Visual Site of South Okanagan in British Columbia BC, Travel British Columbia Visual, Travel BC, Travel West, Travel Canada

South Okanagan Valley is a very warm area. Summer temperatures can be steadily over 30C. Two main lakes in this area are Skaha Lake and Osoyoos Lake. Both are very warm in a summer and they attract thousands of visitors, who come every year, This area is extensively agricultural, with innumerable number of fruit orchards on both sides of the lakes. Beside the fruit orchards you will find vineyards, and grape cultivation is a huge industry. There is also large vegetable producing industry here. Another feature is numerous retirement facilities. After reaching Osoyoos, you can either go east, to south Alberta, follow Highway 3 all the way to Vancouver, or go south to Washington State.