The wines of british columbia truly are a reflection of the land where the grapes are grown and the exceptional people who craft them. The okanagan valley really has so much to offer and the dozens of amazing wineries sprinkled across the hillside are the icing on top of the cake. Bcs okanagan valley wineries, wines and wine regions. The hatch is a relatively new addition to the okanagan wine scene in west kelowna at the foot of an extinct volcano. The okanagan has a wealth of activities to offer, year round. Com city guides to the okanagan valley, kelowna, penticton, summerland, maps, wineries, tours, photos and more. Weve been mapping the worlds wine regions for nearly a decade. Ive found wines of british columbia to be the best resource for an okanagan wineries map. There are more wineries in the okanagan valley than all of british columbia. Okanagan wine the okanagan valley is a picturesque valley located in the southern interior of british columbia. The wineries cideries and meaderies of british columbia are listed here in alphabetical order. Burrowing owl estate winery produces premium vqa wines and also has an 11 room guest house, a wine shop and a finedining restaurant on site. British columbia is a large province, this map shows you where the okanagan region is.
This isnt based solely on numbers, but rather on a broader view of a range of styles and grapes. Twenty years ago, there were only 31 wineries in the region. This wine region map makes wine country touring easy. Map page bc wine regions north okanagan valley wineries. Oct 02, 2016 a wine tour of canadas beautiful okanagan valley. Kelowna campus map penticton campus map vernon campus map salmon arm campus map. Its hard figuring out which lake okanagan wineries are worth visiting. Ive been tasting through hundreds of wines for the last few months to select my top 25 wines from british columbia. You can quickly view, zoom in on and print individual pages of our wine trails guide. Here is a list of my favourite wineries in the okanagan valley so you too can be the wine snob among your friends. Burrowing owl estate winery in oliver, british columbia. It is also famous for its fruit orchards and wineries.
Links to nearby restaurant and lodging suggestions. Travelling with my 20pound mutt this august made the decision easier. Kelowna is located along okanagan lake in the okanagan valley in the south central region of bc canada and download the tourism kelowna visitors map. Bcs mid okanagan valley wineries map to winery locations. An interactive map locating the wineries of british columbias mid okanagan valley. A critics guide to south okanagan wineries the globe and mail. Heres a few recommendations all within an easy drive of both kelowna and vernon. Map of the okanagan valley wineries and vineyards find wineries, wine tasting and tours, maps of wine regions by continent, country and specific wine. Okanagan travel guides maps, wineries, kelowna, penticton. This in itself is awesome, but it can be hard to figure out which wineries are worth your while. A guide to the best okanagan wineries leavetown vacations. I picked up a wine map on my arrival at the little airport of penticton and was slightly disconcerted by one small ad from house of rose vineyards in kelowna, a stripmall town about which my colleague hugh johnson apparently warned a bc wine pr person, dont take people there. Along with the nearby similkameen valley, the approximately 8,619 acres 3,488 hectares of vineyards planted in the okanagan 2018 data account for more than 80% of all wine produced in british columbia, and are second in economic.
Bc wine, okanagan wineries, wine tours, winery restaurants. Vineyards and wineries can be found all along the 1 km okanagan. We came across this vineyard by accident and met although busy with a number of tasting parties this family gave us exemplary service and attention. Explore okanagan wineries bc canada wine country vacations. Nighthawk vineyards having visited over 100 wineries in the okanagan region over the course of a year, i hope my opinion carries some weight by saying nighthawk vineyards has the best view in the entire okanagan. Maps show us the location of vineyard areas and tell us where grapes grow best. Map of wineries in the okanagan valley british columbia. Learn more about the five trails that make up the kelowna wine trails brochure. Mar 15, 2020 since there are so many wineries in this area, its hard to plot them all on one image or pdf. Surrounded by iconic canadian wineries like mission hill estate and quails gate winery, the hatch is a small and unassuming winery you might zoom past on your way to its famed neighbours. In fact, wine scores taken out of context are meaningless. The x 37 maps should be available to purchase from most wineries in the okanagan valley from mid may onwards. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising.
Map of okanagan wineries kelowna, penticton, naramata. Boasting the okanagans most photographed vineyard views, the wineries in and around okanagan falls have been producing some of bcs best wines for many years. Best winery restaurant best restaurants best of the okanagan. Kelowna, bc wine trails online guide tourism kelowna. Maps of towns and regions in the thompson okanagan kamloops kelowna kelownaosoyoos kelownashuswap wineries in the okanagan valley okanagan and kootenay rockies circle tour information on towns and regions in. Travel guide to the okanagan valley, canada okanagan. Inside youll find tips on touring and tasting, maps to help you plan your itineraries and space for you to jot down your own notes on wines and memories of your. Map of the okanagan valley wineries and vineyards find wineries, wine tasting and tours, maps of wine regions by continent, country and specific wine regions and villages throughout the world. Every trail and each winery has a unique story for all visitors to enjoy. It is primarily a trip planner for your own tour around the naramata wineries and is based on my personal experience of over 30 visits to the bench over the last two and a half years as a penticton local. Boasting 84% of the provinces vineyard acreage, the okanagan valley is bcs premier grapegrowing region. Maps to the wineries of british columbias north okanagan valley makes wine country touring easy. Explore the many wineries of british columbias okanagan similkameen valley region. Normally, wine tasting does not make me think of this movie.
