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With a well-rounded line-up of editorial as well as comprehensive maps of popular cruising areas and details about what to see and do, our 2023 SunCruiser Okanagan serves as a premier guide to enhance your boating season in the Tri-Lakes this year.

Consisting of three main communities - Penticton, Kelowna and Vernon - with a number of exciting rural communities and lakes, the region is considered the main hub of the Okanagan Valley. It successfully caters to transient boaters, those with a boat in a seasonal slip at a marina, and local outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Kelowna is the largest city in the Tri-Lakes and is a good starting point to begin your experiences. Luxury resorts like the Eldorado Resort - Hotel Eldorado and its adjoining marina, the downtown district with its eclectic dining and shopping options, plus several events and festivals are all exciting attractions to enjoy in the summer and fall.

What’s special about the Okanagan Valley’s largest city is all the places of interest outdoors. For instance, an easily accessible day trip is the Kelowna Paddle Trail designated for kayakers, canoeists, and SUP enthusiasts. This passage spans 27 km (17 mi) from McKinley Beach to Bertram Creek Regional Park, is suitable for all skill levels and has several marked buoys as well as beaches, parks and resorts along the way. It’s the perfect route to discover the immediate area.

However, we always recommend that you go further. Every year, we highlight a few provincial parks, and Kalamalka Lake in Coldstream near Vernon and Fintry in Lake Country are great choices. From scenic isolated anchorages and open water to many amenities, both can enhance day - or multi-day - trips. Boater-friendly, the parks’ launch ramps are easily accessible, the beaches are relaxing, and the water is always refreshing to cool off from the hot summer sun.

Of course, the Tri-Lakes isn’t complete without a trip south to Penticton, whether it’s under the power of your