Monte Creek offers a range of ways to shape a stay: the riverfront in Monte Creek Park, archaeological traces and wine tastings at Monte Creek Winery. Which of these matters most for your trip depends on the specific things to see and do in the area.

River Landscapes and Activities in Monte Creek Park

Monte Creek Park protects a forested riverfront area along the South Thompson River. The park also offers opportunities for canoeing or kayaking. The protected riverbank landscape and water activities are two distinct ways to experience the river. If you’d like to combine nature and activity on your trip, this park offers both a scenic and an active focus.

Archaeological Traces and the Brigade Trail

Monte Creek Park is an archaeological site associated with the history of the Shuswap First Nations. The remains of Kekuli pit houses are preserved. The park also includes a section of the Brigade Trail, dating from the fur trade era. The park therefore has two distinct historical connections: the archaeological site and a trail from the fur trade era. For a trip focused on history, these are specific points of interest that can be considered separately.

Wine Tastings and Views

The Monte Creek vineyard covers 900 acres, of which 55 acres are planted with grapevines. The vineyard area is therefore one part of the property. The tasting room at Monte Creek Winery offers views of the Thompson River and the site of Lion’s Head Vineyard. During private wine tastings, staff guide you through four samples from the selection. This combines the tasting with views of the river and vineyard. Format and fees may change, so check these details before your visit.

Monte Creek in the Wider Thompson-Nicola Destination

The wider Thompson-Nicola destination offers a broader landscape setting. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District encompasses the gently rolling grasslands of the Nicola Valley, as well as desert and semi-arid climates around Kamloops Lake. The upper North Thompson Valley also includes areas of temperate inland rainforest. Wells Gray Park is known for old-growth rainforest, alpine meadows and numerous waterfalls. These examples show the varied landscapes of Thompson-Nicola; they complement the local view of Monte Creek’s forested riverfront with a regional perspective.

Activities across the wider Thompson-Nicola region also vary by season. Sun Peaks Resort offers snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails in winter, and hiking, mountain biking and golf in summer. Seasonal operations may vary. If you’re planning your trip around other regional activities, take the season into account.

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