Our goal is to get the printed version of the proceedings out within 6 months from the date the conference was held. Because of this we have to impose a very tight deadline for the submission of the participants contributions.
The deadline for the submission is Friday July 16, 2010 (23:59 PDT).
Please, send the following files:
- .tex file:( <lastname>_<firstname>.tex )
- .bib file ( <lastname>_<firstname>.bib )
- all figure files ( <lastname>_<firstname>_f<figure number>.eps )
The maximum number of pages for each contribution are:
- Invited review: 14 pages
- Contributed talk: 7 pages
- Poster: 4 pages
Instructions and templates can be found on the PASP web page under:
www.aspbooks.org/instru_temp_mac
A gzipped tar file that contains all the relevant files for authors can be found here. This includes a copyright form, which has to be signed and returned to a member of the LOC before the conference is over.
- Miguel de Avillez University of Evora
- Bob Benjamin University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
- John Dickey University of Tasmania
- Sean Dougherty HIA-NRC
- Katia Ferrière Université de Toulouse
- Bryan Gaensler University of Sydney
- Marijke Haverkorn ASTRON
- Carl Heiles University of California, Berkeley
- Mark Heyer University of Massachusetts
- Gilles Joncas Université Laval
- Roland Kothes HIA-NRC - Chair
- Tom Landecker HIA-NRC - Deputy Chair
- Felix Lockman NRAO Greenbank
- Peter Martin Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics
- Russ Taylor University of Calgary
For further information from the Local Organizing Committee, please email naramata2010@isis.ucalgary.ca.
- Jo-Anne Brown, University of Calgary, Canada:
The Magnetic Field of the Milky Way Galaxy - Chris Brunt, University of Exeter, UK:
CO Surveys of the Milky Way: advancing our understanding of the early star formation process - Ettore Carretti, ATNF, Australia:
Galactic Foregrounds and CMB Polarization - Mathieu Compiègne Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics
The distribution of dust in the Milky Way Galaxy and its impact on the physics of the ISM - Miguel de Avillez, University of Evora, Portugal:
The evolution of the large-scale ISM: bubbles, superbubbles, and magnetic fields - Andrew Fletcher, Newcastle University, UK:
Magnetic Fields in Nearby Galaxies - Tyler Foster, Brandon University, Canada:
The structure and dynamics of the Milky Way Galaxy: the evolving picture - Steven Gibson, Western Kentucky University, USA:
Cold Atomic Gas - Joshua Goldston Peek, Columbia University, USA:
First results from the GALFA HI survey - Matt Haffner, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA:
The distribution of the ionized medium in galaxies - Marijke Haverkorn, ASTRON, Netherlands:
The magneto-ionic medium: the role of the magnetic field in the ISM - Naomi McClure-Griffiths, Australia Telescope National Facility, Australia:
HI in the Milky Way Galaxy: From the large to the small scale - Michele Thornley, Bucknell University, USA:
Structure and dynamics in nearby galaxies from the THINGS Survey - Enrique Vazquez-Semadeni, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico:
Molecular Cloud Evolution: from cloud formation to the early stages of star formation
For further information from the Local Organizing Committee, please email naramata2010@isis.ucalgary.ca.
- Stasi Baran
- Peter Cimbaro
- Dave Del Rizzo
- Sean Dougherty
- Mary Ferguson
- Olwen Gendall
- Andrew Gray
- Roland Kothes, Chair
- Tom Landecker, Deputy Chair
- Henry Matthews
- Maik Wolleben
For further information from the Local Organizing Committee, please email naramata2010@isis.ucalgary.ca.
Sunday June 6 to Thursday June 10, 2010
Naramata, BC, Canada
Summary of Important Information:
- Request for financial assistance is closed
- Registration deadline extended until May 18, 2010
- Abstract submission deadline extended, please, submit your abstracts as soon as possible!
- Enquiries: naramata2010@isis.ucalgary.ca
- Proceedings submission deadline: July 16, 2010
Talks
Invited talks will be 45 minutes in length, which includes 10 minutes for questions and discussion. Contributed talks will be 15 minutes in length, which includes 3 minutes for questions and discussion.
Posters
If you like to present a poster at the conference, please, make sure that your poster fits on our poster boards. Our poster boards are about 1.5 meters high and 1 meter wide. However, if the height of your poster is much more than 1 meter the lower parts will be quite near the floor.
