Peachland: Highway 97 North

Among the communities of British Columbia, Peachland stands out for its setting between Okanagan Lake and the rising ground of the lake’s western shore. This small Okanagan settlement follows Highway 97 along the water, with Pincushion Mountain above the built-up strip. Hardy Falls Regional Park, set inland along Deep Creek, provides a short forest walk to a waterfall and is known for autumn kokanee salmon runs. Peachland lies in the traditional territory of the Syilx Okanagan people, whose presence and stewardship shape the wider valley’s identity. Wineries and orchards around the Okanagan connect the community to one of Canada’s notable fruit-growing regions. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Peachland and the Okanagan Valley.

British Columbia has served as Canada’s Pacific frontier since joining Confederation in 1871. This vast western province extends from the Pacific coast across the Coast Mountains and interior plateaus to the Canadian Rockies; these coordinates lie in its sparsely settled northern interior. The Fraser, British Columbia’s longest river, drains a large part of the province before reaching the Strait of Georgia. First Nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain integral to communities throughout the province. Victoria, on Vancouver Island, is the provincial capital, while Vancouver is its largest city and a major Pacific port. Forestry, mining, fisheries and outdoor travel all reflect a terrain where waterways and mountain corridors matter. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how British Columbia’s northern interior relates to its Pacific coast and mountain ranges.

Canada has served as a frontier between French and British colonial powers since the 17th century. The world’s second-largest country extends from Atlantic shores to the Pacific and Arctic coasts, with the Canadian Shield, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River shaping its vast geography. First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples are central to Canada’s identity, while Ottawa’s Parliament Hill represents its federal political life. French remains the official language of Quebec, adding a distinct dimension to the country’s public culture. See how Canada connects across North America by browsing webcams in neighbouring regions.