Thompson Okanagan

Secwepemctsin | Nsyilxcən

Spotted Lake

The NLaka’pamux, Okanagan and Secwepemc First Nations culture is bound to desert landscapes and fertile soil, dense forests, mountains, and fresh water.

Mocassin Trails

Modern Indigenous wine-making expresses plant knowledge in the Southern Okanagan; reconstructed pithouses (kekulis) preserve and share traditional Indigenous innovation and technology with visitors to Secwepemc Territory.

Experience Providers in the Thompson Okanagan

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Kekuli Café West Kelowna

indigenous culture, dining & culinary tours

Kekuli Cafe is a locally owned Aboriginal Cuisine Cafe Coffee shop! Serving everything on Bannock, with Bannock. Breakfast Served All day, Lunch & Dinner. Your gathering place for meetings, music, coffee groups & more.

Thompson Okanagan

West Kelowna

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Moccasin Trails

paddling, indigenous culture, hiking

Immerse yourself and be transformed by our storytelling and follow the path of our ancestors with authentic Indigenous hiking and canoe tours in British Columbia.

Thompson Okanagan

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Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre

attractions, museums & heritage sites, indigenous culture

The Nkmip Desert Cultural Centre is a 9,000 square-foot interpretive centre that exhibits 2 films, the Inkameep Day School Art Collection, indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits, a 1.5 km walking trail, and reconstructed traditional Okanagan village, and (visitor favourite) interpreter hosted programs which boast a fun filled experience for all ages! The centre is also an architectural marvel, and was built from local, sustainable materials.

Thompson Okanagan

Osoyoos

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Tunkwa Lake Resort

campgrounds & rv parks, fishing, cabins & cottages, indigenous culture

Thompson Okanagan

Logan Lake

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Fireweeds Boutique

indigenous culture, shopping

Welcome to Fireweeds Boutique a 100% Indigenous Owned + Women Operated Store, Online & Mobile Boutique in Kelowna, B.C. The Boutique Store is located Downtown Kelowna at #100 - 1465 Ellis Street where you shop Shop Indigenous and Support 100% Authentic Indigenous Made Brands & Collections that are Indigenous Curated by the owner directly from Indigenous Designers & Artists from Turtle Island or so-called North America. Shop Clothing, Gifts, Jewelry, Home, Bath & Body, and Beauty. Follow Us On Social Media @fireweeds.boutique on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

Thompson Okanagan

Kelowna

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Nk'Mip Campground & RV Resort

campgrounds & rv parks, indigenous culture

Thompson Okanagan

Osoyoos

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Where to Stay in the Thompson Okanagan

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Retasket Lodge & Rv Park

indigenous culture, campgrounds & rv parks, hotels

Welcome to Retasket Lodge & RV Park, your Lillooet home away from home. Retasket Lodge & RV Park aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Rooms at Retasket Lodge & RV Park offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi If you are driving to Retasket Lodge & RV Park, free parking is available. We also have a Deluxe room with a recliner and 65" TV and a King room also with a 65" TV and a King bed. Several pet rooms are available depending on availablility. A $25.00 pet fee will be charged. A BBQ patio is also available for guest use.

Cariboo Chilcotin Coast

Lillooet

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Thunderbird RV Park & Campground

indigenous culture, campgrounds & rv parks

Vancouver Island

Campbell River

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