A journey to the Monashee Region can begin by following Highway 6 which begins from Highway 97 in Vernon which is located in the beautiful North Okanagan in the province of British Columbia, Canada. By travelling 25km east of Vernon on Highway 6 you find the friendly Village of Lumby, considered the Gateway to the Monashee. Approximately 20km east of the Village of Lumby you will find the beautiful and peaceful countryside of Cherryville.
From Cherryville, Highway 6 meanders through the Monashee to the Arrow Lakes where you will find the communities of Edgwood, Fauquier and Burton before you begin in a northward direction to the hotspring communioty of Nakusp.
Continuing north from Nakusp you will arrive at Revelstoke a small and picturesque city located on the TransCanada Highway, from here access east will lead you to Calgary, while west you can complete a circle drive back to Vernon, or continue west to Kamloops and Vancouver.
TRAVEL FACTS TO THE
GATEWAY OF THE MONASHEE - LUMBY
The nearest international airport is in Kelowna, a 40 minute drive from Lumby.
From the West Coast, Lumby is easily accessed by car via the Coquihalla Highway (Route 5 - Vancouver to Merritt), the Coquihalla connector (Route 97C - Merritt to Kelowna), on to Vernon (Highway 97) and then East on Highway 6 to Lumby.
From Spokane, the easiest route is through Osoyoos (Highway 97 to Vernon).
From Calgary or Banff, the TransCanada Highway (Route 1) takes you to Revelstoke, then Highway 97a to Vernon.
Our Feature:
The Coldstream and
Monashee Experience
Includes: Communities of Vernon, Coldstream, Lumby, Cherryville, Boutique Shopping, Hotels, Heritage Features, Agritourism Attractions, Wineries, Museums, Art Galleries and Performance Venues, Murals, Art Studios. Read More...
