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Official Visitor Guide
Cultivate a moment.
We’ve got lots of them. Take one to savour a new
favourite wine on a sun-soaked patio. Another to
learn a new art form. Stare into the distance as the
perfect swing sends your golf ball to the green. Or
breathe crisp winter air atop a snowy mountain trail.
Like a good recipe, Oliver lets you play with the best
of its ingredients to create the perfect stay in the
Wine Capital of Canada. Take a dash of the outdoors,
a measure of culture, combine with creativity and
top with fresh fruit and air...perfection.
Each season in Oliver has its own flavour, you’ll want
to try them all.
Catch some of the Okanagan’s famous champagne
powder on Mount Baldy. Spend the day on the
slopes, and once the muscles tire, area wineries will
tempt your palate with winter in wine country, from
traditional mulled cider to a rosé revolution.
In the warmer months, mix your love of the outdoors
with a hike, bike or marathon. We’ve even got one
race that combines your run with wine. Be prepared
to brag when you finish.
And if that’s not enough to impress your friends, a
plethora of fishing holes – some of the best trout
and bass spots in the world – will surely help you
craft and cultivate a good “one that got away” story.
Blame the big one’s escape on the distraction of
your surroundings. Springtime blossoms, summer
star-gazing, autumn vineyards, the reflection of
winter ice.
It’s your Oliver moment. Savour it.
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Official Visitor Guide 2013
Table of Contents
Summer 6
Wine and Dine 7
Welcome to Oliver
Autumn 11
Fruits of our Land 12
Winter 15
Map 16
Paint the Town 18
Cultivate the Moment 21
supporting our approximately 9,000 residents.
Spring 23
With this appreciation of the land, comes the love of our surrounding
Take a Hike 25
environment. Oliver is a nature-lovers paradise with great hiking trails, bird-
Places to Stay 27
Calendar of Events 29
Festival of the Grape.
Getting Here 30
Whether your interests include wine tasting or hiking, Oliver offers the best of the
On behalf of our residents, we extend you a warm welcome and invite you to
come and experience all that Oliver has to offer.
Oliver is a quaint community dedicated to the preservation of our agriculture.
Along with the 36 percent of B.C.’s vineyard acreage, our 400 plus farms also
produce world class fruit and vegetables. Agriculture is our primary industry
watching sanctuaries and fantastic fishing spots. We are also home to many
festivals and events including the half-iron man triathlon and our world famous
South Okanagan. Come for the wine but stay for the experience!
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Cover photo: TOTA / Don Weixl
Photography: Thanks to all the photographers,
businesses and individuals who supplied the
beautiful photos used throughout this guide.
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Ron Hovanes
Mayor, Town of Oliver
Allan Patton
RDOS Director
Chief Clarence Louie
Osoyoos Indian Band
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Wine and Dine
From rejuvenating summer patio sipping to fortifying
winter comfort food, Oliver is farm-to-table country. It’s
where chefs tend vegetable gardens and sustainable is part
of our culinary landscape.
Summer
Road 13 Vineyards / Stuart Bish
Wine-soaked events take place
throughout the year. Visit
www.winecapitalofcanada.com
to choose your favourite.
Linger on in the sunshine, savouring a decadent dessert
– it’s likely the chef got those strawberries that morning
from a farmer down the road. Gather your own bounty,
scavenger-hunt style, and grill up a foodie adventure.
Indulge in a hearty meal after a day on the slopes and wash
it down with a pint of local microbrew.
In the Wine Capital of Canada it almost goes without saying
– we’ve got a wine for that. Taste your way to the perfect
picnic wine or discover that special bottle of Cabernet;
whatever your pursuit, experience our terroir.
Whether it’s a gourmet meal prepared by a Red Seal chef, a
midday break at the local bakery, or a visit to the Mexican
or Indian grocer for that spice forgotten on the counter at
home, Oliver’s diversity of flavours tempt any palate. Pair
with more than 25 wineries, and it’s bon appetit time.
TOTA / Gary Aldus
There’s a reason why one of our wine trails is called the
Golden Mile. Summer is a season of sunshine. Enjoy the
sun-soaked Black Sage Bench wine route too.
This is triathlon country. Choose from a number held in
the Oliver area if you swim, bike and run, or volunteer
and simply wear out those arm muscles as you cheer
on competitors from around the world. Give your legs a
workout with a bike ride; a short one on a trail, or a long
one up a mountain.
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Too strenuous? How about lifting a glass? Two dozen
wineries will help you hydrate during these hot, dry
weeks. Take a break on a winery patio with some local
charcuterie or a gourmet dinner as the sun sets. Don’t
forget to snap a photo of the view.
Do you take a lot of food photos? We all do these days...
but this time, cultivate your burgeoning chef skills with
snapshots of a cooking class, and get ready to impress
your friends.
Take a sunscreen break at a museum or art gallery and
learn about Oliver’s colourful history. Finish the day with
Music in the Park, with your toes embracing the cool
grass and your ears enjoying some cool tunes, or grab a
partner and dance the night away as the stars come out.
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Most wineries are open to the public
either year round, seasonally or by
appointment. Stop by the Oliver Visitor
Centre for a current wine tour map.
