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Monique Tamminga

Are you brave enough to tour Oliver’s ghost town at night?

October 18, 2021 //  by Monique Tamminga

Did you know Oliver has a ghost town dating back to the gold rush era with tales of murder and mystery? Come and …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Ghosts, History, Okanagan Getaways, Staycation secrets, Things to do

151 acres of biodiverse South Okanagan land donated to Nature Trust of BC

July 17, 2021 //  by Monique Tamminga

Through the generosity of donors, Nature Trust of BC announced that 151 acres (61 hectares) of land, known as the Park …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Environment, Nature, Okanagan Getaways, Parks

Take a sculpture walk along Penticton’s lakeshore

May 23, 2021 //  by Monique Tamminga

Today, there’s even more to love about Penticton’s Okanagan Lake beachfront than the sun and sand! Seven …

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Category: home, TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Okanagan Getaways, Staycation secrets, Things to do

Battle in the sky erupts above South Okanagan lake

April 11, 2021 //  by Monique Tamminga

When you are out for a walk in the Okanagan, it’s a good idea to carry a camera because you never know what you …

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Category: TravelTag: Okanagan Getaways, WCT Intro, Wildlife

Kevin Gets a Girlfriend: Penticton’s favourite goose meets his match

April 7, 2021 //  by Monique Tamminga

It seems Kevin, the famous Penticton goose, has a girlfriend. The pair have been spotted together for the past week …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Okanagan Getaways, Penticton, Wildlife

Kiteboarders catch major air on Skaha Lake during Sunday’s windstorm

March 30, 2021 //  by Monique Tamminga

It was a windy day in Penticton recently, but for many kiteboarders and windsurfers, it was pure …

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Category: TravelTag: Adrenaline, British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Okanagan Getaways, Things to do, WCT Intro

Turning Summerland sap into sweet syrup

March 27, 2021 //  by Monique Tamminga

Dozens of people came out to Nomad Cider in Summerland in March to see sap turn into sweet syrup tapped from trees on …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Food, Okanagan Getaways

Osoyoos vine monster emblazoned on Okanagan-made T-shirts

February 14, 2021 //  by Monique Tamminga

Some call him the Protector, others call him the Guardian or the Tree Spirit. No matter what his name is, the branch …

Osoyoos vine monster emblazoned on Okanagan-made T-shirtsRead More

Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Okanagan Getaways, Staycation secrets

Ice volcanoes erupt along the shores of Okanagan Lake

February 13, 2021 //  by Monique Tamminga

From ice volcanoes and floating pancakes to icicles dangling to create works of art, this cold snap has turned the …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Okanagan Getaways

Trailblazing women from the 1930s take the ultimate selfie in Oliver

December 15, 2020 //  by Monique Tamminga

Five trailblazing women from the 1930s are all smiles for the camera as they brave unimaginable heights, standing atop a …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, History, Okanagan Getaways, Travel

Hang out in your own personal bubble at this South Okanagan café

October 27, 2020 //  by Monique Tamminga

An Osoyoos café has come up with a creative way for you to enjoy a cup of coffee and treats safely in your own …

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Category: TravelTag: British Columbia Destinations, Canada, Food, Okanagan Getaways, Osoyoos, Staycation secrets

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