Okanagan Wines and Rail Trail
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- Cycling through and visiting vineyards
- Ride over Myra Canyon's trestles and through its tunnels
- Relax next to picturesque Okanagan Lake
- Visit the world-class wineries of Naramata Bench
- Sample the delights of BC's biggest fruit producing region
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Please make your way to your accommodation in lovely Penticton. Penticton is ideally located between two lakes, close to endless wineries, and along the Kettle Valley Rail Trail. If time allows, there are plenty of land- and water-based activities to do in the area. Or simply take a stroll along pretty Okanagan Lake and to nearby shops and restaurants.
An 8-8:30am shuttle takes you to the start of your KVR ride at Rock Creek. Be sure you've packed what you need for the day in your trunk bag and leave room for lunch which can be purchased at the Rock Creek Trading Post near the trailhead. Your full panniers will be m...
As the next morning dawns you are excited to be off on the trail – again, with our handy luggage transfer service taking panniers to the next lodging. Today's route follows the meanderings of the West Kettle River through forest, as you pedal steadily uphill. Idabel L...
From here in you will ride with all of your personal items in your panniers as there are no luggage transfers available from Idabel Lake to Penticton. The good news is that it is mostly flat or downhill for the rest of the trip! Today, ride high along the edge of a wi...
After you've ticked off the final trestle, enjoy the downhill ride into historic Chute Lake Lodge and railway museum - we suggest you stop for the pie and ice cream! The final stretch into Naramata leads you beneath giant Ponderosa pines before the view opens up to an...
A morning shuttle takes you back up to the trail then it's a great coast downhill to Penticton through orchards and vineyards. Naramata is located right in the heart of wine country along the shore of Okanagan Lake. It's a short cycling day today, so be sure to enjoy...
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Great Canadian Trails is the active Canadian holiday specialist, offering unique hiking and cycling adventure packages from coast to coast… to coast. Experience charming communities and changing landscapes at handlebar level, paddle along dramatic shorelines and hike rugged trails with the support of our expert local team.
With both small group guided tours with reduced pack weight, and supported self-guided tours, Great Canadian Trails makes it easy to explore Canada’s vast wilderness and quiet communities.
On our guided hikes, we do things a little differently. On iconic backpacking trails, we literally take the weight off your shoulders with pack support and food drops.
On our self guided trips we take care of reserving charming accommodation and moving your main luggage everyday so that you can explore at your own pace with only a daypack. Plus, all participants on a self guided tour receive comprehensive maps and custom route notes with helpful information on the best places to visit, eat, and explore each day.
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