Okanagan
Okanagan is a region in the southern interior of British Columbia, Canada, comprising the Okanagan Valley and Okanagan Lake. The name derives from the Okanagan people, the Syilx Nation, who have inhabited the area for centuries. The term is used for the valley, the lake, and the broader cultural area.
Geography and climate: The valley runs roughly north–south from the northern part of the Thompson Plateau to
People and history: The Syilx people are the region’s original inhabitants. The Okanagan Nation Alliance represents
Economy and culture: The Okanagan is a leading Canadian wine region, with sub-regions such as Naramata Bench,
Notable features: Okanagan Lake and the surrounding mountains provide a landscape of vineyards, orchards, and resort