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Similkameen Valley Welcome to the Similkameen Valley, Highway 3, BC Canada Rugged, Rustic, Real.

Official visitor website for the Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, Canada including the communities of Cathedral Lakes, Cawston, Chopaka, Coalmont, Eastgate, Hedley, Keremeos, Manning Park, Olalla, Princeton, Tulameen and Twin Lakes.

We have to say, hiking in October is pretty great.It's not quite as hot, the trails are a little quieter and you get to ...
10/20/2026

We have to say, hiking in October is pretty great.

It's not quite as hot, the trails are a little quieter and you get to see some of your favourite places looking completely different with the fall colours.

China Ridge near Princeton is always a good option, and Manning Park has some beautiful areas to explore this time of year too.

You might need a jacket in the morning, but once you're moving, it's pretty comfortable out there.

If you're looking for an excuse to get outside this weekend, there you go. 🥾

October is a pretty good time to be driving Highway 3 through the Similkameen.The summer traffic has quieted down, the h...
10/15/2026

October is a pretty good time to be driving Highway 3 through the Similkameen.

The summer traffic has quieted down, the hills are changing colour and there's still lots to see along the way.

One of our favourite things about this drive is how different everything looks from one end of the valley to the other. You've got the forests around Manning Park, the mountains near Princeton and Hedley, and then the orchards and vineyards as you get closer to Keremeos and Cawston.

If you've been thinking about a fall road trip, we'd say October is a pretty good time to do it. 🍂

There's still a lot coming out of the fields and orchards around Keremeos and Cawston.Apples, pears, squash, pumpkins, r...
10/13/2026

There's still a lot coming out of the fields and orchards around Keremeos and Cawston.

Apples, pears, squash, pumpkins, root vegetables... October is definitely not the end of fresh produce season around here.

And while we love seeing all that local food at the farm stands, it's also worth remembering how much work goes into it. Our growers have been at it for months, and harvest is one of their busiest times of year.

If you're in the area, pop into one of the farm stands and see what's still in season. 🍎

There's a lot to be thankful for here in the Similkameen.From the orchards and vineyards that keep our growers busy to t...
10/11/2026

There's a lot to be thankful for here in the Similkameen.

From the orchards and vineyards that keep our growers busy to the rivers, mountains and wide-open spaces we get to enjoy year-round, this valley gives us so much.

This Thanksgiving weekend, we're feeling especially grateful for the place we get to call home, the people who work hard to grow our food and the communities that make the Similkameen what it is.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Similkameen Valley! 🍂

A glass of Similkameen w**e pairs perfectly with valley views and local cuisine.
09/28/2026

A glass of Similkameen w**e pairs perfectly with valley views and local cuisine.

If we had 24 hours in the Similkameen, here’s how we’d spend it.Start the morning in Keremeos while the fruit stands are...
09/24/2026

If we had 24 hours in the Similkameen, here’s how we’d spend it.

Start the morning in Keremeos while the fruit stands are opening. Grab something for the road, then spend a few hours outside before heading toward Cawston for lunch and a tasting (or two).

For early evening, find a patio, order something local for dinner and stay awhile.

Then find a place to spend the night because driving home after a day like that seems like a waste.

Tulameen from a slightly different point of view.Sitting at the south end of Otter Lake, this little community has been ...
09/22/2026

Tulameen from a slightly different point of view.

Sitting at the south end of Otter Lake, this little community has been a summer favourite for generations. A lake, a beach, the old Kettle Valley Railway trail and plenty of backcountry right outside your door.

📸 Darren Robinson Photography

Keremeos is still very much in harvest mode.Fruit stands are busy, bins are coming in from the orchards and there’s a st...
09/18/2026

Keremeos is still very much in harvest mode.

Fruit stands are busy, bins are coming in from the orchards and there’s a steady stream of people stopping along Highway 3 to see what’s in season.

It’s a busy time of year for the people who grow food here, and a pretty good time to see this little farming community doing what it does best.

September might be one of the nicest months in the Similkameen.The summer crowds start to thin out, but there’s still lo...
09/15/2026

September might be one of the nicest months in the Similkameen.

The summer crowds start to thin out, but there’s still lots happening. Farms are in the middle of harvest, w**eries are busy and the days are usually warm enough to spend outside.

Summer doesn’t disappear just because the calendar says September.

Hedley has a lot of stories.The Hedley Heritage Museum is one of the best places to get a sense of what life was actuall...
09/10/2026

Hedley has a lot of stories.

The Hedley Heritage Museum is one of the best places to get a sense of what life was actually like here during the mining years. Inside you'll find old photographs, mining artifacts and pieces of everyday life from the people who lived and worked in Hedley.

If you've driven through Hedley a dozen times but never stopped at the museum, it's worth taking a look.

There's a lot more to this little town than you can see from Highway 3.

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