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THE OFFICIAL EXPERIENCE GUIDE 2020 – 2021 ------TINHORN CREEK NATURALLY SOUTH Winery & Vineyard I Tastings & Tours I Summer Concerts I Wine Club

RESTAURANT Lunch I Tapas I CocktailsI Dinner

Tinhorn Creek offers an unrivaled visitor experience. Sample exquisite estate-grown wines at the tasting bar. Soak up wine country at the award-winning Miradoro restaurant with its panoramic views. Reservations required. Open seven days a week, call ahead to plan your visit.

At home delivery (+6 bottles) and curbside pick-up available for online orders . Welcome Thank you for picking up the 2020 - 2021 Oliver Experience Guide. This guide is not an o cial statement and is intended only to give you general information. While the Town of Oliver and the Oliver Tourism Association used reasonable e orts to publish, accuracy is not guaranteed. If there is an error, or if you have a suggestion for something to be added in the next issue, please contact us at [email protected] The Town of Oliver On behalf of our residents, we extend you a warm welcome and the Oliver Tourism Association are not responsible for any and invite you to come and experience all that Oliver loss, damage, or injury that you may have as a result of your has to o er. Oliver is a small community dedicated to the use of this information. Happy adventures! #visitoliver preservation of our agricultural abundance. Along with DESIGN 36 percent of ’s vineyard acreage, our 400 Oliver Tourism Association plus farms also produce world class fruits and vegetables. Agriculture is our primary industry supporting our EDITORIAL DIRECTOR approximately 9,000 residents. Beth Atkinson

WRITING With this appreciation of the land comes the love of our Special thanks to the many community surrounding environment. Oliver is a nature-lover's paradise members who submitted content. with great hiking trails, bird-watching sanctuaries, and fantastic  shing spots. COVER PHOTO Lionel Trudel Some of the history of the area may be found in the archives PHOTOGRAPHY and the museum, and at sites around the South Okanagan. Thanks to all the photographers, businesses Some is limited to impressions left in the ground or to tales of and individuals who supplied the beautiful ghost towns, but all is to be re-discovered by ever increasing photos used throughout the guide. groups of visitors from across and around the world. PRODUCTION Super Deluxe Creative / superdeluxe.ca We are home to many festivals and sport tourism events, Westkey Graphics / westkeygraphics.com including Pig Out, Half Corked Marathon, Art Walk, Half-Iron & Aqua Bike, and our Festival of the Grape. Oliver also o ers HAVE A QUESTION? WE’RE HERE TO HELP incredible golf in the heart of Canada’s wine country. With You’ll  nd answers at the Oliver Visitor Centre in the stunning natural surroundings, there’s no better place to historic Canadian Paci c Railway building. Here you’ll discover numerous free BC local guides and maps, and come and play golf for a couple of days. plenty of information. We’re happy to help you plan your experience in Oliver, and we’re located along Oliver’s 18.8 There is something for everyone in Oliver, whether your km Hike & Bike Trail at the south end of Lion’s Park. Out interests include the great outdoors, food and beverage, arts for a ride? Take a breath and drop in for a moment. We and culture, or anything in-between. Let this guide be your recommend visitors check out our website to obtain the latest information regarding their travel plans. resource and inspiration for a fantastic get-away in Canada’s Wine Capital – we know you won’t be disappointed. Come for OLIVER VISITOR CENTRE AND GIFT SHOP the wine but stay for the experience! Oliver Tourism Association PO Box 460 6431 Station Street Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 Canada Phone: 778 439 2363 Email: [email protected] Website: visitoliver.com

MARTIN JOHANSEN CHIEF CLARENCE LOUIE

MAYOR, TOWN OF OLIVER INDIAN BAND @WineCapitalofCanada @winecapital

©Oliver Tourism Association 2020 / Printed in Canada SUPERNATURAL BRITISH COLUMBIA® and VISITORS CENTRE® LINDA LARSON RICK KNODEL and all associated logos are registered trademarks of the province of British Columbia. MLA, BOUNDARY SIMILKAMEEN RDOS DIRECTOR

Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com 3 Who is Oliver?

Oliver is small but mighty; a proud farming community that welcomes visitors time and again with a big- hearted, generous smile and quirky charm. Oliver’s rugged beauty is always on display as you enjoy the plentiful fruits of our labour; juicy peaches, plump tomatoes, and flavourful wines. Our farmers have a love for their community, thanks to the tapestry of diverse people who contribute to our world. Oliver is authentic, inspiring, and always looking to have fun. Come experience Canada’s Wine Capital,

and “Meet Oliver” for yourself!

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4 Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com Table of Contents

6 TOWN CENTRE MAP 7 HOW TO GET HERE 8 A PLACE TO LAY YOUR HEAD

10 Come For The Wine Stay For The Experience 11 Fun Facts About Canada's Wine Capital 12 Spirited Sips 14 Breweries, Distilleries & Cideries Map CULINARY 15 Wineries Map & 16 A Taste Of Oliver - Top 5 Places To Eat BEVERAGE 17 Oliver Food Map 19 What's In Season 10 20 Farm Fresh Oliver 21 Oliver Fruit Stands & U-Pick

22 The Great Outdoors ADVENTURE 23 Gol ng In The South Okanagan & 24 Fishing In The South Okanagan RECREATION 25 South Map 26 Cycle Oliver 22 28 The History Of Oliver ARTS, CULTURE 30 First Nations - The Okanagan People & HERITAGE 32 What We're Made Of 34 Calendar of Events 28 35 The Perfect Location For Your Event EVENTS & 36 Fall Festival Weekend - The Inside Scoop ITINERARIES 38 Suggested Itineraries 40 A Day In The Life 41 Top 5 Family Friendly Sites 34 VISIT OLIVER 42 We've Got Something For Everyone 43 Year-round Festivals YEAR-ROUND 44 Wonders Of Winter 42

Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com 5 Town Centre Map

To

To Osoyoos

6 Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com How To Get Here

BY AIR The closest airport is Penticton Regional GETTING Airport (YYF), which is 40km (25 miles) north of Oliver and o ers daily non-stop  ights to HERE International Airport (YVR) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) via major airlines WestJet and Air Canada.

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is 102km (63 miles) north of Oliver and o ers more than 70 daily  ights on nine airlines, including multiple Oliver is located in the south end of British daily  ights to and from Vancouver, Victoria, Columbia’s Okanagan Valley along Highway Calgary, Edmonton, and Seattle, . 97, a major north-south transportation link Charters are also available. that connects California to Alaska. The town Small plane owners operating personal aircraft lies 21km (13 miles) north of the US border can take advantage of the Oliver VIR-only airport. crossing at Osoyoos, which is also the junction with Highway 3. This is a common route east to Calgary and west to Vancouver. CAR RENTAL Car Rentals from major agencies are available at each airport. Several tour companies also o er shuttles, which require advance booking.

WHEN YOU GET HERE

OLIVER VISITOR CENTRE

Be sure to head to the Oliver Visitor Centre at 6431 Station St. for accommodation information, trip SCHAFER BUSES planning assistance, local events and more. 250-689-0022 Visit us online at visitoliver.com Instagram/Twitter: @winecapital WINE TOURS, WEDDINGS, Facebook: @WineCapitalofCanada PARTIES, AIRPORT SHUTTLE Don't forget to tag us in your adventures AND MORE! and use the hashtag #visitoliver For road conditions, visit Drive BC: drivebc.ca or 1-800-550-4997 SCHAFERBUSES.com @drivebc on Twitter

Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com 7 A Place to Lay Your Head Whether you are in Oliver for the breathtaking hiking or tasting your way through the Golden Mile, you’ll find a comfortable place to rest your head. With many quaint B&B’s, beautiful winery guest houses, budget motels, and modern hotels there is a place for you here!

A GOLDEN MILE BNB DESERT LAKE RV RESORT HIGH CHAPARRAL GUEST HOUSE Phone: 250 498 0055 Phone: 250 485 0158 Phone: 250 485 2797 5815 Street, Oliver, B.C. 7156 Merganser Place, Oliver, B.C. 409 Patten Road, Oliver, B.C. Web: agoldenmilebnb.com Web: desertlakerv.com Web: highchaparralguesthouse.com

ABOVE THE ORCHARD B&B EASTSIDE INN HONEYBUG SUITES Phone: 250 498 4243 Phone: 250.535.0701 Phone: 250 498 0232, Oliver, B.C. 5516 Foxglove St, Oliver, B.C. 379 Eastside Ave, Oliver, B.C. Web: eastsideinn.ca | @eastside_inn instagram KISMET ESTATE WINERY HERITAGE HOUSE ABSOLUTELY SUITE B&B Phone: 250 535 0635 Phone: 250 498 4350 ELM TREE FARM B&B 316 Road 20, Oliver, B.C. 949 Panorama Crescent, Oliver, B.C. Phone: 250-498-3094 Web: kismetestatewinery.com Web: absolutelysuite.ca 307 Park Rill Road, Oliver, B.C. Web: elmtreefarmbandb.com LAKESIDE RESORT ADOBE ROSE B&B Phone: 250 498 2177 Phone: (250) 498-6367 THE FLAMING SQUIRREL GUEST HOUSE 6707 Lakeside Drive, Oliver, B.C. 924 Morningstar Rd, Oliver, B.C. Phone: 250 485 4373 Web: Thelakesideresort.com 2581 Willowbrook Rd, Oliver, B.C. APPLE BEACH RV RESORT Web:  amingsquirrel.org LOS CINCO SOLES Phone: 250 498 4501 Phone: 250 535 4044 915 Bulrush Road, Oliver, B.C. GALLAGER LAKE RESORT PARKBRIDGE Oliver, B.C. Web: applebeachrv.com LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES Web: stayinoliver.ca Phone: 250 498 3358 BURROWING OWL ESTATE WINERY 8439 Hwy 97, Oliver, B.C. MAPLE LEAF MOTEL & RV CAMPGROUND GUEST HOUSE Web: parkbridge.com RESORT Phone: 250 498 0620 Phone: 250 498 3584 500 Burrowing Owl Place, Oliver, B.C. GALLAGHER LAKE LODGE 5457 97th Street, Oliver, B.C. Web: burrowingowlwine.ca Phone: (250) 498-2119 Web: mapleleafmotel.ca 8331 Highway 97, Oliver, B.C. CACTUS TREE INN Web: thelodgeatgallagherlake.com MAPLE LEAF MOTEL INN TOWNE Phone: 250 498 2225 Phone: 250 498 3497 5887 Main St. Oliver, B.C. GARDEN OASIS B&B 5920 Main Street, Oliver, B.C. Web: cactustreeinn.com Phone: 604 853 4311 Web: Mapleleafmotelinntowne.ca 6622 Mountainview Drive, Oliver, B.C. COAST OLIVER HOTEL MORBROOK FARMS B&B Phone: 250 498 0251 GLAIKIT GECKO VACATION SUITE Phone: 250 498 0268 6273 Station Road, Oliver, B.C. Phone: 250 485 0644 245 Bettison Rd., Oliver, B.C. Web: coasthotels.com 540 Avenue, Oliver, B.C.. Web: morbrookfarmsbb.ca Web: geckosuiteoliver.com DESERT ARMS HOTEL MOUNT VIEW MOTEL Phone: 250 498 4313 GLOBAL VILLAGE B&B Phone: 250 498 3446 6341 Main St., Oliver, B.C. Phone: 778 439 2276 5856 Main Street, Oliver, B.C. 6622 Mountainview Dr., Oliver, B.C. Web: mountviewmotel.com DESERT GEM RV RESORT * Breakfast Included Phone: 250 498 5544 OLIVER HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST 5753 Main Street, Oliver, B.C. THE VILLA AT HESTER CREEK Phone: 250 498 8461 Web: desertgemrv.ca Phone: 250 498 4435 9783 -336 Avenue Road 3, Oliver, B.C. 877 Road 8, Oliver, B.C. Web: hestercreek.com

