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. Spanning across lake okanagan, this summer vacation spot is a perfect location for you to. Quails gate mission hill blasted church painted rock. In addition to detailed maps, our guides also provide complete information on hundreds of businesses including accommodations.
Provided here is a visual image of the okanagan wine tour region. Travel guide to the okanagan valley, canada okanagan. Okanagan valley wine a guide to the wines of okanagan valley. Explore canadas second largest wine region with the best wine tour company, uncorked wine tours. Imagine sitting out on outdoor patio, looking out over a lake in the sun, and sipping on a fine glass of wine. Okanagan bc is the place for canada wine country vacations. The okanagan valley is the most productive viticultural area of british columbia in canada. As wine is becoming an increasingly important part of the okanagan bc tourism, and culture, this unique region is now becoming known as the the napa of the north, with some of the best wineries in. Places to explore in okanagan wine country discover the best places to explore near okanagan wine country with curated recommendations from our team of travel experts. There are over 100 wineries in the valley, and its worthwhile to do a wine tour and sample some of. Guide to the okanagan wine valley the wanderfull traveler. Okanagan indian reserve 1 map british columbia mapcarta. History of wine making in the okanagan posted at 23.
Annual wine festivals are held in the fall, winter and spring, and theyre a great way to sample local wine and food in a spectacular setting. The okanagan wine trail includes many exciting places to visit for your wine touring pleasure. Restaurants and lodging information included within the wine region. Your travel guide and map to canadas okanagan valley sunset.
Links to nearby restaurant and lodging suggestions. 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. Winery information may change throughout the course of. Regional winery maps make it easy for you to find your way. Lake country between kelowna and vernon is at the north end of the okanagan valley, by okanagan, kalamalka and swan lakes. Lake country, bc maps, homes, wine, okanagan okanagan.
Okanagan wine the okanagan valley is a picturesque valley located in the southern interior of british columbia. Okanagan indian reserve 1 from mapcarta, the free map. Jul 08, 2009 download our okanagan valley winery map and guide. Were proud to produce 4 seasonal festivals with over 100 events annually and two wine competitions in the. Okanagan valley maps maps of kelowna, penticton, osoyoos, wineries, ski resorts and more. The thing is, most people arent sure exactly what super tuscan means, and for good reason. This unconventional style doesnt follow an exact recipe. Okanagan winery map canadian map makers were recently commissioned to create a large wall map of wineries in the okanagan and similkameen valleys. Jul 24, 2017 the natural wine vanguard has indeed put down roots up north.
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. I can taste 9 different wines and the staff explained me the origin of the great design and the history of these winecellar. Maps show us the location of vineyard areas and tell us where grapes grow best. The geohistorical phenomena that have defined the okanagan have uniquely marked it with a distinct terroir that now allows winemakers to harvest fully ripe and complex warm climate varieties. Take time to savour the idyllic setting as you sip a glass of wine and enjoy a picnic in our peaceful wine garden. History of the okanagan wine industry kelowna museums.
Maps themes are grouped in pdf bundles with the first page of each bundle being the map legend for that bundle. Using our wine map tube labels, here are our plans for continued mapping of the wine world. Places to explore in okanagan wine country fodors travel. Whether golf is your passion or youre planning to tour our award wineries, we will guide your way to the best of the okanagan. Map of wineries in the okanagan valley british columbia travel. The area now features three separate winemaking regions, five distinct wine trails, and. The okanagan valley, the largest viticultural area of british columbia was carved out over thousands of years by a series of glaciers that left fertile benchlands over the hard bedrock of the rockies. The natural wine vanguard has indeed put down roots up north.
Okanagan map guides is pleased to provide detailed maps and comprehensive information for your visit to the beautiful okanagan valley. Red rooster winery virtual winery tour, penticton, bc. Notes by gerald weisl, wine merchant some photos by brian weisl. Albeit, much has been left out but its a great start for those visiting any area of the okanagan, north, central of south. There are significant climatic differences from north to south, for example. Normally, wine tasting does not make me think of this movie.
Theres even a long list of what are regarded as the best okanagan wineries, but we have compiled a short guide to our favourites making the decisionprocess. Use the map below to select an okanagan winery and click to go on an online virtual tour of that winery. This brief guide to the okanagan wine valley is for visitors to see some of the best it has to offer. Ultimately, the goal is to find and drink better wine. An okanagan wineries map from owner direct vacation rentals. The okanagan has some of the best wine in all of canada, and is the perfect destination for a warm, wine tasting vacation. West kelowna wine tours offers wine tours in the okanagan valley. Okanagan named number one wine destination in world.
You can see famous regions as well neighboring wine spots that fly under the radar. Current maps including germany which we are now putting the final touches on. Spanning across lake okanagan, this summer vacation spot is a perfect location for you to visit a winery or plan a winery tour. Were now committing the resources to complete all of the maps within the next year.
Detailed argentina wine regions map wine posters wine folly. The okanagan wine festivals society has been coordinating outstanding events for more than 20 years and planning a trip around a wine festival or event is a great way to get the most from your trip. Okanagan wineries map owner direct vacation rentals inc. An interactive map locating the wineries of british columbias mid okanagan valley. The okanagan valley is the second largest wine region in canada with approximately 4000 hectares of vineyards.
