From TOURISM BC….

Within a region rife with vintage offerings, the Thompson Okanagan’s lake country provides its own heady lure – one that will draw you to the shores of Lake Osoyoos, south of Penticton, to Walnut Beach Resort. Basking in the summer sun, this all-season wonder proves bewitching with its own blend of temptations, including luxuriously appointed suites, a private, winding sandy beach, an outdoor pool, a wine bar boasting BC’s best and, of course, boundless lake and mountain views. Situated on Canada’s warmest lake, thanks to its address within the country’s only pocket desert, summers prove long on heat; winters also tease with plenty of outdoor play, making this south Okanagan retreat a four-season favourite for families. And once you arrive, stay a while. Savour tapas on the terrace or settle in for a soothing massage sure to work out the kinks. You might even be tempted to take it inside with suites that offer, well, the sweet life: state of the art and decked out with all things wireless, rooms take their names, aptly, from their surrounds (one bedroom hideaways bear monikers of the white varietals, while two bedroom havens are all about the reds). And should you wish for an out-of-doors adventure, there’s plenty to entertain beyond the lake shore – golfing, hiking, biking, and kayaking draw the summer heat while downhill skiing at nearby Mt. Baldy, snowshoeing and cross country skiing warm the winter chill. That is, if you don’t retreat to your room for a glass of your new-found favourite red…or white. www.walnutbeachresort.com

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