8 Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com Accommodation O'REILLY'S ORGANIC FARM B&B Phone: 250 498 6044 7219 Highway 97, Oliver, B.C. Web: oreillyfarmstay.ca Minutes from PINE BLUFF MOTEL Phone: 250 498 3377 Wineries • Golf • Area 27 • Hike & Bike Trails 8370 Gallagher Lake Frontage Road, Oliver, B.C. Web: pineblu motel.ca

QUAIL CROSSING VACATION RENTAL Phone: 250 498 4491

RIVER STONE ESTATE WINERY Phone: 250 498 0043 143 Buchanan Drive,, Oliver, B.C. "Uncork & Unwind" Web: riverstoneestatewinery.ca

RD.6 B&B • 3 private entry Luxury rooms with King Sized beds, Phone: 250 498 4603 A/C, wifi, & private bathrooms 294 Road 6, Oliver, B.C. • Pool & Pool Deck lounge areas, Guest Lounge area SILVER SAGE WINERY with Efficiency Kitchen Phone: 250 498 0310 • Cooked to order breakfast, Paved parking 4852 Ryegrass Road, Oliver, B.C. Web: silversagewinery.com

THE ORCHARD AT OLIVER Phone: 1 800 801 0999 5650 Hwy 97 South, Oliver, B.C. Web: the-orchard.ca 7145 Tucelnuit Drive, Oliver BC UNCORKED BED & BREAKFAST 778-809-5900 uncorkedbnb.com Phone: 778 439 2385 7145 Tucelnuit Drive, Oliver, B.C. Web: uncorkedbnb.com

VASEUX LAKEFRONT RESORT Phone: 250 498 0031 118 Sundial Road, Oliver, B.C. Web: vaseuxlakefrontresort.com

VINTAGE MERLOT BED AND BREAKFAST Phone: 250 498 3466 878 Merlot Ave., Oliver, B.C. In the heart of Canada’s Wine Capital Web: vintagemerlotbb.com that’s refreshing.

we can’t wait to welcome you! APPLE BEACH RV RESORT The Coast Oliver Hotel features 83 well-appointed guestrooms and suites, located right off of Highway 97 on the Okanagan River, in the heart of Canada’s Wine Country! AMENITIES COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES • Indoor pool & hot tub • Parking • Complimentary hot breakfast • WiFi • Fitness facilities • 24hr Business centre • Mini fridge and microwave in all guestrooms • In-room coffee and tea • Kitchenette’s available • Local & toll-free calls • Designated pet friendly rooms 915 Bulrush Road, Oliver BC • Accessible rooms • Walking distance to sports facilities, 250-498-4501 • 1-855-358-3287 shopping, restaurants Coast Oliver Hotel | 6273 Station Street, Oliver, B.C V0H 1T0 [email protected] www.coasthotels.com | ph: 250.498.0251 | fax: 250.498.0283 | cohinfo@coasthotels.

Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com 9 AdventureCulinaryCulinary & && BeverageRecreationBeverage

Come for the wine Stay for the Experience Imagine yourself sitting on a winery patio with picturesque days and perfect cool nights, you are sure to  nd fruits with mountains and grape vines as the backdrop, a crisp rosé the perfect BC balance – exceptional  avours as well as in your hand as the aroma of fresh rain and soil  lls your vibrant acidity. nostrils. The sunshine wraps you in its warm embrace, you close your eyes and hear the relaxing sound of birds sharing Oliver is a place where you can taste the entire Okanagan. their stories. Welcome to Canada’s Wine Capital! Oliver produces half of all the wine grapes grown in British Columbia, earning this small town the title “Canada’s Wine The day unfolds with a beautiful and scenic drive along the Capital” from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Wineries Black Sage Bench, which basks in the afternoon sun and here are terrior speci c and with the dedication of our cultivates powerful red wines and full- avoured whites. knowledgeable farmers and some winemaker’s magic, the Or head towards the Golden Mile Bench and soak up the most remarkable wines are produced. morning sun that’s ideal for white wines such as and , and bright fruity reds like . There is always something new to discover, wineries of every style and size invite you to swirl and sip at their With mountains surrounding you, over 4,000 acres of tasting bars throughout the year. Drink in a vista as you vineyards to explore and more than 40 wineries in the area discover a new favourite among our incomparable number there's lots to see and taste. With the combination of hot of  rst-class .

HOW TO TASTE 3. WINE 1. 2. SMELL SEE SWIRL Find your “personal angle” Intensity, tone, and clarity Aeration releases aroma compounds Consider what is primary (aroma) and Translucency indicates weight Oxidize wine and evaporate alcohol what is secondary/tertiary (bouquet) 6. 7. 4. SAVOUR5. SWIRL SIP SIP Mouthfeel and weight & SMELL AGAIN Taste for acid, tannin, sweetness Then appreciate the  nish: length and taste AGAIN This time focus on  avour Note the most overt  avours Does it match the nose? Information provided by The Vinstitute at Intersection Winery. Illustration by Skyler Punnett 10 Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com 10

Culinary & Beverage

1 2 3 4 OUR OUR MORE OKANAGAN REGIONS: CLIMATE: SUNLIGHT: PRIVILEGE: 10 The Okanagan The Okanagan Valley Warmer and more The vast majority of Valley has four o cial climate is unique. arid than Napa Valley, British Columbia is sub-regions, each Daytime temperatures the Okanagan Valley too mountainous with distinct soil and can reach 40°C, gets nearly two hours and/or too far climate conditions: but the cool nights more sunlight per north for growing Fun Facts Golden Mile Bench, allow the grapes to day during the peak vinifera grapes. Only About Canada's Wine Capital Bench, maintain their natural growing season. a tiny strip in the and acidity – a signature southern end of the and why it's the most unique Skaha Bench. trait in BC wine. province can support wine culture experience! .

5 6 7 8 9 10 WE ARE YOU MAKE IT, EVERYDAY ICE, ICE, EASY ON VARYING IMPORTANT: YOU NAME IT: IS LEG DAY: BABY: THE POUR: VARIETALS:

The most important and Shiraz are The legs or tears of a Icewine grapes get You should only  ll The climate, soils and prestigious from the same grape. wine are what slide picked by hand in the your wine glass about and in uence of the winemaking area in BC The di erence is in down the sides of your middle of the night 1/3 of the way full to glacial valley means is the Okanagan Valley, their style. Typically, glass after you’ve swirled when the temperature allow enough room there is great diversity which surrounds the Syrah is made from your wine and can tell has reached -8° for for you to swirl, aerate, and micro climates and is a cooler climate and you about the body of three nights in a row. and smell your wine. in the vineyards with nearly 500km east of Shiraz is made in a a wine. The quicker the And from every grape, some 60 di erent the Paci c Ocean. It is warmer climate, but legs run, the lighter the you only get one drop varietals planted. one of the province’s they can be called body; the slower they of nectar per grape – few warm-climate wine whichever the run, the fuller the body which increases the growing areas. winery chooses. of the wine. value of each bottle.

SIP AGAIN This time focus on  avour Does it match the nose?

Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com 11 Culinary & Beverage Spirited Sips

TREAT YOUR TASTEBUDS TO SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT! HAVE A FULLBODIED PINT AT THE FIREHALL BREWERY, OR STOP IN FOR A CRISP CIDER AT EITHER MAVERICK CIDERHOUSE OR HOWLING MOON CIDERY. YOU MUST MAKE A STOP AT THE HOWLING MOON CIDERY AWARDWINNING DUBH GLAS DISTILLERY FOR A SMOOTH, Respect for Oliver's agricultural roots and beautiful orchards inspire REFRESHING AND CAREFULLY BALANCED GIN. Howling Moon's dedication to producing their premium award- winning ciders, made from 100% fresh-pressed juice. Their property THE FIREHALL BREWERY boasts a demonstration cider-apple orchard, a picnic area, and a The Firehall Brewery and "Beer Shop & Social" is a small, family family-friendly tasting room, visitors can sample and purchase a operation, bunkered below the "Old Firehall" on Main Street variety of ciders, including seasonal o erings from the Maker's Series, in Oliver. The Firehall has been releasing a variety of un ltered, which use an infusion of botanicals and fruit grown on the farm. unpasteurized, & uncompromised artisan ales since 2012. With a unique tasting room and a warm welcome, it is easy to feel at home Phone: 778 439 2373 in their social space, where the owners emphasize the importance Web: facebook.com/pg/Howlingmooncraftcider of craft quality and personal relationships. 7952 Hwy 97 Oliver, B.C.

Phone:778 439 2337 | Web:  rehallbrewery.com THE DUBH GLAS DISTILLERY Lower Level 6077 Main St., Oliver, B.C. At the Dubh Glas Distillery it’s their passion to create a distillery from the ground up that uses the  nest raw products and materials THE MAVERICK CIDERHOUSE available. From the Canadian barley and select botanicals in The hand-crafted philosophy at The Maverick Cider Co. creates Noteworthy Gin, every step of the process has been thoroughly an authentic, crisp, dry cider. Maverick crafts apple, blush, and researched before it is used in crafting their spirits. They educate pear ciders with careful consideration and attention to every their customers about their distilling process and highlight detail. An authentic cider can only be made from freshly pressed, everything the world of whiskey, gin, and spirits have to o er in the unadulterated juice. emerging Craft Distilling industry.

