This Region Is Called 'Canada's Napa Valley'—and It's Best-kept Winter Secret

I didn’t even have to wait in line.

The next morning, a 2.5-hour drive brings me toSovereign Lakefor a lesson in Nordic skiing.

Or, jive to live music atLong Johns Pub.

A group downhill skiing at Silver Star Mountain Resort.Credit:Courtesy of Destination BC

Canadas highest art gallery,Gallery Odina private contemporary collection that features Western Canadian artistscan also be found here.

I complete my Okanagan winter explorations with a return to the urban bustle in Kelowna.

I take a deep breath and jump in.

Skiiers on the chairlift at Sun Peaks Resort.Courtesy of Destination BC

Chairlift at Silver Star Mountain Resort.Courtesy of Destination BC

Skiers and snowboarder walking through the village at SilverStar Mountain Resort.Jordan McGrath Photography