100’s of local wines
OOWA – Oliver, Osoyoos Winery Association • South Okanagan • www.oliverosoyoos.com
exclusive vqa wines
Black Hills Estate Winery • 4318 Black Sage Road • 250-498-0666 • www.blackhillswinery.com
Adega on 45th Estate Winery • 7311 45 Street, Osoyoos • 250-495-6243 • adegaon45.com
Burrowing Owl Vineyards • 100 Burrowing Owl Place • 250-498-0620 • www.burrowingowlwine.ca
Cassini Cellars • 32056 Hwy 97 • 250-485-4370 • www.cassini.ca
R E S TAU R A N T
2013 Events
March 1 - Miradoro Re-opens
May 4 - Vineyard Tour
May 11 - Forage
May 25 - Brickhouse Concert
June 22 - Jackie Treehorn Concert
July 27 - The Matinee Concert
August 24 - Five Alarm Funk Concert
September 7 - Grand Finale Concert
October 4 - Chef vs Chef Dinner
Oct 7-9 - Vineyard Tour
tinhorn.com
Full service liquor store including:
Cold Beer
Liquor
Over 150 Import and Craft Beers
Texas Mickeys
Novelty Items
Ice
Castoro de Oro Estate Winery • 4004 Highway 97 • 250-495-4991 • www.castorodeoro.com
Church & State Wines • 4516 Ryegrass Road • 250-498-2700 • www.churchandstatewines.com
Covert Farms Family Estate • 300 Covert Place • 250-498-9463 • www.covertfarms.ca
Desert Hills Estate Winery • 30480 Black Sage Rd • 250-498-6664 • www.deserthills.ca
Fairview Cellars • 989 Cellar Road • 250-498-2211 • www.fairviewcellars.ca
Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery • 876 Road 8 • 250-498-3537 • www.gehringerwines.ca
Gold Hill Winery • 3502 Fruitvale Way • 250-495-8152 • www.goldhillwinery.com
Hester Creek Estate Winery • 877 Road 8 • 250-498-4435 • www.hestercreek.com
Hidden Chapel Winery • 9756 Pine Hill Rd • 250-490-6000 • www.hiddenchapelwinery.com
Inniskillin Okanagan Vineyards • 32074 -123 St • 250-498-6663 • www.inniskillin.com
Intersection Estate Winery • 450 Road 8 • 250-498-4054 • www.xwine.ca
Ample Parking – Easy Access
Open 9 am – 11 pm daily, including holidays
#170 – 5717 Main Street
NEXT TO TIM HORTONS IN OLIVER
778-439-3939 • [email protected]
Jackson-Triggs Vintners • 7857 Tucelnuit Drive • 250-498-4500 • www.jacksontriggswinery.com
Moon Curser Vineyards • 3268 Hwy 97, Osoyoos • 250-495-5161 • www.mooncurser.com
Le Vieux Pin • 5496 Black Sage Road • 250-498-8388 • www.levieuxpin.ca
Nk’Mip Cellars • 1400 Rancher Creek Rd, Osoyoos • 250-495-2985 • www.nkmipcellars.com
Oliver Twist Estate Winery • 398 Lupine Lane • 250-485-0227 • www.olivertwistwinery.com
Platinum Bench Estate Winery • 4120 Black Sage Rd • 250-535-1165 • www.platinumbench.com
Quinta Ferreira Estate Winery • 6094 Black Sage Road • 250-498-4756 • www.quintaferreira.com
River Stone Estate Winery • 143 Buchanan Drive • 250-498-7798 • www.riverstoneestatewinery.ca
Road 13 Vineyards • 799 Ponderosa Road • 250-498-8330 • www.road13vineyards.com
Rustico Farm & Cellars Estate Winery • 4444 Golden Mile Drive • 250-498-3276 • www.rusticowinery.com
Silver Sage Winery • 4852 Ryegrass Road • 250-498-0310 • www.silversagewinery.com
Stoneboat Vineyards • 356 Orchard Grove Lane • 250-498-2226 • www.stoneboatvineyards.com
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards • 537 Tinhorn Creek Road • 250-498-3743 • www.tinhorn.com
Young & Wyse Collection • 9503 12 Ave, Osoyoos • 250-495-3245 • www.youngandwysewine.com
Desert Country Liquor Store • #170 -5717 Main St • 778-439-3939 •[email protected]
Orchard Hill Estate Cidery • 3480 Fruitvale Way • 250-689-0240 • www.orchardhillcidery.com
Plan Ahead
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE HOSPITALITY
Grape Friends Lounge & Tours Inc • Penticton • 250-328-2008 • www.grapefriends.ca
Oliver Taxi • 250-535-1122
Osoyoos Taxi • 250-495-7004
South Okanagan Limousine Company • 250-498-2221 • www.southokanaganlimo.com
Join us in our stunning Executive Lounge, with its sweeping valley views, and be first to
get your hands on our new Low Yield Wines. Open throughout Spring and Summer
and serving decadent dinners on the 13th of the month; whatever the reason for your
visit, we can't wait to welcome you.
See you soon!
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250-498-8330
Hester Creek Estate Winery
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Try us for the halibut!
