North Okanagan 3 Day Itinerary
Who’s ready to go on a 3 day trip through the North Okanagan valley. Celebrated for its surrounding mountains, welcoming communities, and vast trail networks. Whether you wish to join in the summer or the winter, you will find a wide array of activities to do and places to see all year round.
Day 1 Armstrong
Enderby - Armstrong
Our adventure begins in the charming community of Enderby. You’re going to love the sites of the Shuswap river, and the surrounding forests and farmlands. While you’re here, be sure to take in the community atmosphere, and the local cafes before continuing your journey south to Armstrong for 14km (8.7 mi). In Armstrong, be sure to explore its rich farming history, local markets, and great sites.
Hiking
W.J. Tuey Regional Park. Enderby Cliffs Provincial Park. Lions Gazebo. Belvidere Park. Mount Rose Swanson Hike. North Okanagan Shuswap Barn Quilt Trail. Memorial Park.
Restaurant/Cafe
The Small Axe Road House. Kookum's Bistro. Sweet Iron Cafe. Enderbeans Cafe. The Clove Restaurant. Branding Iron Pub. Wild Oak Cafe. Pv Blvd Coffee.
Hotel
Armstrong Inn. The Maple Bed and Breakfast. Armstrong House B&B.
Day 2 SilverStar Mountain Resort
Armstrong - SilverStar Mountain Resort
For Day 2, drive south from Armstrong on Highway 97A until you turn onto Silver Lode and then follow to Pleasant Valley Rd. Head up the Monashee mountains until you arrive at the SilverStar Mountain Resort. Once you’ve arrived, you’ll never want to leave. No matter what season it is when you arrive, you will be greeted with breathtaking views and fresh mountain air. You can take part in some sport lessons, rent out some equipment, or dine in the nearby restaurants, food trucks, and cafes. Also be sure to look up the official website so that you can participate in special events like summer bike film contests, mountain yoga, and local art shows.
Restaurant/Cafe
The Den Restaurant & Bar. The Red Antler. Long Johns Pub. Bugaboos Bakery Cafe. The Bulldog Grand Cafe Silver Star. Tube Town Café
Hotel/Inn
Creekside condo. Firelight Lodge. The Pinnacles by Samson Waters. Silver Creek Lodge. Snowbird Lodge.
Day 3 Vernon
SilverStar Mountain Resort - Vernon
And lastly for Day 3, we will be driving southwest to Vernon. Vernon is home to many natural attractions including Kal beach and Kalamalka lake, world class hiking trails, and a bunch of local cafes and restaurants. If you would like to go for a long walk you can choose between traveling on the Okanagan rail trail offering smooth packed gravel, Polsen park with a large playground and wheelchair accessibility, or BX Ranch Dog Park with wide grassy fields and a cedar forest. You can enjoy the best of both the Kalamalka lake and Kal beach to either enjoy the day by the beach or even go paddle boarding. And whenever you get hungry, there are over a dozen different restaurants that can cater to anyone's culinary cravings.
Parks/Hiking
BX Creek & Falls Trail. Grey Canal Trail. Middleton Mountain. Alexis Park playground. Pottery Ravine Park. Mission Hill Dog Park.
Restaurant/Cafe
1516 Pub & Grill. 50th Parallel Estate Winery & BLOCK ONE. Alexander's Beach Pub. Amarin Thai Restaurant. Asian Avenue. Bean Scene Coffee House. Bean To Cup. BNA Brewing. Boa-thong Thai Food Restaurant. Bourbon Street Bar and Grill. Cactus Club Café.
Hotel/Inn
Best Western Pacific Inn. Best Western Premier Route 97. Holiday Inn Express. Prestige Hotel Vernon. Prestige Vernon Lodge and Conference Centre. Quality Inn & Suites. The Castle at Swan Lake.
Activities
Hillview Golf Course. Vernon Golf & Country Club. Planet Bee Honey Farm.
