Sightseeing in Penticton, BC
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14 results
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Full-Day ATV Excursion
by Wine Country Helicopter AdventuresExplore exciting backcountry from the seat of an ATV with Mckinney Creek Adventures. Your full day of activity begins with a helicopter flight that offers you views you won’t soon forget! Then you’ll touchdown, meet your backcountry guide and head out for a thrilling ATV exploration that takes you through small streams, across open fields, over lush green hillsides and along rugged trails. Take a stop to grab a once in a lifetime picture or recharge with lunch, then head back out to explore this boundless pristine wilderness. At the end of your thrill-filled day, your helicopter pilot will pick you up and provide you one last scenic pleasure as he transports you back to homebase. This is the perfect way to share family fun, strengthen buddy camaraderie or blow off some corporate steam! Flights provided by Rotorworks Inc. You will be offered multiple stops to capture fun photos and take breaks. Tour can incorporate additional activities with prior arrangement (additional fees may apply.) Activities may include camping, fishing, gold panning, swimming, wildlife/bird watching just to name a few!
Osoyoos, BC (53 km from Penticton)
$495 CAD Per Full day (minimum 2 people) -
Marvelous Nk’Mip Helicopter Excursion
by Wine Country Helicopter AdventuresBlend a fantastic helicopter flight with a visit to an incredible winery and an inspiring cultural center and you have the makings for one perfect outing; and that’s just what you’ll get. Your Nk’Mip journey begins with a remarkable helicopter flight over incredible mountains and the lakes of the south Okanagan. Then you’ll fly over 1000 acres of amazingly beautiful and bountiful agricultural land which comprises more than 20% of British Columbia’s grape production. Touchdown to break and browse at a local artisan’s shop, then you’re off once again. When you return to Nk’Mip Resort you’ll be met with a lovely glass of wine, and then treated to a wine tasting and tour at Nk’Mip Cellars. The agricultural land you’ll view is established on Osoyoos Indian Band Lands. Nk’Mip Cellars is North America’s first aboriginal owned and operated winery. Nk’Mip Cellars boasts award winning wines. Flights provided by Rotorworks Inc.
Osoyoos, BC (53 km from Penticton)
$165 CAD Per Person (minimum 2 people) -
The Ultimate South Okanagan Helicopter Adventure
by Wine Country Helicopter AdventuresWine Country Helicopter Adventures 50 minute helicopter tour provides you with ample time to enjoy a cornucopia of sightseeing delights! You’ll view spectacular Summerland, Penticton and grand Okanagan Lake. As you return to Osoyoos, you’ll take pleasure in the rugged mountains of Cathedral Provincial Park, the beauty of Snowy Mountain and the Similkameen River Valley. Raise a toast to the perfect day! Tour lasts 50 minutes. Tours can be booked between 9am and 5pm, seven days a week. Ask your pilot about Summerland’s extinct volcano, known as Giant’s Head Mountain. Flights provided by Rotorworks Inc.
Osoyoos, BC (53 km from Penticton)
$365 CAD Per Person (minimum 2 people) -
Gold Mining Comes Alive Trek
by Great Horned Owl Eco-ToursWelcome to yesteryear. You’ll begin your step back in time with a visit to Hedley, a historic gold mining town. Then, jump on a shuttle and make your way to Mascot Mine, situated on a cliff overlooking the Similkameen Valley. Along the way, you’ll listen to stories about the amazing challenges gold mining pioneers faced. Once you arrive at Mascot Mine, you’ll come to appreciate the daily life of a mine worker- including the risks associated with it. Then try your hand at gold panning on the Similkameen River system and wander through the Snaza’ist Discovery Centre for greater insight into this fascinating profession. As your day comes to a close, refuel with lunch at the Hitching Post Restaurant! Bring your camera because there are plenty of vantage points to capture knock-out photography! This educational and exciting activity makes for a fantastic family outing. Children aged 10 and older welcomed. Access to the mine requires a short walk, followed by a series of steep staircases. If you need a rest, there are several places to stop and take in the view! This is a moderate level activity, and requires a minimum of 4 participants.
