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About the Tour
About the Tour
Rev your own engines as you cycle along the previous Kettle Valley Railway's path. This linear tour tells the transportation story of Naramata Bench, featuring showy boats, treacherous roads, trains, planes and countless explosions. The gentle grade is suitable for novice riders, and pleasurable on E-bikes.
This tour launches from the SS Sicamous on Penticton's waterfront, and ends at the Penticton Pump Track parking lot on Naramata Road. Along the way, you’ll have a chance to:
- Explore Penticton's winding waterfront and spectacular pier
- Cycle on the vineyard benches above Okanagan Lake, drinking in the view
- Blast into the past, learning about the Okanagan's luxury steamliners and dazzling railway
- Discover the Kettle Valley Rail Trail, one of the most beautiful and easy sections of the Trans Canada Trail
This cycling tour takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the syilx (Okanagan) people, who have resided here since time immemorial. We recognize, honour, and respect the syilx lands, and appreciate the opportunity to be in this special place.
This audio tour was narrated by Craig Henderson, written by Arnica Rowan, and produced by Terroir Consulting for Discover Naramata. Thanks to Destination BC, Wine Growers BC, the Naramata Bench Wineries Association, the Naramata Heritage Museum, the Okanagan Archive Society, and photographers Jon Adrian and Caillum Smith for the beautiful photographs. Thanks to Peach City Community Radio for providing a great recording studio.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.
Tour Producer
Tour Producer
Discover Naramata
Naramata... a stunning agricultural landscape, world-class food and wine of the Naramata Bench, a charming village at the end of winding country road. This CittaSlow-certified community is Western Canada's most beloved, slow-paced, vacation destination. Featured in the New York Times, Monte Cristo, National Geographic, Dwell, and more, this breath-taking slice of the Okanagan Valley is yours to explore.
Discover Naramata is a non-profit, member-run Destination Marketing Organization for the community of Naramata, BC, Canada. We support the marketing and building of a destination recognized by those looking for an authentic, quality, slow travel experience and supports the community and people who make this unique destination special. Our society is governed by an industry-appointed Board of Directors and represents more than 80 businesses that comprise the local tourism economy.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport for this audio tour project.
The views, opinions, conclusions and/or recommendations expressed in these materials are those of the author(s). These materials do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Government of British Columbia. The Government of British Columbia does not endorse, nor has it confirmed the validity of the information contained in, these materials.
Preview Location
Preview Location
Location 45
Construction Crews
Building the Kettle Valley Railway was an arduous, dangerous endeavor. The railway connected Midway to Penticton, blasting through mountain tunnels, and spanning dizzying chasms along the way. From Penticton, the terrain smoothed out through the rolling hil... Read More
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Major Landmarks
Major Landmarks
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Bench 1775 Winery
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SS Sicamous Marine Heritage Society
Getting There
Getting There
Route Overview
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Start location1099 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton, BC V2A 1B7, Canada
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Total distance8km
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Final location1194 Poplar Grove Rd, Penticton, BC V2A 8T6, Canada
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Distance back to start location5km
Directions to Starting Point
This tour launches from in front of the SS Sicamous on Penticton's waterfront.
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Tips
Tips
Places to stop along the way
Feel free to stop in and visit craft wine and drinks producers, or farmstands along your way. When you want to stop simply hit the pause
button, and then select the option to end the tour.
Don't worry, VoiceMap will save your spot on this biking tour. When you are ready to start up again, just select this Joyride tour again, and hit the resume tour
button. It' as easy as that! End the tour, then resume the tour when you are ready to roll again.
Best time of day
Avoid extreme heat by taking the tour in the spring, fall, or on a summer morning.
Precautions
Drink lots of water, and eat along the way. Watch for cars, other bikers, pedestrians and horses on Penticton's often crowded paths and roads. Always yield to horses and give them lots of space.
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