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Local Outdoor Clubs
Join in, meet some great people, get some exercise, and have fun. The Okanagan is just waiting to be experienced by you and your family!
Have you been thinking about going hiking, canoeing, or doing some other outdoor activity, but you don't know where to start and you don't know where to go? You are not alone.
Fortunately there are a number of clubs that focus on outdoor activities in the area. It doesn't matter whether you are young or old, a long-time resident or just moved in, a beginner or an expert, this is your opportunity to meet up with friendly people who enjoy the same activities as you. Look them up and give them a call. Many offer introductory get-togethers to get you started.
Note: None of these clubs or associations are affiliated with ExperienceWestbank.com.
Westbank Steps Out - Presented by the Regional District of Central Okanagan
This is a great walking and hiking program right in our own backyard! For just $30 for new registrants ($15.00 for renewals), you can pick up a "Hike to Health" logbook, a pedometer (to track those 10,000 steps per day), and attend four sessions which includes information about getting started, stretching, setting goals, proper footwear, heart smart nutrition and more. As well, weekly, guided hikes through the Regional Parks on the Westside will be offered throughout the summer. There is also a chance to win some neat prizes.
Clink the link for the Regional District of Central Okanagan Website and look for complete information starting on March 1st, 2006. www.regionaldistrict.com/
Also look for information on how to join in on the Walking Club for easy weekly walks through Shannon Lake Regional Park and the Gellatly Nut Farm - starting in April. Gather a group of friends, bring your little ones, and join in!
Westside Leisure Guide - You can't miss this!
The Westside Leisure Guide (put out by the Regional District of Central Okanagan - Westside Parks and Recreation Department) outlines indoor and outdoor activities available on the Westide for people of all ages. This includes swimming lessons, public skating, after school programs, and adult educational courses. There’s also important information and details about programs and events offered at the Mount Boucherie Community Centre, the Johnson-Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre, the Westside Youth Centre, the Webber Road Community Centre, the Westbank First Nation Recreation Department and the District of Peachland Recreation Department. The current Westside Leisure Guide can be picked up at all recreational facilities on the Westside.
It can also be viewed online at: Online Westide Leisure Guide (PDF file) on the Regional District Website.
Central Okanagan Naturalists' Club
"The Central Okanagan Naturalists Club (CONC) based in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, is a group dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of nature in the Central Okanagan Valley. It has active groups interested in birding, botany, conservation, education, hiking in the summer (easy, moderate, and more challenging), skiing (cross-country and downhill) in the winter. CONC holds monthly meetings with informative and interesting speakers. Many members participate on local, regional, and provincial bodies whose interests reflect ours. CONC is involved with the Christmas Bird Count and with the Okanagan Mountain Park Birding Blitz." from the CONC website (www.conc.silk.net/).
For more information about hiking and cross country skiing schedules, the Young Naturalists' Club, and how you can participate in conservation, contact the Central Okanagan Naturalists' Club on their website at www.conc.silk.net/
Community Recreational Initiatives Society (CRIS)
Community Recreational Initiatives Society is a volunteer organization that provides opportunities for persons with disabilities to take part in outdoor and wilderness activities. Activities range from kayaking, canoeing, tandem cycling, hiking, and backcountry camping. CRIS is based out of Kelowna and provides daily programs for residents in the Central Okanagan from April until October. Some of the park and wilderness areas utilitized by CRIS are Mount Boucherie, Bear Creek Provincial Park, Glen Canyon, Okanagan Lake, McDougall Rim, Rose Valley Regional Park, and Kalamoir Regional Park. For information on how to get involved either as a participant or volunteer, contact the CRIS office at 979-3941 or visit the website at www.coreinso.com.
Peachland Volksport Club
"The Canadian Volkssport Federation provides this opportunity every day of the year across a large portion of our magnificent country. Through its unique non-competitive, family-oriented, fun-filled program of sporting activities, you can experience the beauty and history of Canada. You can walk through scenic and historic areas of our major cities or visit small country towns left almost forgotten by the development of our major highway systems. You can enjoy national and provincial parks or the quiet beauty of an abandoned railroad line. You can see the special beauty of our beaches and mountains... all yours through volkssporting." - from the Canadian Volkssport Federation website (www.volkssportingbc.ca/)
To learn how to get involved with the local chapter, contact the Peachland Volksport Club Website at: www.peachlandvolkssport.ca/
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