Arrival:
We will be arranging shuttles from Penticton and Kelowna airports to Naramata. You will have to pay for this service, but we are keeping the cost as low as possible. The prices are:
Penticton airport to Naramata (or vice versa): for 1 person: $35, for 2 or more: $20 each per trip (~ 45 minutes) Kelowna airport to Naramata (or vice versa): for 1 person $70, for 2 or more: $40 each per trip (~90 minutes)
So that we can arrange the shuttles for efficient service, please, if you haven't already done so, let us know how and when you will arrive. Even if you are arriving by car we would like to know so that we do not worry about you unnecessarily.
The Naramata Centre is not a hotel and has no registration desk. Registration will be done by us at the Naramata Centre on Sunday June 6 between 14:00 and 22:00 and on Monday morning between 9:00 and 12:00. If you arrive outside those times, please let us know so that we can arrange for you to get your keys, name tags, etc.
The dinner on Sunday evening, served between 17:30 and 18:30 at the Naramata Centre, is included in your meal plan. After dinner, from 19:00 to 22:00 we will hold an informal reception at the Naramata Centre. There will be wine and snacks at the reception, but this is not a full dinner.
Departure
Breakfast on Friday morning is included in your meal plan. Checkout time from your room is 10:00. During the conference we will organize return transport to airports by shuttle.
Should you want to stay on in the area for a few days we can arrange for you to visit DRAO for any purpose, and we can provide a workplace and an internet connection. If this is in your plans please let us know well in advance.
Proceedings
The proceedings of this conference will be published in the Astronomical Society of the Pacific Conference Series. The volume will be a successor to "New Perspectives on the Interstellar Medium" (ASP Conf. Series Vol. 168), the proceedings of a meeting held at the same venue in 1998. That book is still frequently cited in the scientific literature, and we expect the same impact from the 2010 meeting.
More information about the conference proceedings and the submission of contributions is now available on the conference web page. Style files for authors are available there, as is the e-mail address for submission of manuscripts. Please note that the absolute upper limit for file size is 20 megabytes!
Tourism
The Okanagan Valley is a tourist destination. A little searching on the web will reveal many opportunities. If you have questions about such opportunities around the time of the conference we will do our best to help.
Currency
The Canadian dollar is currently almost equal in value to the American dollar.
We are looking forward to seeing you all in Naramata.
For the LOC
Roland Kothes
Sunday June 6 to Thursday June 10, 2010
Naramata, BC, Canada
The Conference
The Canadian Galactic Plane Survey team invites you to participate in a conference that celebrates the success of the Canadian Galactic Plane Survey and the impact of this ground-breaking survey of the Milky way on ISM research over the past decade.
The Canadian Galactic Plane Survey (CGPS) has been a spectacularly successful project, advancing our understanding of the Milky Way Galaxy through panoramic imaging of the main constituents of the Interstellar Medium. The CGPS data comprises radio observations of atomic hydrogen and radio continuum emission, including polarized signal, at arcminute resolution and high spatial dynamic range, observed with the DRAO Synthesis Telescope. Coupled with equally detailed images of the dust and molecular gas, these data have significantly advanced our understanding of the structure and "ecology" of the Interstellar Medium, and the archived data will continue to advance this field for many years to come.
The CGPS experience has demonstrated the central role that surveys can play in advancing astrophysical research. As we stand poised before a new generation of telescopes designed primarily as survey instruments, it is time to assess the state of the field. The program for the conference is designed to bring together scientists working on the ISM of the Milky Way and nearby galaxies to discuss both observations and theoretical models of the ISM.
Details about the conference can be found on a web page at:
http://www.isis.ucalgary.ca/naramata2010
Important Dates
- 16 April 2010: Deadline for Travel Assistance Requests
- 23 April 2010: Third Announcement
- 18 May 2010: REGISTRATION DEADLINE
- 21 May 2010: Abstract Submission Deadline
- 6 June 2010: Informal Welcoming Reception
- 7 June 2010: Conference Begins
- 16 July 2010: Proceedings submission deadline
Conference attendance must be limited to 90. We recommend early registration.
