Similkameen valleys, Cawston

AfarOct 5

You Don’t Need an Itinerary for British Columbia’s Wine Country—Just a Sauna and a Bike

In the southern interior of British Columbia, a region called Valleys & Vineyards brings together vineyards, farm-fresh food, quiet trails, and restorative experiences, all shaped by the same ...

wineries produce bold reds and crisp whites shaped by rugged terroir

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Similkameen valleysNeighborhoodwineries produce bold reds and crisp whites shaped by rugged terroir
Orofino VineyardsRestauranteco-friendly, top 10 small winery producing wines from old vines
Cawston farmers' marketsMarketstock fresh crops and feature bounty of fall harvest
Elsewhere
Okanagan ValleyNeighborhoodKelowna, Canadahome to more than 200 wineries and upwards of 60 grape varieties
Marichel VineyardRestaurantNaramata, Canadachatting with a winemaker between tastings of syrahs and viogniers
Mt. Boucherie Estate WineryRestaurantWest Kelowna, Canadaserves casual steaks, burgers, and charcuterie, popular with locals
Backyard Farm Chef’s TableRestaurantOliver, Canadaserves private, multi-course meals for smaller groups
Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ MarketMarketKelowna, Canadagathers over 100 local vendors selling what they make, bake, or grow
Sparkling Hill Resort’s KurSpaPlaceVernon, Canadaoffers Kneipp hydrotherapy, a European tradition of alternating water temperatures
LöylyPlaceKelowna, Canadaoffers a floating sauna experience on Okanagan Lake
Room and Pillar SpaPlaceKelowna, Canadafeatures a mineral-rich air of the Himalayan salt cave
Munson MountainTrailPenticton, Canadashort hike gives way to panoramic views of Penticton and Okanagan Lake
Kettle Valley Rail TrailTrailKelowna, Canadathreads through Naramata, Penticton, and Myra Canyon, coasting past vineyards
Okanagan Rail TrailTrailKelowna, Canadaconnects Kelowna and Vernon, hugging the shores of three lakes
Lakeside Eco-SportsPlaceKelowna, Canadaruns an e-bike wine tour stopping at three wineries
Nk’Mip Desert Cultural CentreMuseumOsoyoos, Canadalearn about Syilx Okanagan culture, history, and traditions
Hidden VinesRestaurantKelowna, Canada
Spearhead WineryRestaurantKelowna, Canada
Meadow Vista Honey WinesRestaurantKelowna, Canada

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You Don’t Need an Itinerary for British Columbia’s Wine Country—Just a Sauna and a Bike