Okanagan Valley

Thanks to it's micro climate the Okanagan Valley is one of Canada's most famous wine districts. The southern tip of the valley is sometimes even regarded as the northern end of the Mexican desert.

Crossing the mountain pass leading into the valley provided a spectacular view of a long narrow passage filled with lakes and vineyards, all surrounded by mountains.

Despite the coldest summer temperatures ever recorded in the valley we followed through with our plan and rented bikes. The Kettle Valley Trail is an old railway that has been turned into a bike trail. The trail winds its way through the wineries with a beautiful view of the Okanagan lake.  After a number of wine tasting stops we did not ride our bikes as effortlessly as we did when we set out in the morning.