Phone: 778 437 3133 | Web: maverickciderco.ca Phone: 778 439 3580 | Web: Thedubhglasdistillery.com 3974 British Columbia Hwy. 97, Oliver, B.C. 8486 Gallagher Lake Frontage Rd Oliver, B.C.

Plan your trip around the Okanagan Fest of Ale in Penticton BC in April. This two-day event features great Get a Taste entertainment, fabulous food and the opportunity to sample a diverse array of quality crafted brews from all of What Oliver over BC. www.festofale.ca The Cask & Keg Festival in October is a night of celebratinglocal breweries, distilleries, and cideries. Has to O er This outdoor evening event focuses on the creations from local and regional craftsmen, with food and live entertainment. www.olivercaskandkeg.ca

12 Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com Please call or visit our website for current hours of operation

Our Signature Red Roof Apple Cider promises to deliver a refreshing alcoholic beverage that will leave your taste buds thirsting for more! Be sure to come by and visit us at 3480 Fruitvale Way, Oliver, B.C! Open 7 days a week: July and Aug: 8 am to 7 pm June, Sept, Oct: 9 am to 6 pm Winter and Spring: by appointment

778.437.2335 and 250.535.2240 www.orchardhillcidery.com

REDISCOVER THE OKANAGAN ESTATES.

Innovative and entertaining wine & food experiences (offered May – Oct). Check out what people are saying about us on TripAdvisor. Visit us at www.greatestatesokanagan.com or call 250-498-4500.

Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com 13 Culinary & Beverage SOUTH OKANAGAN BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES & CIDERIES

1. DUBH GLAS DISTILLERY 8486 Gallagher Lk, Frontage Rd. thedubhglasdistillery.com

2. FAUSTINO ESTATE CIDERY 14000-14014 97TH ST, faustinoestatecidery.ca

3. FIREHALL BREWERY 6077 Main St., Lower Level firehallbrewery.com

4. HOWLING MOON 7952 Hwy 97, Oliver howlingmoon.ca

5. MAVERICK CIDERY 3974 Hwy 97 maverickwine.ca

6. ORCHARD HILL CIDERY 3480 Frontage Rd. orchardhillcidery.com

7. TUMBLEWEED SPIRITS 6001 Lakeshore Dr. tumbleweedspirits.com

14 Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com SOUTH OKANAGAN BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES & CIDERIES

1. DUBH GLAS DISTILLERY 8486 Gallagher Lk, Frontage Rd. 1. ADEGA ON 45TH 13. DESERT HILLS 25. LA CASA BIANCA 37. RED HORSES thedubhglasdistillery.com 7311 45th St. 4078 Black Sage Rd. 7249 Hwy 97 365 Zinfandel Ave. adegaon45.com deserthills.ca lacasabianca.ca redhorsesvineyard.ca 2. FAUSTINO ESTATE CIDERY 14000-14014 97TH ST, 2. BARTIER BROTHERS 14. FAIRVIEW CELLARS 26. LAKESIDE CELLARS 38. RIVER STONE faustinoestatecidery.ca 4815 Rygrass Rd. 989 Cellar Rd. 5221 Lakeshore Dr. 143 Buchanan Dr. bartierbros.com fairviewcellars.ca lakesidecellars.ca riverstoneestatewinery.ca 3. FIREHALL BREWERY 6077 Main St., Lower Level 3. BLACK HILLS 15. FRENCH DOOR 27. LARIANA CELLARS 39. ROAD 13 firehallbrewery.com 4190 Black Sage Rd. 5462 Black Sage Road 8310 2nd Ave. 799 Ponderosa Rd. blackhillswinery.com frenchdoorwinery.com larianacellars.com road13vineyards.com 4. HOWLING MOON 7952 Hwy 97, Oliver 4. BLUE SKY 16. GEHRINGER BROTHERS 28. LA STELLA 40. RUST WINE CO. howlingmoon.ca 11631 87th St. 876 Road 8 8123 148th Ave. 4444 Golden Mile Rd. blueskywinery.ca gehringerwines.ca lastella.ca rustwine.com 5. MAVERICK CIDERY 3974 Hwy 97 5. 17. maverickwine.ca BORDERTOWN GOLD HILL 29. MAVERICK 41. SECOND CHAPTER 9140 92nd Ave. 3502 Fruitvale Way 3974 Hwy 97 510 Tinhorn Creek Rd. 6. ORCHARD HILL CIDERY bordertownwinery.com goldhillwinery.com maverickwine.ca www.scwines.ca 3480 Frontage Rd. orchardhillcidery.com 6. BURROWING OWL 18. HERE’S THE THING 30. MOON CURSER 42. SILVER SAGE 500 Burrowing Owl Pl. 4740 Black Sage Rd. 3628 Hwy 3 East 4852 Ryegrass Rd. 7. TUMBLEWEED SPIRITS bovwine.ca heresthethingvineyards.com mooncurser.com silversagewinery.com 6001 Lakeshore Dr. tumbleweedspirits.com 7. C.C. JENTSCH CELLARS 19. HESTER CREEK 31. NK’MIP CELLARS 43. SONORA DESERT 4522 Hwy 97 877 Road 8 1400 Rancher Cr. 10238 160 Ave ccjentschcellars.com hestercreek.com nkmipcellars.com sonoradesertwinery.ca

8. CASTORO DE ORO 20. HIDDEN CHAPEL 32. OLIVER TWIST 44. SQUEEZED WINERY 4004 Hwy 97 482 Pinehill Rd. 398 Lupine Ln 7315 Tucelnuit Drive castorodeoro.com hiddenchapelwinery.com olivertwistwinery.com drinksqueezed.ca

9. CHECKMATE 21. INNISKILLIN 33. PHANTOM CREEK 45. STONEBOAT 4799 Wild Rose St 7857 Tucelnuit Dr. 4315 Black Sage Road 365 Orchard Grove Ln. checkmatewinery.com inniskillin.com phantomcreekestates.com stoneboatvineyards.com

10. CHURCH & STATE 22. INTERSECTION 34. PIPE DREAMS 46. TINHORN CREEK 4516 Ryegrass Rd. 450 Road 8 168 Sportsmens Bowl Rd. 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd. churchandstatewines.com xwine.ca pipedreamswinery.com tinhorn.com

11. COVERT FARMS 23. JACKSON-TRIGGS 35. PLANTINUM BENCH 47. VINAMITÉ 300 Covert Pl. 7857 Tucelnuit Dr. 4120 Black Sage Rd. 5381 Hwy 97 covertfarms.ca jacksontriggswinery.com platinumbench.com vinamitecellars.com

12. CULMINA 24. KISMET 36. QUINTA FERREIRA 48. YOUNG & WYSE 4790 Wild Rose St. 9580 Road 20 6094 Black Sage Rd. 9503 12th Ave. culmina.ca kismetestatewinery.com quintaferreira.com youngandwysewine.com

Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com 15 Culinary & Beverage A Taste of Oliver MEET DEREK UHLEMANN: FROM QUAINT CAFÉS TO FINER CHEF OWNER, OLIVER EATS LTD. DINING, OLIVER HAS GOT YOU COVERED WHEN IT COMES TO HOW LONG HAS THE SOUTH FINDING GOOD EATS. OKANAGAN BEEN HOME FOR YOU? The great agricultural diversity of the I STARTED WORKING IN region and opens the doors to new and THE SOUTH OKANAGAN exciting tastes. Farm to table eating is a IN 1998, AND HAVE LIVED common practice and local farmers are supported by the local community and THROUGHOUT THE REGION visitors coming to the region to enjoy FOR 17 YEARS WITH MY WIFE, the rich agritourism. CO OWNER OF OLIVER EATS LTD. SUNNIE REINHOLD.

OVER THIS TIME PERIOD, HOW WOULD YOU SAY THE Top Five CULINARY LANDSCAPE Places to Eat HAS CHANGED? WHEN I FIRST CAME TO THE VALLEY THE PINNACLE 4 MIRADORO AT TINHORN CREEK 1 OLIVER EATS LTD. OF FOOD WAS AROUND Panoramic views of the valley below; Oliver Eats Ltd. believes that connecting clean lines, and a comfortable DESTINATION RESTAURANTS people through food creates a better atmosphere. Locally sourced LIKE JACQUE’S AND THE community. Their mission is to expand ingredients prepared by an award- CHALET HELVALTIA THAT the local food economy by supporting winning chef. All of this, in the heart its producers. They provide resources to YOU DINED AT FOR SPECIAL of the south Okanagan – with a hint of the food entrepreneur and a place for OCCASIONS. NOW THE SOUTH Mediterranean on the palate. the public to experience food. OKANAGAN HAS A THRIVING

With an emphasis on seasonal AND DIVERSE CULINARY SCENE 2 HAMMER'S HOUSE OF HOG products and a commitment to THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE Tender and  avourful pulled pork. sustainable practice, the menu ANY OCCASION, IN Thankfully, they don't charge onlookers at Miradoro is a study in culinary for enjoying the aromas of the BBQ ANY SEASON. creativity. From the authentic forno while the meat is being smoked. oven to a diverse wine list (including Heavenly! Worth the wait and don't be BEST HIDDEN GEM? library wines), this is the place for food late as they often sell out quickly. lovers to indulge. CULINARY DEMONSTRATIONS AT BACKYARD FARMS CHEF’S 3 YE OLD WELCOME INN PUB GEMS AND STEMS AT TABLE. CHEF CHRIS AND HIS Just north of Oliver at Gallagher Lake is 5 EASTSIDE where you will  nd Ye Old Welcome Inn TEAM ARE WORLD CLASS Gems and Stems at Eastside is a local Pub. From great food to great service, AND PROVIDE AN INTIMATE  ower shop, as well as a cafe with a with a cozy atmosphere. It is a family CULINARY EXPERIENCE THAT IS trained barista serving locally-sourced restaurant until 5pm everynight. specialty espresso, teas and treats. UNIQUELY OKANAGAN.

