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British Columbia #97
Highway 97
British Columbia Road Map Travel Guide
Highway 97 Okanagan Valley, Vernon, Kelowna , Osoyoos, Canada / United States Border, Washington State

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Road Item

Road Summary

0.0
(270.5)
0.0
(168.1)
Junction of Highway 97 and Highway 1(Trans Cananda )
Junction of Highway #97 and The Trans Canada Highway, West to Kamloops, BC 27kms. South to Okanagan Valley, cities of Vernon,BC Kelowna,BC Penticton, BC United / States border. NOTE: For highway travel east & west via Highway #1 The Trans Canada Highway - See Milebymile.com Road Map Highway Travel Guide - Kamloops, BC to B.C./Alberta Border for driving directions / highway photos.
0.0
(270.5)
0.0
(168.1)
View from highway
,Exit 399, Junction of Highway # 1 exit and highway # 97
3.0
(267.5)
1.9
(166.2)
Highway Pullout
Truck Pullout and brake check area, north side of highway, Telephone, Toilets
8.0
(262.5)
5.0
(163.1)
Photo view from highway
Driving south on BC Highway #97.
10.6
(259.9)
6.6
(161.5)
Highway Access
Highway Pullout, south side of highway
17.5
(253.0)
10.9
(157.2)
Highway Access
Access to community of Monte Creek, BC, services
19.3
(251.2)
12.0
(156.1)
Highway Access
Highway pullout, south side of highway
19.3
(251.2)
12.0
(156.1)
Photo view from highway
Driving south on BC Highway #97. Looking west at Monte Lake, BC
20.5
(250.0)
12.7
(155.4)
Highway Access
Access to The Heritage R.V. Park and Campground, full services, pull through hookups, showers
21.0
(249.5)
13.0
(155.0)
Highway Access
Access to Monte Lake R. V. Park and Campground, full hookups, pull through, showers
21.5
(249.0)
13.4
(154.7)
Pullout

22.2
(248.3)
13.8
(154.3)
Highway Access
Large Highway Pull out
25.8
(244.7)
16.0
(152.1)
Highway Access
Entering Westwold, services
27.1
(243.4)
16.8
(151.2)
Highway Access
Junction of Douglas Lake Road, Salmon Lake Resort, 35 km's south.
31.5
(239.0)
19.6
(148.5)
Highway Access
Access to Pinaus Lake Resort, Camping,Fishing
34.6
(235.9)
21.5
(146.6)
Highway Access
Access to Pinaus Lake Resort,Camping, Fishing
37.3
(233.2)
23.2
(144.9)
Information
Entering the Columbia Shuswap District
44.1
(226.4)
27.4
(140.7)
Highway Access
Access to Town of Falkland, BC Attractions;: International Sled Dog races in the winter, Rodeo in the summer, Falkland Has Canada's Largest Canadian Flag on the mountain side above the town.
44.4
(226.1)
27.6
(140.5)
Bridge Crossing
Crossing Bolean Creek, BC.
45.0
(225.5)
28.0
(140.1)
Highway Access
Junction of Eyp Road, Campground & Trailer Park
45.2
(225.3)
28.1
(140.0)
Highway Access
Access to Heritage Park Museum
45.8
(224.7)
28.5
(139.6)
Highway Access
Access to Bolean Lake Lodge
46.0
(224.5)
28.6
(139.5)
Point of Information
Crossing Jottahamma creek
50.5
(220.0)
31.4
(136.7)
Photo view from highway
Driving south on BC Highway #97.
55.0
(215.5)
34.2
(133.9)
Roadside highway turnout - Rest Area
South side of highway, picnic tables, toilets.
61.1
(209.4)
38.0
(130.1)
Junction of Salmon River Road
East to Salmon Arm, BC & Armstrong, BC, Salmon River Bed and Breakfast Access to campground. Access to city of Vernon, BC.
73.6
(196.9)
45.7
(122.4)
Junction of Okanagan West Side Road,
Access to west side of Okanagan Lake, Fintry BC. Provincial Campground, south 47 kms. - South to Bear Creek BC. Provincial Campground, Lake Okanagan Resort, BC. Fintry Provincial Park includes 360 hectares of the former Fintry Estate, a heritage site with a colourful history. Camping facilities: 100 vehicle accessible campsites, drinking water, showers, pit and flush toilets, swimming, fishing hiking trails. No sani-station/dump facilities. Bear Creek Provincial Park is situated in the Central Okanagan Basin on the west side of Okanagan Lake. Camping: 122 vehicle accessible sites in the park, including 18 doubles. Flush and pit toilets, water, hot showers in the washrooms, sani-station/dump is available $, interpretive programs, hiking trails, swimming, fishing.
