Visitor Information

Okanagan Fast Facts • Over 100 wineries in the Okanagan • 2000 hours of sunshine a year • Okanagan has the warmest lake in Canada - Osoyoos Lake • The only bridge crossing Okanagan Lake is the William R. Bennett Bridge in Kelowna • Over fifty, 18 hole golf courses • Three major ski/snowboard resorts • 1/3 of summer days are considered “tropical” (temperatures greater than 30* C) • Okanagan orchards are world renowned • Over 65 Provincial/Regional parks • UBC Okanagan is ranked 10th best in Canada and 34th in the World

Seasonal Temperatures (high)

Spring – 2 months: March April

9o C 15 o C

Summer – 5 months: May June July August September

20 o C 24 o C 28 o C 27 o C 21 o C

Autumn – 2 months:

October November

14 o C 5 o C

Winter - 3 months: December January

February

0o C 0 o C 3 o C

Passenger need to know

CANADIAN CITI ZEN S Canadian citizens traveling by air to, through, or from the U.S. must present a valid Canadian passport. At participating airports a NEXUS card may be used.This requirement applies to all travelers, including children.

U.S. CITI ZEN S & PERM ANENT RE SIDENT S AIR TR AVEL The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative requires anyone, including U.S. citizens and permanent residents, leaving or returning to the U.S. by air to have a passport or a NEXUS card at designated airports.

PASSPORT REGU LATION S International visitors to Canada must carry a valid passport and a visa, if required. Citizens from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Mexico, Japan the Republic of Korea, Australia, and others do not require a visa to enter Canada. For a complete listing go to www.cic.gc.ca.

LAND & SEA TR AVEL Canadian citizens as of January 31, 2008, the United States will end the practice of accepting oral declarations of citizenship at the border. Canadian citizens ages 19 and older must present documentation that proves both identity and citizenship. Identification documents must include a photo, name and date of birth. View the documentary requirements for Canadian and Mexican residents at CBP.gov. Children ages 18 and under will only be required to present proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. US-Biometric procedures

may apply to some Canadian Citizens. Find out if US-VISIT applies to you.

LAKESHORE WINE ROUTE Come spend the day with us!

tantalus.ca tantaluswine

sperlingvineyards.com sperlingvineyards

www.lakeshorewineries.ca lakeshorewines Tastings, tours and dining, all only a short, scenic drive from downtown Kelowna. Open Daily

summerhill.bc.ca summerhillwine

st-hubertus.bc.ca

sthubertuswine

Airlines

Air Canada www.aircanada.ca 1-888-247-2262 Air Transat www.airtransit.ca 1-877-872-6728 Air North, Yukon’s Airline www.flyairnorth.com 1-867-661-0407 ext.1 Alaska Airlines www.alaskaair.com 1-800-252-7522 Central Mountain Air www.flycma.com 1-888-865-8585 Pacific Coastal Airlines www.pacificcoastal.com 1-800-663-2872 Sunwing Airlines www.flysunwing.com 1-877-877-1755 WestJet www.westjet.com 1-888-937-8538

Kelowna International Airport 2507655125 | www.ylw.aero Pentincton Regional Airport 2507704422 | www.cyyf.ca Airport

Transit - Bus

Kelowna Transit Info: 2508608121 Pentincton Transit Info: 2504925602 Osoyoos Transit Info: 2504958054 Greyhound Canada toll free: 18006618747 Roadside Assistance

BC Automobile Association (BCAA) 1-800-224-357 www.drivebc.ca 1-800-550-4997 Car Rentals

Kelowna Avis Rent-a-Car 250-491-9500 Kelowna Budget Rent-a-Car 250-491-7368 Kelowna National Rent-a-Car 250-762-0622 Penticton Budget Rent-a-Car 250-490-3339 TAXIS

Emergencies

Ambulance/ Fire/ Police 911 Forest Fire Report 1.800.663.5555 cell *5555

Kelowna General Hospital 250.862.4000 Penticton General Hospital 250.492.4000 R.C.M.P Kelowna 250-762-3300 R.C.M.P Penticton 250-490-4300 Vernon Jubilee Hospital 250.545.2211

Area code 250/778/236 Kelowna Cabs 250-762-4444 Penticton Taxi 250-492-5555 Oliver Taxi 250-535-1722 Osoyoos Taxi 250-495-7004

Holidays for 2018 in B.C.

New Year’s Day – Tues. January 1 • BC Family Day – Mon. February 18 Good Friday – Fri. April 19 • Easter Monday – Mon. April 22 Victoria Day – Mon. May 20 • Canada Day – Mon. July 1 British Columbia Day – Mon. August 5 • Labour Day – Mon. September 2 Thanksgiving – Mon. Oct 14 • Remembrance Day – Mon. November 11 Christmas Day – Wed. December 25 • Boxing Day – Thurs. December 26

West Kelowna’s best shopping experience for all your needs!

3600 Carrington Road Snyatan.com

2231 Louie Drive GovernorsMarket.com 2475 Dobbin Road WestbankTowneCentre.com

3011 – 3041 Louie Drive GovernorsLanding.com