Begin the day with a scenic drive to the village of Nakusp, nestled at the mouth of Kuskanax Creek on Upper Arrow Lake. Enjoy a leisurely lunch break on your own and time to take in the picturesque mountain surroundings before continuing on to New Denver and the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre. Here, you’ll tour the historic site dedicated to preserving the stories of more than 27,000 Japanese Canadians who were incarcerated during and after the Second World War. Continue onward to Nelson, a vibrant mountain town on the west arm of Kootenay Lake, where you’ll check in to the Prestige Lakeside Resort for a two night stay. Dinner is served in the resort’s dining room.

After breakfast, enjoy a guided visit to the Nelson Museum and Art Gallery, housed in a restored 1902 building with rotating exhibits that highlight the region’s history and culture. After a lunch break, continue with a narrated coach tour of the city, showcasing Nelson’s unique architecture and mountain charm. The afternoon is yours to explore before departing for dinner at the celebrated Hume Hotel, formerly the Heritage Inn.

Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Kootenays as you travel from Nelson to Osoyoos. Pause in the charming mountain town of Rossland, nestled in the Kootenay Rockies, for a guided visit to the Rossland Museum and Discovery Centre. After a leisurely lunch, continue on to Osoyoos—a warm desert oasis celebrated for its sunny climate and striking lake scenery. Arrive at the Best Western Plus Osoyoos Hotel & Suites, set along the shores of spectacular Osoyoos Lake, for a one night stay. Relax and unwind over dinner at a local restaurant.

Begin your journey home with a drive through the rural community of Cawston, just east of Keremeos and known for its orchards, farm-gate markets, and farm-to-table culture. Enjoy a wine tasting at Orofino Winery, followed by an included lunch amid the rolling vineyards of Crowsnest Vineyards. After a brief stop in Hope, continue through the Fraser Valley to the Lower Mainland and home.