TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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With an extensive collection of tools, engines, and equipment dating back to the early 1900s, the Deep Creek Tool Museum is a truly unique experience!
World’s Largest Non-Motorized Lawnmower was built by Herb Higginbottom from 2007-2009 as a replica of the normal-size reel lawnmower that sits next to it. 20-25 feet tall.
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Open May to September
Featuring the largest drive-in screen in North America, the Starlight Drive-In offers fun for all ages.
The drive-in screen is 6,000 square feet and is 50 feet high by 120 feet wide!
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Welcome to Enderby! Your first stop in this beautiful town should be at the Visitor Centre. It has friendly staff who tell you about the wide variety of activities available to do and see in Enderby.
From water sports, hiking, camping, art festivals, food festivals, different markets, galleries, and more, the visitor centre has the information you need to help you plan your trip or find a few exciting things to do while you’re here.
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If adventure is what you seek, and you have the ambition to do it, the Enderby Cliffs Provincial Park has trails that lead to the top of the cliffs.
You will get amazing views like no other when you are 1200 metres above the Shuswap and the North Okanagan region. Not only are there cliffs, but there are also volcanic rocks and fossil sites in the park.
You will also see old-growth Douglas-fir and larch as well as Sagebrush and rabbit brush in the high elevations. This park is also prime habitat for moose, cougar, bobcat, lynx, marten, and grizzlies. There is also a wide variety of birds, including eagles, grouse, and songbirds which you can see playing and soaring through the air below you when at the top of the cliffs.
This park also has spots for fishing on reeves lake and hunting. Proper licenses are required for these activities.
Located only 5km from Enderby, this is one park you don’t want to miss.
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If wide, sandy beaches, fantastic swimming, and views of the Enderby Cliffs are what you’re looking for, Tuey Park is a must.
This park is a great relaxing spot for human or four-legged families with picnic areas, washrooms, and even a designated dog area. It is also within walking distance to downtown making it an easy spot. You can even check out the waterwheel and flume, built in 1911 to irrigate the surrounding farmland and remain there.
In the parking area, there might even be some delicious food trucks which frequent this spot.
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This beautiful art gallery was formed in 2012 by a group of local artists to exhibit and sell their works. You will see handcrafted jewelry, pottery, wood carvings, sculptures, weaving, books, etc.
There is also a beautiful seating area outdoors, hence the name, where you can sit and relax. It is an excellent stop for art lovers and peace seekers who want to support local artists.
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If you are looking for a bit of history during your visit to Enderby, the museum and archives are a major hit. You can learn all about the naming of Enderby, the history, see photos from the past, and even go on a walking tour.
It was established in 1973 and has been preserving and exhibiting the history of Enderby and the surrounding North Okanagan area. They are open year-round, so no matter when you visit, you’ll get to take in the local history.
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No blog about BC would be finished without a winery. With tastings available from May-September, the summer is the best time for a trip to this beautiful local winery.
It has incredible views for you to take in as you try their delicious wine. You’ll see rolling hills of grape fields and the river along the winery. They also regularly have musicians and events full of wine, music, delicious food, and a fun time. This local spot is a must-visit if you’re interested in wine tasting, delicious charcuterie boards, and beautiful views with a splash of fun events.
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Enderby is full of markets for you to visit and support.
The Open Air Market is the summertime farmers market open Friday mornings between April and October. You can get delicious fresh BC fruits and vegetables.
There is also the South Enderby Flea Market for all the little trinkets you didn’t know you needed. The Kingfisher Community Farmers Market is open Wednesday mornings in July and August.
While exploring the Enderby Markets, you will find fresh, clean, local food with great taste and friendly local farmers and crafters. It is fun for the whole family and a lovely way to spend days outside meeting and supporting the locals.
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If you’re looking to spend some time in the water but don’t have access to watercraft, a tube float might be what you’re looking for. You can float from Belvedere park down to Tuey park.
It’s 2.5 km of floating and makes for an afternoon of relaxation on the water. You can stop and enjoy a swim in Tuey park and even get some food from the food trucks that frequent Tuey park. This is a free experience, but there is no bus or shuttle, so you’ll have to bring two vehicles or plan a ride between the two locations.
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