The Program of the Conference
The Scientific Organizing Committee has designed a program to cover all major themes in ISM research. The review speakers invited to present tutorial lectures are as follows:
- Miguel de Avillez, University of Evora, Portugal:
The evolution of the large-scale ISM: bubbles, superbubbles, and magnetic fields - Jo-Anne Brown, University of Calgary, Canada:
The Magnetic Field of the Milky Way Galaxy - Chris Brunt, University of Exeter, UK:
CO Surveys of the Milky Way: advancing our understanding of the early star formation process - Ettore Carretti, ATNF, Australia:
Galactic Foregrounds and CMB Polarization - Mathieu Compiègne Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics
The distribution of dust in the Milky Way Galaxy and its impact on the physics of the ISM - Andrew Fletcher, Newcastle University, UK:
Magnetic Fields in Nearby Galaxies - Tyler Foster, Brandon University, Canada:
The structure and dynamics of the Milky Way Galaxy: the evolving picture - Steven Gibson, Western Kentucky University, USA:
Cold Atomic Gas - Joshua Goldston Peek, Columbia University, USA:
First results from the GALFA HI survey - Matt Haffner, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA:
The distribution of the ionized medium in galaxies - Marijke Haverkorn, ASTRON, Netherlands:
The magneto-ionic medium: the role of the magnetic field in the ISM - Naomi McClure-Griffiths, Australia Telescope National Facility, Australia:
HI in the Milky Way Galaxy: From the large to the small scale - Michele Thornley, Bucknell University, USA:
Structure and dynamics in nearby galaxies from the THINGS Survey - Enrique Vazquez-Semadeni, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico:
Molecular Cloud Evolution: from cloud formation to the early stages of star formation
Proceedings
The proceedings of this conference will be published in the Astronomical Society of the Pacific Conference Series. The volume will be a successor to "New Perspectives on the Interstellar Medium" (ASP Conf. Series Vol. 168), the proceedings of a meeting held at the same venue in 1998. That book is still frequently cited in the scientific literature, and we expect the same impact from the 2010 meeting. More information about the conference proceedings and the submission of contributions is now available on the conference web page.
The Conference Venue
The Conference will be held at the Naramata Centre (www.naramatacentre.net), an idyllic setting in the village of Naramata on the shore of Okanagan Lake. Accommodation and all meals will be provided by the Centre.
This secluded setting, free of distractions, creates an exceptional atmosphere for a scientific retreat, and the physical beauty of the Okanagan Valley provides a pleasant backdrop. The area around Naramata offers outstanding outdoor activities for participants and their families. The world-class wineries of the Okanagan Valley offer many opportunities for tourists.
Accommodation, Meals, and Costs
The Naramata Centre is in the village of Naramata, 15 km North of Penticton. The Centre offers accommodation and all meals at an exceptionally good rate. For this workshop, the total cost, including accommodation, all meals, and registration fee for a single person is approximately $900-1000 CDN. Alternatively, shared accommodation is available at approximately $730 CDN. Vegetarian options are available at all meals.
Some cottages with cooking facilities, suitable for families, are also available.
Financial Support
We are making every effort to keep the cost of attending the workshop low. We are hopeful that some funds will be available to support the attendance of Canadian graduate students and postdocs. Details will be available on the wokshop website and in future announcements.
Travel
We strongly advise that you arrive on Sunday June 6th. The Naramata Centre is not available to us until that day.
The two primary options for getting to Naramata are by air or by car. Please indicate on your registration how you will be arriving to assist the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) in their planning.
Arriving by Air
The nearest airport is Penticton (with flights from Vancouver only), about 20km from Naramata. Rental cars are available at the airport. Taxis service to Naramata is also available, at a cost of about C$40 per trip.
The next nearest airport is Kelowna (80km from Naramata), a larger airport with more frequent flights from Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Seattle. Rental cars are available there.
The LOC will arrange shuttles from both Penticton and Kelowna airports to the Naramata Centre (at modest cost to participants). This service is by prior arrangement only, so when registering please tell us the details of your arrival (airport, airline, flight number, arrival time, number in party).
Arriving by Car
If you plan to make your own way to the Naramata Centre please indicate this on your registration form.
Distances and travel times from major centres are
- Vancouver 400 km 5.0 hours
- Spokane 400 km 5.5 hours
- Seattle 550 km 6.5 hours
- Calgary 700 km 9.0 hours
At the Naramata Centre on Sunday June 6th
The Naramata Centre is not a hotel and does not have a front desk. The LOC will provide this service, so knowing your arrival details will be a great help.