Autumn
Home Cooked Meals
Hardy Breakfast & Endless Coffee • Sizeable Portions
Reasonable Prices • Diner type, Family Dining
5955 Main St, Oliver, BC • 250-498-4833
Oliver Place Mall
THE BEER OF WINE COUNTRY
Ask your server for our beer when
you’re out, & call/email us to book an
appointment for tastings,
tours, & beer-to-go!
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778-439-BEER (2337) • www.firehallbrewery.com
6077 Main Street (Hwy 97), Oliver, BC
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of a hot summer extends into a warm, golden-hued
season of harvesting all that Oliver offers, from fruit to
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We are the Wine Capital of Canada, and this is our season
to show off. Book an extended stay for the Okanagan Fall
Wine Festival, and browse dozens of events throughout
the region. A wine-themed breakfast? Why not. Blending
your own Bordeaux-style bottle? Be a winemaker, if only
for a few hours. Form a team, get some costumes, and
stomp some grapes at the Festival of the Grape.
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Step away from the stomping and climb a ladder. The
harvest season is long and varied, and nothing tastes
better than your own hand-picked and hand-made “farm
to table” pie. Explore fruit stands dotted along highways
and country roads, gathering all the fresh ingredients any
cook could desire.
Take a break from the fruits of your labour. Head outdoors
to watch the salmon run, or hike up McIntyre Bluff in
search of wildlife and truly get back to the land, capturing
the stillness of a moment with a Bighorn sheep.
As the night air begins to chill, you’ll know...you’ve fallen
for Oliver in autumn.
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Fruits of our Land
With more than 400 farms cultivating the land to grow fresh
produce, agriculture has been at the heart of Oliver since
town namesake Sir John brought irrigation to the community
in the early 1900s.
From ground crops to fruit trees, farmers have tilled these soils
for generations. This is where ‘freshly picked’ means knocking
the dirt off a bunch of carrots from the farmers’ market, or
climbing a ladder in the u-pick cherry orchard.
Springtime brings weeks of blooming fields, like a fragrant
wave flowing through the valley. Starting in mid-April
(cherries) and ending in early May (apples), Oliver orchards
literally burst into life. By summer it’s harvest time, beginning
late in June and stretching well into October.
It’s a patchwork quilt of colours, with golden Bartlett pears,
deep red Bing cherries and bright green Granny Smith apples
stitched together by rows of vineyards.
FRUIT SCHEDULE
Fruit BlossomHarvest
Cherries
Peaches
Apricots
Pears
Apples
Mid April
Mid April
Mid April
Late April
Late April
Late June - Late July
Mid July - Mid Aug
Mid July - Mid Aug
Mid July - Late Aug
Mid Aug - Late Oct
Envirophoto
Because of our warm climate, Oliver and Area C blooms &
harvests fruit approximately 2 weeks ahead of other areas
in the Central/North Okanagan.
Gleaners give back
After converting an old 1920s tobaccodrying barn into a fully renovated food
processing plant, the Okanagan Gleaners
got to work and began taking local
produce to create dry soup mixes. These
soup mixes and dried fruits are distributed
across the globe to provide meals to those
in need, producing more than 6 million
servings per year. Get a taste for their
work at okanagangleaners.ca.
COUNTRY STYLE BBQ
250-485-2760
OPEN March to Oct: 10am -9pm
fresh baked pies • apple poutine
SUNKEYA FARM ALPACAS
250-498-6565
1264 Green Lake Road
Oliver, BC
Present this ad & receive 10% off
sunkeyafarmalpacas.com
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: 8am to 8pm June, Sept, Oct: 8am to 6pm
Winter and Spring: by appointment
Russell Work
250.689.0240
www.orchardhillcidery.com
In 1990, cherries got Oliver into
the Guinness Book of Records
with the largest pie ever made: all
37,740 pounds of it. It fed 1500.
OLIVER SUPERMARKET
Formerly Sukhi’s Orchards
• Cherries • Apricots
• Berries • Peaches
• Melons • New Potatoes
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Samosas &
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OPEN DAILY
8 AM - 8 PM
From June 15th to
October 31st
• Honey, syrups & jams
• Candies & brittles
• Pickles & chutneys
• Cold drinks
• Ice cream favourites
WHOLESALE
& RETAIL
SALES
CALL STAND: 250-498-5566 or CELL: 250-498-9696
Located at Junction of Road #3 and Hwy 97, South of Oliver
U-PICK
Veggies,
Tomatoes &
Peppers
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Listen to the snow fall as a hush descends upon Oliver...
but it merely covers layers of activity beneath it. Suddenly,
the silence is broken by the sounds of a concert or play
floating down the street, or the unmistakable swoosh of
air over your cheeks as you glide across the landscape.
weddings • winery tours • casino trips
proms & birthdays • corporate events
Enjoy the best of the
Okanagan life - in style.