74.6
(195.9)
46.4
(121.7)
Highway Access
Access to The Historic O'Keefe Ranch, BC, east side of highway access to Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club, BC. west side of highway. Established in 1867, O'Keefe Ranch gradually grew to encompass 8,094 ha (20,000 ac), which included a general store/post office (the first post office in the Okanagan), blacksmith shop and church in addition to many other buildings. It was one of the largest cattle ranches in BC.
76.0
(194.5)
47.2
(120.9)
Highway Access
Access to L & A Cross Road
76.2
(194.3)
47.4
(120.7)
Point of Information
Crossing Yamerak Creek.
77.5
(193.0)
48.2
(119.9)
Junction of Old Kamloops Road,
Campgrounds R V park
79.1
(191.4)
49.2
(118.9)
Highway Access
Access to R. V. Park, full hookups
79.3
(191.2)
49.3
(118.8)
Junction of Highways # 97a
This short connecting highway winds through the BC, Shuswap river valley bottom beside some lovely lakes. There are a significant number of tourist opportunities, especially around Enderby, BC, Armstrong, BC, and Mara Lake, BC. NOTE: For highway travel north via B.C. Highway #97a - See Road Map Highway Travel Guide Sicamouse, BC to Vernon, BC. for driving directions / information / photos.
80.1
(190.4)
49.8
(118.3)
Highway Access
Access to Atlantis Water Slides, seasonal east side of highway
81.0
(189.5)
50.3
(117.8)
Highway Access
Access to Vernon's largest fruit stand is the Swan Lake Fruit Market and Garden Centre, located just north of Vernon on Highway 97. fresh produce, deli, ice cream bar, extensive garden nursery and public restrooms, a perfect stop.
82.7
(187.8)
51.4
(116.7)
Highway Access
Access to Government Wiegh scales
83.9
(186.6)
52.1
(116.0)
Access to Vernon Visitor Information Center
West side of highway. You are entering Ogopogo's, Lake Okanagan, BC Territory. Welcome to the Okanagan Valley, 'Home of Ogopogo'. Ogopogo is the name given a lake monster reported to live in Lake Okanagan, British Columbia. The first documented sightings of the Ogopogo by European settlers date back as far as 1860.
83.9
(186.6)
52.1
(116.0)
Photo view from highway - Welcome to Beautiful Vernon. BC
City of Vernon,BC, most northern part of Lake Okanagan, BC and Kalamalka Lake, BC. Gateway to the Monashees, BC. Home to Silver Star Mountain Ski Resort, BC. Attractions in and around Vernon, BC: Allan Brooks Nature Centre - Atlantis Waterslides Park - Cruise Okanagan - Davison Orchards Country Village & Gift Shop - Downtown Mural Tours - Ghost Tours of Vernon - Historic O’Keefe Ranch, BC - Okanagan Science Centre - Planet Bee Honey Farm & Gift Shop - Silver Star Mountain Resort, BC - Greater Vernon Museum & Archives.
84.0
(186.5)
52.2
(115.9)
City of Vernon, BC
Access to Silver Star Camping and R V park, full hookups
84.8
(185.7)
52.7
(115.4)
City of Vernon, BC
27th Street highway Exit, west side of highway, access to Highway #6 to Lumby
85.2
(185.3)
52.9
(115.1)
City of Vernon, BC
Passing over 27th Street Exit
86.6
(183.9)
53.8
(114.3)
Highway Access to 48th Ave. Photo - Silver Star ski area
Access to B.C's Silver Star Resort, summer and winter Resort Area. Silver Star Mountain, is rated as one of the top ski resorts in Canada. Thanks to the Okanagan valley’s unique microclimate, Silver Star receives over 23 feet annually of dry, featherlight, snow. East access to Silver Star Provincial Park. - East access to Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre, BC. Sovereign Lake, BC is also rated as the #1 Nordic Ski area, many National Teams from countries around the world train here. Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre is located in Silver Star Provincial Park, near Vernon BC, at an elevation of 1664m (5500 ft) consisting of more than 50 km of manicured trails. The ski area is operated by the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club in co-operation with BC Parks to provide a great skiing experience.
