TweetWe have a long history of growing grapes in British Columbia, but it wasn’t until the late 1970s and early 1980s when winemaking began in earnest. By the 1990s, wine labels boasted recognizable words like merlot and chardonnay and we began achieving acclaim. Our province now has more than 300 licensed wineries, growing grapes in a number of regions. […read Read more…
TweetThe Okanagan Valley has risen from a strong agricultural foundation, growing as a diverse cultural tourism destination with each year bringing new recognition of the local bounty. It boasts award-winning restaurants, wineries with new international acclaim, and a vibrant arts scene. So it’s no surprise to see a winery embracing this cultural diversity and adding Read more…
TweetSummer or winter, the Okanagan inspires with sparkling sapphire water and warm sandy beaches or brilliant bluebird skies and layers of fresh snow. There’s reason why the region is home to so many skilled artists. Whether it be in arid landscapes captured by sparse brushstrokes or with a collection of hand-thrown pottery, the Read more…
TweetWhen the mercury dips below freezing, BC locals head for high altitude. The Okanagan may glitter with sunny beaches and warm lakes in summer, but by winter the locals know to climb up above the valley floor and go to where blue sky days take on a different meaning: deep powder, snow-capped Read more…
TweetWhen it comes to food, BC’s Okanagan Valley has something for almost any set of taste buds. It’s easy to see why chefs flock to the region: the growing season is phenomenal, farms (and farmers) are plentiful, and despite increasing notoriety, the area retains an aw-shucks loveable quality. From white table Read more…