The okanagan valley wine region, located within the region of the same name in the british. If you are on the lookout for thoughtful practitioners, i suggest you check out the okanagan valley. The most popular wineries and vineyards are available from naramata, oliver, kelowna, summerland and west kelowna. Overview map to the wineries of the north okanagan. Each year wine tasting is a favourite activity in our household. Furthermore, there is hard manual labour involved in cultivating grapes and making wine. Naramata bench wine country map naramata bench winery. Bcs mid okanagan valley wineries map to winery locations. Weve been mapping the worlds wine regions for nearly a decade. Boasting 84% of the provinces vineyard acreage, the okanagan valley is bcs premier grapegrowing region. Okanagan valley wine region of british columbia wine bc.
Vineyards and wineries can be found all along the 1 km okanagan lake and communities. Jun 12, 2014 this brief guide to the okanagan wine valley is for visitors to see some of the best it has to offer. Vineyards and wineries can be found all along the 1 km okanagan lake and communities including. The okanagan valley is canadas premier winegrowing region. The official wine tour handbook to british columbia is your guide to the wonderful and diverse b. Bc liquor stores and the okanagan wine festivals society want to ensure that our guests do not. Winery map wine festivals videos weather weddings fruit jobs the ogopogo okanagan news schools education wine news bc wine blog advertise about okanagan valley maps. Additional attractions in the lake country area include hiking, golfing on one of the nearby courses, canoeing, winery tours, boat cruises, and enjoying one of the many local beaches. These cities are home to several of the finest wineries in british columbia. Okanagan valleys best wine tours okanagan wine tours.
Explore okanagan wineries bc canada wine country vacations. To view maps and information on each region click on thumbnails. Bcs okanagan valley wineries, wines and wine regions. This second edition continues as a revelation of passion and beauty in this young canadian wine region with a new expanded focus on the culinary experiences and bounty of the okanagan, complete with a locally focused recipe section. There are more than 200 vineyards in the area, making it nearly impossible to even scrape the surface with just one trip.
Transformations in the okanagan wine industry core. The okanagan has a wealth of activities to offer, year round. Suitability classifications for grape production in the okanagan and similkameen valleys of bc are presented in narrative and map form. 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. Once canada was settled in the early 1800s, much of the country resigned itself to growing labrusca varietals such as baco noir, concord and seyval blanc, which were resilient to the extremes in weather, but not so instantly endearing to the palate. A guide to the best okanagan wineries leavetown vacations. Use this guide to help plan your visit to bc wineries. The pacific agrifood research centre parc has identified five subregions. Beyond the exceptional wines of malbec from mendoza, there are fascinating finds to the north with torrontes in salta and in the far south where cooler temperatures in patagonia are ideal for fine pinot noir.
History of wine making in the okanagan teehouse wine tours. Wineries of the okanagan valley, including kelowna, summerland, penticton, naramata, oliver and osoyoos. Natural wine up north in the okanagan valley sprudge wine. Discover why south okanagan is canadas premier region for super tuscan wine mar 2015 at lastella we specialize in making super tuscan inspired wines. The okanagan valley wine region, located within the region of the same name in the british columbia interior, is canadas secondlargest wine producing area. Weve long been known for our wine and now the okanagan has been named as a top wine destination in the world. While its a stunning coffee table book full of rich imagery, its a useful tool for the armchair traveler as well. A yearround destination, its surrounded by orchards, golf courses and ski mountains. Argentinas most important wine regions sit on the high plains and foothills of the andes mountain range.
As wine is becoming an increasingly important part of the okanagan bc tourism, and culture, this unique region is now becoming known as the the napa of the north, with some of the best wineries in canada. In late june of 2010 my nephew had finished high school, having spent his junior and senior years with his father in the british columbia town of kelowna. Okanagan valley maps kelowna, penticton, osoyoos, wineries. Wine production started here in 1859, when vines were planted by catholic priests at the oblate mission. A hidden gem in the heart of bcs exciting thompson valley wine region, privato is a family owned boutique winery dedicated to the production of premium burgundian styled wines. Map page bc wine regions north okanagan valley wineries. The okanagan valley, an hours flight inland from vancouver, is unusual in having been a tourist destination before it was a wine region rather. If you would like this experience, then look no further. This wine region map makes wine country touring easy. We recommend that you call ahead or refer to winery websites to ensure that they are open at the time of your visit. The okanagan valley is approximately 300 kilometres from the pacific ocean.
The dry, pocket desert climate surrounding lake okanagan gives rise to some unique and varied wines, from ripe merlot to. Okanagan indian reserve 1 is a reservation in british columbia. Rent a home or condo close to a winery for a special trip. Detailed listings of all british columbia wineries at your fingertips. Map of wineries in the okanagan valley british columbia. Maps to the wineries of british columbias north okanagan valley makes wine country touring easy. 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. Wineries northcentral lake countrykelownawest kelowna.
The bc wine museum was opened in september 1996 and displays historic bottles, labels, winemaking equipment and artefacts from the rich history of viticulture and winemaking, while local okanagan artefacts and exhibitions explore the history of the region. Explore the many wineries of british columbias okanagansimilkameen valley region. Explore the many wineries of british columbias okanagan similkameen valley region. Map of okanagan wineries kelowna, penticton, naramata. Detailed argentina wine regions map wine posters wine. The x 37 maps should be available to purchase from most wineries in the okanagan valley from mid may onwards. The okanagan accounts for producing more than 90% of british columbia wine. 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.