87.7
(182.8)
54.5
(113.6)
City of Vernon, BC - 43rd Ave - Photo Vernon's 49th Winter Carnival Parade Feb/07/2009
Access to Vernon Square Shopping Mall
88.8
(181.7)
55.2
(112.9)
City of Vernon, BC - Access to 30th Ave - Photo Vernon's 49th Winter Carnival Parade Feb/07/2009
Main Street of Vernon
89.1
(181.4)
55.4
(112.7)
Junction of BC Highway #6 - 'Gateway to the Monashee'
East to Lumby, BC, Nakusp, BC and Kalamalka Lake, west on 25th Ave to Okanagan Lake and Ellison, BC Provincial Park. NOTE: For highway travel east via highway #6 - See Milebymile.com Road Map Highway Travel Guide - City of Vernon, BC to Lumby, BC, Nakusp, BC, for driving directions / information / photos.
89.1
(181.4)
55.4
(112.7)
Junction of BC Highway #6 - 25th Ave - Photo Ellison Park Beach, Okanagan Lake
West access to Ellison Park, BC, Provincial Park, 16 kms. Located on the northeastern shore of Okanagan Lake, Ellison Provincial Park includes 200 hectares of forested benchlands above a rocky shoreline of scenic headlands and sheltered coves. Campmping facilities; 71 vehicle accessible campsites, 8 of which are double sites. There are no pull through sites at this park, day-use Area, shower building, flush toilets, water, No sani-station/dump facilities, no electrical hookups, hiking trails, swimming, fishing. NOTE: For information on swimming beaches in the Vernon, BC area - See Vernon Beaches.com with driving directions map.
90.0
(180.5)
55.9
(112.2)
Highway Access
Access to Allan Brooks Nature Centre. Interpretive Programs, hiking trails, view points overlooking Vernon. The Okanagan Life Magazine gave the Nature Centre the 2002 “North Okanagans Best Kept Secret” award.
90.0
(180.5)
55.9
(112.2)
View overlooking Vernon, BC
Photo taken from the Allan Brooks Nature Center, Vernon, BC, looking north at Okanagan Lake.
90.9
(179.6)
56.5
(111.6)
Vernon, BC Visitor Information and rest Area,
Access only from east side of highway, City of Vernon's south boundary
91.8
(178.7)
57.0
(111.0)
Access to Kalamalka BC Provincial Park, Photo Kalamalka Lake - Juniper Beach
East of highway no Camping sites, 7km's east, Dutch's Campground, and R V park, Vernon Okanagan University Campus, Access to District of Coldstream, BC.
92.6
(177.9)
57.5
(110.5)
Roadside highway turnout - Scenic View Area
View point overlooking Kalamalka Lake, BC and the Coldstream Valley, BC, with the BC,Monashee Mountains in the background. This view is considered one of the best in Canada.
96.0
(174.5)
59.7
(108.4)
Access to Kekuli Bay Provincial Park Campground
Onw km, east of highway. The park is situated on a beautiful bay on the west side of Kalamalka Lake, BC. Camping facilities; 70 camp sites, shower building, water, flush toilets, no electrical hookups, no sani-station/dump facilities, 2.6 km of gravel walking trails, boat launch, playground area.
99.0
(171.5)
61.5
(106.6)
Access to Bailey Road
Access to Predator Ridge Golf Resort, BC. West of highway.
103.0
(167.5)
64.0
(104.1)
Point of Information
Entering Lake Country, Central Okanagan District
106.5
(164.0)
66.2
(101.9)
Highway Access
Access to Evans Road, Owls Nest Resort, full hookups, Camping, 50 sites, 40 elec.
107.5
(163.0)
66.8
(101.3)
Photo view from highway
Driving south on BC Highway #97. Looking at Kalamalka Lake, BC.
108.2
(162.3)
67.2
(100.9)
Highway Access
Access to Oyama Road, Tween Lake Campground full hookups
108.3
(162.2)
67.3
(100.8)
Photo view from highway
Driving south on BC Highway #97.
109.3
(161.2)
67.9
(100.2)
Highway Access
Access to Teddy Bear Lodge, campground, full hookups
110.0
(160.5)
68.4
(99.7)
Roadside highway turnout
East side of highway.
110.0
(160.5)
68.4
(99.7)
Photo view from highway
Driving south on BC Highway #97.
