Okanagan Wine Country
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1. Indigenous World Winery
This is BC’s only 100% Indigenous-owned winery, blending traditional Syilx culture with modern style. Their tasting room has spectacular views of Lake Okanagan, their wine bottles are beautifully designed, and the vino is award-winning. There’s also a restaurant on-site.
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2. Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre
Run by the Osoyoos Indian Band, this well-designed museum—the name is pronounced "in-ka-meep"—has exhibits about the area's aboriginal community, the region's natural setting, and the animals that make their home in this desert environment. Don't miss "Sssnakes Alive!," a daily show featuring live rattlesnakes and other creatures native to the area. You can also walk to a reconstructed village that includes two pit houses, a tepee, and a sweat lodge. (Bring water, since there's little shade along the trails.) The center's exterior is a striking, environmentally friendly earth wall built of a mix of soil, water, a small amount of cement, and pigment.
1000 Rancher Creek Rd., British Columbia, V0H 1V6, Canada250-495–7901Sight Details
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3. Black Hills Estate Winery
On the Black Sage Bench between Osoyoos and Oliver, Black Hills Estate Winery has developed a cult following among Okanagan aficionados and frequently sells out of its much-admired wines. When the wine sells out, however, the tasting room sets some aside for visitors. It's worth calling to check on the status of its Nota Bene (a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc), Alibi (Sauvignon Blanc with a bit of Sémillon), Chardonnay, or whatever the winemaker dreams up next.
4190 Black Sage Rd., British Columbia, V0H 1T1, Canada250-498–0666Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings from C$20 -
4. Burrowing Owl Estate Winery
With wines consistently taking home medals in international competitions, Burrowing Owl is one of the area's best-known vineyards. Cellar tours are offered on weekends from May through October, and tastings are available year-round. At the 25-foot tasting bar, the donations asked for tastings go toward the Burrowing Owl Conservation Society. To savor the sweeping views of the vineyards and Osoyoos Lake, enjoy a meal at the terrific Sonora Room Restaurant.
500 Burrowing Owl Pl., British Columbia, V0H 1T1, Canada250-498–0620Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings C$5 -
5. Cambium Cider Co.
Although the Okanagan Valley is known for its wine, there are quite a few cideries popping up as well. One of the best is Cambium Cider Co. in Vernon. Their tasting room is rustic and intimate; however, call ahead if you have a particular cider you want to try. They're known to sell out. If you can, try the Gin Botanical or the Traditional Dry. There's also a restaurant on-site.
4667 E. Vernon Rd., British Columbia, V1B 3H9, Canada250-503–2163Sight Details
Rate Includes: Closed Jan. and Feb. and Mon.–Thurs. in fall and winter -
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6. CedarCreek Estate Winery
South of Kelowna, the award-winning CedarCreek—now a part of the Mission Hill family—is in a lovely spot overlooking the lake. The grand, impressive tasting room is open year-round. The restautant, Home Block, which serves farm-to-table cuisine, is definitely a must-stop.
5445 Lakeshore Rd., British Columbia, V1W 4S5, Canada778-738–1020Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings C$25 -
7. Elephant Island Orchard Wines
Although many vintners take advantage of the nearby orchards, this funky winery makes a specialty wine out of fruit. Using recipes that are generations old, it creates some delightful table and dessert wines from pears, cherries, and black currants. They also make grape wine and dry ciders.
2730 Aikins Loop, British Columbia, V0H 1N0, Canada250-496–5522Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings C$10 -
8. Ex Nihilo Vineyards
Canada is the world's largest producer of ice wine, a specialty of Ex Nihilo Vineyards, a 25-minute drive north of Kelowna. This small but enterprising winery was among the first in the area to court celebrity endorsements, and struck a deal with the Rolling Stones to label its Riesling ice wine "Sympathy for the Devil." There is also a bistro on-site.
1525 Camp Rd., British Columbia, V4V 1K1, Canada250-766–5522Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings C$10 -
9. Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery
Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery is a hidden gem: British Columbia's first organic winery and the first to make ice wines. It is a small producer open for tastings (though not tours unless you're a Royal Wine Club member), and its award-winning wines are highly coveted.
5355 Trepanier Bench Rd., British Columbia, VOH 1X2, Canada250-767–2525Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings C$10 -
10. Hester Creek Estate Winery
Set high on a bluff between Osoyoos and Oliver, Hester Creek has an inviting bistro called Terrafina, a multipurpose tasting venue that includes a main room large enough to host parties, a private dining room for intimate groups, a patio with an outdoor fireplace, and a gourmet demonstration kitchen. There's a grassy picnic area where you can enjoy a snack and a glass of wine—Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc are all top choices. The best part? Tastings are free.