The welcoming reception is part of the Conference. It will be held on the evening of Sunday June 6th. Wine and snacks (not a meal) will be offered. Dinner at the Naramata Centre on Sunday June 6th is included in the meal plan.
Departing from Naramata on Friday June 11
Breakfast on Friday morning is included in the conference package. The LOC will arrange shuttle service to Penticton and Kelowna airports.
After the Conference
There are abundant opportunities around Penticton and in British Columbia for tourism. The weather is warm and (usually) sunny, making this a good time for travel.
Should any participants wish to spend some time at DRAO after the Conference, we would welcome you. Some accommodation (three rooms only) is available at the Observatory. Please contact us soon if this opportunity interests you.
Enquiries
If this conference interests you, please send an e-mail to
This will ensure that all future announcements reach you.
The same e-mail address can be used for any other enquiries.
Please pass this announcement on
Please help us by bringing this announcement to the attention of anyone you know with an interest in the Interstellar Medium.
For the Local Organizing Committee
Roland Kothes
Sunday June 6 to Thursday June 10, 2010
Naramata, BC, Canada
The Canadian Galactic Plane Survey team invites you to participate in a conference that celebrates the success of the Canadian Galactic Plane Survey and the impact of this ground-breaking survey of the Milky way on ISM research over the past decade.
The Canadian Galactic Plane Survey (CGPS) has been a spectacularly successful project, advancing our understanding of the Milky Way Galaxy through panoramic imaging of the main constituents of the Interstellar Medium. The CGPS data comprises radio observations of atomic hydrogen and radio continuum emission, including polarized signal, at arcminute resolution and high spatial dynamic range, observed with the DRAO Synthesis Telescope. Coupled with equally detailed images of the dust and molecular gas, these data have significantly advanced our understanding of the structure and "ecology" of the Interstellar Medium, and the archived data will continue to advance this field for many years to come.
The CGPS experience has demonstrated the central role that surveys can play in advancing astrophysical research. As we stand poised before a new generation of telescopes designed primarily as survey instruments, it is time to assess the state of the field. The program for the conference is designed to bring together scientists working on the ISM of the Milky Way and nearby galaxies to discuss both observations and theoretical models of the ISM.
Details about the conference will appear shortly on a web page at:
http://www.isis.ucalgary.ca/naramata2010
Conference attendance must be limited to 90. We recommend early registration.
The members of the Scientific Organizing Committee are:
- Miguel de Avillez, University of Evora
- Bob Benjamin, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
- John Dickey, University of Tasmania
- Sean Dougherty, HIA-NRC
- Katia Ferrière, Université de Toulouse
- Bryan Gaensler, University of Sydney
- Marijke Haverkorn, ASTRON Netherlands
- Carl Heiles, University of California, Berkeley
- Mark Heyer, University of Massachusetts
- Gilles Joncas, Université Laval
- Roland Kothes, HIA-NRC - Chair
- Tom Landecker, HIA-NRC - Deputy Chair
- Felix Lockman, NRAO Greenbank
- Peter Martin, Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics
- Russ Taylor, University of Calgary
Speakers on the following topics have been confirmed to attend:
- Jo-Anne Brown, University of Calgary, Canada:
The Magnetic Field of the Milky Way Galaxy - Chris Brunt, University of Exeter, UK:
CO Surveys of the Milky Way: advancing our understanding of the early star formation process - Ettore Carretti, ATNF, Australia:
Galactic Foregrounds and CMB Polarization - Mathieu Compiègne Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics
The distribution of dust in the Milky Way Galaxy and its impact on the physics of the ISM - Miguel de Avillez, University of Evora, Portugal:
The evolution of the large-scale ISM: bubbles, superbubbles, and magnetic fields - Andrew Fletcher, Newcastle University, UK:
Magnetic Fields in Nearby Galaxies - Tyler Foster, Brandon University, Canada:
The structure and dynamics of the Milky Way Galaxy: the evolving picture - Steven Gibson, Western Kentucky University, USA:
Cold Atomic Gas - Joshua Goldston Peek, Columbia University, USA:
First results from the GALFA HI survey - Matt Haffner, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA:
The distribution of the ionized medium in galaxies - Marijke Haverkorn, ASTRON, Netherlands:
The magneto-ionic medium: the role of the magnetic field in the ISM - Naomi McClure-Griffiths, Australia Telescope National Facility, Australia:
HI in the Milky Way Galaxy: From the large to the small scale - Michele Thornley, Bucknell University, USA:
Structure and dynamics in nearby galaxies from the THINGS Survey - Enrique Vazquez-Semadeni, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico:
Molecular Cloud Evolution: from cloud formation to the early stages of star formation
Proceedings
The proceedings of this workshop will be published in the Astronomical Society of the Pacific Conference Series. The volume will be a successor to "New Perspectives on the Interstellar Medium" (ASP Conf. Series Vol. 168), the proceedings of a meeting held at the same venue in 1998. That book is still frequently cited in the scientific literature, and we expect the same impact from the 2010 meeting.