110.3
(160.2)
68.5
(99.5)
Roadside highway turnout
East side of highway.
111.9
(158.6)
69.5
(98.6)
Roadside highway turnout
East side of highway.
112.3
(158.2)
69.8
(98.3)
Photo view from highway
Driving south on BC Highway #97.
112.6
(157.9)
70.0
(98.1)
Roadside highway turnout
East side of highway.
113.4
(157.1)
70.5
(97.6)
Roadside highway turnout
West side of highway.
114.2
(156.3)
71.0
(97.1)
Roadside highway turnout
Large paved highway pullout, on east side of highway.
115.3
(155.2)
71.6
(96.4)
Community of Winfield, BC
All services, Visitor information, Woods Lake Resort, camping.
117.5
(153.0)
73.0
(95.1)
Highway Access
Access to Aspen Grove Golf course
118.0
(152.5)
73.3
(94.8)
Access to The Gray Monks Estate Winery, BC
West side of highway. Tours, wine tasting available.
118.2
(152.3)
73.4
(94.6)
Highway Access
Access to Beaver Lake Resort, 17km's east, Dee Lake Wilderness Resort, 26km's east
120.5
(150.0)
74.9
(93.2)
Highway Access
Access to Commonwealth Road, Holiday Park R.V. Resort, full hookups
121.5
(149.0)
75.5
(92.6)
Highway Access
Access to Waters Edge R.V. Park
123.5
(147.0)
76.7
(91.3)
Roadside highway turnout - Scenic View Area
East side of highway, large paved pullout with view area.
125.0
(145.5)
77.7
(90.4)
Old Vernon Road,
Access to Postill Lake, BC. Lodging & campground
127.1
(143.4)
79.0
(89.1)
Highway Access
Access to Kelowna Airport, BC; Okanagan Golf Course.
127.7
(142.8)
79.4
(88.7)
Highway Access
Access to Collage Way, Okanagan University Collage Campus
129.6
(140.9)
80.5
(87.6)
Highway Access
Access to R.V. sewage disposal station pumpout
130.4
(140.1)
81.0
(87.1)
Highway Access
Entering The City of Kelowna, all services,access to Old Vernon Road, Kelowna Springs Golf Course
130.4
(140.1)
81.0
(87.1)
Photo view from highway - Welcome to Kelowna, BC highway sign
Land of Ogopogo, Okanagan Lake’s legendary monster. Attractions in and around Kelowna: Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan, Gibson Heritage House, Guisachan Heritage Park, Father Pandosy's Mission, The Wine Museum, Kelowna Art Gallery, Kelowna Museum, Okanagan Military Museum, B.C. Orchard Industry Museum, Kelowna's The Floating Bridge, The Benvoulin Heritage Church, Kettle Valley Railway Trail.
134.3
(136.2)
83.5
(84.6)
City of Kelowna, BC - Junction of Highway # 33,
East to Big White Ski Resort, Beaverdale, BC, Rock Creek, BC. For highway travel east via BC Highway #33 - See Milebymile.com Road Map Highway Travel Guide Kelowna, BC to Rock Creek, BC for driving directions / information / highway photos.
137.0
(133.5)
85.1
(83.0)
City of Kelowna, BC
Access to Spall Road, Kelowna Golf Course.
139.6
(130.9)
86.7
(81.3)
City of Kelowna, BC
Access to Richter Street, K L O Okanagan University Campus,
139.8
(130.7)
86.9
(81.2)
City of Kelowna, BC
Access to The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, Visitor Information Centre, access north side of highway
140.1
(130.4)
87.1
(81.0)
City of Kelowna, BC
Access to Pandosy Street, Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park, 15 km's south no camp sites, walk in camping only, Picnic Area. Access to The Kettle Valley Railway Trailways. The Myra Canyon section of the Kettle Valley Railway was built between 1912 and 1914. The old Kettle Valley railway bed and the famous Myra Canyon is located approximately 20 kilometres southeast of downtown Kelowna, a favourite of hikers/bikers
142.0
(128.5)
88.2
(79.8)
Crossing Okanagan Lake, BC
Floating Bridge, crossing Okanagan Lake, Home of The Legendary Monster Ogopogo. This bridge is the Largest Floating Bridge in Canada. The floating bridge will be replaced with a overhead bridge, construction started in 2006
143.6
(126.9)
89.2
(78.9)
Photo view from highway - Crossing Okanogan Lake, BC.
