Okanagan
Sign in to saveThe Okanagan ( ), also called the Okanagan Valley and sometimes the Okanagan Country, is a region in the Canadian province of British Columbia defined by the basin of Okanagan Lake and the Canadian portion of the Okanagan River. It is part of the Okanagan Country, extending into the United States as Okanogan County in north-central Washington. According to the 2016 Canadian census, the region's population is 362,258. The largest populated cities are Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, and West Kelowna.
Key facts
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- Okanagan
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- Okanagan Valley
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- Region of British Columbia
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- Kelowna Vineyards (114204).jpg
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- Vineyards of the central Okanagan Valley
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- 260px
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- Canada British Columbia location map Okanagan.svg
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- Location of the Okanagan in British Columbia
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- Country
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- Canada
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- Province
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- British Columbia
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- Principal cities
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- Kelowna
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- Vernon
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- Penticton
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- West Kelowna
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- 3 Districts
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Article
20 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Geography
- Major highways
- Provincial parks
- Climate
- History
- Demographics
- Municipalities
- Designated places
- Unincorporated communities
- North Okanagan
- Central Okanagan
- South Okanagan
- Indian reserves
- Ghost towns
- Sport
- Agriculture
- See also
- References
- External links
The Okanagan ( ), also called the Okanagan Valley and sometimes the Okanagan Country, is a region in the Canadian province of British Columbia defined by the basin of Okanagan Lake and the Canadian portion of the Okanagan River. It is part of the Okanagan Country, extending into the United States as Okanogan County in north-central Washington. According to the 2016 Canadian census, the region's population is 362,258. The largest populated cities are Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, and West Kelowna.
The region is known for its sunny climate, dry landscapes, lakeshore communities, and particular lifestyle. The economy is retirement- and commercial-recreation-based, with outdoor activities such as boating and watersports, skiing, and hiking. Agriculture has been focused primarily on fruit orchards, with a recent shift in focus to vineyards and wine.