The Venue
The conference will be held at the Naramata Centre (www.naramatacentre.net), an idyllic setting in the village of Naramata on the shore of Okanagan Lake. Accommodation and all meals will be provided by the Centre.
This secluded setting, free of distractions, creates an exceptional atmosphere for a scientific retreat, and the physical beauty of the Okanagan Valley provides a pleasant backdrop. The area around Naramata offers outstanding outdoor activities for participants and their families. The world-class wineries of the Okanagan Valley offer many opportunities for tourists.
Accommodation, Meals, and Costs
The Naramata Centre is in the village of Naramata, 15 km North of Penticton. The Centre offers accommodation and all meals at an exceptionally good rate. For this workshop, the total cost, including accommodation, all meals, and registration fee for a single person is approximately $900-1000 CDN. Alternatively, shared accommodation is available at approximately $730 CDN. Vegetarian options are available at all meals.
Some cottages with cooking facilities. suitable for families, are also available.
Financial Support
We are making every effort to keep the cost of attending the workshop low. We are hopeful that some funds will be available to support the attendance of Canadian graduate students and postdocs. Details will be available on the wokshop website and in future announcements.
Practical Details
The nearest airport is Penticton (with flights from Vancouver) 15 km from Naramata. Kelowna (90 km from Naramata) has a larger airport with more frequent flights from Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Seattle. Shuttle transport to the Naramata Centre from both Penticton and Kelowna can be arranged by the Local Organizing Committee (at the participant's cost). Car rentals are available at both of these airports.
- 1 February 2010: First Announcement
- 5 February 2010: Registration Opens
- 1 March 2010: Second Announcement
- 16 April 2010: Deadline for Travel Assistance Requests
- 23 April 2010: Third Announcement
- 18 May 2010: REGISTRATION DEADLINE
- 21 May 2010: Abstract Submission Deadline
- 6 June 2010: Informal Welcoming Reception
- 7 June 2010 Conference Begins
- 16 July 2010 Submission deadline for proceedings contributions
The Dynamic ISM: A celebration of the Canadian Galactic Plane Survey will be held at the Naramata Centre, which is in an idyllic setting in the village of Naramata on the shore of Okanagan Lake. Accommodation and all meals will be provided by the Centre.
This secluded setting, free of distractions, creates an exceptional atmosphere for a scientific retreat, and the physical beauty of the Okanagan Valley provides a pleasant backdrop. The area around Naramata offers outstanding opportunities for outdoor activities for participants and their families.
Further information regarding the Naramata Centre can be found on their website: www.naramatacentre.net.
Details regarding accommodation prices for the conference are currently available on the Registration page.
The conference schedule is not yet complete. Please check back later.
Penticton, the "Peach City", lies in the heart of the southern Okanagan Valley, situated between Okanagan Lake to the north, and Skaha Lake to the south. The population of Penticton is approximately 30000, with a significant increase during the summer months, as hot, sunny weather attracts thousands of tourists who enjoy the multitude of recrational opportunities the South Okanagan Valley has to offer. More information about Penticton can be found at www.penticton.ca
Naramata is a small community on the eastern shore of Okanagan Lake, approximately 30km north of Penticton. The drive to Naramata will take you through the heart of one of the most prolific and successful wine regions in all of North America - the Naramata Bench. More information about Naramata can be found at www.discovernaramata.com
Maps
The following links will open a new browser window and display the indicated map using Google Maps:
- Map of Naramata
- Map of Penticton
- Map of Naramata/Penticton area
- Map of Penciton and Southern Okanagan Valley
- Map of Southern British Columbia
Air Canada offers daily, direct, non-stop flights to Penticton from Vancouver. Taxis and shuttle services meet each arriving flight in Penticton.