View from Kelowna's New bridge, replacing the old floating bridge, driving south on BC Highway #97.
144.9
(125.6)
90.0
(78.0)
View from highway - Looking south
View of Kelowna's New bridge, replacing the old floating bridge,
146.0
(124.5)
90.7
(77.4)
Access to West Side Road,
North access to Bear Creek, BC Provincial Park, Campground, 9 kms. - Fintry, BC Provincial Park Campground,34 kms north. - Okanagan Lake Resort, BC. - Bear Creek Provincial Park is situated in the Central Okanagan Basin on the west side of Okanagan Lake. The park features lakeside camping, over 400 metres of sandy beaches. Camping Facilities include; 122 vehicle accessible sites in the park, including 18 doubles, Flush and pit toilets, fire rings, hot showers in the washrooms, a sani-station/dump $, BC Parks do not have electrical hook-ups. - Fintry Provincial Park includes 360 hectares of the former Fintry Estate, a heritage site with a colourful history. Campground Facilities; 100 vehicle accessible campsites, water, Pit and flush toilets, showers, fire rings, sandy beaches. No sani-station/dump facilities.
147.2
(123.3)
91.5
(76.6)
Highway Access
Access to Boucherie Road, Horizon Drive, Campgrounds, Green Bay Resort, Happy Valley Resort, West Bay Beach, Billabong Campground.
147.7
(122.8)
91.8
(76.3)
Access to Hudson Road,
Mission Hill Winery, BC, Tours, Quails Gate Winery, BC.
153.7
(116.8)
95.5
(72.6)
Highway Access
Access to Elk Road, Waterslide Campground
153.9
(116.6)
95.6
(72.5)
Photo view from highway
Driving south on BC Highway #97.
154.1
(116.4)
95.8
(72.3)
Highway Access
Access to Old McDonalds Farm, tourist attraction
155.3
(115.2)
96.5
(71.6)
Westbank, BC
Highway access to Westbank,BC. All services, Access to Visitor Information from south side of highway, 400 mtr's south, old Okanagan highway.
156.3
(114.2)
97.1
(71.0)
Highway Access
Access to 'U' Turn, Back to Kelowna,
157.5
(113.0)
97.9
(70.2)
Highway Access
Access to Crystal Mountain, BC Ski Area
159.7
(110.8)
99.2
(68.9)
Photo view from highway
Driving south on BC Highway #97.
160.0
(110.5)
99.4
(68.7)
Junction of Highway# 97c
Coquihalla Connector, west to Merrit, BC, Vancouver, BC. This highway is one of the highest elevation highways in Canada, with long steep grades, great views. West access to Kentucky Alleyne BC Provincial Park Campground. Camping facilities: 58 vehicle accessible campsites including five double, eight pull-through and one group camp site, hand pump water, pit toilets, fire rings, fishing. No sani-station/dump facilities. BC Parks do not have electrical hook-ups. NOTE: For highway travel west via BC Highway 97c - See Milebymile.com Road Map Highway Travel Guide The Coquihalla Connector Peachland, BC to Merrit, BC for driving directions/highway/photos.
161.7
(108.8)
100.5
(67.6)
Photo view from highway
Driving south on BC Highway #97. Looking at town of Peachland, BC in the distance.
162.3
(108.2)
100.9
(67.2)
Point of Interest
Entering the Okanagan / Similkameen District south boundry
162.7
(107.8)
101.1
(67.0)
Access to campground
South side of highway
163.4
(107.1)
101.5
(66.6)
Entering The Historic Community of Peachland, BC
East boundry. Peachland, BC is a quaint, small town nestled on the shore of Okanagan Lake. Attactions in and around Peachland: Hardy Falls Park, Peachland Promenade, Chateau Ste-Claire and Hainle Vineyard Estate Wineries. Peachland is Ogopogo's hometown, it is said 'he lives across the lake at Squally Point'.
163.9
(106.6)
101.8
(66.2)
Roadside Highway Turnout
North side of highway
164.8
(105.7)
102.4
(65.7)
Services at highway
Fuel, north side of highway
165.2
(105.3)
102.7
(65.4)
Access to business section of Peachland, BC
South side of highway
167.4
(103.1)
104.0
(64.1)
Access to business section of Peachland
South side of highway
168.2
(102.3)
104.5
(63.6)
Photo view from highway
Driving south on BC Highway #97. Looking south at Okanagan Lake, BC towards Penticton, BC.
