The Outback’s gives vacationers the flexibility to choose from over 40 vacation properties ranging from two to three bedroom cottages, cabins and townhomes to spectacular, architecturally-unique private Ridge Homes as large as 4000 square feet with uninterrupted views of Okanagan Lake. Inspired by the breathtaking surroundings, all of the properties feature stunning accents of heavy timbers and local rockwork. No matter where guests choose to stay, they can have the option of complete privacy for an uninterrupted holiday, or choose from a wide variety of activities available.

Neighbouring Ellison Provincial Park, The Outback is located a 35-minute drive from Kelowna International Airport and a short 15-minute drive from downtown Vernon. Offering a host of year-round activities for all ages and interests from biking and hiking to skiing and snowboarding, the region also boasts some of the finest golf courses including the award-winning Predator Ridge Golf Resort with 27 championship holes in a unique blend of open, links-style and traditional tree-lined fairways.

From June 27 through August 31, 2008, the Outback Resort is offering a special Family Summer Vacation Package. The 7-night package includes deluxe accommodation, 7-days moorage in the marina, full use of all resort facilities and morning Kids Day Camp program. The Family Summer Vacation package is priced starting at $2400.00 plus taxes. For more information or to make reservations, call The Outback reservations line at 1-877-546-5005 or visit www.theoutbackresort.com.

Boutique Hotels & Resorts of British Columbia delivers unique experiences in iconic destinations around British Columbia. Specializing in upscale hotels, lodges and resorts, the Boutique Hotels & Resorts collection includes the new Cove Lakeside Resort in Westbank and The Oswego Hotel in Victoria, Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler and the upcoming Outback Resort in Vernon, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet, L’Hermitage Hotel in Vancouver and The Watermark Beach Resort in Osoyoos. For more information, visit www.bhrbc.com.

Contact: 1-877-546-5005
Resort Manager: Don MacLachlan
Homes: 40 two and three-bedroom homes

Resort amenities:

• 2 pools
• 4 hot tubs
• Swimming and picnic area
• Marina
• Boat Rentals and guided lake cruises available
• Kids Camp in July and August for children ages 5 to 12
• Wake Board, water ski and tubing rides available by the hour, half day or full day

Amenities:
All homes feature:

• Full size gourmet kitchens including coffe maker, microwave, fridge, stove, and dishwasher
• Washer and dryer
• 32″ plasma television
• Luxurious bedding
• DVD player and sound system
• High speed internet
• Deep soaking tubs
• Acca Kappa spa products
• Furnished deck and barbeque
• iPod Dock Stereo

Driving Directions:
From Downtown Vancouver: (441 km)

• Take Hwy 1 east to Hope
• At Hope take The Coquihalla Hwy 5 east to Merritt
• At Merritt take the Coquihalla Connector highway to Hwy 97 and Kelowna
• Take Hwy 97 north through Kelowna, Winfield and Oyama
• Traveling north on Hwy 97, before reaching Vernon turn left on Bailey Road. (Predator Ridge turn off), turn right onto Commonage Road., left onto Bench Row Road, turn right down the hill at the yield sign and turn left onto Okanagan Landing Road and follow on to The Outback

From Calgary: (556 km)

• Take Hwy I west to Sicamous via Banff ,Golden and Revelstoke
• At Sicamous turn left onto Hwy 97 south and follow to Vernon
• Arriving in Vernon from the north, continue south on Hwy 97 through Vernon and turn right on Okanagan Landing Road. Follow Okanagan Landing Road that turns into Eastside Road for 16.5 km to The Outback