Arid, barren and beautiful, The Okanagan is a unique area of British Columbia. Incorrectly labelled as a desert, it is officially 'shrub steppe', the difference being that the former is too dry to support the growth of any ground covering plants. But, you would be forgiven for not making the distinction, as the area has all the hallmarks associated with the desert landscape. Think cacti, stark brown, orange and beige rocky outcrops and row after row of peach, pear and apple trees, the ripe fruit literally dripping from the branches.
