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Golden Mile Chalet

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The South Okanagan has year round activities for people of all ages and interests.

	Pictographs - the greatest concentration of pictographs in BC are located in the south Okanagan many are near Oliver, Vaseux Lake, and Penticton. Find out more.
	Theatre - community theatres abound in the Okanagan, check out the local productions.


Golf: Fairways abound. Courses nearby are listed with the Oliver Chamber of Commerce.

Kettle Valley Trail: Perfect for mountain biking, jogging, or hiking, the KVR is an abandoned railway bed that winds through south central British Columbia between Midway and Hope. A map is provided in the cottage and more information is online.

	Big horn sheep - located on the bluff east of Vaseux Lake is a Big Horn Sheep preserve. Hiking or a 4x4 is recommended, as the road is unpaved and steep.
	Bird watching - the area around Vaseux Lake has been a migratory bird and waterfowl sanctuary since 1923. A birdwatcher’s delight, amongst the birds that frequent the area are the great horned owl, canyon wren, chukar partridge, woodpeckers, sage thrashers, and the burrowing owl. Find out more
	Fishing - Vaseux Lake is a non-motor boat body of water, popular for its bass fishing. Check with the BC government on licencing requirements and limits.

Restaurants

A number of excellent dining establishments are nearby. A small sampling includes:

	Burrowing Owl Winery- The Sonora Room serves lunch daily and evening dining Thursday to Sunday by reservation.
	Jacques Wine Country Inn - Fine French dining. Dinner served Tuesday to Sunday.
	Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards - Cellar Door Bistro is open weekends for lunch.
	Hillside Estate Winery - Barrel Room Bistro serves lunch and dinner.
	Sumac Ridge Estate Winery - Cellar Door Bistro open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.


Rock Climbing: A short distance away, the Skaha Bluffs are comprised of over 120 cliffs, about 55 of which have climbs on them. More details are available from Skaha Rock Adventures.

Water sports: Parasailing, waterskiing, jet-skis and much more are available on other neighboring lakes -- Lake Okanagan, Osoyoos, and Skaha.

Wine touring: Enjoy the nectar of the gods in the more than 50 vineyards located in the Okanagan. An ideal location, Vaseux Lake is in the the heart of famous "golden mile". Find out more through the Okanagan Wine Festivals.

	Ice skating - some winters get frosty enough to see Vaseux Lake safely frozen over - bring your ice skates and enjoy the clean, fresh air (please check with the City of Oliver first on whether the ice is sufficiently thick).
	Skiing - famous for its "champagne powder," Apex Mountain is just a 25 miles away and has runs for skiers and borders of all abilities.