The complete guide to naramata wineries, okanagan valley. Okanagan valley wine region of british columbia wine bc. Along with the nearby similkameen valley, the approximately 8,619 acres 3,488 hectares of vineyards planted in the okanagan 2018 data account for more than 80% of all wine produced in british columbia, and. Map legend highway main paved roads wineries kettle valley railway trail park visitor centre wineries. Okanagan winery map canadian map makers were recently commissioned to create a large wall map of wineries in the okanagan and similkameen valleys. So, while thinking about what new wine should you try, remember that this years south okanagan winery winners are. The valley is known for its hot, dry summers and is a favourite vacation spot for sun seekers and outdoor enthusiasts. The region is bordered on both the east and west by mountains. All wineries can submit up to 4 samples of wine made of 100% british columbia grown grapes, which are being blind judged by a panel of wine industry specialists. Jul 08, 2009 download our okanagan valley winery map and guide. Since there are so many wineries in this area, its hard to plot them all on one image or pdf. If you think that wine country and british columbia have as much in common as beaches and the arctic, think again.
We invite you to join us to savour all that makes the wines of british columbia so special. The okanagan region, roughly five hours east of vancouver by car or one. With an everchanging panorama, the valley stretches over 250 kilometres, across subregions, each with distinct soil and climate conditions suited to growing a range of varietals from sunripened reds to lively fresh and often crisp whites. The focus of this region is the 5kmlong okanagan lake which runs northsouth from vernon to penticton. Naramata bench wine country map naramata bench winery. A wine tour of canadas beautiful okanagan valley travel. The okanagan valley wine region, located within the region of the same name in the british columbia interior, is canadas secondlargest wine producing area. Luxury retreats orion is located in the heartland of okanagan wine country. Travel by deluxe vehicle through the okanagan valley, and enjoy fine views over the fertile vineyards, soaring peaks and shimmering lakes. The okanagan valley is the second largest wine region in canada with approximately 4000 hectares of vineyards. Ca wineries of british columbia, okanagan wineries. I hope that this list will provoke debate, even controversy, as thats what we need to kickstart a. By margo true, sunset food editor my favorite scene in the disney classic fantasia is the one in which the earth evolves at warp speed, from a dark mass to a frenzy of erupting volcanoes and thundering dinosaurs.
Jul 19, 2016 the hatch is a relatively new addition to the okanagan wine scene in west kelowna at the foot of an extinct volcano. Overview map to the wineries of the north okanagan. You can see famous regions as well neighboring wine spots that fly under the radar. We have attempted to inform you if they have a food service, have accomendation and host weddings. Map of wineries in the okanagan valley british columbia travel. Bc liquor stores and the okanagan wine festivals society want to ensure that our guests do not wine and drive. Be sure to also stop by one of the kelowna visitor centres located at the kelowna international airport or 238 queensway ave. Ultimately, the goal is to find and drink better wine.
If youd like to learn more about visiting okanagan bc wineries, the interior bc wine regions and wine tours, weve put together some helpful information to give you a start on planning your wine country vacations here in the okanagan. Find info for trails, hiking, hunting, fishing, paddling, camping and. Sandhill winery tasting room shared with sister winery calona open daily. There are over 100 wineries in the valley, and its worthwhile to do a wine tour and sample some of the wines and lovely vistas. Okanagan valley maps kelowna, penticton, osoyoos, wineries. Burrowing owl estate winery is located in the town of oliver in the south okanagan region of british columbia. Guides virtual tours wine photos maps ski resorts golf real estate. Please check with the winery to confirm all information. Map of the thompson okanagan british columbia travel and. Each year wine tasting is a favourite activity in our household. The okanagan accounts for producing more than 90% of british columbia wine. If you know something we do not please let us know. Okanagan valley maps maps of kelowna, penticton, osoyoos, wineries, ski resorts and more.
Quails gate mission hill blasted church painted rock. Taste your way okanagan valley through the okanagan. Okanagan wineries bc wine jobs social media videos ice wine photo gallery. Explore the okanagan valley and sample some of the regions awardwinning wines on this 6. Thousands of years ago the naramata bench was the shallow shoreline of prehistoric okanagan lake gathering a wealth of rich sediments perfect for a wide variety of grapes and wines.
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