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MOTORCYCLE AND DRIVING TOURSKamloops, British Columbia Motorcycle Touring Routes - Route 4 - Thompson Okanagan Explorer
Make Kamloops your home-base while you tour on your motorcycle to explore all the great riding areas Kamloops has to offer. Take in the incredible wilderness of Wells Gray Provincial Park, get immersed in the Gold Rush history of the area, and view the wide-open vistas of ranch country. Whatever the destination, visitors will return to Kamloops with vibrant memories of the day's driving tour.
MT 1 - Pursuit of the Gold Rush
MT 3 - Hot Springs Adventure Loop
MT 5 - Thompson Okanagan Explorer
MT 6 - Canyons and Valleys Loop
MT 7 - Western Heritage Explorer
ROUTE 4 - THOMPSON OKANAGAN EXPLORER
Kamloops - Vernon - Kelowna - Rock Creek - Osoyoos - Princeton - Merritt - Kamloops
Total Distance: 640 kms (398 miles)
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
1. Kamloops - Vernon
Distance: 118 kms (73 miles)
Approximate Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Route: Highway 1 - Highway 97
Origin/Destination: Head east from Kamloops on Highway 1 for approximately 25 kms. Keep in the right lane and take the exit 399 for Highway 97 towards Kelowna.
Highlights: BC Wildlife Park, Westwold old church, Falkland's Largest Canada Flag, Falkland Stampede (May), O'Keefe Historic Ranch.
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2. Vernon - Kelowna
Distance: 53 kms (33 miles)
Approximate Time: 40 minutes
Route: Highway 97
Origin/Destination: Head south towards Kelowna on Highway 97.
Highlights: Kalamalka Lake
3. Kelowna - Osoyoos (via Rock Creek)
Distance: 175 kms (108 miles)
Approximate Time: 2 hours
Route: Highway 33 - Highway 3
Origin/Destination: Upon arrival into Kelowna, continue following Highway 97 (Okanagan Hwy) or Harvey Ave. Follow this until Highway 33 and turn left (just before Costco). This road will go through Rutland and towards Big White Ski Resort area. Pass the turn off to Big White and continue on Highway 33 towards Rock Creek / Osoyoos. Continue to follow the signs for Osoyoos, and in Rock Creek turn right onto Highway 3.
Highlights: Check out Nk'mip Cellar, North America's first Aboriginal Winery in Osoyoos.
4. Osoyoos - Princeton
Distance: 115 kms (71 miles)
Approximate Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Route: Highway 3
Origin/Destination: Head west out of Osoyoos on Highway 3 towards the Keremeos and continue on Highway 3 all the way to Princeton.
Highlights: Check out the Princeton Museum or the old Kettle Valley Railway tunnels in Princeton.
5. Princeton - Merritt
Distance: 89 kms (51 miles)
Approximate Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Route: Highway 5A (Princeton - Kamloops Highway)
Origin/Destination: Upon arrival in Princeton, turn right on Bridge Street, and make another right onto the Princeton-Kamloops Hwy (5A). Follow Highway 5A until you reach Merritt.
Highlights: Walk of Stars murals in Merritt
6. Merritt - Kamloops
Distance: 90 kms (56 miles)
Approximate Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Route: Highway 5A
Origin/Destination: Once reaching the junction before Merritt, either continue on and end up in the Merritt city centre or head south and merge onto the Yellowhead Highway towards Kamloops. When leaving towards Kamloops, head out northeast of Merritt onto the Old Merritt Highway 5A.
Highlights: See many lakes and farm lands with likely sightings of eagles fishing, and check out the Historic Quilchena Hotel and Working Ranch.
*Note - distances and driving times are approximate
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