompson Okanagan wineries have implemented regenerative farming into their production to help the carbon offset process.
While you are travelling, it is a great time not only to enjoy the true beauty of new local places, but also to contribute to the future of our planet and destinations by participating in sustainable initiatives and learning relevant "green knowledge" for your travels.
Tourism week is celebrated all over the world. It is a week to recognize the importance of the tourism industry in the lives of travellers, locals, and a destination’s economy
Seven affirmations to live by in order to practice sustainable tourism.
The Thompson Okanagan as a region is very proud to be a Biosphere Certified destination - the first in the Americas! But what does it all mean? More importantly, what does it mean to residents and visitors to the region?
When it comes to walking the ‘sustainability’ & ‘eco-friendly’ walk, few do it to the same standard as Off The Grid Organic Winery. This post details 5 reasons that make Off The Grid a can’t-miss ecotourism destination during your Thompson Okanagan visit.
Great Okanagan Estates dedicates 3 acres of land on one of their vineyard properties to a Community Garden. Now in it’s fourth year, it looks to exceed 100,000 lbs of fresh produce donated to local food banks as they work to fight hunger in the communities where they live and work.
The Thompson Okanagan is rapidly becoming an ecotourism hotspot. In this post we high a handful of leaders in the industry who are using environmental, social and cultural factors to drive their business decisions.
One of my best ways to experience the Thompson Okanagan is through wine touring. In this article Meghan Reading highlights a few ways to support wine tourism while promoting long-term use and enjoyment of the region.
There are two ways that sunscreen can protect the skin from harmful Ultraviolet (UV) rays, through a mineral barrier or a chemical one. There are many ingredients in conventional sunscreen that are not only toxic to us, but also toxic to the environment!