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Take the Okanagan
Valley Wine Train from Kelowna, British
Columbia
 We've
enjoyed our vacations in the beautiful Okanagan
Valley and the city of Kelowna for many years. Now
here's another way to add to the fun and enhance
your stay, thanks to an enterprising company who
saw the opportunity and made it happen, just as
some folks in Napa Valley did years earlier. The
following information is a brief overview on this
exciting attraction that runs between Kelowna to
Vernon, two of the area's major cities. There's
much more to see on th web site.
What is The Okanagan Valley Wine Train?
It's a five-hour scenic family rail excursion that
departs from Kelowna every Saturday at 5:00 p.m.
starting July 27. You will enjoy a scenic,
nostalgic, leisurely, romantic and entertaining
journey on board an original Super Continental
cross-country passenger train through Canada's
scenic Okanagan Valley. The handsomely restored
railcars make a round-trip north from Kelowna,
traveling through two valleys, along three lakes,
through the middle of a golf course, and past
countless farms and orchards. To further enhance
the trip, local wines are offered for sale on
board, complemented with full bar
service.
What are the seating
options?
There are two. You can choose to sit in one of
three different Theme Bar Cars: This train ride
includes a delicious meal as well as quality
entertainment on board.
HOLLYWOOD CAR: Big
Band Sound of the 1930/40's
ROCK AND ROLL CAR:
Hits from the 1950/60's
COUNTRY AND WESTERN:
Mix of country legends and today's
favorites
Day Coach Seating: Popular
for families, groups and individuals wishing to
take the ride only. Does not include meal or
entertainment. Relax in a vintage CN Super
Continental coach with comfortable reclining
seats. When the
locomotive is being turned in Vernon, you may
choose to remain on board or use the time to
briefly explore this delightful
community.
Who operates the Okanagan
Valley Wine Train?
The operators are FUNTRAIN CANADA INC., an
affiliate of Edmonton-based NAGEL TOUR,S which has
been serving Canadian motor coach travelers for
over 25 years.
Need more information?
Contact Okanagan Valley Wine Train
(250) 712-9888 or toll free at 1-888-674-TRAK
(8725).
Website: www.okanaganvalleywinetrain.com
e-mail fun
train@telusplanet.net
fax t (780) 482-7666.
Photo Credit:
Muguette
Goufrani,
Editor. Typical Okanagan Valley scenes, taken
during her last trip through the Okanagan Valley in
Spring, 2002.
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