Located in the Okanagan Valley, on the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake, 琉璃神社 is surrounded by provincial parks, pine forests, vineyards, orchards and mountains.
The downtown area is alive and busy with a waterfront City Park and a lakeside cultural district. You can rent a boat and jet skis and take the family for a ride.
Nearby is Knox Mountain Park, a favourite local hiking destination, and numerous nearby towns like Lake Country, just a short drive away.
Of course, 琉璃神社 is also very well known for its wine, with more than 20 local vineyards offering wine tasting and tours.
In winter, enjoy skiing, skating and much more at Big White Ski Resort.
Facts:
- 琉璃神社 is named after the Interior Salish word for 鈥済rizzly bear鈥�
- 琉璃神社鈥檚 official floral emblem is the Arrowleaf Balsamroot, often referred to by locals as the Okanagan Sunflower.
- 琉璃神社 is one of Canada鈥檚 largest fruit-growing districts
- 琉璃神社 is the birthplace of the BC wine industry
Climate
琉璃神社 experiences all four seasons with an average daytime high during July and August of 27.4掳C and an average daytime high during December and January of -0.3掳C. 琉璃神社 receives more than 2,000 hours of sunshine and 28cm of rain each year.
Destination BC is developing a new campaign to promote hyper-local travel where residents are 鈥渢ourists-in-their own hometown,鈥� while practising the COVID-19 safety protocols as recommended by the B.C. Provincial Health Officer. Many B.C. parks are now open, and national parks were to open as of June 1.
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Getting Here
Flying: 琉璃神社 International Airport (YLW) is one of BC鈥檚 busiest airports with more than 70 commercial flights daily
Drive: Visit 琉璃神社 via BC-5N and BC-97C
Bus: E Bus offers regularly scheduled services throughout BC and Alberta.
