Myra Canyon Trestles
Central Okanagan, BCMyra Canyon Trestles
Central Okanagan, BCMyra Canyon trestles are located 24 Km from the downtown, high up in the hills of south-eastern Kelowna area. It has around 16 mesmerizing ancient trestles to its credit next to the Kettle Valley Railway. The drive to Myra Canyon Trestles is magnificent with beautiful farms and orchards are seen along the route and the scenic beauty of golf courses and vineyards cannot be ignored. Myra Canyon which has 2 tunnels and 18 impressive trestle bridges run along the Kettle Valley Railway which was built in 1989 for mining purpose and is continually appreciated by different cyclists and hikers who visit Myra Canyon every year.
There are several ways to access the area. You can either hike on the Myra Canyon Trestles, or you can take a guided tour on a bike to the Canyon and you can even take a shuttle from downtown Kelowna, whatever you enjoy doing more, but visiting Myra Canyon will feel like food to your soul with its historical significance and breathtaking view.
The road leading to the trestles is not smooth and is full of gravel and stones. However, it is not difficult for most of the vehicles to complete the climb while in the summer and fall season. There is a parking lot available for car park’ facilities for public restrooms and a separate passage available for physically handicapped people and their wheelchair. But there is no cell phone reception in the area which is a drawback. Also available are 14 sitting benches along the Kettle Valley Railway trail for people to sit and enjoy at the viewpoint.
Autumn in the valley is captivating. The orange, brown and yellow colours of the autumn go really well with the rustic trestles of the Myra Canyon. Also, the elevation of 1274m makes the valley a lot cooler than the rest of the area and if you wish to visit the valley, you must stay covered to avoid cold....