Mirado at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
Enjoy our local eateries
ph: 250.498.2221
Country Style BBQ • Hwy 97 • 250-485-2760
southokanaganlimo.com
Crucetti’s Family Restaurant • Oliver Place Mall, Main St • 250-498-4833
tf: 1.877.498.2221
email: [email protected]
DiamondBack Grill @ Fairview Mountain Golf Course • 13105 Rd 5 • 250-498-3521
www.fairviewmountain.com
Fiesty Flavors • 6341 Main St • 778-439-3009
Firehall Brewery • 6077 Main St • 250-689-0835 • Facebook.com/FirehallBrewery
Winter
Winter brings Mt Baldy to life on this hill prized by locals,
ready to be discovered for skiing and boarding, a trek on
snowshoe or across a Nordic trail. Bundle up the family
for a day of tobogganing, making cheeks rosy and smiles
wide, here or on a local trail.
Seeking a slower adventure? Grab a thermos full of java
from a local coffee shop, your favourite tackle, and wait
for the big one to come along. Wave a friendly hello to
your fellow ice-fishers on Vaseux Lake. Take your skates
and stick out for a game on natural ice.
Warm up after a day outside with dinner and a show. The
South Okanagan Concert Series, the Oliver Movie Theatre
and troupes of actors walking the planks of a stage make
for a perfect entertaining end to a crisp, clear winter day.
Grab a glass and sit by the fire. Cultivate a winter moment.
Hammer’s House of Hog • 5650 Hwy 97 • 250-535-3700 • www.houseofhog.ca
Medici’s Gelateria • 552 Fairview Rd • 250-498-2228 • www.medicisgeateria.ca
Miradoro at Tinhorn Creek • 32830 Tinhorn Creek Road • www.tinhorn.com
Terrafina at Hester Creek Estate Winery • 13163 Rd 8 • 250-498-2229
www.terrafinarestaurant.com
The Sonora Room Restaurant @ Burrowing Owl Estate Winery • 100 Burrowing Owl Place
250-498-0620 • www.bovwine.ca
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE
The Wolfe Den @ NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course • 6891 Tucelnuit Drive
250-498-2880 • www.nkmipcanyon.com
Ye Olde Welcome Inn • 39008 Hwy 97 • 250-498-8840
River Stone is a familyowned and operated winery
located just north of Oliver
and accessed via Tuc-el-Nuit
Road (“the back road into
Oliver”). We look forward to
your visit!
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250-498-7798
www.riverstoneestatewinery.ca
www.skibaldy.com
p. 250.498.4086 tf. 1.866.SKI BALDY
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Oliver Party & Tent Rental Centre • 5855 Main Street
250-498-6109 • cell: 250-485-7864
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Sunkeya Farm Alpacas • 5472 Green Lake Rd • 250-498-6565
www.sunkeyafarmalpacas.com
Oliver and District Heritage Society • 5250-498-4027
Archives: 430 Fairview Road • Museum: 474 School Ave
www.oliverheritage.ca
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Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad • 11611 - 115 St, Osoyoos • 250-495-6842
www.osoyoosrailroad.com
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Oliver Parks & Rec • 6359 Park Dr • 250-498-4985 • www.oliverrecreation.ca
Wine Country Quilters Market • 7667 Hwy 97 N
250-498-5460 • www.winecountryquiltersmarket.com
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Southwinds Crossing Shopping Centre • 250-861-1831
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HOODOO Adventures • South Okanagan • 250-490-6084 • www.hoodooadventures.ca
Oliver Supermarket • Road #3 & Hwy 97
250-498-5566 • cell: 250-485-9696
ELITE JEWELLERY & LOAN
778-439-4653
6278 Main Street
Oliver, BC
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Fairview Mountain Golf Course • 13105 Rd 5 • 250-498-3521 • www.fairviewmountain.com
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Royal LePage South Country Realty • #125–5717 Main St,
Southwinds Crossing Ctr • 1-888-498-6222
www.royallepage.ca/oliver
Elite Jewellery & Loan • 6278 Main Street
778-439-4653
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Eastlink Curling Centre, Home Of The Oliver Curling Club • 735 McKinney Rd
250-498-2244 • www.olivercurlingclub.org
Tony Munday – South Okanagan Real Estate • #125–5717
Main St, Southwinds Crossing Ctr • 250-485-7000
www.TonyMunday.com
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Paint the Town...with Colour & Music
Our performers act, dance, sing and play all
year round. Take in an outdoor concert, or
come inside for an evening ‘on the boards’, to
quote a thespian, or grab some popcorn and
catch an award-winning film.
Oliver Parks & Rec
Around here, it’s easy to see how artists find
inspiration: sunshine streams through the canopy
of leaves, filtering its way to a cluster of fruit and
transforming each tiny grape into a glowing orb. See?
We live here, and even we are affected.
Take one part setting sun, add two parts live music, a
dash of evening air, and stir for hours. Outdoor concerts
can make a summertime getaway extra special,
whether it’s grooving to jazz in the park or catching the
first glimpse of a Juno-quality band at a local winery. It’s
the perfect backdrop for an outdoor music gig – from
dancing on the lawn with your best friend, to kicking
up your heels at Thursday night music in the park in the
summer months.