169.7
(100.8)
105.5
(62.6)
Roadside highway turnout
South side of highway, paved
169.9
(100.6)
105.6
(62.5)
Roadside highway turnout
South side of highway, gravel turnout
170.5
(100.0)
105.9
(62.1)
Roadside highway turnout
North side of highway, gravel
171.3
(99.2)
106.4
(61.6)
Antlers Beach picnic grounds
North side of highway
171.4
(99.1)
106.5
(61.6)
Regional park
South side of highway with lake access, picnic grounds
172.8
(97.7)
107.4
(60.7)
Roadside highway turnout lookout area
South side of highway, paved
173.3
(97.2)
107.7
(60.4)
Roadside highway turnout
North side of highway. gravel
175.7
(94.8)
109.2
(58.9)
View from highway
Driving south
177.3
(93.2)
110.2
(57.9)
Okanagan BC Provincial Park
East of highway 400 mtrs.This park offers a total of 168 vehicle accessible campsites in two campgrounds: North Campground and South Campground. The North Campground has 80 sites, including nine double sites.
180.2
(90.3)
112.0
(56.1)
Roadside highway turnout
East side of highway
183.2
(87.3)
113.8
(54.2)
Photo view from highway
Driving south on BC Highway #97.
184.3
(86.2)
114.5
(53.6)
Roadside highway turnout
North side of highway with information sign, gravel turnout
187.5
(83.0)
116.5
(51.6)
Entering the Community of Summerland, BC - Photo by Chris Cornett
Summerland the Gem of the South Okanagan, BC. Summerland attractions; Summerlands's Ornamental Gardens, Sumac Ridge Estate Winery, Trout Creek Canyon Trestle, which showcase the history of the old Kettle Valley Railway line built from 1910-1915. Summerland is also home to the Kettle Valley Steam Railway. The Kettle Valley Steam Railway is a operating heritage railway. The Kettle Valley Railway built during 1910-1915 once stretched from Midway, BC to Hope, BC. The train, powered by a restored 1912 locomotive which takes tours along it's 16 km track.
187.7
(82.8)
116.6
(51.5)
Summerland, BC Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information
Access from highway
188.0
(82.5)
116.8
(51.3)
Business section of Summerland, BC
West side of highway
188.8
(81.7)
117.3
(50.8)
Services at highway
Fuel
190.1
(80.4)
118.1
(50.0)
Photo view from highway
Driving south on BC Highway #97.
190.9
(79.6)
118.6
(49.5)
Photo view from highway
Driving south on BC Highway #97.
192.8
(77.7)
119.8
(48.3)
Access to campground
East side of highway
194.6
(75.9)
120.9
(47.2)
Sun Oka BC Provincial Park
East of highway. This park has a wonderful day-use/picnic area, with some 90 picnic tables and 500m of fine sand beach, that is very popular with area residents. There are five adjoining parking lots for 200 cars. There is a separate parking area for trailers and RVs
194.6
(75.9)
120.9
(47.2)
Pacific Agri Food Research Centre
West side of highway
196.5
(74.0)
122.1
(46.0)
Pyramid BC Provincial Park
East of highway. There is parking for 41 vehicles. 15 tables, some with BBQ attachments. The lawn slopes gently to the rocky beach. There is a large sandy beach to the north of the picnic area.
197.5
(73.0)
122.7
(45.4)
Soorimpt BCProvincial Park
Soorimpt is a boat launch area and a picnic area. The boat launch has a paved L-shaped turn around area and a double wide concrete ramp with a gentle slope. There is parking for vehicles towing trailers and lots of room to manoeuvre. Four picnic tables on open lawn overlook the lake and the boat launch. There are no shade trees and the area is right beside the highway. Beside the boat launch is a picnic area with five tables. There are two small pockets of sandy beach along the otherwise rocky shoreline
198.1
(72.4)
123.1
(45.0)
Kickininee BC Provincial Park
East of highway. Kickininee has two tiers. From the paved 44 spot parking area, there are four picnic tables situated on open lawn shaded by deciduous trees. A wide gravel path leads down to the next level consisting of a flat bench of land overlooking the lake with nine picnic tables. Another shorter, steeper path leads down to the rocky beach. All of the tables have an excellent view of the lake.
