AfarOct 5, 2026
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 ...
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- Backyard Farm Chef’s TableRestaurantserves private, multi-course meals for smaller groups
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- Okanagan ValleyNeighborhoodKelowna, Canadahome to more than 200 wineries and upwards of 60 grape varieties
- 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
- Cawston farmers' marketsMarketCawston, Canadastock fresh crops and feature bounty of fall harvest
- 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