Eileen Redding
April 7
April 21 - 27
May 10
July - August
Oct 5 - 6
December 1
Spring Arts Faire
BC Arts & Culture Week
Showcase of Talent
Music in the Park
Fall Art Show and Sale
Community Christmas Concert
PLUS concerts, plays, exhibits, and workshops year-round!
www.OliverArtsCouncil.org
[email protected]
Art Learned • Art Loved • Art Lived
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Stimulate all of your senses – including a feast for your
eyes. The technicolour beauty of farmer’s orchards and
the desert sky inspires painters, sculptors, and other
artists to put their best brush (or yarn spinner) forward.
In fact, the entire community gets involved – locally
raised sheep donate wool for hand-dyed yarns, and
landscapes pose daily for en-plein-air painters.
Galleries
Oliver Art Gallery • 6046 Main St • 778-439-3320
www.oliverartgallery.ca
Oliver Community Arts Council • 5840 Airport Street
250-485-0088 • www.oliverartscouncil.org
Paw Prints Studio & Gallery • 212 Carr Crescent
Willowbrook Valley • 250-498-4732
www.artofjohnsalsnek.com
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TopTen Oliver Experiences
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Cultivate the Moment
On a warm summer evening, soak up songs at Music in
the Park.
From historical landmarks to hockey, birding to baseball, Oliver is where
you can learn a thing (or two).
Impress your friends with your new chef skills. Take a
cooking class at Hester Creek Winery.
Photo buff? Hike McIntyre Bluff. See the sky and wildlife
through your lens.
Explore the original town site at Fairview, or see how they used to do
things in the gold rush days at the local jail – it’s not used for anything now
but photo-ops and tall tales. Oliver’s history is intricately tied to the heady
boom-and-bust days of six shooters and dreams of striking it rich, even
if those days didn’t last very long. The museum offers a snapshot of early
settler life so there’s likely a good story or two waiting for you.
Tony Munday
There are 28,000 bird species around. Try to count a few
while on a hike, bike or kayak. You might spot an owl.
Burn off some energy at the community centre’s outdoor saltwater pool, or
wind down with a walk to the beach at Tuc-el-Nuit Lake; its non-motorized
mantra means hours of uninterrupted floating for those seeking quiet
relaxation. Skydive? Get a handle on high altitude at the Oliver airport
and see the town from a new perspective. Speaking of heights, Mt. Baldy
welcomes skiers, boarders, and snowshoers on its snow-filled playground –
a ‘locals’ mountain where everyone feels like a local, even for a day.
Dance the night away at an outdoor concert at a winery,
wine in hand.
Catch the big one...or brag about the one that got away
at some of the best trout fishing spots around.
Pause on a cross-country ski journey at Mount Baldy,
and listen to the snow fall.
OK Lure Works
Improve your swing -- the golf version, not the dance
-- at a nationally acclaimed 18-hole course.
Eileen Redding
Hit the ice on Vaseux Lake. Drop a fishing line or grab
your skates.
Sun worshipper or snow lover, history buff or adventure seeker, your next
tall tale is closer than you think.
Trace your roots or marvel at the extensive photo collection
from Oliver’s pioneer days at the Oliver Archives. Stride out
on a self-guided walking tour to discover Oliver’s fascinating
history and architectural treasures for yourself.
10 Cultivate a moment, or the makings of a fresh pie. Pick
some juicy fruit, fresh from the tree.
DESERT MODEL RAILROAD
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11611 - 115 St., Osoyoos, BC
Buena Vista Industrial Park
Hoodoo Adventures
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Sunday: Closed
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WINE COUNTRY
QUILTERS MARKET
250-498-5460
7667 - Hwy 97, Oliver, BC
HOODOO ADVENTURES
250-490-6084
Kayak • Hike • Bike • Rappel
Snowshoe • Adventure Wine Tours
winecountryquiltersmarket.com
hoodooadventures.ca
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CANYON DESERT
NK’MIP
GOLF COURSE
Spring
Come play.
Wine Country’s Best Desert
Golf Experience!
Golf Everyday: $50
6891 Tucelnuit Dr, Oliver, BC
1-800-656-5755 • 250-498-2880
www.nkmipcanyon.com
After your round,
enjoy a meal at our
licensed restaurant
and patio.
Break out the binoculars. Spring is a season of sights in
Oliver, with birdsong as the soundtrack.
More than 28,000 species of birds await the avid or
amateur ornithologist. Whether you’ve got binoculars, a
telephoto camera or a smartphone in your pocket, you’ll
be reaching for it to capture an image of our feathered
friends, perhaps even a “who’s who” of the local owl
population if you’re lucky.
Number One Golf Facility
in the South Okanagan
As you’re looking up, take a moment to breathe in the
blossoms. A sign of the cultivation to come, Oliver’s area
orchards and vineyards become a colour palate worthy
of a masterful painting, as trees and vines signal their
readiness for the warm sun.
With over 20 wineries within 20 minutes, Fairview Mountain
is a superb choice for your Desert Wine Country vacation.
Speaking of art, the Spring Arts Faire is a must for those
hunting for a treasure to take home.
Take out a special pair of shoes, your choice: hiking boots
or golf shoes? It’s time to get into the swing of spring.
Our trails beckon for exploration, after all, that’s where
the birds congregate and nature tempts you to take a
moment, and take it all in.
