The Okanagan Valley

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1. During the first years of European settlement, Vernon quickly grew into the largest community in the Okanagan due to its location at the end of Okanagan Lake and as a railroad terminus. However, Vernon would eventually lose its title as the largest Okanagan city to which other community? Salmon Arm Osoyoos Penticton Kelowna

2. Fruit is a well known export from the Okanagan Valley. What new export has become important in the 21st century? Fish Wine Potatoes Wheat

3. Okanagan Lake is the largest lake in the Okanagan. What is the next largest lake in the Okanagan? Skaha Duck Wood Kalamalka

4. The Okanagan Valley is home to abundant wildlife. Which animal can you find here? Polar Bear Armadillo Iguana Rattlesnake

5. Which of the following Okanagan cities is *not* located at least partially on the shores of Okanagan Lake? Kelowna Osoyoos Vernon Peachland

6. Throughout much of the summer, how high can the temperature (degrees Celsius) in the Okanagan Valley reach? 15 35 25 45

7. What type of vegetation will you *not* come across in the Okanagan? Ponderosa Pine Cactus Joshua Tree Sagebrush

8. The main campus of what was formerly known as Okanagan University College was recently absorbed by which major university? Simon Fraser University University of British Columbia University of Victoria University of Northern British Columbia

9. To which major city is the Okanagan Valley most closely located? Vancouver Seattle Calgary Edmonton

10. Which Okanagan provincial park was nearly completely burned by forest fire in 2003? Kekuli Bay Provincial Park Kalamalka Provincial Park Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park Ellison Provincial Park