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— a Wine Tour by Car and by Bike the Okanagan Valley Is a Long North-South Valley Located in the South Central Portion of BC, Canada, Just North of the US Border — A Wine Tour by Car and by Bike The Okanagan Valley is a long north-south valley located in the south central portion of BC, Canada, just north of the US border. is is a wonderful area for a self guided car and bike tour that can easily double as a wine tasting tour. is is my kind of adventure travel! e Okanagan is known for its sunny, dry climate with hot summers and cold winters. e arid landscape is punctuated with lakes and patches of green. It has become one of Canada’s premier wine producing areas. ere are upwards of 100 wineries, along the bluffs bordering the lakes, running the length of the valley from Vernon to Osoyoos. Winer - ies run the gamut from small, family oriented ones run from the back of a trailer to large estates with commanding views like Mission Hill and Burrowing Owl. ere are plenty of year round outdoor ac - tivities which are a big draw for tourists and retirees alike. In the summer, you can look forward to boating on Okanagan, Skaha and Osoyoos Lakes. A highlight for many is tub - ing on the Okanagan River Channel with a cold drink in hand. ere is also fantastic road and trail biking and lots of hiking. Bird watching and wildlife viewing are becoming 1 HIIGHLIIGHTS popular tourist draws too. In winter, loads of dry located on the hills above Okanagan Lake. Perhaps snow ensures a long season of downhill and cross time your tasting with an early dinner at either the • Beautiful vineyards country skiing at a number of top notch resorts. Mission Hill or Quails Gate Restaurants. • Fun wine tasting experience You will find that cycling the Kettle Valley Rail - way (KVR), an abandoned rail bed which weaves Day 2 • Fantastic, scenic sections of the Kettle Take a one day ride with Monashee Tours on the Valley Railroad (KVR) trail to hike and bike its way through the Okanagan- Similkameen re - Kettle Valley Railroad. Decide between the 20 kilo - gion, to be a first class experience. The entire trail meter ride over trestles through Myra Canyon or the • Tubing on the Okanagan River Channel of more than 800 kms can be considered for the 75 kilometre tour that takes 8-9 hours and delivers • Fine dining options at some wineries very adventuresome and short sections are suit - you in Naramata. Shuttle back to Kelowna where able for families. The Okanagan is a superb des - you can enjoy a fine meal at the end of the day. • Interesting accommodation choices tination for a weekend or a week. Between cycling, wine tasting and exploring your days will • Lake swimming on hot summer days Day 3 be filled. Aer a leisurely breakfast head south towards • Old fashioned milkshakes in Okanagan Naramata. Rent an inner tube and have fun on a Falls Suggested Itinerary peaceful 2 hour float down the Okanagan River • Excellent birding and wildlife viewing I recommend renting both a car and a bike to allow Channel. Catch lunch at one of the Naramata the ultimate in flexibility. is can be done in Bench wineries and spend the rest of the aernoon Kelowna. wine tasting and relaxing. I recommend an evening meal at the Hillside Winery. at the wineries. Have dinner in Penticton or at the Day 1 Naramata Inn. Arrive in Kelowna and settle in to your accommo - Day 4 dations. Try a walk along the Kelowna waterfront If you didn't do the full day tour on Day 2, then ride Day 5 or head out and taste some wines at the nearby Mis - or have Ambrosia Tours shuttle you up to Chute Drive to Oliver, about 40 minutes south of Nara - sion Hill, Mt. Boucherie and Quails’ Gate Wineries, Lake. Ride the KVR downhill back to Naramata or mata. Along the way you could visit the Vaseux Penticton high above Okanagan Lake. An out and Lake Bird Sanctuary. In Oliver there are several op - back ride as far as Chute Lake will take the better tions. Try one of the numerous hikes in the area or part of the day but you’ll only need a few hours if if you haven’t tired of biking then hop on and do a take the shuttle. Spend what’s le of the day tasting circular loop that visits some of the best wineries in the Okanagan. Finish with a dinner at the Bur - rowing Owl Restaurant. 2 Getting to the Okanagan Area LAKEFRONT SPORTS CENTER Kelowna is the largest city in the Okanagan with a www.lakefrontsports.com/ population of about 120,000. It is located 400 kms 1310 Water Street, Kelowna Ph: 250 -862-2469 east of Vancouver, 600 kms west of Calgary and just Mountain bike rentals are $39 per day. 90 kms north of the US border. It is very accessible FREEDOM, THE BIKE SHOP by car or bus via Highway 1, 3 or 5. Bus service is www.freedombikeshop.com/ via Greyhound ( www.greyhound.ca ). 