1.866.534.7264
www.fairviewmountain.com
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Looking to master your swing, or merely putt around a
green? Golf is definitely in season, with several courses
to suit any level from beginner to “I could have been on
the pro circuit.”
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Tony Munday
Take a Hike
Children’s Programs & Camps • Festivals & Events
Adult Fitness & Yoga Classes • Weight Room
Ice Arena & Swimming Pool
Ball Diamonds & Parks
Conference & Event Facilities
6359 Park Dr • 250-498-4985
[email protected]
www.oliverrecreation.ca
A stunning First Nations cultural attraction with interactive and
fun activities for the whole family. Explore our desert trails, new pit house
and village. Only 1/2 hour drive south of Oliver.
1000 Rancher Creek Road, Osoyoos, BC
LOCAL TRAILS
International Hike and Bike Trail
Irrigation Channel Oliver
Brigade Trail Oliver
Wolf Cub
Stinky Lake
Sawmill Lake
Madden Lake
Ripley Lake
For details on all our trails including
walking, hiking and biking trails please visit
www.winecapitalofcanada.com or drop
by the Visitor Centre.
250-495-7901 • www.nkmipdesert.com
YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE...
Enjoy your perfect day on a bike from
Buy-Low Foods
250.498.6440
Expert Hearing
250.498.2966
DOUBLE O BIKES
BIKE RENTALS SALES & REPAIRS
LICENSED SHUTTLE SERVICES
Canadian Tire
250.498.8473
Mark’s Work
Wearhouse
250.498.6847
Allow us to suggest some of the area’s most popular cycling
routes, or choose from a selection of self-guiding tours.
Contact us at 250-495-3312 in Osoyoos
and at 250-535-0577 in Oliver
www.doubleobikes.com
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DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WE ARE
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
5717 Main Street
In the Syilx language Nk’Mip / Inkameep
refers to the surrounding area which roughly
translates as “flat bottom land at the mouth of
the creek or river.” Find out more about one
of the most successful First Nations bands in
Canada at www.oib.ca.
The Source
250.498.3006
Tim Horton’s
250.485-4111
backcountry to Ripley and Madden Lakes, or strolling the boardwalk
at Vaseux Lake to glimpse a golden eagle, there’s a trail to get you out
of (and around) town.
Desert-like conditions mean Oliver is home to a variety of unique
flora and fauna, and new trails to explore the area evolve every few
years. Bring your bicycle – the International Hike and Bike Trail allows
for two-wheeled adventures. Be sure to ride and hike with care,
because the natural beauty includes prickly pear cactus – also known
as ‘jumping cactus’. You might not want to find out why, so it’s best to
stay on the trails.
Geocachers: you’re in luck. At present, we maintain 23 geocaches in
the area, in some pretty unusual places. Don’t know what geocaching
is? Think of it as doing a scavenger hunt, but around the world.
Our ‘travel bugs’ have gone more than 56,000 km – more than the
circumference of the Earth. One is calling the Netherlands home,
another is living in France, while a third is on vacation in Mexico. If
you find a cache, be sure to log it.
Desert Country Liquor Store
778.439.3939
Johnston Meier Insurance Group
250.498.3451
Royal Lepage South
Country Realty
250.498.6222
Whether it’s ascending McIntyre Bluff, trekking the
Oliver Parks & Rec
Take a hike. You’ll be rewarded with some remarkable things: like
100-year-old antelope brush, the savoury aroma of wild grey sage,
towering Ponderosa pines, highway-marked turtle crossings, and
even a herd of California Bighorn Sheep. Just don’t try to follow the
sheep; they have amazing balance, and are really agile.
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BED & BREAKFASTS
1 of A Kind Sculpture B&B • 935 Morning Star Road • 250-498-4414 • www.oliverbedandbreakfast.com
Above The Orchard B&B • 33616 Foxglove Ave • 250-498-4243
www.bbcanada.com/Abovetheorchard
Adobe Rose B&B • 924 Morning Star Road • 250-498-6367 • www.adobe-rosebb.com
Elm Tree Farm B&B • 9507 Park Rill Rd • 250-498-3094 • www.elmtreefarmbandb.com
The Guest House at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery • 100 Burrowing Owl Place • 250-498-0620
www.burrowingowlwine.ca
Happy Quail Log House • 176 Carr Cr • 250-498-3538 • www.bbcanada.com/2703.html
Morbrook Farms B&B • 9521 Bettison Rd • 250-498-0268 • www.bbcanada.com/3639.html
Rd.6 B&B • 33007 Sawmill Road • 250-498-4603 • www.bbcanada.com/6357.html
Silver Sage Winery Luxury Suites B&B • 4852 Ryegrass Road • 250-498-0310 • www.silversagewinery.com
The Villa at Hester Creek Winery • 13163 Rd 8 • 250-498-4435 • www.hestercreek.com
Stay for the night, stay for a month.
We’re happy to have you here. Visit
www.winecapitalofcanada.com
to select a place to rest your head.
