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The latest Thompson Okanagan tourism industry news from TOTA, tourism businesses, and communities.
Tobiano Named Canada’s Best Golf Course 2020 in World Travel Awards
Tobiano was named Canada's Best Golf Course 2020 during the World Golf Awards. Located on the sunny bluffs of Kamloops Lake in the Thompson Okanagan region of British Columbia, this recognition is one of many recent rankings received by Tobiano Golf. The World Golf Awards celebrates and rewards excellence in golf tourism, world-class courses, and golf destinations.
Tobiano was named Canada's Best Golf Course 2020 during the World Golf Awards. Located on the sunny bluffs of Kamloops Lake in the Thompson Okanagan region of British Columbia, this recognition is one of many recent rankings received, including #15 in the Best Courses in Canada, Golf Digest 2020; #7 in the Top 50 Public Golf Courses, PGA of Canada 2019, and #5 Top 100 Golf Courses in Canada - Canadian Golf Magazine 2018. Tobiano continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of golfing.
Tobiano General Manager Terry Smith accredits the continued accolades for Tobiano to “a very solid foundation of exceptional golf course design; unwavering commitment to superior golf course maintenance; exceptional service from a very dedicated staff; and the ongoing support of those who love to golf Tobiano - our customers.”
The award was accepted by Tobiano’s architect Thomas McBroom, saying:
“It has been my great pleasure to design golf courses all over the world, however Tobiano still stands out as one of my all-time favourites - and we are thrilled to have been voted Canada’s Best Golf Course for 2020! On behalf of the entire team at Tobiano, we would like to thank the World Golf Awards, everyone who voted for us and our incredible staff who deliver the exhilarating Tobiano experience day in and day out. Few settings in Canada are better than Tobiano’s rugged lakeside terrain in Kamloops, British Columbia with views of Kamloops Lake from every hole, dramatic elevation changes, ravines, natural grasses, welcoming fairways and smooth undulating greens that make Tobiano one of the finest, most picturesque golf courses anywhere. I’ve said it before that “Tobiano is literally as good as it gets. and we’d like to thank all of you who agreed and look forward to welcoming everyone again for the 2021 golf season! “
About the World Golf Awards
The World Golf Awards celebrates and rewards excellence in golf tourism, world-class courses, and golf destinations. The worldwide voting event consisted of a nomination process followed by voting from February 23, 2020 to September 1, 2020. Votes were made by professionals working within the golf travel and tourism industry and also cast by the public golf consumers. Learn on WorldGolfAwards.com
National Geographic Features Thompson Okanagan as "British Columbia’s Best Road Trip"
Destination Canada and National Geographic partnered with two British Columbia locals to share an epic road trip through the Thompson Okanagan region. According to the National Geographic article, "British Columbia’s Best Road Trip" starts from Vancouver with a drive through the Similkameen Valley to Osoyoos, then follows Route 97 through Oliver, Penticton, Naramata, Kelowna, Kamloops, Clearwater, and Valemount, then back to Vancouver.
Screenshot of National Geographic article “British Columbia’s best road trip: Winding through wine country”
Destination Canada and National Geographic partnered with two British Columbia locals to share an epic road trip through the Thompson Okanagan region. According to the National Geographic article, "British Columbia’s Best Road Trip" starts from Vancouver with a drive through the Similkameen Valley to Osoyoos, then follows Route 97 through Oliver, Penticton, Naramata, Kelowna, Kamloops, Clearwater, and Valemount, then back to Vancouver.
The article offers ample inspiration to entice people to plan a trip in the form of helpful recommendations, stunning photos, and mesmerizing videos. The producers have included everything needed to plan a road trip, with recommendations for places to stay, eat, and experience.
Featured activities include:
Picnic or hike in the Similkameen Valley’s E.C. Manning Provincial Park
Celebrate Indigenous culture in Osoyoos
Taste local produce in Oliver
Hike or bike in Penticton’s Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park and Naramata
Hike or bike the Kettle Valley Rail Trail to the Myra Canyon Trestles from Kelowna
Go apple picking and wine tasting in Kamloops
Hike to a waterfall or go rafting in Wells Gray Provincial Park from Clearwater
Helicopter tour of Mount Robson Provincial Park and the highest peak in the Canadian Rocky Mountains near Valemount
go2HR Health & Safety Open House for Biosphere
go2HR is pleased to offer a series of virtual drop-in Health and Safety Q&A Sessions for Biosphere Committed Companies from on Tuesdays 2-3 PM, from October 20 to November 17, 2020.
go2HR is pleased to offer a series of virtual drop-in Health and Safety Q&A Sessions for Biosphere Committed Companies.
Do you have a health and safety challenge or question, but not sure who to ask?
New to Biosphere Commitment and want to learn more about the health and safety support available for you through the program?
Want to meet and connect with other Biosphere Committed Companies to share health and safety insights, challenges, and best practices?
If you are a Biosphere Committed Company within the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) these sessions are for you!
Whether you have 5 minutes or 50 minutes, a single question, multiple questions, OR just want to drop in to meet the go2HR specialists - we are happy to speak with you.
Note: RSVP is not required. Click the button below to join anytime. Stay for as long as you can or need during the one-hour session.
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