INFO TO KNOW
Consult only official sources for the most up-to-date status of travel conditions for the Similkameen Valley. Use the following place names to search areas: Cathedral Park, Cawston, Chopaka, Coalmont, Eastgate, Hedley, Keremeos, E.C. Manning Park, Olalla, Princeton, Tulameen, and Twin Lakes.
Highway 3 Closures – Check Drive BC
Alerts – Town of Princeton
Monitor the Town of Princeton website for the latest information.
Regional District Okanagan Similkameen
Monitor Regional District Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) Emergency Services.
Sign up for alerts via Voyent Alert! on your Smartphone.
BC Emergency Info Sources
Emergency Info for BC is about evacuation alerts and orders.
Visitors are encouraged to download and enable notifications from Alertable, a community notification app with customizable settings that allows you to receive the latest local alerts, such as road closures and evacuation information, directly on your mobile device.
Find current and official information on alerts and/or evacuation orders during emergencies in BC. Follow @EmergencyInfoBC on X
Changing Conditions
Travel conditions and regulations can change quickly. We encourage you to stay as up-to-date as possible. Inquire about cancellation policies, as there is no universal industry standard.
Check the weather from the Government of Canada
Road Conditions – Weather or emergencies can hinder travel to the area. Be sure to check the Government of BC Drive BC website for the latest road conditions, events, and web cams.
The following route maps are provided for reference only; please use the Drive BC source for the most up-to-date information on events along the routes.
Highway 3 Route Hope to Twin Lakes.
Highway 3 Route Hope to Osoyoos.
Seasonal Resources
Download the BC Wildfire App on Apple or Google Play
Province of BC – Wildfire Activity
BC Parks Closures and Advisories – Currently active for Cathedral Park and Cathedral Lakes Lodge
BC Parks continues to work on restoring access and reopening Cathedral Park after the 2023 Crater Creek Wildfire, while considering the need to protect both ecological and cultural values, as well as public safety. BC Parks announced the partial opening on June 20. Review the announcement and check the BC Parks website for the most up-to-date information. Cathedral Lakes Lodge is expected to re-open in 2026.
Recreation Sites & Trails BC – Alerts, Closures, and warnings regarding BC’s rustic campsites and recreation trails.
Before planning your visit, be sure to check the official travel website for BC for information about the Province.
SIMILKAMEEN VALLEY RESOURCES
Princeton Trail Closures
Contact the Princeton Visitor Centre for the latest information on trail access in the Princeton area. Some sections of the Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) are closed or not accessible due to the flooding events in 2021.
Contact our local visitor centres in Princeton, Hedley, Keremeos and Manning Park.
Our local Visitor Centres will have the latest information on what is open.
Similkameen Valley Social Media Channels
Follow our social media accounts and use #Similkameen when posting photos:
Temporary Business Closures
Refer to our complete Business Directory, where local businesses can be found. If a business is temporarily closed, it will be displayed with a temporarily closed banner.
