Sunday, March 26, 1995 ~ North Shore News — 43 YOUR H Summer Camps © Children apes 9-16 * Feeding & prooming ¢ Basic Flatwork jumping and dressage ¢ Stable management # Level 1} Instruction © 1 to 4 week sessions ¢ Beginner & advanced riders Over 100 acres, just minutes from Vernon A COMPLETE EXPERIENCE FOR HORSE LOVERS ¢ develop independence © strengthen skills © make friends ® enjoy the outdoors ® have fun HORSES & PONIES bought & sald For more information and a brochure, call or write: Aspengrove Esquestrian Academy P.O. Box 217, Vernon, B.C, V1T 6M2 Phone (604) 545-9470 Spring & Fall Retreats © Weekly horse holidays © Ladies’ weekend getaways © Mother-Daughter-Son camps ® Trails, lessons * Beginner & advanced riders na fid photo Don Wolx! BIKERS TRAVERSE one of 16 trestle bridges on the historic Kettle Valley Railway's Myra Canyon route near Kelowna. Guided mountain bike tours of the abondoned railway line are available. THE OKANAGAN Similkameen region of tions; known as the Keremeos Columns. British. Columbia’s Interior has more to offer For sport climbers there is-Skaha Bluffs, near ‘than Ogopogo, fruit farms and wineries, espe- Penticton, an area that attracts climbers from around the cially where outdoor recreation is concerned world. The bluffs, with over 400 bolted routes, are suit- For nature lovers there is Ellison Provincial Park, Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park and Silver Star Provincial Park, near Vernon. in Kelowna there’s Wild Horse Canyon in Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park and Gallagher's Canyon. Summerland boasts impressive views from the top of Giant's Head Mountain. Backpackers won't want to miss Cathedral: Provincial Park, 30 kilometres southwest of Keremeos, where tourists are attracted to impressive basalt forma- C7 es . 7 SPRING INTO THE OKANAGAN | able for climbers of all levels. Horseback riders will enjoy the desert-like terrain surrounding Canada's hot spot, Osoyoos, The abandoned Kettle Valley Railway offers terrain suitable for mountain bikers, joggers and hikers. The Myra Canyon route, near Kelowna, features 18 trestle bridges and two rock tunnels. A trestle restora- tion society has worked hard to replace rotting ties and install handrails to improve the structural safety of the bridges. The scenery is spectacular and the views of Okanagan Lake unsurpassed. STAY AT THE OKANAGAN’S “BEST” and receive a complimentary breakfast* $35.00 per person’ . The Best Western Inn - Kelowna invites you to be our guest! Kelowna’s “Best” Hotel offers our guests: ‘99 elegant guest rooms, overlooking our beautiful 2 acre courtyard Pool, Hot-Tub, Seasonal Tennis Court, Pub, Restaurant, Beer & Wine Store, 9 Hole Golf Course and Driving Range next door, Shopping nearby. Golf & Ski Packages available. Book your guest room now and receive a complimentary breakfast at Mannequin Avenue Restaurant. For direct reservations, please call the . Best Western Inn - Kelowna 1-809-667-9210 and ask for the “North Shore” special, * Offer Valid until May 1/95 (except long weekends) * Price is per person based on double occupancy Best Western Inn Kelowna | 2402 Hwy. 97 North, Kelowna, B.C., Canada V1X 4J1 | Tel: (604) 860-1212 Fax: (604) g6o_9g75 Toll Free Direct: 1-800-667-9219 _ Super, Natural British Columbia nr Dac The North Okanagan’s favourite family resorts invites you to golf the Okanagan's favorite courses from Predator ridge ta Osoyoos i odge a 3914-32nd Street, Vernon, B.C. Canada V1T 5P Cail Toll Free Canada & USA 1-800-663-4422 Soon to be a BEST WESTERN 06/01/95 The Coast Lakeside Resort 21 Lakeshore Drive West, Penticton, B.C. Canad V2A 7M5 Call Toll Free Canada & USA 1-800-663-9400 Soon to be a CLAIRION RESORT 06/01/95 Super, Natural British Columbia PROBLEMS Read Home & Garden and you could have no mow problems!