199.3
(71.2)
123.8
(44.2)
Roadside highway turout
Large paved turnout with view area. East side of highway
200.6
(69.9)
124.7
(43.4)
Roadside highway turnout
With garbage stand, east side of highway
203.3
(67.2)
126.3
(41.8)
City of Penticton, BC
Access to Visitor Information and city centre. Penticton, BC is located between Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake. Attractions in and around Penticton; the Penticton Peach Festival, the Okanagan Wine Festival, the Ironman Canada Triathlon, the Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival, the Peach City Beach Cruise, the Pentastic Hot Jazz Fest, the Okanagan Fest-of-Ale.
206.1
(64.4)
128.1
(40.0)
Green Mountain Road
Access to Apex Mountain Resort Ski Area. Access to campgrounds
209.1
(61.4)
129.9
(38.2)
Skaha Lake Road
Access to Penticton, BC business centre, east of highway
209.2
(61.3)
130.0
(38.1)
Photo view from highway
Driving south on BC Highway #97.
209.2
(61.3)
130.0
(38.1)
Access to campground
North side of highway
209.6
(60.9)
130.2
(37.8)
Penticton, BC Airport
North side of highway
209.7
(60.8)
130.3
(37.8)
Access to campground
North side of highway
210.0
(60.5)
130.5
(37.6)
Point of Information
Crossing Yamerak, Creek.
211.0
(59.5)
131.1
(37.0)
Roadside highway turnout
West side of highway, gravel turnout
213.1
(57.4)
132.4
(35.7)
Roadside highway turnout
With view area and information plaque. East side of highway
214.1
(56.4)
133.0
(35.0)
Roadside highway turnout
Gravel turnout north side of highway. Access to R V Park, south side of highway.
215.1
(55.4)
133.7
(34.4)
Access to campground
East side of highway
216.5
(54.0)
134.5
(33.6)
Services at highway
East side
217.9
(52.6)
135.4
(32.7)
Junction of highway # 3a (The Crows Nest Pass Highway)
West to communities of Keremeos, Princeton, Hope. NOTE. Highway #3a overlaps highway #97 south at this point. NOTE: For highway travel west vis BC Highway #3a - See Milebymile.com Road Map Highway Travel Guide - Keremeos, BC to Penticton, BC for driving directions.
222.0
(48.5)
138.0
(30.1)
Northern boundry of Okanagan Falls, BC
Welcome to community of Okanagan Falls. Okanagan Falls, BC is located at the south end of Skaha Lake, BC. The Columbia and Cascade mountain ranges surround the valley with elevations exceeding 7,000 feet above sea level. Attractions in and around Okanagan Falls, BC: Blue Mountain Vineyards & Cellars, Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards, Stag's Hollow Winery & Vineyard, Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery.
223.5
(47.0)
138.9
(29.2)
Okanagan Falls Provincial Park ( Green Lake Road )
Access from highway, 500 meters . Okanagan Falls BC Provincial Park is nestled between the Okanagan River and the steep foothills of Mt. McLellan. Camping facilities; 25 vehicle-accessible campsites, flush toilets, water, fire rings, hiking trails, No showers, No sani-station/dump facilities, BC Parks do not have electrical hook-ups.
224.3
(46.2)
139.4
(28.7)
Okanagan Falls, BC Business Centre
All services
224.3
(46.2)
139.4
(28.7)
Kettle Valley Railway Trailways
Access from Okanagan Falls. Come walk, run, or bike
226.8
(43.7)
140.9
(27.2)
Photo view from highway
Driving south on BC Highway #97.
228.2
(42.3)
141.8
(26.3)
Roadside highway turnout
West side of highway, gravel
229.8
(40.7)
142.8
(25.3)
Vaseux Lake, BC Wildlife Centre
West side of highway. The Vaseux Lake Nature Trust operates the Vaseux Wildlife Centre and Boardwalk.
230.2
(40.3)
143.0
(25.0)
Roadside highway turnout
East side of highway
230.4
(40.1)
143.2
(24.9)
Vaseux Lake BC Provincial Park Campground
West side of highway. Vaseux Lake BC Provincial Park Camping facilities; 12 vehicle campsites, hand water pump, pit toilets, fire rings, No sani-station/dump facilities. This park has a day-use/picnic area located off the Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada Waterfowl Sanctuary parking lot. Excellent wildlife viewing area by Highway 97 between Oliver and Okanagan Falls. Best viewing in spring and fall. Look for mountain goats, California big horn sheep and a wide variety of bird species. Trails provide access to the nearby Canadian Wildlife Service, Environment Canada Waterfowl Sanctuary. The operator maintains the park from April 1- Oct 31. The park is open in the winter without any services or fees.
