In Australia we have Wagga Wagga and Woolloommooloo, but the last few days we've been checking out places with first nations connections such as Osoyoos and Chilliwack.
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| Nk'Mip, Osooyoos |
Osoyoos is nestled in the Okanagan Valley. It boasts it is Canada's only desert wine growing district. We didn't even know you find deserts in Canada, so go figure.
We dodged the rattlesnake signs near the Nk'Mip Cultural Centre and enjoyed a walk around the Lake where people have been fishing for centuries.
The drive from Osoyoos to Chilliwack along Highway 3 (apparently known locally as the Crowsnest Highway) takes a winding route through the mountains, following a river and offering fantastic views. The road drops away on both sides in places, so it was a struggle to keep my eyes open to take n the view. Hopefully David was watching the road!
We went past the Hope Slide, which is a huge landslide that occurred in 1965 after two earthquakes.
Further along at Chilliwack, people have been living in the area for around 5,000 years. Today it is one of the largest cities in British Columbia, although it is surrounded by a farming district and is near to Cultus Lake (one of around 2 million lakes in Canada), a beautiful area where you can get away from it all.
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| Cultus Lake, Chilliwack |
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