Who wants to spend hours of their vacation sitting in a car? Penticton is a perfect hub to explore the South Okanagan free from the confines of a vehicle. Finding ways to explore without using fuel opens up the possibility of discovering little-known out-of-the-way spots, along with the added benefits of avoiding traffic, parking, the […]
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Springtime in Osoyoos
Visiting Osoyoos in the springtime is like having paradise (almost) all to yourself. Canada’s delightful desert town is known as a summer hot spot, but spring is a great time to beat the crowds of tourists as well as take advantage of off-season deals at a variety of accommodations. Things to Do The Osoyoos area […]
Okanagan Wine Festivals
Okanagan Wine Festivals returns this spring with a new look and feel. In the fall of 2022, the Board of Directors and newly appointed General Manager, Kimberly Hundertmark undertook a strategic plan. The results of that plan have created an opportunity for the 44-year-old festival to create reimagined programming for the BC wine lover to […]
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June Okanagan Festivals
By Maggie Jackson It’s that time of year again, time for festivals! BC has an abundance of festivals that take place in the late spring and early summer. Here are a few you can take part in! Okanagan Spring Wine Festival 2023 June 3 to 11, 2023 Newly reimagined wine festival as never seen before! Each […]
Pinot Gris Released by Summerhill Perfect for Hot Days
As gorgeous Okanagan summer days take over the valley, Summerhill Pyramid Winery releases the perfect pairing companion, their easy-drinking Pinot Gris. As crisp and refreshing as those tall glasses of lemonade we craved as children, the 2022 Pinot Gris is all grown up and just the magic elixir to sip with lunch or on its […]
Food Sources and Sustainability
By Maggie Jackson As our world becomes more connected, the distance we are willing to go to get our food is becoming smaller. We’ve become more aware of the actual cost of getting our favourite foods into our bodies. 100-Mile Back in 2006, the 100-mile diet was all the rage. This diet wasn’t about weight […]
Elevated Wine and Dine: Keefer Invites you to Sip & Stay
Gostlin Keefer Lake Lodge is where luxury meets the wilderness, excellent food meets great wine, and you meet your new favourite wine events. Keefer is turning up the wine and dine industry and offering its first-ever Sip & Stay summer event series. The series will showcase some of the best wines from across the Okanagan […]
Wine Goodies and Gadgets 2023
There are lots of doohickeys out there that can make your wine-drinking experience more enjoyable. Here are some of the coolest, highest-rated, and most useful gadgets—electric and analogue—for preserving, chilling, transporting, opening, storing, aerating, and protecting your wines. Coravin Wine Preservation Systems Options range from $200-$700 Online at coravin.ca Coravin Timeless is the high-end solution […]
From the Editor
When you think about what goes into making a bottle of wine, it truly is an amazing process. From planting to tending vines, to harvesting grapes, to the winemaker creating the best possible beverage from those grapes, and finally, bottling it for your sipping pleasure. Harsh Winters While the sun is shining and spring is […]
On the Cover
This month’s On the Cover photo is courtesy of Visit Penticton. It’s the quintessential Okanagan spring photo. Vines are growing, the sky is blue, and the hills and mountains form a protective cradle around the lake. BC is full of great photo opportunities just like this one. We hope you capture some of the beauty […]
Be a Savvy Sipper
By Maggie Jackson Grape Savvy Wine Tours was established in 2019 as an alternative to the status quo wine tasting experience, offering sommelier style immersive wine tastings, the first of its kind in the Okanagan Valley. The business has evolved from the immersive and custom wine tasting experience into a full circle transportation company offering a […]
Beginners Guide to Wine Tasting
By Maggie Jackson Heading out for an afternoon or evening of wine tasting should be a fun experience for all involved. For those of you new to wine tasting, it can also be a bit daunting. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your wine tasting experience. Designated Driver When you […]
Osoyoos is a Natural Choice
Along with its natural beauty, the Osoyoos area is a great spot to enjoy eco-friendly experiences. Located in the South Okanagan near the U.S. border, Osoyoos is home to sustainable restaurants, wineries, farms, and fun. Here are five ways to enjoy the Osoyoos area. Sip sustainable wines There’s a reason that 60 per cent of […]