Discovering The Vineyards of
Canada's Okanagan
The success of Western Canada’s wineries is a
best kept secret and not surprisingly little
known outside the country. Here the small,
friendly wineries, often family operated are
like a breath of fresh in North America’s wine
industry. You will be able to talk to the
experts, taste the wines and tour the wineries.
More than just a wine tour, this is one of our
gourmet trails and we’ll point you in the
direction of all the best restaurants. Like
Australians and New Zealanders, Canadian’s are
passionate about their wine industry and this
itinerary opens the door to an intriguing
selection of wineries. Okanagan travel distances
are comparatively short while wineries are often
close together. You will love the hotel, and
with no great distances to drive staying in one
place makes sense. On the scenic byways the pace
is leisurely and there is always time to stop,
taste and explore.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Vancouver –
Kelowna
Combine the Trans Canada
and Highway 3 through Manning Park to Princeton
and Keremeos. Scenic route into the heart of
Okanagan. Overnight Kelowna. Hotel Eldorado.
Day 2: Kelowna
Travel the quiet roads of southern Okanagan to
Penticton, Okanagan Falls, Oliver, Osoyoos and
Naramata. Driving distances are short which
allows maximum time to discover vineyards and
restaurants. And if you don’t see it all - there
is always tomorrow to catch up. Overnight Hotel
Eldorado, Kelowna.
Day 3: Explore the Okanagan
Focus on the major wineries in Westbank and
Kelowna’s eastern lake shore. Alternatively
golfing and water sports on Lake Okanagan are
options. Overnight Kelowna. Hotel Eldorado.
Day 4: Kelowna - Vancouver
If time allows you may like to head north,
explore a few more wineries, visit Vernon and
Kamploops before returning to Vancouver via the
fast Coquihalla Highway and Trans Canada into
Vancouver.
Hotel Accommodation:
The selected hotel has
been chosen for its quality, charismatic
atmosphere and wine
expertise. The hotel’s wine store features
several hard to find labels and limited edition
wines.
Dining & Cuisine:
Many excellent restaurants
have blossomed in recent years to compliment the
winery tours. Our driving notes list the best
along with our favourite wineries.
Additional information:
Winery package is flexible
and easily added to virtually any BC itinerary.
Recommended as a pre or post addition to Rocky
Mountaineer rail trips. Wine tour can be
arranged to start from air gateways of Kelowna,
Calgary and others.
Includes: 3 nights accommodation, detailed
information kit, winery details and route maps.
Travel Tips:
Want to make this trip bigger and better?
You can extend your stay in Kelowna or
alternatively drive one-way and fly back. A
popular extension is to visit Lake Louise with
accommodation at a choice of Emerald Lake Lodge,
Deer Lodge or Chateau Lake Louise. Don’t forget
Purcell Mountain Lodge at 7200 ft in the high
Alpine country helicopter only access from
Golden.
Email us at:
mytrip@CanadianPacificVacations.com
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