533 Main Street, Penticton Ph: 250-493-0686 ey offer front suspension mountain bikes for $40 Kelowna, Penticton, Naramata, Oliver and Osoy - per day. e rate drops to $25 per day for multiple oos are all within a 90 minute drive of each other. days. e KVR isn’t far from the shop. Be prepared for potentially challenging driving over mountain passes in the late fall and winter DOUBLE O BIKES months. www.doubleobikes.com Kelowna’s airport is the 10th busiest in Canada Ph: 250-498-8348 in Oliver and 250-495-3312 in Osoyoos with direct flights from Vancouver, Victoria, Ed - Rentals can include a helmet, lock and front and monton, Calgary, Toronto, Prince George and rear panniers. One day rates are $30. Seattle. Air Canada, Westjet, Central Mountain Air and Air Alaska service the city. Detailed Itinerary, starting in CAR RENTAL COMPANIES Kelowna Choose from National www.nationalcar.com/ or Day 1: Kelowna Hertz www.hertz.com/ in town though five com - Arrive in Kelowna and settle into your accommo - Lavender panies offer rentals out of the Kelowna airport. dation. If you have a car (or take a taxi) then waste ey include Avis, Enterprise, Budget, National no time getting to the wineries in the Westbank Day 6 Your next destination is Osoyoos. is is Canada’s and Hertz. area of Kelowna. only true desert. Visit the Nk’Mip Desert Cultural BIKE RENTAL COMPANIES I recommend heading to Mission Hill Family Es - Center to learn and experience the traditions and tate Winery ; the winery enjoys sweeping views history of the Okanagan people. Also include a OUTBOUND CYCLE from its perch above the lake. Buildings were de - visit to Nk’Mip Cellars Winery owned by the Os - www.outboundcycle.com/ signed by Seattle architect Tom Kundig and in - 203 Rutland Road North, Kelowna Ph: 250-765-1146 oyoos Indian Band. Dining at Campo Marino, an clude a bell tower and amphitheatre which hosts or 3011 Louie Street, West Kelowna Ph: 250- 768-0799 Italian restaurant is a pleasant way to end your trip. ey offer mountain bike and downhill bike rentals plays, productions and readings in the summer. e starting at $39.99 for a one day price. restaurant has a wonderful ambience about it and 3 Creek Greenway Trail. Rates start at $165 per Kelowna Restaurants night in the spring and fall and rise to $270 per night in the summer. ey also own the less expen - LA BOULANGERIE GOURMET CAFÉ sive Lakeshore Inn www.lakeshoreinn.com/ next 100-3149 Lakeshore Road Ph: 250-763-3466 A great place to grab breakfast and lunch. door which has been recently upgraded. Rates there start at $129 per night in the spring and fall BOUCHONS BISTRO and $189 per night in the summer. www.bouchonsbistro.com/ 105-1180 Sunset Drive Ph: 250-861-7170 HOTEL ELDORADO is is a classic French bistro. www.hoteleldoradokelowna.com/ 500 Cook Road Ph: 866-608-7500 or 250-763-7500 OLD VINES RESTAURANT & PATIO e hotel sits by the lake and enjoys a range of ac - Tunnel on the KVR Trail www.quailsgate.com/ commodation styles from heritage rooms to luxury 3303 Boucherie Road enjoys a fine reputation, though it’s on the pricey suites. A patio restaurant is located by the water. Ph: 800-420-9463 or 250-769-2500 You can try lunch, dinner or small bites and wine side. ey serve lunch and dinner. ree wine tours Rates start at $119 per night in the spring, $179 per flights at this beautifully appointed restaurant. are offered as well as wine tastings. You could eas - night in the summer and $169 per night in the fall. ily spend a few hours here. CASA LOMA LAKESHORE RESORT MISSION HILL WINERY TERRACE Quail’s Gate Winery is also known for its excellent www.casaloma.com/ RESTAURANT restaurant in addition to its well organized tours. 2777 Casa Loma Road Ph: 800-771-5253 or 250-769- www.missionhillwinery.com/ Ph: 250-768-6467 is is a fun winery to visit with knowledgeable 4630 ey offer condos, villas and townhouses with full e Mission Hill restaurant is considered to be one staff. If you have time squeeze in a visit to Mt. cooking facilities. ey are a 5 minute drive from of the top winery restaurants in the world. Boucherie, just down the road from Quail’s Gate. downtown Kelowna. Swim in the pool or in the It‘s one of the few wineries that makes a decent WATERFRONT RESTAURANT AND WINE lake. Contact them for rates which are particularly Semillon.
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