16 Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com Towards Penticton Culinary & Beverage 1 Oliver's Downtown VETERANS WAY Restaurants MAIN STREETMAIN Hammer's House of Hog Vagabond Kitchen (food truck) (250) 535 - 0887 1 (food stand) 11 2 3 (250) 535 - 3700 Fatty's Pizza and Subs Sizzling Rice STATION ST 2 (250) 498 - 8383 12 Restaurant (250) 498 - 8899

Amore Pizza Factory Cock & Bull Cappuccino 4 3 (778) 439 - 7499 13 Shop (250) 498 - 6261 5 Auntie Ag's Seafood Cafe Oliver Eats Ltd. 4 (250) 498 - 0456 14 (778) 931 - 1469 6 Big Al's Bakery & Deli FAIRVIEW RD 15 (250) 498 - 0380 TacoRiendo 7 Towards The 16 (778) 439 - 2555 Rattlesnake 8 STATION ST Lounge at Savvios Family Restaurant 17 (250) 498 - 4833 FAIRVIEW RD Nk'Mip Canyon 11 (250) 498 - 2880 18 M&J's Country Kitchen 10 1515 (250) 485 - 4920 Pizza 97 14 The Howling Coyote Pub & 9 19 (250) 498 - 0112 13 5 Grill (250) 498 - 0123 A&W Canada 12 Casa Luna Authentic 20 (250) 498 - 5559 16 6 Mexican Cuisine (778) 439 - 2450 Murray's Pizza & Pasta 15 (250) 498 - 0498 Oliver Garden Restaurant 21 7 (250) 498 - 0456 El Sabor De Marina (food stand) 18 22 (250) 535 - 0860 17 Medici's Gelateria & Co ee 8 House (250) 498 - 2228 The Wienery (food truck) (250) 580 - 4968 20 Pizza Rolla thewienery.ca 19 9 (250) 498 - 6610 Please call or check their website or social media pages for their The Firehall Bistro upstairs SIMILKAMEEN AVE current location. 10 (250) 498 - 4867 21 The Firehall Brewery downstairs 10 (778) 439 - 2337

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5496 Black Sage Road, Oliver, BC 250-498-8388 [email protected]

www.levieuxpin.ca Vineyard and Winery 4821 Ryegrass Road, Oliver, BC 250-487-9667 bartierbros.com HOT DOGS & WINE? THE HOUND DOG THE KIM JONG-YUM A Surprisingly Perfect Pairing. Undoubtedly e Wienery’s most infamous hot One of the more interesting and refreshing dogs on dog, the Hound Dog is an unlikely combination e Wienery menu, e Kim Jong-yum is topped of ingredients and textures that come together with a mildly spiced crispy Kimchi slaw, freshly e humble hot dog might seem like an beautifully in each perfectly balanced bite. Creamy shaved radish, savoury scallion, nutty toasted unlikely food item for a wine pairing, but sweet peanut butter, tangy acidic dill pickle, salty sesame seeds, nori, and a gochujang aioli. e make no mistake, these award winning all bacon, savoury crispy onion, a drizzle of spicy chili rich and savoury all beef wiener combined with mayo, all topped on a juicy charbroiled organic all the light acidity of the Kimchi makes for a truly beef organic wieners pair perfectly with the beef wiener and a toasted bun. mouthwatering experience. world class wine of the Okanagan. Bartier Bros. 2018 Rosé Certified Okanagan Valley, BC VQASuggested Pairing: Suggested Pairing: Composition 12% Merlot Black Sage Terrace, Oliver 47% Gewürztraminer Summerland 41% ChardonnayBartierBlack Sage Terrace, Oliver Bros 2018 Rosé Road 13 2017 VRM Soil Type Black Sage is sandy loam topsoil on mainly granite glacial till Summerland is sandy silt topsoil on mainly granite gravel

Trellis / Pruning VSP (Vertical Shoot Position) / is winecane pruning (double boastsand single Guyot) the perfect balance of is blend of Viognier, Roussane, and Maceration & Fermentation Hand harvested. Whites pressed whole cluster, cultured yeast ferment at 16crisp° C in stainless steel and concrete tanks acidity to. Red crushed cut through the fat of Marsanne is impeccably well balanced for 22-day maceration, cultured yeast

Ageing 4.5themonths stainless steel on yeast lees creamy peanut butter and enough with enough complexity to compliment Production 1902mineralitycases to elevate the salt in the crispy Wine Chemistry the many avours layered in this dish. pH 3.47 RS 1.8 g/L TA 5.4 g/L Alc. 12.5%

Tasting Notesbacon. e tannic structure of a Rose Roussane is a grape often renowned Grapefruit, cranberry, citrus, rose petal, crisp acidity, mineral finish

Distribution Winery direct, BCLDB, BC gholds uprocery stores, BC theprivate wine storesjuicy all beef wiener but is for its rich and full bodied mouth feel Winery Direct Price $17.99still light and refreshing enough to tackle that will surely stand up to the heat in the SKU UPC 35609the mild628055147312 heat from the spicy mayo. Kimchi and gochujang aioli. www.bartierbros.com

If you’re lucky enough to catch them at any one of their pop ups, special events, or catered parties this summer don’t miss your opportunity to enjoy one of these top quality dogs. Follow e Wienery on social media to discover where you can nd them next! @ THEWIENERY.CA

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What's in Season

Seasonal May June July August September October Apples ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Apricots ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Blackberries ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Blueberries ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Cherries ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Grapes ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Melons ✓ ✓ Fruit Nectarines ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Peaches ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Pears ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Plums ✓ ✓ ✓ Raspberries ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Strawberries ✓ ✓ ✓ Seasonal May June July August September October Asparagus ✓ ✓ Beans ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Beets ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Broccoli ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Cabbage ✓ ✓ ✓ Carrots ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Corn ✓ ✓ Cucumber ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Garlic ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Herbs ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Kale ✓ ✓ ✓ Onions ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Peas ✓ ✓ Vegetables Peppers ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Potatoes ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Radishes ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Tomatoes ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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With a sweet spring smell in the air, the sun rising in the east, and blossoms blooming across our beautiful valley, the Oliver region is a must visit for a wide variety of fresh produce. That rst bite into a crisp cherry, or a juicy peach is so much better when you've picked it yourself. With over 400 farms in the highway boasts many fruit stands, and it isn't far Oliver area, you are sure to nd the produce to nd many U-Pick Farms. Plan your trip to our you need to make that farm fresh dinner you region around your favorite fruits to make sure have been thinking of all season. Oliver’s main you don't miss out on the rst bite.

20 Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com Culinary & Beverage Oliver U-Pick SECREST ORGANIC PRODUCE AND THE U-PICK PATCH Phone: 250 498 2824 300 Covert Pl.

HILLSIDE ORCHARDS U-PICK & FARM MARKET Phone: 250 485 7180 459 Road 18

ORCHARD HILL ESTATE CIDERY & FRUIT MARKET Phone: 250 495 4325 23404 Highway 97

PANORAMA ORCHARDS Phone: 250 498 6103 7127 Highway 97

THE GOLDEN MILE FRUIT MARKET Phone: 250 495 2017 RR#1, Highway 97 S. Plan Your Oliver Fruit OXBOW FLATS FARM Phone: 250 498 7510 Trip Around Stands 32268 Road 9 ORCHARD HILL ESTATE CIDERY AUJLA FARM MARKET & FRUIT MARKET Something Phone: 250 498 0537 Phone: 250 495 4325 4383 BC-97 23404 Highway 97 Meaningful

FORTUNATO FRUITS PANORAMA ORCHARDS SOUTH OKANAGAN GLEANERS Phone: 250 498 8291 Phone: 250 498 6103 IS A TRUE REFLECTION OF OUR 4355 BC-97 7127 Highway 97 BOUNTY AND OUR COMMUNITY SPIRIT. OLIVER IS HOME TO AN FRUITS HEAVEN MARKET RAMA FARM MARKET ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS Phone: 250 498 6334 Phone: 250 809 7404 FEED THE LESS FORTUNATE 4322 BC-97 7106 BC-97 AROUND THE WORLD. NATURES FRUIT BASKET SUNVIEW MARKET Phone:250 498 7072 Phone: 250 498 5155 Gleaning is the collection of leftover 5535 BC-97 crops after fields have been harvested, BC-97 with a goal of reducing agricultural and food waste. Founded in 1994, the OLIVER GARDEN & FRUIT THE GOLDEN MILE FRUIT Okanagan Gleaners produce a dried MARKET MARKET soup-mix created from a plethora of Phone: 250 498 3334 Phone: 250 495 2017 local produce. For mor information 5555 Highway 97 or to book your volunteer time visit: RR#1, Highway 97 S. okanagangleaners.com

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Oliver’s diverse landscape ranges from mountains to The abundance of wildlife in the Okanagan calls lakes. The endangered native grasslands, Sagebrush out to photographers all over the world. The unique scrub, Ponderosa pine meadows, riparian and wetlands, ecological system surrounding Oliver has invited a and desert-like environment create the perfect setting variety of birds and wild animals to call this place for hiking, bird watching,  shing, mountain biking home. The South Okanagan’s arid environment is an and gol ng. extraordinary place, o ering the visitor equal parts serenity and surprise. It is an ever-changing landscape Head out to Tuc-el-nuit Lake (tuck-el-new-it) for – no matter when you visit, there is always something peaceful vistas, while you enjoy splashing in warm wonderful to see and an adventure clear water, taking a turn around the lake on your waiting to happen. paddleboard or canoe, or a satisfying meditation of  shing a trout- lled lake.

