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About the Tour
About the Tour
This easy looped walking tour is perfect for toddlers and young children. This tour begins at the circle of benches on the north end of Naramata Centre beach. Our imaginations run wild as we explore kid-friendly locations, with fun activities along the way that appeal to pint-sized adventurers. Bring water and snacks, and don't forget to stop for ice cream!
Along the way, you‘ll have a chance to:
- Play on multiple playgrounds and pretend to be pirates
- Shoot family pictures, peacock style
- Explore a public vegetable garden
- Pick up seeds to plant at home
- Eat snacks, refresh with drinks
- Read books and see cool artwork
- Cool off at the beach and make sandcastles
This hike 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 learn about, and be in this special place.
This tour was narrated by Marion Barschel, 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, 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 18
Family Garden
Standing outside the fence of the garden, you can see lots of fruits, vegetables and flowers, depending on the time of year, of course! The students grow potatoes, carrots, corn, peas, garlic, onions and more!
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Major Landmarks
Major Landmarks
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Naramata Childcare Development Centre
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Red Bird Landscapes and Edible Gardens
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Naramata Centre
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Naramata Creek
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Naramata Centre Beach
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Just Baked : naramata street coffee
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Neverland Tea Cottage Naramata
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Grape Leaf Café
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Sun n' Sup Paddleboard Shop
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Naramata Library | ORL Branch
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Spirit Park
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Naramata Elementary School
Getting There
Getting There
Route Overview
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Start location3595-3335 1 St, Naramata, BC V0H 1Z1, Canada
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Total distance2km
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Final location3520-3570 1 St, Naramata, BC V0H 1Z1, Canada
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Distance back to start location51.24m
Directions to Starting Point
Launch your tour from the ring of benches, beside the barbecue and trees on the north end of Naramata Centre Beach.
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Tips
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Places to stop along the way
Play pretend on the Naramata Centre playground, explore the permaculture garden, play a game of tag in the Naramata Centre field, explore the Naramata School playground, rest at the Naramata School Outdoor Learning space, eat and drink along Naramata's Robinson Avenue, go for a swim or make sandcastles on the Naramata Centre beach.
Best time of day
This walking tour is great year round. In the heat of the summer, go in the morning or early evening when the weather is coolest.
If school is in session (September through June, up to 3:15pm, Monday to Friday) the tour will be a little shorter as we detour the elementary school grounds.
If school is not in session, because it's July, August, the weekends, a holiday or after 3:15, then this tour will be a little longer, and also include the elementary school grounds.
Precautions
Naramata is a quiet village without sidewalks. This tour leads you like a local, walking on the roads. Please take care with cars.
The summer can be very hot for little ones. Please make sure you take plenty of water with you, and a snack for your hungry bear cubs. Take a stroller or carrier for small children, and never underestimate the power of a piggyback ride.
Although the tour sticks to the bridge over Naramata Creek, still be sure to take extra care around the creek during the high waters of freshet, in late spring and early summer.
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