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Winter Family Activities

Activities and things to do in the Okanagan all winter long. Whether you bundle up indoors for playtime, head outdoor to go skiing or skating, or take in the views at a lookout point.
Winter Bucket List

Are you looking for some family-fun activities this winter? The Okanagan offers plenty of activities and events to enjoy both indoors and outdoors, especially in these cooler months.

Christmas Tree Farms

One of our favourite holiday family activities is to go to a Christmas Tree Farm in the Okanagan to pick the perfect tree.

Winter Break Camps

We have compiled a list of Winter Break Camps in the Okanagan to keep your children busy. Take a look!

Indoor Play

If you just want to spend time indoors, we have compiled a list of indoor playgrounds and things to do to keep the kids busy.

Drop-In Programs

Drop-in programs give you the flexibility to choose an activity last minute to enjoy with your kids without prior registration.

Ski Resorts

Skiing, boarding, tubing, ice skating, and more! Ski Resorts offer all the amenities and are a perfect day or weekend away.

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Allan Brooks Nature Centre

Explore the Interpretive Centre at Allan Brooks Nature Centre, featuring interactive exhibits, artwork, and hands-on activities in the Habitat and Discovery Rooms. For birthdays, enjoy a themed 2-hour party with guided programming, picnic time, and free exploration.
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250 Allan Brooks Way, Vernon
Another World VR - Vernon
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Another World VR

Another World VR is an immersive virtual reality arena in 4100 square feet of high-tech fun for ages 6 and up, where guests can explore fantasy worlds, battle zombies, and enjoy interactive games. Perfect for birthday parties—with private arena rentals and a lounge for cake time—it also hosts corporate events, team-building, and grad celebrations with customizable group packages.
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3307 32nd Avenue, Vernon
(236) 822-0540
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Apex Mountain Resort

Apex Mountain Resort offers a whole winter wonderland of family activities. From high-speed fun at the Tube Park, skating the adventure loop, playing a hockey game on the rink or skiing or boarding on the hill. Winter activities include skiing, snowboarding, tube park, adventure skating loop, snowshoeing, night skiing, snowboarding, and fat biking.
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1000 Stray Horse Road, Hedley
Baldy Mountain Resort
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Baldy Mountain Resort

They boast affordable season passes and lift ticket prices, a wide variety of beginner and intermediate terrain, world-class grooming, professional lessons provided by their snow school, and extracurricular activities for kids to create the perfect place for families to visit. Winter activities include skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, sledding, and cross-country skiing.
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2680 Mount Baldy Road, Oliver
Beyond the Crux
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Beyond the Crux

This indoor climbing gym offers top rope, bouldering, and lead climbing for ages 11+, with drop-ins welcome. Birthday party packages include climbing fun followed by an extra hour in a private party room.
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5-685 Finns Road, Kelowna
(778) 753-2245
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