"Bearfoot Canada builds unique and authentic Canadian cultural experiences through nature-based travel"
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Weather
What to wear:
The Okanagan Valley offers a comfortable climate year round. Summers are warm with hot days, boasting clear sunny skies and low humidity. Shorts, t-shirts, sundresses, and bathing suits are the best bet during the summer season. Winters are generally much milder than other areas east of the Valley. Although snow is abundant at the surrounding ski resorts, it rarely stays for long on the Valley roadways. Sweaters, vests and fleece clothing are popular during our fall and winter seasons. The mean annual hours of sunshine in Kelowna are just under 2000 hours. Consequently, umbrellas are seldom required. Dressing in layers is recommended for optimum comfort, especially in the spring and fall seasons, as temperatures can fluctuate between cool mornings and hot daytimes but return to cool evenings. And don't forget your sunglasses, you'll need them for any time of the year!
Time Zone
The Okanagan and Shuswap are in the Pacific Time Zone. Daylight Savings Time is in effect from 0200 hr on the first Sunday in April until 0200 hr on the last Sunday in October.
Kelowna is the largest city in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley with all the amenities of a major centre. It is located approximately 400 kms (240 miles) from Vancouver and 600 kms (360 miles) from Calgary on Highway 97. 150 km (90 miles) north of the United States border, Kelowna is easily accessible by air, by bus and car via Highway 1, 3 or 5.
Travel
How to get here
Kelowna International Airport is the 11th busiest airport in Canada with direct departures to Seattle, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto. As well, the Shell Aero Centre welcomes private aircraft and provides pilot services such as sleeping quarters, cooking facilities and 24-hour customs.
A great source for finding your way through the Okanagan and Shuswap.
The best link for cultural tourism in the Okanagan.
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Bearfoot Canada is your travel portal to unique and exciting Canadian experiences. Visitors can explore nature, adventure and culture on one of the many Bearfoot Routes throughout the British Columbia Interior. Walk, bike, canoe or drive The Canadian Desert; The Monashee; The Golden Mile and more....
