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Highway 97

Summerland’s ‘Cannonballs’ When the widening of Highway 97 was initially studied, efforts were made to preserve a section of rock that contained numerous ‘cannonballs’. These volcanic rocks are quite unique. Only one other location, the Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala, has... [Continue Reading]

Below is an update, from the Vernon News, on the proposed trail corridor from Vernon to the northern boundary of Lake Country: A trail corridor with views of Kalamalka Lake could soon be a draw for locals and tourists. The Electoral Area... [Continue Reading]

A proposed trail along Kalamalka Lake is in the works. The Regional District of the North Okanagan is investigating development of a trail from Okanagan College to Crystal Waters Road, near Oyama. “It’s a plan in progress,” said director Bob... [Continue Reading]

A little known, but authentic Indian word for Wood Lake, could be attached to a scenic section of Highway 97 when it comes under control of the District of Lake Country. Pelewash Parkway has drawn the most votes in an... [Continue Reading]

The rocks, weeds and overgrown bushes along the western side of Wood Lake don’t make for an inviting swimming environment. A narrow and fairly rough strip of land separates fast-moving traffic along Highway 97 from the lake. The six-kilometre stretch,... [Continue Reading]

The Winfield to Oyama Highway 97 four-laning project is progressing on time and on budget. Keep track of its progress on the BC government’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Okanagan Corridor website where you can view an animated view of... [Continue Reading]