HOTELS & RESORTS
Bel Air Cedar Resort • 33858, Hwy 97 • 250-498-2443 • www.belaircedar.com
Cactus Tree Inn & Fitness Centre • 34469 Main Street • 250-498-2225 • www.cactustreeinn.com
The Lakeside Resort • 6707 Lakeside Drive • 1-800-220-7330 • www.thelakesideresort.com
Maple Leaf Motel Inn Towne • 5920 Main Street • 250-498-3497 • www.mapleleafmotelinntowne.com
Mount View Motel • 5856 Main St • 250-498-3446 • www.mountviewmotel.net
Pine Bluff Motel • 388888 Hwy 97 • 250-498-3377 • www.pinebluffmotel.ca
Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa-Osoyoos • 1200 Rancher Creek Road • 1-877-313-9463
www.spirtitridge.ca
JFBergeron
MOUNT VIEW MOTEL
250-498-3446
5856 Main Street, Oliver, BC
Snowbird Suites Available
ELM TREE FARM B&B
250-498-3094
307 Park Rill Road
Oliver, BC
HAPPY QUAIL
LOG HOUSE B&B
250-498-3538
272 Carr Crescent, Oliver, BC
MORBROOK FARMS B&B
250-498-0268
245 Bettison Road
Oliver, BC
mountviewmotel.net
elmtreefarmbandb.com
bbcanada.com/2703.html
bbcanada.com/3639.html
Maple Leaf Motel Inn Towne
5920 Main Street,
P.O. Box 943
Oliver, B.C. V0H-1T0
VACATION RENTALS
High Chaparral Guest House • 13990 Fairview Patton Rd • 250-485-2797 • www.highchaparralguesthouse.com
TucInn • 7096 Tucelnuit Drive • 250-498-3819 • www.tucinn.com
Vaseux Lakefront Resort • 128 Sundial Rd • 250-498-0031 • www.vaseuxlakefrontresort.com
RV PARKS - RESORTS & CAMPGROUNDS
Apple Beach RV Park • 915 Bulrush Road • 250-498-4501 • wwwapplebeachrv.com
Desert Gem RV & Resort • 5753 Main Street • 250-498-5544 • www.desertgemrv.com
Gallagher Lake Resort • 39029 Highway 97 • 250-498-3358 • www.gallagherlakeresort.com
Nk’Mip RV Park-Osoyoos • 8000-45th St • 250-495-7279 • www.campingosoyoos.com
Vaseux Lake Provincial Park • Hwy 97, Vaseux Lake • www.bcparks.ca
Camp under the open sky, with the moon for a flashlight and
the stars as your map. Visit a winery and stay for the night…in
the lap of luxury. Pitch a tent, plug in, draw a bath at a familyfriendly motel – however you travel, we have a place to rest
your head.
From pack in or drive up, there’s a campsite waiting for your
roasted marshmallows and campfire stories – family friendly
or remote hideaway. Got an RV? No problem. Year-round sites
offer everything from comfortable clubhouses to laundry
facilities. Traveling friendships are often formed over late-night
road stories.
Spoil yourself at a B&B or luxury winery guesthouse. Why?
We say why not. Small town hospitality means freshly baked
bread, sensational seasonal fruit dishes, and a hearty breakfast
to fortify the most ardent adventure seeker.
Hester Creek Estate Winery
Gallagher Lake Resort
Maple Leaf Motel
Inn Towne
THE VILLA at
For Reservations:
Phone: 250-498-3497
Toll Free: 1-866-232-6987
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: mapleleafmotelinntowne.com
In the heart of
Canada’s Golf
& Wine Country
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Places to Stay
250.498.5544 - p
1.888.925.9966 - t.f.
[email protected]
desertgemrv.com
5753 Main Street, Oliver, BC
A good place to meet new friends and
reacquaint with those you met last year under
the majestic ponderosa pines. Enjoy a dip in
our private spring-fed lake with sandy beach.
150 sites for RV’s and tents.
250-498-3358 • 1-866-751-1615 • 8439 Hwy 97, Oliver, BC
www.gallagherlakeresort.com • [email protected]
Oliver, BC
1.866.498.4435
hestercreek.com
BEL AIR CEDAR RESORT
250-498-2443
toll free: 1-800-801-0999
5650 Hwy 97, Oliver, BC
Burrowing Owl Estate Winery
belaircedar.com
VASEUX
LAKEFRONT RESORT
250-498-0031
128 Sundial Road, Oliver, BC
PINE BLUFF MOTEL
250-498-3377
8370 Gallagher Lake Frtg Road,
on Hwy 97, Oliver, BC
vaseuxlakefrontresort.com
pinebluffmotel.ca
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Calendar of Events
JANUARY
Seniors Music Jamboree
Mount Baldy Winter Carnival
Cultivate a moment all year round. With outdoor concerts, a
wine-soaked half-marathon, pig roast, grape stomp, and winter
festival, we can give you a reason to get festive – any time of year.
FEBRUARY
SOSA Annual Sportsman’s Game Banquet
WOW: Mainly for Women Trade Show
Run, jog, or walk a slightly smaller version of Marathon du
Medoc – France’s annual marathon where contestants run from
winery to winery, glass in hand. The Half-Corked Marathon is 17
km long with more than a dozen wineries and one stellar set of
bragging rights.
STAY | CAMP | GATHER | DRINK | EAT | EXPLORE | PLAY
nkmip.com
Taste your way through more than 50 wineries, all under one tent
(well, maybe three tents). Each fall, The Festival of the Grape is a
grape-stomping, lawn dancing good time.