Both sides of the valley have beautiful back roads that meander through vineyards, orchards, and scenic See What's landscapes. There is so much to discover, from hikes to the old Fairview stamp mine (Tinhorn Creek South of Oliver), to McIntyre Blu hike (North of Oliver; In Bloom start at Covert Farms). Tucked away you will also  nd the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory, April | Sagebrush Buttercup, Upland Larkspur, an internationally known facility for science and Antelope-brush technology research and development related to radio astronomy. April/May | Arrow-leaved Balsamroot May | Bitterroot Make your way to one of the Okanagan’s highest peaks, Mt. Baldy; Oliver’s winter playground, with skiing, June | Prickly-pear Cactus snowboarding, snowshoeing, and many beautiful June/July | Mariposa Lily, Long-leaved Phlox cross-country skiing trails. Let the adventure continue in the summer with hiking trails to explore. August/September | Rabbitbrush

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THE SOUTH OKANAGAN, A FANTASTIC NK’MIP CANYON DESERT GOLF COURSE GOLF CORRIDOR STRETCHING FROM Nk’mip is a full-length Championship course that has grown into a world class golf facility. Owned and operated OSOYOOS TO SUMMERLAND, IS A by the Osoyoos Indian Band, Nk’mip Canyon Desert Golf MECCA FOR GOLFERS OF ALL LEVELS. Course expanded from a relaxed nine-hole course to a championship model in 2001. Come on down and grab a bite to eat at The Rattlesnake Lounge, whether you’re a FAIRVIEW MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE golfer or not! The Rattlesnake Lounge has a relaxed and Open to the public, Fairview Mountain has few rivals when friendly atmosphere, and our Licensed patio offers great it comes to scenery, beauty, and conditioning. Drama views for that quenching thirst after your round. abounds—fairways plunge down valleys, as vineyards beckon in the distance. Smooth greens give you an Phone: 250 498 2880 | Web: nkmipcanyon.ca experience rarely found outside of the most expensive 6891 Tuclnuit Dr., Oliver B.C. private clubs. TWIN LAKES GOLF COURSE & RV PARK Fairview Mountain has established a reputation for Twin Lakes features spectacular golf in a serene mountain distinctively spectacular golf. A previous winner of the setting. This beautiful 285-acre resort is nestled in a scenic prestigious BCPGA Golf Facility of the Year award, Fairview valley surrounded by towering rock cliffs. The course Mountain has garnished many industry accolades including features elevated tees, strategically bunkered greens and being recognized as a member of the Top 100 Golf Courses fairways, and water hazards on four holes. Multiple tee in Canada by Score Magazine and is consistently rated a blocks on each hole ensure all players are challenged yet Four Star "Must Play" Golf Facility by Golf Digest. SCOREGolf provides optimal playability. noted the club as one of the best public courses in Canada, and among the best values as well. Phone: 250 497 5359 Web: twinlakesgolfresort.com Phone: 250 498 6050 | Web: fairviewmountain.com 79 Twin Lakes Rd., , B.C. 933 Old Golf Course Rd., Oliver B.C. ST. ANDREWS BY THE LAKE OSOYOOS GOLF CLUB Weeping willows surround the lake which provide a wonderful Established officially in 1973, Osoyoos Golf Club brings scenic challenge. Your putting skills will be tested by the contoured together ideal desert climate and picturesque golf with greens and the three holes with water hazards. Our signature hole is two full-length courses boasting the longest season in #7, a 165-yard par 3, requiring an accurate tee shot from an elevated the Okanagan. The Park Meadows course is a pleasurable tee to an island green. Voted the best nine-hole golf course in the “resort-style” course that is walker friendly amidst a park- South Okanagan for two years running and a silver winner in 2019, like setting, while the Desert Gold course brings a new and St. Andrews oers guests and members alike a memorable golng unique links-style golf experience. Don’t forget to set aside experience. Our clubhouse oers a full-service restaurant and bar with some time to stop in at the Greenside Bar & Grill and say an expansive deck that oers a stunning view over our golf course. hello, we can’t wait to meet you! Phone: 250 498 2880 Phone: 250 495 7003 | Web: golfosoyoos.com Web: standrewsbythelake.com 12300 Golf Course Dr., Osoyoos B.C. 111 St Andrews Dr., Kaleden B.C.

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MEET MARK HOPLEY WINEMAKER  HESTER CREEK ESTATE WINERY FOUNDER AND HOST OF THE FLY FISHING97 PODCAST WWW.FLYFISHING97.COM

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN FISHING IN THE OKANAGAN? I HAVE FISHED THE WATERS OF THE OKANAGAN VALLEY FOR OVER 40 YEARS. WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE THE ABILITY TO TARGET MANY SPECIES WITHIN A SHORT DRIVE.

WHAT MAKES THE OKANAGAN A UNIQUE FISHERY? Fishing in the WE CAN HAVE MULTI SPECIES DAYS AS OUR WATERS CAN HAVE PROLIFIC FEED FOR LARGEMOUTH BASS, South Okanagan SMALLMOUTH BASS, RAINBOW TROUT, KOKANEE, PERCH, BURBOT, Okanagan is a summer playground for jet skis and pleasure CRAPPIE, PUMPKINSEED AND CARP. crafts, however, these beautiful bodies of water are also TRULY A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY! home to year-round world-class fisheries, swimming with incredible angling opportunities. Whether you are looking WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER to toss a quick line from shore with the kids, troll deep in big A FIRST TIME ANGLER IN REGION 8? water, or peacefully fly fish on quiet lakes, the Okanagan has I WOULD SAY TRY TO GET OUT something to offer every fisherman. RELATIVELY EARLY, OR LATE IN THE Always consult the latest Region 8 Fresh Water Fishing Regulations DAY TO AVOID THE WIND. WE TEND before planning your trip. TO HAVE SOME GUSTY AFTERNOON WINDS IN THE VALLEY WHICH ARE YELLOW OSOYOOS VASEAUX LAKE BETTER FOR KITE SURFING THAN LAKE LAKE (NO POWER BOATS) Large Mouth Bass, Large Mouth Bass, Large Mouth Large Mouth Bass, Small Small Mouth Bass, FISHING, AND LOCATION LOCATION Small Mouth Bass, Bass, Small Mouth Bass, Rainbow Rainbow Trout LOCATION. JUST BECAUSE THE FISH Trout, Perch, Kokanee, Perch, Carp Rainbow Trout Mouth Bass, AREN’T BITING, DOESN’T MEAN THEY Kokanee, Perch, Rainbow Trout, Pumpkinseed Carp Sockeye Salmon* AREN’T FEEDING ELSEWHERE ON THE LAKE. * Please note the Sockeye season in Osoyoos Lake changes annually depending on the strength of the run. The fishery can open for days, months, or not at all.

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Mount Kobau Trails A Hwy 3 approx. 11 Km west of Osoyoos 17 Km gravel access road to summit Level: Moderate - Difficult

Strawberry Creek Trail B 62nd Ave. follow Irrigation canal Walkway to Hwy 3. Take left fork to TO PENTICTON Industrial Park - Unmarked trail SUMMERLAND Level: Moderate - Difficult BLACK SAGE BENCH Osoyoos Lake Oxbows C Road 22 Off Hwy 97 Level: Easy G International Hike Rd 7 D and Bike Trail Road 22 off Hwy. 97. Rd 8 Rd 9 Starts 5.5 km north of Oliver and runs 18.8 km south to Osoyoos Lake. Level: Easy Rd 11 GOLDEN MILE Irrigation Canal Walkway E Parking at 62nd Ave. Level: Moderate

Rd 13 Kruger Ridge Trails F Rd 18 Off Old Richter Pass Road - Unmarked trails MT. KOBAU DD Level: Moderate - Difficult AA Golden Mile Trail G From Hwy 97 turn onto Road 7. Park in the Rd 22 CC Tinhorn Creek Vineyards parking lot. The trailhead is located on the left. Level: Easy-Moderate 204 Ave Osoyoos Lake

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The History of Oliver Oliver’s landscape consists of a complex array of habitats and our region proudly supports one of the most diverse assemblages of species in Canada, many of which are not found elsewhere in the country. Archaeological evidence suggests that the ancestors of First Nations peoples have lived in BC since the last ice age, ten to twelve thousand years ago. In 1919, the British Columbia Government, under the premiership of John Oliver, undertook an initiative to irrigate 8000 acres of semi-arid desert land in the South Okanagan. This project, titled the Southern Okanagan Lands Project (SOLP), resulted in the development of one of the most We would not be where we are today successful tree fruit and viticulture without the completion of the 1927 areas in Canada. irrigation project which was twenty-ve miles long. It consisted of the concrete Between fruit trees, cantaloupes were diversion dam, twenty miles of concrete grown as a source of income until the ditches, twenty-seven umes, and a fruit trees were able to bear fruit. During wood stave siphon. The Ditch is often the 1920s and early 1930s Oliver was called the "lifeline" of our community for the only place cantaloupes were grown without it, Oliver would not exist. outside of California. This earned Oliver Oliver’s Museum hosts many exciting events. the title of Cantaloupe Capital of Canada. Don't miss out on anything, check out their Once orchards were mature growing website and social media pages! cantaloupes between rows declined. Website: www.oliverheritage.ca Today Oliver takes on a new claim to fame, Canada’s Wine Capital with over 4,000 acres of vineyards. @OliverHeritageS @OliverMuseum

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Photos courtesy of the Oliver and District Heritage Society Main Street, 1936

Oliver, ca. 1920 – 1939

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First Nations The Okanagan People št› kwu_swiw›-numtx, št› kwu_s¡nqi£x, št› x Utmxwllxw

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The of the Okanagan Nation, live in eight communities in the interior of British Columbia and Washington. Over 400 band members live and work on the Osoyoos Indian Reserve which stretches from Oliver to Osoyoos. Okanagan First Nations once traveled widely to  shing, gathering and hunting areas. Each year, the  rst harvests of Osoyoos Indian Band roots, berries,  sh, and game were celebrated by ceremonies honoring develop a place with purpose the Food Chiefs who provided for the people. During the winter, people N’M Deser Cur Ce tr returned to permanent winter villages. lays ho to vitrs to B.C.'s The names of many of the settlements  Oknag„ in the Okanagan Valley–Osoyoos, , Penticton, and Kelowna– re  R‡ˆer / Nr Shr come from aboriginal words for these News | SŽpŽmber 27, 2019 settled areas and attest to the long history of the Syilx people on this land. On an overcast but warm September morning, Dyawen Louis’ voice echoes Situated in the Okanagan Valley in over the southern Okanagan Valley. British Columbia, the Osoyoos Indian Band has a strong vision for its future, In the Nsyilxcen language, the interpreter which it is realizing through initiatives from the Osoyoos Indian Band’s Nk’Mip in agriculture, eco-tourism, and Desert Cultural Centre sings our tour commercial, industrial and residential group a traditional anthem for the developments. The combination of Okanagan or Syilx people who have rich agricultural land and desert tracts lived and travelled across B.C.’s Interior provides ideal conditions for many of for thousands of years. Translated, the the Band's businesses, most notably words are “We are beautiful. We are their vineyards and winery. Okanagan. It is because of our land.”