Driving from Penticton Airport
Car rental agencies are at Penticton Airport. It is very easy to get from the airport to the downtown area and hotels/motels,
a distance of about 6 kilometres. From the airport, turn left onto Highway 97 towards Penticton. Skaha Lake will be on your
right. At the next intersection (with traffic lights) keep driving straight ahead: you are now on Skaha Lake Road, heading
north to the city centre. Skaha Lake Road will merge into Main Street, which you follow all the way to the city centre.
To continue to Naramata, turn right onto Eckhardt Ave, just past Penticton Secondary School. Continue straight across
Government St. Eckhardt Ave. then becomes Johnson Rd, curves to the left, up a steep hill and then curves right. This
winding road continues until you reach a yield sign, at which point you will make a right hand turn onto Naramata Road.
This picturesque route winds through wine country and past several wineries until the signs point you down the hill to the
Naramata town centre.
Driving Directions from Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) to Naramata Centre
By Air to Kelowna
The closest large airport to Penticton is in the city of Kelowna, 80 kilometres by road from Penticton. Both Air Canada and
WestJet offer several direct flights to Kelowna from cities all across Canada.
Road Transportation from Kelowna to Penticton
Car rental agencies can be found at Kelowna Airport. Airport Limousine Shuttle (alias Cassidy Cab) in Penticton runs a
shuttle service from Kelowna Airport to Penticton. You must book your shuttle one week in advance: telephone +1-250-492-0292
or fax +1-250-492-0213.
The Greyhound bus company runs a service from Kelowna to Penticton six times daily. From Kelowna Airport you will need to take a taxi/shuttle to the Kelowna Bus Terminal located at 2366 Leckie Road in Kelowna (about 18 kilometres from the airport). From there, the bus trip to Penticton will take about 70 to 85 minutes. In Penticton the bus will arrive at the bus depot at 307 Ellis Street (near the corner with Nanaimo Avenue).
Driving from Kelowna Airport
From Kelowna Airport, take Highway 97 south towards Kelowna (in Kelowna, Highway 97 is also Harvey Avenue). After passing
westwards through the city, you will cross the floating bridge over Okanagan Lake. Highway 97 will take you south skirting
the west side of Okanagan Lake past the communities of Westbank, Peachland, and Summerland. When entering Penticton,
Highway 97 merges into Eckhardt Avenue, and the directions to Naramata are identical to those from Penticton at this point
(see above)..
Driving directions and map - Kelowna Airport (YLW) to Naramata Centre
By Air to Vancouver
Vancouver is about 400 kilometres by road from Penticton. Many airlines serve Vancouver from all over North America and the
rest of the world.
Road Transportation from Vancouver to Penticton
The Greyhound bus company runs to Penticton from Vancouver eight times daily (six on Saturday): the trip will take between
5.5 and 7.5 hours. The bus leaves from Pacific Central Station at 1150 Station Street in Vancouver. Greyhound shuttles can
take you from the airport to Pacific Central Station in about 45 minutes.
Driving from Vancouver
Take the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) east from Vancouver to the town of Hope (150 kilometres away). At Hope, you have two choices:
You can take Highway 3 (Crowsnest Highway) through Manning Provincial Park to the town of Princeton, continuing on to Keremeos. At Keremeos take Highway 3A to the junction with Highway 97. Turn north on Highway 97 to Penticton. The total distance from Vancouver to Penticton using this route is 395 kilometres.
The other possibility when approaching Hope is to take Highway 5 (Coquihalla Highway) towards the town of Merritt. Note that this is a toll highway which will cost you CAD 10 for most private vehicles (CAD 5 for motorcycles). As you approach Merritt, take Highway 97C (Okanagan Connector) and continue to the junction with Highway 97 at Okanagan Lake. Take Highway 97 south to Penticton. The total distance from Vancouver to Penticton using this route is 425 kilometres.
Although shorter in distance, the Crowsnest route is more twisty and a bit slower (about a 5 hour drive) than the Coquihalla route (4 to 4.5 hours). On the other hand, the Crowsnest route does not have any tolls, has nice scenery, and has more places to stop for food and fuel.
Driving directions and map - Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Naramata Centre
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