Okanagan Falls |
Located on the southern end of Skaha Lake in the Okanagan Valley, and known locally as OK Falls,
the little community of Okanagan Falls was originally known as Dogtown, from the Okanagan Indian word Skaha,
meaning dog, after which the nearby Skaha Lake was named.
The actual Okanagan Falls were reduced to gentle rapids
many years ago with the construction of the flood control dam in the 1950s to control the level of water flowing south in
the Okanagan River.
Okanagan Falls is a charming little town best
visited for its tasty pleasures: it's home to the increasingly famous chocolate factory, Snowy Mountain Chocolate; the largest
ice-cream cone seller in the valley, Tickleberry's; the world-famous fruit-snack producer, Okanagan Dried Fruit; and two prestigious
Wineries, Wild Goose Vineyards and LeComte Estate winery. Samples of all of these treats await you - enjoy!
Population:
6,005 (includes Kaleden)
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