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According to Indigenous Tourism B.C., It was at the band’s request that It’s also why the band developed visitors spend roughly $705 million Okanagan Falls Park was renamed Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre. Inside a per year on Aboriginal-owned tourism sx̌ ʷəx̌ ʷnitkʷ (s-wuh-wuneet-kw), which beautiful rammed earth building, there businesses. The Osoyoos Indian Band means little falls, because they want are  lms and interactive exhibits that has been one of the leaders in the  eld, visitors to know how important a place tell the Osoyoos people’s story. having opened the  rst Indigenous- it is, Baptiste said. owned winery in Canada. In addition Of particular interest to me was the to the wildly popular NK’MIP Cellars, “It’s creating the knowledge and Inkameep Day School, which the band the band also hosts the Spirit Ridge understanding among non-Okanagan created so their children wouldn’t Resort and Sonora Dunes golf course people that live here or visit here – to have to be taken to residential schools on their reserve land overlooking their know the culture of the land they are hundreds of kilometres away. For a vineyards and Osoyoos Lake. visiting because so much of it has been time, the two-room school house colonized. It’s reclaiming those areas.” was led by a progressive teacher who Louis tells us the Okanagan people’s encouraged the children to celebrate creation story, which also sets out a We’re then invited to the sprawling their culture by creating art, which theme for the day. Before the arrival and beautiful sage  ats on Osoyoos they excelled at. Later teachers weren’t of humans, the Earth was populated reservation land to practice bow so progressive and the school burned by animal and plant beings led by their hunting. Baptiste is internationally down in the 1950s, meaning Osoyoos own chiefs. To prepare for the arrival ranked in archery in the North children were once again sent to of meek and defenceless people, the American Indigenous Games, though residential schools. Bear, Bitterroot, Chinook Salmon and she mostly now focuses on coaching. Saskatoon Berry Food Chiefs each They set up a foam bear target and Today, a collection of art is housed in sacri ced part of themselves to aid in we take turns  ring arrows at it. If my the Desert Culture Centre and on the the people’s survival. family were relying on me to bring walls of band members’ homes and at them home sustenance that day, least one piece, a buckskin painting by As we travel the territory, a theme begins it would be hard luck because all I Baptiste’s grandfather, was purchased to emerge, visiting the places where managed to hit was a sage bush. by the Queen and is on display at Osoyoos people have gone to  sh, hunt Buckingham Palace. and forage, including the picturesque Osoyoos people still come here rapids that the town of Okanagan Falls annually to harvest bitterroot, another Other must-see locations of cultural is named after. Every year, Okanagan of the Food Chiefs. Horses graze just a importance to the Okanagan people: Nation members who converge there stone’s throw away. They belong to a Kłlilx’w, also known as Spotted Lake, during the salmon returns still practice local rancher but wild horses also come just west of Osoyoos on the Crowsnest traditional  shing methods. and go as they please, Baptiste said. Highway, a pool with circular mineral deposits believed to o er healing; “We’ve had tourists come up and they Exploring band lands isn’t something Sẁiẁs, a 38-hectrare provincial park went to Walmart and bought  shing visitors should do on their own but and campground formerly known as rods and they’re ready to go  shing. Sẁiẁs Spirit Tours o ers cultural Haynes Point, on a naturally occurring But it is a sacred landmark for the excursions speci cally for people causeway that cuts across the southern Okanagan Nation. Salmon is one of our visiting to better get to know the portion of Osoyoos Lake; and nʕaylintn Food Chiefs. It’s our most abundant Osoyoos people. formerly known as ‘McIntyre Blu ’, food source,” said Taylor Baptiste, our is a popular hiking trail to the top of host for the tour. a 265-metre blu overlooking the Okanagan Valley.

Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com 31 Arts, Culture & Heritage What We're Made Of Tucked into the southeast corner of British Columbia’s risk list. Many other plants and animals are classi ed as beautiful Okanagan Valley is an extraordinary habitat rare. Some of these endangered species like the Behr’s and one of North America’s most critically endangered Hairstreak Butter y, Night Snake, Pallid Bat and Pygmy plant communities. Located in what is popularly referred Short-horned Lizard, are found nowhere else in Canada. to as Canada’s “pocket desert” this arid, antelope-brush, Others, including three species of wind scorpions, are shrub-steppe ecosystem occurs in the hottest and driest found nowhere else in the world. In all, this region hosts environments of the valley bottom. one of the largest concentrations of species-at-risk in Canada. Nearly a quarter of BC’s endangered and Antelope brush, sagebrush and other drought tolerant threatened vertebrates call this region home and over shrubs dominate the habitat, along with a variety of 100 rare plants and over 300 rare invertebrates are found bunchgrass. Beginning in the spring, a colorful array of here. This truly is a special place!  owering plants is on display, from the yellow blooms of antelope brush and sagebrush buttercup in April, to Today, less than 9% of antelope-brush habitat remains the delicate purple  owers of the mariposa lily and the undisturbed. Of the 5000 hectares that remain, only a orangey-yellow  owers of the prickly pear - the only small portion lies within protected areas. The Osoyoos native cactus in the Okanagan - in late June. These shrubs Desert Society is a steward for 67 acres of this habitat, and plants provide food and shelter for a tremendous on which its interpretive facility - the Osoyoos Desert diversity of wildlife, many of which are endangered. Centre - is located. The Osoyoos Desert Society serves as a critically-needed advocate for endangered ecosystems, Nuttall’s Cottontails, Burrowing Owls, Western and through education and conservation, strives to Rattlesnakes, and two species of desert-adapted build awareness, a ection and active concern for these amphibians - the Great Basin Spadefoot and the Tiger extraordinary and endangered spaces that we, along Salamander – live here and all are on Canada’s species-at- with many other species, call home. All aboard. Explore Canada’s Desert

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Head to British Columbia’s famed Okanagan wine region for your HIDDEN CHAPEL WINERY destination wedding. Imagine getting married at one of the many Located in Oliver, British Columbia, Hidden Chapel Winery is a venue wineries in the area with the vines and sky forming a spectacular that cheerfully hosts weddings and other special events on its beautiful backdrop. Invite your guests to stay in Oliver, which is a short distance property. Since 2005, this gorgeous location has provided the delicious to a variety of scenic and memorable locations. wines and  nest services to create the wedding of your dreams

BURROWING OWL ESTATE WINERY Phone: 250 490 6000 | Email: [email protected] A wedding celebration at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery is a truly Web: hiddenchapelwinery.com | 482 Pinehill Rd, Oliver, BC. memorable occasion for those looking for a superb location, an exceptional dining experience and quality time with friends and family. SEE YA LATER RANCH Located in Okanagan Falls, British Columbia, See Ya Later Ranch Phone: 1 877 498 0662 is a rustic venue that provides a natural and peaceful backdrop Email:[email protected] for celebrating a wedding and special event. This venue sits atop Web: burrowingowlwines.ca | 500 Burrowing Owl Place, Oliver, BC. Hawthorne Mountain, o ering sweeping views of the valley and Skaha Lake and is a pet-friendly winery that produces a series of premium COVERT FARMS FAMILY ESTATE wines which can be served during your reception If you are planning to tie the knot at a stunning venue with endless views, then you have come to the right place! Covert Farms Family Phone: 250 494 0451 x 229 | Email: [email protected] Estate is a perfect venue for all types of events, just a simple ceremony, Web: sylranch.com | 2575 Green Lake Rd, Okanagan Falls, BC. fun party or a grand celebration. Covert Farms Family Estate o ers you a single destination, where you can organise all types of wedding functions, from rehearsal dinners to ceremony to wedding reception and parties.

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FAIRVIEW MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUB With the nearby mountains and award-winning golf course presenting great options for incredible photography, and one of the largest reception rooms in the area, Fairview Mountain will be a location you’ll love. Our Executive Chef will craft a meal that is speci c to your event, that you and your guests will thoroughly enjoy. Spectacular views, spectacular food, an elegant venue. ST. ANDREWS BY-THE-LAKE St. Andrews By-the-Lake is a pristine, wilderness setting located on Phone: 250 498 6050 Ext. 5 | Email: [email protected] White Lake Road just 15 minutes south of Penticton. Enjoy your Web: fairviewmountain.com | 933 Old Golf Course Rd, Oliver, BC. special day or event surrounded by a lake, trees and mountains – a photographers dream as nature provides an exquisite backdrop in one TINHORN CREEK VINEYARDS of the most naturally beautiful and tranquil settings you’ll  nd in the We o er several di erent packages for your wedding. Whether you South Okanagan. would like a small, intimate wedding or something grand we will work with you to make sure your wedding day is perfect. Phone: 250-497-5648 Email: [email protected] Phone: 250 498 3743 | Email: [email protected] Web: standrewsbythelake.com | 111 St. Andrews Dr, Kaleden, BC. Web: tinhorn.com | 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd, Oliver, BC.

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Our Fall Festival Weekend

THE INSIDE SCOOP CASK AND KEG that wafted in the breeze. Then when day I was invited down to Oliver to attend light turned to night, the scene changed The Oliver Tourism Association is proud this year’s “Cask and Keg”, an outdoor with the romantic glow of generator to host two signature events every year event focused on highlighting South lights and the added heat lamps and re that help showcase Oliver to the world. Okanagan breweries, distilleries and pits were helpful in keeping guest warm. The Fall Festival Weekend kicks o cideries. This evening was adults-only (19 The whole experience is a free-for-all, you with an adult-only evening, the Cask & plus), held at the Oliver Community Park. decide which vendor to start with, which Keg. It’s an opportunity for breweries, With plenty of free parking, and food and of their oerings to taste. With over 15 distilleries and cideries to show o drink vendors on site, there is plenty to dierent labels to try and the ability to their own skills at the pour and then see and do for the duration of the 4-hour talk up the owners and producers, there continues on with the Festival of the event. The premise is you bounce from is so much to take away from this festival. Grape, Canada's premier celebration of vendor to vendor, sipping on samples wineries. This fun, relaxed evening will served in commemorative miniature There are a handful of local food be lled with live entertainment and snifter glasses. trucks oering snacks and full serving tasty morsels created by a variety of portions to balance out your drinks. It local food trucks. The park is converted into an adult is best to make sure you start with a playground with stations set up under full stomach, and snack in between if Following the Cask & Keg, the Festival tents and lit with lamps. Themed for fall, staying the entire length of the event. of the Grape is the top family-friendly settings included harvest apples and Between all this drinking, you can take event during the Fall Okanagan Wine pumpkins, dry hay, pressed blossoms, in a performance in front of the center Festival. The Festival attracts over 4,500 and centerpieces decorated seating areas stage. In short, if you are in the area, or attendees annually who come to sample that elevated the scene. It was all like a thinking of a trip to South Okanagan a variety of BC wines, dance to live music, farmhouse fairytale. There are several during fall, I denitely suggest revolving and cheer on the fun and chaotic grape spots to perch on, and plenty of stopping your visit around this weekend and “Cask stomp. In addition, there are mouth- moments to take in. Including a oral and Keg”. What a way to taste what the watering food trucks, an interactive Kids backdrop to take photos in front of; and Okanagan has to oer. For more on the Zone, an artisan Merchant Market and bottles of wine recycled as vases, strung festival, and how you can get your tickets the Fall Art Show and Sale. up as an entryway I especially liked the and accommodations for next year, visit clothesline of dierent colour ribbons http://www.olivercaskandkeg.ca/

