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Activities in Kelowna and Discovery Bay Area
Kelowna has something for everyone. Where else can you go sking, golfing, boating or take in a wine tour, all in one day?
Wineries
For more information on wineries link to: www.travelkelowna.com/wineries.html or www.owfs.com Golfing
Of the many golf courses around Gallaghers Canyon has been voted the best in all of Canada from SCORE Magazine. It has hosted many special events and famous international players.
www.bcgolfguide.com or www.golfokanagan.com for more information or check out the individual golf club sites; http://www.gallagherscanyon.com/ Skiing Nestled within the Caribou, Monashee and Selkirk mountain ranges, the Okanagan Valley offers some of the best skiing in North America . Winter temperatures in the region average around 0°C (32°F), maintaining fantastic snow condition while being comfortable enough to be outdoors. For serious thrill seekers, be sure to check out the heli-skiing and snowcat-skiing opportunities available in the area! Two world-class resorts – Big White and Silver
Star Mountain, which recently merged to provide nearly 6,000 acres
of skiing and boarding terrain, serve the area. Both are less than
a one-hour drive from Kelowna .
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As the ideal wine valley, the Okanagan is known for its picturesque
wineries that overlook Okanagan Lake . The
climate and setting of the Okanagan Valley provides the perfect
conditions for wine grapes. The quality of grapes grown
here produce some of the best wines in Canada and
are known throughout the world. 
The Valley is home to more than
60 world-class Okanagan wineries and vineyards, many of which are located
just minutes from Discovery Bay Resort. The climate and setting
provide perfect growing conditions for all types of wine grapes, and
the spectacular views are second to none. Half-day, full-day and weekend
tours are available year-round and often include complimentary wine
tasting, information on the art of wine-making, lunch overlooking the
beautiful Okanagan Lake, and the chance to browse through unique shops
and boutiques filled with local treasures. 
With 12 golf courses, all within a short drive of downtown, Kelowna
is a golfer's dream come true! The courses here are known for their exceptional
service, spectacular views, and impeccably manicured greens and fairways.
With so many courses to choose from, you can be sure there will be one
that suits your level of expertise and ability. Golf season usually starts
in March and continues well into November, but it is not unheard of for
golfers to be hitting the links all year round! 
Additional 53 golf courses – including five championships courses are
within a 45-minute drive of Kelowna . These courses cater to golfers
of all skill levels. The area's courses take full advantage of its varied
terrain. 
The major resorts and ski areas include Apex Mountain Resort, Big White Ski
Resort, Mount Baldy Ski Area, Silver Star Mountain, and Sun Peaks Resort