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At its essence, Okanagan Valley Vagabonds is a responsible travel guide leading people to authentically fresh, fair, and fun places to EAT, SIP, and PLAY. We celebrate the creations of our local purveyors of goodness and the natural elegance of the Valley by encouraging people to travel responsibly; to support local businesses during their stay.

But we’re not just about the Okanagan. Our trips tell the story of British Columbia, our Indigenous people, and our unique place on the planet. Journey with us as we fill your itinerary with BC’s best responsible travel trips on the road to recovery and reconciliation through tourism.

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Being featured on our website is earned, not bought. We put people, place, and planet ahead of profit. Our small businesses, independent shops, Indigenous inspired road trips and experiences are featured for free. We pay for the website and marketing through the sale of naturally sourced local travel products. It’s the revenue stream that makes this circular enterprise possible.

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How to start a Monday morning. A cup of pour over Traveler coffee and a game of chess. So it goes. #asthecrowflies #chessgame #mondaymorning #mondaymornings #campgames #vagabond #fowiththeflow #explorebc #smokefee
The end of a picture perfect day and another adventure for our newest road trip in the making. All of our week-long road trips have been experienced first-hand, by one of the Vagabonds. No hearsay, glitzy marketing glib, or paid advertising - just h
The temperature has cooled to the thirties - perfect beach weather in the Okanagan. The skies are clear, a slight summer haze on the horizon. I am summertime girl, top down cruising, lemonade, lazy river floats, wine tastings, and outdoor markets.
I love bridges, a few of my favourites are BC examples featured in the road trips section of our website. There’s something about being suspended high above a moving body of water that calms me, really. The cooling breeze on my face, the r
Not all of British Columbia is engulfed in flames and smoke. While we have experienced several catastrophic events, including the heart-wrenching fire that burned the Village of Lytton to the ground - there are many places to visit that are smoke-fre
This year Canada Day is not diminished in my heart. I have found renewed hope in the depth, honesty, and national outcry of support for historical truth, the unfiltered mourning for the innocent Indigenous children cast aside in unmarked graves, los
There are lots of ways to stay safe today, most involve water. Our logo is the hobo hieroglyph for “fresh water, safe stay”- nothing is more true in a heat wave. The Okanagan is abundant with lakes, rivers, and streams to keep you cool b
Some days just feel a little more normal than others. Like yesterday’s dinner at @shaughnessyscove in Summerland with an old friend. I love Summerland and have featured many unique experiences in the town in my south/central Okanagan Road Trip

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