877 Road 8, British Columbia, V0H 1T0, Canada250-498–4435Sight Details
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11. Hillside Winery
As you drive along the road between Penticton and Naramata, it's hard to miss the 72-foot tower at Hillside Winery & Bistro. Its first commercial release was in 1989, and the old vines Gamay Noir, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and Pinot Gris are all award winners. It also produces a unique white wine called Muscat Ottonel.
1350 Naramata Rd., British Columbia, V2A 8T6, Canada250-493–6274Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings C$5 -
12. Kelowna Art Gallery
Works by contemporary local, Canadian, and international artists make up the gallery's four exhibition spaces. It's a family-friendly space, too: there are activities and programming for children (worth noting for rainy days).
1315 Water St., British Columbia, V1Y 9R3, Canada250-762–2226Sight Details
Rate Includes: C$5; free Thurs., Closed Mon. -
13. Kettle Valley Steam Railway
One way to tour the area is aboard the historic Kettle Valley Steam Railway, pulled by a restored 1912 steam locomotive. The 90-minute trip takes you along 16 km (10 miles) of a century-old rail line. Several times a year there's a "Great Train Robbery" reenactment with a barbecue dinner and musical entertainment. Check website for pricing and closures, as it varies.
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14. Lake Breeze Vineyards
On the Naramata Bench above Okanagan Lake, Lake Breeze Vineyards is one of the region's most attractively located small wineries. Their wines are known to be clean, crisp, and fruity. The tasting room and garden patio make for a lovely setting; the outdoor Patio Restaurant is open for lunch (weather permitting) between May and mid-October.
930 Sammet Rd., British Columbia, V0H 1N0, Canada250-496–5659Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings C$10, Closed Mon.–Thurs. in Nov. and Apr.; closed Dec.–Mar. -
15. Linden Gardens
This former family fruit farm has morphed into a breathtaking 6-acre garden of flowers, trees, ponds, and streams. A path winds through a maze of constantly changing colors, passing over footbridges and beside jungles of wildflowers. Benches are strategically placed beneath weeping willows for shade or beside plants that draw butterflies and hummingbirds. The Frog City Café is an excellent stop for breakfast or a light lunch.
351 Linden Ave., British Columbia, V0H 1K0, Canada250-497–6600Sight Details
Rate Includes: C$10, Closed Oct.–Apr. -
16. Mission Hill Family Estate
Sitting atop a hill overlooking Okanagan Lake, Mission Hill Family Estate is recognizable for its 12-story bell tower. It was built, as the owner describes it, to resemble "a combination monastery, Tuscan hill village, and French winery." With a vaulted cellar blasted from volcanic rock, the well-established vineyard produces a wide variety of award-winning wines and offers several different winery tours, from a basic 60-minute tour with a tasting of three wines, to a more in-depth visit that includes wine-and-food pairings. An outdoor amphitheater hosts art events, music, and theater. The Terrace Restaurant is one of the Kelowna area's best dining options.
1730 Mission Hill Rd., British Columbia, V4T 2E4, Canada250-768–6448Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings and tours from C$35 -
17. Moon Curser Vineyards
This family-owned, award-winning winery is a bit different than most in the Okanagan. The winery grows grapes not typically seen here, like Tannat, Touriga Nacional, and Carménère. They also have more traditional varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon. In addition to the wine, you should come here for the panoramic views and three charming tasting rooms.
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18. Nk'Mip Cellars
Winery/Brewery/DistilleryA few minutes east of Osoyoos, Nk'Mip Cellars is the country's first winery operated by a First Nations people. On a ridge overlooking Osoyoos Lake, it's part of a stunningly designed resort complex that is, as odd as it sounds, surrounded by arid desert, a lush golf course, and abundant vineyards. The winery released its first vintage in 2002 and now produces 18,000 cases annually, including an award-winning Pinot Blanc, Reisling, Chardonnay, and Syrah. In addition to wine, the tasting room sells aboriginal art. Stay to enjoy dining at the Patio Restaurant.
1400 Rancher Creek Rd., Osoyoos, British Columbia, V0H 1V0, Canada250-495–2985Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tours C$15 -
19. Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery
All of the spirits at this award-winning craft distillery—vodka, whisky, gin, absinthe, etc.—are 100% made from BC fruits and grains. Stop by for a tour, tasting (C$10), or to shop the storefront. Be sure to check out their Evolve gin line, which changes color when citrus or tonic are mixed in with the spirit.
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20. Osoyoos Desert Centre
The arid, antelope-brush ecosystem is home to flora and fauna found nowhere else in the country. Located at the entrance of the society's 67-acre park, the interpretive center shares displays and more about the unique local ecology. You can also take a one-hour guided tour along a boardwalk leading through the desert.
14580 146 Ave., British Columbia, V0H 1V0, Canada250-495–2470Sight Details
Rate Includes: C$8, Closed mid-Oct.–mid-Apr.
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