Congratulations to all the winners at the Okanagan Spring Wine Festival Best of Varietal Awards 2018. Several our Westside Wine Trail partners brought home awards. We are happy to see that one of the newest wineries on trail, Ciao Bella Winery, has won gold for their 2016 Dolce Vino dessert wine.
Kelowna is no longer just home to fabulous wineries, but also has a burgeoning craft brewery scene. In their sit-down tasting rooms, try tank-to-tap craft beer and learn how a small batch microbrewery creates their selection of wonderful beer. Kelowna’s downtown is where you will find a number of breweries within walking distance of one (…) Read More
Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley are fast becoming a destination for many brides and grooms to have their special day. Our area with its gleaming lakes, majestic mountains and lush greenery is a wedding planners’ paradise. From the bachelorette/bachelor party to the ceremony to the reception, Kelowna has a vast array of options.
For anyone new to the world of wine tasting, sometimes the terminology in the industry can be a bit overwhelming and confusing. Here is a list of some of the common words you may hear as you visit our Okanagan wineries. Toast: The char on the inside of an oak barrel that adds complexity to (…) Read More
After a day of wine touring try something fun for the whole family, snowshoeing. My husband and I snowshoe all winter and love to explore different trails. Apex, Big White and Silver Star ski resorts all offer snowshoe trails. Our favorite spots are the Kelowna Nordic trails at McCulloch and the Telemark Nordic Club in (…) Read More
CedarCreek Estate Winery released their first wines in 1987 and they were one of the first eight wineries in BC. Now celebrating 30 years, they have a rich heritage and more than three decades of experience. Situated on a hillside, you are treated to a panoramic view of lush vineyards, Okanagan Lake, immaculate grounds and (…) Read More
Quails’ Gate Estate Winery is one of Canada’s foremost family owned estate wineries. True pioneers, they have over 60 years of viticulture experience and have three generations of the Stewart family involved in the winery. All of the vineyard grapes are hand harvested in order to maintain grape integrity. They farm over 180 acres of (…) Read More
At Volcanic Hills Estate Winery, the Gidda Family has crafted wines with layers of complexity. All their wines have the BC VQA Mark of Quality, so you are guaranteed that the wines are made from 100% B.C. grapes, from the family’s own vineyard. Their diverse portfolio of wines offers quality, selection, great value and affordability. (…) Read More
At Distinctly Kelowna Tours we offer distinctly fun and distinctly different Okanagan wine tour options. With all of our adventure and wine tour options you will be able to unwind, relax and have fun! Zip through the air over a canyon, ATV through the beautiful backcountry, throw axes at a real wood target or soar (…) Read More
With the growing number of wine tour companies in the Okanagan, how do you select the company that is right for you? The most important factor in your decision should be safety. The tour company you select should comply with all the following tour operator legal requirements: Business License National Safety Code number Passenger Transportation (…) Read More