Okanagan Valley, Kelowna

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 ...

home to more than 200 wineries and upwards of 60 grape varieties

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Okanagan ValleyNeighborhoodhome to more than 200 wineries and upwards of 60 grape varieties
Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ MarketMarketgathers over 100 local vendors selling what they make, bake, or grow
LöylyPlaceoffers a floating sauna experience on Okanagan Lake
Room and Pillar SpaPlacefeatures a mineral-rich air of the Himalayan salt cave
Kettle Valley Rail TrailTrailthreads through Naramata, Penticton, and Myra Canyon, coasting past vineyards
Okanagan Rail TrailTrailconnects Kelowna and Vernon, hugging the shores of three lakes
Lakeside Eco-SportsPlaceruns an e-bike wine tour stopping at three wineries
Hidden VinesRestaurant
Spearhead WineryRestaurant
Meadow Vista Honey WinesRestaurant
Elsewhere
Similkameen valleysNeighborhoodCawston, Canadawineries produce bold reds and crisp whites shaped by rugged terroir
Marichel VineyardRestaurantNaramata, Canadachatting with a winemaker between tastings of syrahs and viogniers
Orofino VineyardsRestaurantCawston, Canadaeco-friendly, top 10 small winery producing wines from old vines
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
Cawston farmers' marketsMarketCawston, Canadastock fresh crops and feature bounty of fall harvest
Sparkling Hill Resort’s KurSpaPlaceVernon, Canadaoffers Kneipp hydrotherapy, a European tradition of alternating water temperatures
Munson MountainTrailPenticton, Canadashort hike gives way to panoramic views of Penticton and Okanagan Lake
Nk’Mip Desert Cultural CentreMuseumOsoyoos, Canadalearn about Syilx Okanagan culture, history, and traditions

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