Naramata on Okanagan Lake

Between Okanagan Lake and the Kettle Valley Railway

Naramata lies on the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake. Numerous beaches invite you to swim, while the Kettle Valley Railway runs through the community as part of the Trans Canada Trail. This presents two different interests to consider when planning your trip: time by the water or exercise along the railway route. If you’re planning a family trip, you can consider which is more important for your stay—or whether there’s room for both.

On the section of the Kettle Valley Railway that runs through Naramata, you’ll find joggers, hikers, cycling wine tasters and ambitious mountain bikers. The route is used in different ways. This can help you sort out your own preferences for your stay: Would you like to hike, jog or travel by bike? These activities give you a concrete sense of how varied the use of this section is, without requiring you to settle on just one way of getting around.

Tunnels and special experiences

The Adra Tunnel is a historically significant landmark and also a recreational destination in Naramata. Completed improvements to the tunnel include benches, picnic tables, bike racks, directional signs and a composting toilet. Benches and tables make it possible to take a break during your outing; bike racks and signs add to the facilities. The composting toilet is another specific part of the improvements. When choosing things to do in Naramata, the Adra Tunnel offers a place for outdoor recreation as well as historical significance.

Little Tunnel on the Naramata trail also offers a reason to stop: it’s a good place for photos, and a picnic might also be an option. This makes the tunnel a different kind of destination from the longer railway route, where various groups are out and about. Whether you’re looking for a photo opportunity or considering a picnic, you can include Little Tunnel as a separate point in your plans.

Those interested in permaculture can also consider the GPS-guided audio tour Secret Gardens: Permaculture Walking Tour. It starts in Naramata Village. The tour title indicates its focus on permaculture, and its set starting point gives you a concrete point of reference if you’d like to include this subject in your trip. Along with the beach, railway route and tunnels, the tour adds to the different ways to get to know Naramata.

Which accommodation suits your travel plans?

When looking for a vacation rental in Naramata, it makes sense to first weigh the experiences that matter most to you. Are swimming and spending time on Okanagan Lake your priority, or would you like to connect your stay more closely with the Kettle Valley Railway, Adra Tunnel or the permaculture audio tour? These questions can help you assess Naramata as a destination based on your own interests, without assuming any particular features of an accommodation.

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For the regional travel overview: Okanagan-Similkameen.