Tourism officials in British Columbia’s southern Interior are hoping that flooding and evacuations won’t discourage tourists from visiting over the Victoria Day long weekend.
While rivers such as the Similkameen, West Kettle, Kettle, Okanagan and Granby rivers have been flooding, and evacuation orders have been issued, the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association says there’s still lots for tourists to do in the region.
“Our wineries are open. Our restaurants are open. Our shops are open,” said Ellen Walker-Matthews, the association’s vice-president. “We’re going to have gorgeous weather, so that’s perfect for getting outside.”
Walker-Matthews says the only major restriction is on motor-boating, which is
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