Posts tagged North Thompson
Destination BC Co-op Tourism Marketing Partnerships and Thompson Okanagan Travel Resources

Destination BC (DBC) announced $4.38M in funding to help partners drive consumer demand, educate visitors on responsible travel practices, and increase tourism revenues in communities through destination and activity sector marketing initiatives across the province, including in the Thompson Okanagan.

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Community Spotlight: Village of Valemount

Get to know the communities of the Thompson Okanagan region, such as the vibrant Village of Valemount, situated along the Yellowhead Highway just twenty minutes from Mount Robson. Tourism Valemount is a Biosphere Committed Destination and participates in sustainability initiatives such as releasing salmon into waterways.

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Thompson Nicola Entrepreneurs Awarded Grants and Mentorships to Help Spark New Tourism Ideas

Three finalists who made winning pitches for the Thompson Nicola “Spark” Program were each awarded a $3,000 seed grant and mentorship to help them get started with their new tourism ideas.

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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.

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