Whether it’s eating pulled pork in a farmer’s field or jogging in an
oversized tomato suit, we know how to have a good time.
MARCH
George Taylor Annual Memorial Hockey Tournament
BC Open Crokinole Tournament
APRIL
Oliver’s 10 km Race
Oliver Osoyoos Oyster Festival
Spring Arts Fair Sales & Celebrations!
MAY
Okanagan Spring Wine Festival
Meadowlark Nature Festival
Half-Corked Marathon
Pig Out
JUNE
Oliver Half Ironman Triathlon
Oliver Junior Triathlon
Wine Capital Of Canada Triathalon
JULY
Canada Day Pancake Breakfast
Valley First Granfondo
Oliver International Sunshine Festival
Medici’s Gelateria
& Coffee House
* Artisan Gelato & Sorbetto
* Soups * Panini
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* Belgian Waffles * Crepes
* Espresso * Cheesecake
* Smoothies * Hot Chocolate
- Licensed -
AUGUST
Oliver Airport Annual Public Fly-In Breakfast
Challenge Penticton
552 Fairview Rd., Oliver
924 Morningstar Rd
250-498-6367 adobe-rosebb.com
(in the old Catholic Church)
250.498.2228
www.medicisgelateria.ca
Fiesty Flavors
6341 Main Street, Oliver, BC
778-439-3009
OPEN: April to October
HAMMER’S HOUSE OF HOG
250-535-3700
5650 Hwy 97, Oliver, BC
Authentic Southern Barbeque!
Ice Cream • Sandwiches • Sushi
houseofhog.ca
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SEPTEMBER
Canadian Alpaca Days
Garlic Festival @ Hester Creek Winery
The Freakin’ Farmer
OCTOBER
Okanagan Fall Wine Festival
Festival of the Grape
Fall Art Show & Sale
Octoberfest
NOVEMBER
Annual Moonlight Run & Pumpkin Jump
Rose Revolution Global Tasting Party & Tweet Up
DECEMBER
Eastlink Curling Centre Annual Auction & Dinner
Winter in Wine Country
Vaseux Lake Annual Bird Count
Please note events listed above are subject to change without
notice. For complete information about an event please visit
their specified website or contact the Oliver Visitor Centre for
complete and timely information. For a complete list of events visit:
www.winecapitalofcanada.com.
1-888-498-6222 • 250-498-6222
www.royallepage.ca/oliver
125 – 5717 Main Street, Southwinds Crossing Shopping Centre
Russell Work
Oliver Parks & Rec
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Getting Here
Oliver is located in the south end of British
Columbia’s Okanagan Valley along Highway
97, a major north-south transportation link
that connects California to Alaska. We’re 21 km
(13 miles) north of the U.S. border and the
highway 3 junction.
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Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) is 40 km (25
miles) north of Oliver, and offers daily flights to
Kelowna and Vancouver International Airports,
Calgary, Edmonton, and Seattle, Washington –
as well as other regional airports. Small plane
owners operating personal aircraft can take
advantage of the Oliver VIR-only airport.
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Start Living the Dream
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Greyhound Canada offers direct bus service to
Oliver. For car rental, Penticton Regional Airport
hosts several agencies.
We’re NoW UNder CoNstrUCtioN!
Visit tHe NeW sHoWHoMe!
Allen Jones
Have a question? We’re here to help.
You’ll find answers at the Oliver Visitor Centre in the historic
CPR building. Here you’ll find numerous free BC and local
information, guides and maps. We’re happy to help you plan
your experience in Oliver, and we’re located along Oliver’s
International 18.4 km Hike & Bike Trail at the south end of Lions
Park. Out for a ride? Take a breath and drop in for a moment.
Oliver Tourism Association & Oliver Visitor Centre
PO Box 460
6431 Station Street
Oliver, BC V0H 1T9
Canada
Phone: 250-498-6321 (ext. 3)
Toll-free: 866-498-6321 (ext. 3)
Fax: 250-498-3156
E-mail: [email protected]
www.winecapitalofcanada.com
Tweet us @WineCapital, or tag us #oliverbc
Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WineCapitalofCanada
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The developer reserves the right to make modifications and changes
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Plan sizes are approximate and subject to change. E&OE.
Ye Olde Welcome Inn
Known around the Okanagan for fresh food & excellent service!
Set under the dramatic landscape of McIntyre Bluff (Indian Head),
the historic Ye Olde Welcome Inn has been a long-time favourite
place for people to relax and dine by the real wood burning
fireplace. Enjoy a barbeque on the patio or play a game of pool
or darts.
Our extensive menu features most meals for under $10 or up to
$19.95 for a New York Steak and Lobster. You can depend on Dale
or any of the eight year-round staff to give you “old school service”
every day of the year, with a chef on duty until 11:00 pm seven
days a week.
Come savour fresh, homemade food served by well trained staff in
our warm, friendly and comfortable establishment!
Create wonderful memories at our locally owned & operated pub!
250-498-8840, 8380 Front Road (Hwy 97), Oliver, at Gallagher Lake
Eat in or take out.