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Located in southern British
Columbia, Canada - the Okanagan Valley is one
of the warmest regions in all of
Canada. The Okanagan is comprised of
the major centres of Kelowna,
Penticton,
Vernon
and Osoyoos.
During the summer months, visitors are
offered countless sandy beaches, hot
sun, and a variety of outdoor
and water activities. Okanagan
Lake provides the 
valley not only with
excellent swimming but is also a spectacular
backdrop to the golf courses
and wineries
and popular ski
resorts located in the rolling hills of the valley.
The Okanagan is considered a premiere
wine valley and a tour of the local
wineries is a must for anyone visiting the
region.
Kelowna (population: 111,000) is the largest city in the BC Interior. It lies near the heart of the
Okanagan
Valley, on the eastern shore of Okanagan  Lake. Its climate is semi-arid (the Okanagan Valley is an extension of the Sonora Desert) and it enjoys more than 2,000 hours of sunshine a year.
The city is strongly associated with the beautiful orchards and
wineries that surround it. It is also known for pristine, sandy beaches and for
Ogopogo, a sea monster that -according to local legend- lurks beneath the surface of Okanagan Lake.
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