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Taste, Drink & Explore

FESTIVAL OF THE GRAPE teams of three, contestants sign up and trailer, a unique creamy peanut butter, As Canada’s Wine Capital, Oliver produces dress up to compete in the tradition of bacon, and dill pickle combo; with crispy more than 50% of all wine grapes in grape stomping. An old practice that onion and spicy mayo, all over their juicy B.C., which is reason for celebration. The was once the only way grapes for wine beef wiener. festival welcomes over 50 wineries from were macerated. Now, it is more of a BC to sample their local wines and fruit in novelty and makes for a great exhibition; With an afternoon worth of activities, I wine. Similar to the “Cask and Keg” festival especially here as most of them dress up can see why the festival attracts more (the day before), guests roam around the in costumes for the occasion. than 4,500 attendees annually, myself park visiting vendors for wine tasters, and included, who came to “sample a variety food trucks for small bites in between. After ve heats, the team that produced of local and regional wines, dance to live Except today’s event was double the size. the most juice in the allotted time music, and cheer on the fun and chaotic won. Also, on location were local artists grape stomp.” In short this was a great Held during the day, this is a family selling their artisan wares. Wine barrel way to get to know B.C.’s wine country a friendly celebration, with plenty to see woodwork, hand painted wine glasses, little more intimately, and taste your way and do to keep anyone engaged, at any locally roasted coee, and handmade thought the Okanagan without having to age. A new feature this year is the VIP jewelry. There was also the fall art show drive from winery to winery. For more on pass. It gave guests the opportunity to and sale, set up to showcase various the “Festival of the Grape” and why you enjoy an elevated VIP area, a lounge with works across varying mediums. You could need to attend next year for yourself, visit a large charcuterie board to nibble from, appreciate them here or take home to http://www.oliverfestivalofthegrape.ca/ specialty wines to try, and seminars from own. For the younger kids, there was a Article written by Maggi Viea winery owners and local and regional playground for toddlers to climb around contributors to listen to. in; with face painting and inatable Follow Maggi for more of her amazing bouncing. And throughout the day, “Jack adventures on... The day began with the opening and Jill” performed live on stage, regaling ceremony and parade. Drummers set the crowd with their music. There was Website: vieamaggi.com the tone and pace, and this year’s grape also a lot more food vendors today, the Facebook: facebook.com/maggi.mei stomp competitors were introduced. honey garlic wings and fries from the Instagram: instagram.com/magmei One of the “Festival of the Grape’s” “Wings” food truck, a gourmet, certied Twitter: twitter.com/mag_mei main attractions is the grape stomp. In organic hotdog from the “Wienery” YouTube: youtube.com/c/maggimei

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Take Your Time

9:00 am 10:30am 1:00pm Relax. Cock and Bull is the perfect Pack your beach bag and head Grab a bite to eat at local Rewind. place to start! It's a great to Tuc-el-nuit Lake. A quiet favourite Oliver Eats Ltd. Then hit location to spend your leisure and relaxing beach where you the road for an afternoon drive Recharge. time tasting delicious food and can soak up the sun, relax, to Vaseaux Lake Bird Sanctuary. A enjoying the nice atmosphere. read a book and go for a swim. year-round outdoor enthusiast’s The perfect place to relax and paradise o ering some of the cool down on a hot Okanagan best bird watching in Canada. summer day. – no motorized Walk through the marsh on watercraft is allowed on this lake. boardwalks and be sure to grab your binoculars.

For the Senses

8:00 am 10:00 am 11:30 am Soak up the Grab a co ee and travel What better way to sync your Taste and tour wine country - sun, local along Hwy. 97; you’ll come breath with the relaxing vibe of after all, you are in Canada’s Wine across numerous picturesque your gorgeous surroundings, Capital! Let refreshing whites and culture & some fruit stands, “Pick your Own” than to practice yoga in one rich reds inspire your palate as fruit, herbs, vegetables, fresh of Oliver’s many vineyards? you explore the region’s award- wine... samosas, local honey, jams, The normally challenging winning wineries. To take it up a syrups, hot sauces…the list “Downward Dog” will feel notch, how about booking a Food goes on! We don’t know about downright blissful as you listen & Wine Experience Tour? Or dine at you, but locals consider warm to the birds sing and feel the one of several winery restaurants, samosas and co ee the perfect warm desert sun on your skin. or bring a picnic to be enjoyed on grab-and-go brekkie. Exhale gently - Namaste. site. The choice is yours!

Get Out There

8:30 am 9:30 am 12:30 pm Adventure Power up at Medici's Gelateria. Get an early start and hike up There’s still so much to do, so awaits you A ca eine-kick and carb McIntyre Blu for stunning grab a bite at one of Oliver’s load will ensure you get the panoramic view of the valley. amazing food-trucks such as around every fuel you need for a day of Your journey starts at Covert Vagabond Kitchen. Take part in corner. adventure in Oliver! Farms, the trail takes you up a classic tailgate lunch, and let through the meadows and past the adventure continue! ponds before you reach the top of this natural landmark.

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3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00 pm 7:00 pm Go treasure-hunting at Oliver’s Take a stroll along the Dinner at Terrana at Hester Catch the latest movies in our community ea market, vintage International Hike & Bike Creek, what is a better way ‘almost world famous’ 1946 shops, and book stores. You’re trail, which runs west of the to end a day of adventure historic theatre (pssst; the bound to nd a gem or two if Okanagan River. 18+ km of trail than with the feel of Tuscany. theatre starred in a Nicholas you take the time to look. The with numerous access points The patio overlooks the Cage lm). Nostalgia at its Oliver Flea Market is the largest and bridges connecting the vineyard on the Golden best, featuring the technology year round indoor market. parallel trails, will lead you Mile Bench. Heavenly! of today; 3D, high def, Dolby through an incredible backdrop Surround Sound. Be entertained of natural beauty, no matter the in style while munching on time of year. popcorn with real butter!

3:00 pm 4:30 pm 6:30 pm 9:30 pm Canoe, kayak, or paddleboard Take a popular self-guided Eat and tap your feet to the It’s time to get romantic. Oliver - relish an afternoon paddle walking tour of the town; spend music! Enjoy a sit-down dinner showcases countless clear on Tuc-el-nuit or part of the day investigating before getting down to some and starry nights, lay back and where the currents are gentle the various historical sites and live music at a winery. Go for take it all in. Pack a blanket, and the scenery is spectacular. buildings throughout some tasty food-truck eats and a thermos of something No motorized boats permitted the community. a pint at a brewery concert. Or warm, and binoculars for the on these lakes! savour some café fare while perfect star gazing experience. listening to a musical guest at Remember to make a wish if a coee house. Whichever you you see a shooting star, and choose, you get to have your if you’re lucky Aurora Borealis dinner and your music too! might come out to play.

1:00 pm 3:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Looking for a new way to Take some time and check Thursday evenings in the End your relaxing day with tour wineries? South out the Oliver Museum, learn summer means Music in an evening at the Venables Okanagan E-Bike Safaris Inc. about the unique ecosystem the Park! Experience live Theatre, South Okanagan’s have the very latest German- of the South Okanagan, its concerts featuring local and newest performing arts centre made Cube E-bikes, allowing settlement during eras of fur area musicians. Dancing is and theatre! Oliver’s vibrant art you to focus on discovering trading, mining, ranching and encouraged or bring a lawn scene! Concerts, live theatre, the deserts, lakes, mountains, agriculture, and the culture and chair or blanket if you want art exhibits, galleries, and arts vineyards and orchards of the resilience of the Syilx Okanagan to sit this one out. Bring a programs are oered South Okanagan. people who continue to call picnic dinner! year-round. it home.

Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com 39 Events & Itineraries A Day in the Life With a quaint, small-town feel and a friendly atmosphere, there is o an afternoon at our 650-acre organic farm by taking part in the no better place to spend a beautiful Okanagan day than in Oliver, U-Pick experience. With over 40 fruits and vegetables to choose from, B.C. – Canada’s Wine Capital. As with every perfect day, this one you’ll be sure to leave the farm feeling utterly fullled. begins with fresh food and a full stomach, both of which can be found at Oliver Eats Ltd. I love to sit back and experience the cool After I wine and dine, I love to work o some of those calories with morning breeze and the sounds of singing songbirds as I savour a run, hike, or a pre-booked bike tour with Epic Cycling. There is no my favourite breakfast meal – a steaming cinnamon bun and a better feeling than taking in the unique sights of sagebrush scrub and frothy latte served at just the right temperature. With my morning ponderosa pine, and I always watch out for the plethora of natural appetite satised, I often head over to Tuc El Nuit Lake and swim diversity that our stunning landscape has to oer. Afterwards, I like under the shadow of the historic and compelling McIntyre Blu. to reward myself with a dessert and refreshment at the authentic The absence of motorboats and an abundance of wildlife make and elegant Medici’s. Located right near the Oliver & District Heritage Tuc-el-nuit lake a panorama of peace and serenity, punctured only Society Museum, this Italian Gelateria oers 100% handcrafted by the laughs of children playing on the beach or the occasional gelato and sorbetto, as well as scrumptious salads or sandwiches jump of a smallmouth bass. that always satisfy my every craving. However, I always make sure to save room for dinner, which can be had at one of Oliver's many lovely A trip to Oliver wouldn’t be complete without a wine tasting and establishments. Terrana Restaurant at Hester Creek oers wonderful a tour of the Okanagan scenery. Providing these adventures have Tuscan style food paired with great wines, while Masala Bistro at always been my passion, and we’ve worked hard to ensure that Kismet pairs expertly crafted Indian food with well curated drinks. an excursion to Covert Farms will succeed in checking both of Lastly, my family and I treasure our visits to the Oliver Movie Theatre. those boxes. Come and enjoy our pre-booked Canadian Signature Comfy seats, amazing sound quality, and the best movie theatre tours – which are a delight for all ages – as a combination of popcorn in the world (in my unbiased opinion) are all guaranteed at scenic beauty, personable tour guides, and teachable knowledge this classic single screen cinema. As the sun sets, I make sure to take about sustainable agriculture will surely leave you with lasting a moment to sit back and appreciate the beauty that is Oliver, British memories. The tour ends with an engaging wine tasting and Columbia, and reect upon an incredible day in an incredible location. charcuterie board; meanwhile, children of any age can cultivate If you live far away, make sure to take one of the many scenic routes their enjoyment while playing one of over 15 fantastic yard games, out of Oliver, and you’ll be back home in time to start planning your including a jumping pillow, an extra long slip and slide, and a view next vacation to Canada's Wine Capital. of the many adorable farm animals that roam the grounds. Finish Written by Shelly Covert & Eric Kwakernaak