231.2
(39.3)
143.7
(24.4)
Community of Vaseux Lake, BC

231.9
(38.6)
144.1
(24.0)
View from highway ( Vaseux Lake)
Driving south
233.1
(37.4)
144.8
(23.2)
View from highway ( Vaseux Lake )
Driving south
237.0
(33.5)
147.3
(20.8)
Access to campground
East side of highway
238.9
(31.6)
148.5
(19.6)
Inkaneep BC Provincial Park
Access from highway. Inkaneep Provincial Park is located along the BC Okanagan River. Camping facilities; 7 small vehicle accessible campsites, hand water pump, pit toilets, fire rings. No sani-station/dump facilities. The park is open year round with services offered from April 1 to October 31. The sites are not appropriate for 5th wheel trailers and other large RVs.
244.6
(25.9)
152.0
(16.1)
Town of Oliver, BC - The Wine Capital of Canada
Northern boundry. Welcome to Oliver, BC. Oliver is home to 10% of Canada's wineries and 20% to 25% of the fine grape growing acreage. Oliver attractions: Black Hills Vineyard, Burrowing Owl, Carriage House Wines, Desert Hills Estate Winery, Domaine Combret Estate Winery, Fairview Cellars, Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery, Gersighel Wineberg, Golden Miles Cellars, Hester Creek Estate Winery, Inniskillin Okanagan Vineyards, Silver Sage Winery, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, Vincor International. You can visit many of these wineries on a single stretch of the road called “the Golden Mile.” This strip of land is considered to be the best place in which to grow grapes in the whole Okanagan Valley.
244.9
(25.6)
152.2
(15.9)
Oliver Lions Park
Access from highway
245.3
(25.2)
152.4
(15.7)
Town of Oliver, BC Business Area
All services
245.7
(24.8)
152.7
(15.4)
Mount Baldy Ski Area
37 kms east
248.4
(22.1)
154.4
(13.7)
Access to Bed and Breakfast
East side of highway
248.6
(21.9)
154.5
(13.6)
Access to campground
East side of highway
252.0
(18.5)
156.6
(11.5)
Photo view from highway
Driving south on BC Highway #97.
259.5
(11.0)
161.3
(6.8)
Roadside highway turnout
West side of highway, paved turnout
259.5
(11.0)
161.3
(6.8)
Town of Osoyoos, BC
Northern boundry. Osoyoos, located on the northern most portion of the Sonora Desert. Canada's only desert.
265.9
(4.6)
165.2
(2.9)
Junction of Highway #3 ( The Crows Nest Pass Highway )
East to business area of the town of Osoyoos, BC, Greenwood, BC, Grand Forks, BC, Rossland, BC, Trail, BC, Creston, BC. West to communities of Similkameen, BC,Cawston, BC, Keremeos, BC. NOTE The overlap of highway #3a joins highway #3 at this point. NOTE: For Highway travel east via BC Highway #3 'The Crows Nest Pass' - See Milebymile.com - Osoyoos, BC to Creston, BC / Alberta border, for driving directions.
265.9
(4.6)
165.2
(2.9)
Junction of Highway #3 - Photo taken from Osoyoos Visitor Information Center
Access to Osoyoos, Vistitor Information Center, west side of highway. Local and British Columbia information, washrooms.
268.9
(1.6)
167.1
(1.0)
Haynes Point Provincial Park
East of highway 400 mtrs. This small park offers 41 vehicle accessible campsites, seven of which are double sites. All of the sites are reservable from May 15 to Sept 15. The maximum length of stay is seven days due to the size and popularity of the campground. The campground is open from March 28 to October 31 with full services. The gate to the campground and day-use areas is locked during the off season. The boat launch remains open year round.
269.2
(1.3)
167.3
(0.8)
Roadside highway turnout
East side of highway, paved with information sign
270.5
(0.0)
168.1
(0.0)
Canada United States Border
NOTE: for highway travel south via Washington highway #97 - See Milebymile.com Road Map Highway Travel Guide Canada / United States Border to City of Wenatchee, WA. for driving directions/ highway photos. -e

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