Osoyoos, BC (53 km from Penticton)
$199 CAD Per Person -
Seven Stones Helicopter and Winery Adventure
by Wine Country Helicopter AdventuresYour professional, gracious pilot has a truly wonderful day in store for you. Take off on your adventure and travel past the nearly 9000 foot peaks of Snowy Mountain and up to the boundary of Cathedral Provincial Park. Next, you’ll head down into the magnificent Similkameen River Valley before stepping out of your helicopter and on to the grounds of the luscious, award winning Seven Stones Winery where you’ll be treated to a delightful wine tasting. Then savor a fabulous bottle of vino over a relaxed picnic lunch while taking in lovely river and mountain views. On your way back to homebase, you’ll soar over Mount Kobau and back past the lake to Osoyoos. What a perfect day for romance, or to catch up with that special friend! Flights provided by Rotorworks Inc. Seven Stones Winery cultivates 20 acres of bench land overlooking British Columbia’s spectacular Similkameen River Valley. The winery produces 100 % estate grown French style wines. Tour can be customized to your desire.
Osoyoos, BC (53 km from Penticton)
$315 CAD Per Person (minimum 2 people) -
Pedal Car Rentals
by Fun City RentalsA truly unique pedal-powered experience. Grab a friend or even the whole family and pile into one of Fun City’s pedal cars. Cruise along the paved trail system on the shores of Okanagan Lake, or turn some heads with a ride through downtown. With two, four or six-passenger models, these pedal cars can accommodate a wide range of groups. Self-propel yourself to some good times. *Rentals available May-September, season permitting.
Penticton, BC
$30 CAD Per Hour (Medium Car, 4 passenger) -
Half-Day ATV Adventure
by Wine Country Helicopter AdventuresJump on an ATV and leave your everyday pressures in the dust. You’re in for a few hours of backcountry exploration that thrills, excites and revitalizes! Your day of adventure begins with a stimulating helicopter flight that offers you views you won’t soon forget. Once you touchdown you’ll meet your backcountry guide and travel ATV style through small streams, across open fields, over lush green hillsides and along rugged trails. At the end of your action packed half-day adventure your helicopter pilot will pick you up and provide you one last scenic pleasure as he transports you back to homebase. This is the perfect way to share family fun, strengthen buddy camaraderie or blow off some corporate steam! Flights provided by Rotorworks Inc. You will be offered multiple stops to capture fun photos and take breaks. Tour can incorporate additional activities with prior arrangement (additional fees may apply.) Activities may include camping, fishing, gold panning, swimming, wildlife/bird watching just to name a few!
Osoyoos, BC (53 km from Penticton)
$425 CAD Per 1/2 Day (minimum 2 people) -
Spotted Lake Helicopter Adventure
by Wine Country Helicopter AdventuresGet a bird's eye view of some of Osoyoos' finest wineries. On this 15-minute flight, you'll be able to see Spotted Lake (named for the many "spots" that appear on the lake's surface due to the high concentration of minerals in its waters), Osoyoos Lake, and the rows of grape vines of some of the South Okanagan's famous vineyards. Tour lasts 15 minutes. Flights can be booked between 9am and 5pm, seven days a week. Flights provided by Rotorworks Inc.
Osoyoos, BC (53 km from Penticton)
$119 CAD Per Person (minimum 2 people) -
Skaha Helicopter Adventure
by Wine Country Helicopter AdventuresThirty thrilling minutes await you. Your skilled helicopter pilot will track the shore of stunning Skaha Lake on your way toward beautiful Penticton. Mountains punctuate the skyline, sunshine makes magic on the water, and lush countryside abounds. You’ll also catch sight of Penticton and massive Okanagan Lake – which has a reputation as a genuine gem! As you head back to homebase you’ll be treated to a picturesque trip through the mountains. This is breathtaking British Columbia at its finest! Tour lasts 30 minutes. Tours can be booked between 9am and 5pm, seven days a week. Skaha Lake is a freshwater lake located in the Okanagan Valley. Flights provided by Rotorworks Inc.