Join us on a private “Hands on Harvest” farm tour daily 11am & 2pm. 1.5 hour farm tour and wine/food pairing just $79 per person, families welcome (minors $20) Don’t have time for a tour? We have 3 levels of private tastings on the 1/2 hour for groups up to 6 guests. All experiences have to be pre-booked at: www.covertfarms.ca

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5 BALDY MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT FAMILY Baldy Mountain Ski Resort is the place for the young and the not FRIENDLY so young anymore :) Baldy is the best family-friendly SITES resort in the South Okanagan. With affordable season pass KIDS? and lift ticket prices, a wide WE’VE GOT THEM variety of beginner and intermediate terrain, world- COVERED TOO! class grooming, professional lessons provided by their snow school, and extracurricular COVERT FARMS activities for kids, they create WINERY AND FAMILY the perfect place for families to visit. From sledding to FARM marshmallow roasting, or ski Great place for adults and kids racing to snowshoeing, they alike! Parents, you can take offer something for everyone. your wine glass anywhere on Parents, if you want to get the grounds while the kids play cozy in the newly renovated on the giant bouncy pillow or day lodge, don’t worry, you play one of the many games like can view the magic carpet and bean bag toss or ladder toss. beginning learning area from There are also many animals on the comfort of inside. this working farm to check out, KINSMEN SPRAY PARK such as Scottish Highland cattle OLIVER RECREATION & PLAYGROUND and llamas. Covert Farms also COMPLEX The Oliver Recreation Complex When it’s toasty and your kids offers an amazing 1-1.5 hour offers year round indoor and need to cool down and get some guided tour, which provides an outdoor family-friendly fun. In play time, head to the Kinsmen educational and entertaining the summer months you can Spray Park located just off the experience. The journey through take the family swimming in Hike & Bike Trail. Open from their 650-acre property combines the outdoor pool or drop your dawn to dusk, there are many scenic beauty with stories and kids off for a day of adventure playground features to climb, education about sustainable and making new friends at the slide and swing on, as well as a agriculture and viticulture. The Sun Fun day camp program. splash pad with a spray tunnel, passion, humour, and individual Camp activities include games, multiple fountains and a water approach of their tour guides will crafts, sports and out-trips to ROTARY BEACH ON cannon. While the kids are having certainly leave you with lasting nature areas, the historic Oliver their fun, you can relax in the memories. Not to mention an TUC EL NUIT LAKE Movie Theatre, the beach…. Rotary Beach on Tuc el Nuit fully fenced park under one of the armload of freshly grown organic the opportunities for summer Lake is a hidden gem. This non- many shade-producing trees, or produce, charcuterie and, for the memories are endless! If you have motorized lake has a gradual have a meal at one of the picnic adults, a wine tasting you’ll little ones, make sure you take decline into the water, making tables. Great for kids’ birthday really enjoy. them to the newly built Tots & it an ideal swimming spot for parties, or just hanging out on a Tykes Playground in the heart of little ones. The playground and sunny Okanagan afternoon. the beautiful Community Park. waterfront park offers hours of This colourful play area is fully enjoyment for kids of all ages. accessible and is a great place for It is a great place for families a picnic lunch. In the winter you to swim, paddleboard, or kayak can head down for a family skate while marveling at the beautiful at the Oliver & District Arena vineyard and mountain views or check out one of the many that Oliver has to offer. Bring a recreation activities hosted at the picnic and relax on the sandy Community Centre. Tired of being shores or the shady grass to the one making dinner? The spend a well-deserved day Junior Chef classes are a must! with the family.

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42 Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com Oliver Year-round Year-round Festivals Oliver is always a lively place - no matter the season. A small town with a lot of passion for culture and community, Oliver is host to a variety of festivals throughout the year. Whether we're breaking a sweat, dancing up a storm, or appreciating nature's beauty, there's a festival to help us mark the occasion and celebrate!

(March) The Baldy Brew HAHA! Craft Beer and Comedy (May) Half-Corked Marathon: This event wasn’t named 2017 Festival: Hopheads unite! Local Okanagan craft beers and hilarious Canadian Event of the Year at the Canadian Tourism Awards for comedians come together at this mountainside festival. nothing! Laughter is expected, and team costumes are encouraged. baldyresort.com oliverosoyoos.com

(April) Vaisakhi Festival: Vaisakhi commemorates the birth of the (August) Oliver Roots & Fruits Expo: The Roots & Fruits Expo is Khalsa tradition, a type of Sikh warrior, dating back to 1699. Everyone a two-day celebration of Oliver’s unique heritage and the incredible is welcome to participate in the community festival which includes a agricultural richness of our region. oliverrecreation.ca colourful parade, live music, and food. (October) Cask & Keg Festival + Festival of the Grape: The (May) Pig Out: This annual outdoor tented event brings together Cask & Keg Festival showcases the best local craft breweries, cideries several local chefs to showcase their grilling skills while preparing and distilleries. The following day is the family-friendly Festival of food based on a culinary theme. Their mouth-watering dishes are the Grape, featuring over 50 local wineries. Both events include live complemented by new releases and fan favourites poured by the music, tasty eats, and loads of fun! wineries of the Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association. oliverosoyoos.com olivercaskandkeg.ca | oliverfestivalofthegrape.ca

(May) Wine Capital Art Walk: Stroll downtown Main Street on a (November) Oliver Community Light Up & Fireworks: spring evening to see art come alive! This free event features mini- Oliver's Community Light Up & Fireworks brings families together to exhibits by local artists, art sales, live demonstrations, draws, music, celebrate the start of the festive season and put some sparkle into the and wine. winter months. Bring the kids along for pictures with Santa. There is holiday entertainment for all downtown, followed by a bon re and (May) Meadowlark Festival: This festival presents interactive,  reworks at the Oliver Community Park. multi-disciplinary events that explore and celebrate the spectacular oliverosoyoos.com/Events/Winter-in-Wine-Country natural environment of the Okanagan Similkameen. There’s something for all interests, from canoe trips, guided hikes, astronomy To  nd out what's going on in Oliver visit: www. visitoliver.com events, art exhibitions, bird-watching, and more! Twitter/Instagram @winecapital Facebook:WineCapitalOfCanada meadowlarkfestival.ca #visitoliver #oliverbc

Celebrate 20 years of Nota Bene with Black Wine sales available from Hills Estate Winery! Whether in person, or 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM all from afar we look forward to sharing our year round! For tasting wines with you. Check us out online for inquires and reservations, more information about our wine offerings please call 250-498-0666 or and follow us on Facebook and Instagram visit us online at to stay up to date with winery news. BlackHillsWinery.com

(250) 498-0666 4190 Black Sage Road, Oliver, BC Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com 43 Oliver Year-round Wonders of Winter WINTER SNOWFALL IN THE OLIVER REGION IS RENOWNED FOR BEING LIGHT, DRY, AND POWDERY. A VARIETY OF TERRAIN PROVIDES A CRISP HAVEN FOR SKIERS, SNOWBOARDERS, SNOWSHOERS, AND SNOWMOBILERS. SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS OLIVER IS A PLAYGROUND FOR SNOW LOVERS.

BALDY MOUNTAIN RESORT Just a quick 45-minute drive east of Oliver, Baldy is one of the most family-friendly resorts in the Okanagan Valley. Ranked as one of the ten highest elevation ski resorts in Canada, you can ski or snowboard throughout the facility, which has 80% beginner to intermediate terrain. Baldy Mountain Resort has 35 alpine runs and with 360 acres of trails, there’s something for everyone. You can glide through their cross-country trails, walk the woods in snowshoes, or go tobogganing. There is also sledding, disc golf, and many more activities for the whole family. With 25 feet of natural snow falling at Baldy Mountain each year, this is a great place to experience the magic of winter. baldyresort.com 2680 Mount Baldy Rd, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 Telephone: 250-498-4086

MCKINNEY NORDIC SKI CLUB McKinney Nordic Ski Club is a locally operated, nonprot and volunteer based cross-country ski and snowshoe park located east of Oliver, BC en route to Mount Baldy Ski Resort. There are 9 KM of groomed cross- country ski trails and approximately 5km of marked snowshoe trails. mckinneynordicskiclub.com

OLIVER ARENA Bring your skates on your next winter trip to Oliver! The small yet mighty area has many public skating dates as well as wonderful themed events, including the yearly Winter Wonderland Public Skate night. Or maybe drop in for the weekly Family Recreational Hockey, perfect for players who like to play in a fun, non-competitive environment. oliverrecreation.ca 6359 Park Dr, Oliver, BC. Telephone: 250-498-3634

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MEET ANDREW ZWICKER BALDY MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT

WHAT MAKES MT. BALDY UNIQUE? IN A WORLD OF MEGA RESORTS, INDUSTRY CONGLOMERATION, HIGH END PEDESTRIAN VILLAGES AND THE LATEST AND GREATEST IN LIFT TECHNOLOGY, BALDY MOUNTAIN RESORT IS A BASTION OF EVERYTHING THAT MAKES SKIING GREAT; LAUGHING, HAVING FUN AND MAKING MEMORIES WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN A STUNNING OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT. IT’S LIKE A TIME MACHINE TAKING US BACK TO WHEN SKIING WAS PURE, SIMPLE FUN.

IS MT BALDY HOST TO ANY SPECIAL EVENTS PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT? WE HAVE EVENTS THAT MERGE THE GREATNESS OF THE SOUTH OKANAGAN VALLEY WITH THE FUN OF BALDY MOUNTAIN. INCLUDING THE ANNUAL UNCORK! WINTER WINE CARNIVAL AT BALDY. FEATURING 12 LOCAL WINERIES, DELICIOUS FINGER FOODS, LIVE MUSIC AND MORE. PEOPLE ARE STILL TALKING ABOUT LAST YEAR’S EVENT.

Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com 45 46 Oliver Experience Guide | www.visitoliver.com THANK YOU To all of the volunteers who support the local events and each other. To all the businesses who provide for this community. To all of the people who make Oliver such a special place to live. To all of our visitors who come for the experience and share your time with us. We thank you!

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