Osoyoos, BC (53 km from Penticton)
$235 CAD Per Person (minimum 2 people) -
Experience Oliver Twist Estate Winery by Helicopter
by Wine Country Helicopter AdventuresRugged mountainsides contrast with vibrant vineyards, winding country roads, and lovely lakes, making for a scenic flight that completely stimulates your senses. And your tour has just begun. Next you’ll enjoy a scenic flight on your way to the wonderful Oliver Twist Estate Winery on the Black Sage bench in Oliver. Sip flavorsome wines, take part in a winery tour, then sit back and enjoy a pleasureful picnic lunch on a patio overlooking a most gorgeous valley. Now that you’re reenergized, it’s time for one more dynamite helicopter flight back to Osoyoos! Oliver Twist Estate Winery is a 17 acre family operated Okanagan estate winery and vineyard located on the preferred Black Sage Bench in Oliver, British Columbia, the Wine Capital of Canada. Osoyoos is pronounced “O-Soo-Yoos”, and is derived from the Okanagan First Nation’s language. Situated in an ideal climate, the region is known for long, hot summer days that concentrate the flavors in the grapes and gentle cool evenings that round the complexity of each variety. Experts consider Oliver wine among the best in Canada. Flights provided by Rotorworks Inc.
Osoyoos, BC (53 km from Penticton)
$280 CAD Per Person (minimum 2 people) -
Ecosystem Exploration Walk
by Great Horned Owl Eco-ToursThis enlightening ecosystem experience offers you a unique journey through three of Canada’s most amazing ecosystems- including Canada’s only desert! You’ll be escorted by a well informed guide who will help you recognize flora, fauna and wildlife, including Painted Turtles, Barred Owl, and California Big Horn Sheep, just to name a few! Throughout your exploration, your guide will address critical global issues such as “biodiversity”, “species at risk”, “water sustainability”, “natural history” and “endangered ecosystems” using first hand exploration. This ecosystem exploration will leave you with a greater understanding of the complex and fragile world that surrounds you. You will visit the Antelope Bush Ecosystem (Desert), Grassland Ecosystem, and Forest Ecosystem. The Forest Ecosystem is positioned the high alpine and provides unequaled views of lovely Okanagan Valley. Other wildlife that might be sighted on this exploration include: Tiger Salamander, Behr’s Hairstreak (Butterfly), Grand Coulee Owl-Clover, Western Rattlesnake, Lark Sparrow and the Great Basin Gopher Snake. This activity is suitable for individuals of nearly all fitness levels. Minimum of 2 participants.
Osoyoos, BC (53 km from Penticton)
$149 CAD Per Person -
Hike Magnificent Mount Kobau
by Great Horned Owl Eco-ToursAfter an enjoyable short hike in the South Okanagan Grasslands Protected Area, you’ll arrive at an extraordinary spot that provides boundless views of Okanagan Valley, Similkameen Valley and the gorgeous Cascade Mountains. From this beautiful locale 6000 feet above sea level, you’ll even catch a distant view of McIntrye Bluff. Then, head off for one sensational photographic opportunity: “Spotted Lake.” Recognized as one of Canada’s most extraordinary natural attractions, the lake divides into spectrums of white, green and yellow pools during summer- thanks to super high concentrations of minerals. The Spotted Lake is 38 acres in size! What a wonder! The trail you will hike is comprised of well-defined loose gravel, and makes for easy travel. You’ll likely see some of Canada’s wildlife too, including Swallowtail butterflies, Brewer’s sparrow, mule deer, Turkey Vultures, marmot and black bears. This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants.
Osoyoos, BC (53 km from Penticton)
$89 CAD Per Person (17+) -
Intorductory Lakeview Flight
by Wine Country Helicopter AdventuresIf you’re short on time, or just want a sampling of wondrous wine country from the sky, then take off on Wine Country Helicopter Adventures timesaving helicopter tour! Before you know it, you’ll be flying over Osoyoos Lake, taking in views of its splendid beaches and surrounding mountains. Tour lasts 8 minutes. Tours can be booked between 9am and 5pm, seven days a week. Flights provided by Rotorworks Inc.
Osoyoos, BC (53 km from Penticton)
$69 CAD Per Person (minimum 2 people) -
McIntyre Bluff & Canyon Adventure
by Wine Country Helicopter AdventuresGrab a few moments of freedom. Your professional pilot will take you past Oliver over McIntyre Bluff, around Vaseux Lake and Gallagher Lake before turning south again for Osoyoos. Along the way you’ll have the pleasure of flying over luscious orchards, charming winding roads, and stunning rugged mountains. More than a tour; this is an experience. Tour lasts 25 minutes. Tours can be booked between 9am and 5pm, seven days a week. Flights provided by Rotorworks Inc.
Osoyoos, BC (53 km from Penticton)
$195 CAD Per Person (minimum 2 people)
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