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Wine Capital of Canada

Nestled in the South Okanagan is a community that can prove to be your ideal vacation destination.

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What’s Inside Main Street Marketplace

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Explore the commercial and business heart of Oliver

Oliver Recreation

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Get out into the sunshine and enjoy our great outdoors

Festivals

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Some of the ways Oliver bustles with activity year round

Oliver Map

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A guide to the area’s shops, services and scenery

Wine & Dine

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Where to eat, drink, and be merry in Canada’s Wine Capital

Winery Listings

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A run down of our numerous wineries and vineyards

Dining Guide

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A listing of all the places in the area to have a fine meal

Golfing Oliver

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Take a look at some of our fantastic golf courses

Bed, Breakfast, and Beyond

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Read here about some of our all-star accommodations

Accommodation Listings

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Listings of all the places around Oliver to stay

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WELCOME TO OLIVER 40 fantastic things to do in the Wine Capital of Canada

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age covered mountainsides rise up from a majestic valley floor, a crystal clear river winding its way peacefully across beautiful green agricultural land that has been wrested from the desert through hard work and perseverance.

This is Oliver.

A community nestled in the beautiful South Okanagan, Oliver can proudly call itself the Wine Capital of Canada, with vineyards dotting the landscape and providing the necessary ingredients to produce some of the finest vintages in all of Canada in our local wineries, which are spread throughout the area. The crown jewel of our wine industry is the Golden Mile, a stretch of world class wineries that have helped Oliver to gain its well deserved reputation as the number one Canadian destination for those with a taste for the grape.

Yet Oliver has so much more Yet Oliver has so to offer potential visitors than simply wines. much more to The town, and the surrounding offer potential areas, which include some of the country’s most productive and visitors than beautiful orchards, is a place that simply wines can be enjoyed by everyone, of all ages, and passions.

This tourism destination began from very humble beginnings. The area was first brought to outside attention by a one-armed prospector who discovered the mineral riches of the region in the mid 1800s. The first

claim was staked in 1887 and gold finds led to the development of Fairview, one of BC’s biggest towns at the turn of the century. The Town was established in 1890 on the mountainous benches above Oliver to the west. Fairview’s life was short, with the post office closing in 1926.

But Fairview’s demise was just the beginning for Oliver, with BC premier John Oliver’s vision for the future about to change life in the valley forever. Due to his concern for veterans returning from World War I, he created the South Okanagan Lands Project (SOLP), which brought engineers and workers from all over Canada to construct a massive irrigation system capable of servicing 20,000 acres.

In two years, construction of a diversion dam, 20 miles of concrete ditches, flumes and woodstove siphons had been completed. Veterans had first choice on purchasing the newly irrigated land, but their general lack of interest soon led to the land being opened to others.

This opened the door for the Oliver that we know today. As the locals refer to it, it’s the Valley Of Heaven In The Okanagan (Oliver’s postal code is VOH 1TO).

Today, Oliver is a hotbed for the arts, from painting to fabric arts and everything in between.

It is also a showcase for athleticism, in particular that most challenging of sports, the triathalon. A half-dozen events scattered throughout the season push competitors of all skill levels to their limit and provide an amazing sight for spectators.

And that great engineering feat started by the town’s namesake has helped to open up the area to some of the most spectacular sightseeing in the country. Cherry, apricot, peach, plum, apple and pear orchards complement the vineyards.The geography of the South Okanagan is unique.

Many types of recreation suit the natural features and the fabulous climate. Lakes are plentiful and rivers carve the landscape. Oliver boasts high-country, valley floor, productive terraces, and desert vistas.

There are far too many things for potential tourists to do in our community, but this booklet endeavours to cover as many as possible as it brings you 40 Things to do in Oliver.

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The

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A place to shop, dine and simply enjoy life, Oliver has practically everything you need right on Main Street

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liver’s main thoroughfare, Highway 97, leads right to the heart of the community, exposing visitors to our bustling and vibrant Main Street upon entry to the town.

Here you will find nearly all of your commercial needs met, with quaint shops selling all manner of interesting items that are a must for the souvenir hunter. The street is also lined with a wide variety of restaurants

to sample an array of ethnic cuisine, from local favourites to Greek, Indian, and almost all other varieties in between. Or if you wish to whet your whistle with your dinner, there are a number of places where you can order a cold beer or a savoury glass of wine with your meal.

Main Street is also our banking and service centre, and all visitors can easily find their service needs met.

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Enjoy Oliver’s numerous recreational possibilities

Let a triathalon test your limits, or just watch the race

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any communties have come to find themselves defined by a sport. For Oliver, that sport is triathalon.

The town hosts a number of races each year geared at

every skill level. Beginning with a half-Ironman triathalon on June 7 and continuing until the Subaru Ironman on August 30 in Penticton.

This sport is a spectacle not to be missed.

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he crack of the bat can be a great sound no matter where you go, but in Oliver it seems to sound that much sweeter. The community boasts a number of quality diamonds attracting college and semi-pro clubs to our fields each Spring. And as the seasons progress, the diamonds just get livelier, with the Okanagan Major League Baseball camp each summer. Come as a spectator, or come here with your own team for a getaway and enjoy the best ballfields in the Okanagan.

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liver is a small town with recreational facilities that would be the envy of many small cities.

Oliver Community Park is our recreational epicentre, just two blocks from downtown, featuring enough amenities, from a fantastic outdoor pool to sports fields, gyms, and tennis courts, to satisfy your recreational desires. But our community offers far more, with numerous playgrounds such as Kinsmen Park, as well as Lions Park, which has both a brand new playground and a skateboard park.

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5 Don’t forget your bicycle so you can enjoy our trails

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he Oliver Hike and Bike Path is one of our community’s most beautiful assets, with 18 km of trails that wind along the Okanagan River through some of the most picturesque landscapes in the Okanagan. But this crown jewel is just the tip of the iceberg. The Golden Mile

Trail offers a 10 km trip through beautiful countryside and past some of the nation’s best wineries.

Oliver can also boast some of the best mountain biking trails in the valley, as off-roaders enjoy cycling on our winding hills, through the desert terrain, or under beautiful open skies.

rom Vaseux Lake to the north, with its serene paddling opportunities under the gaze of McIntyre Bluff, to our western lakes of Madden, Sawmill, and Ripley, and south to the mouth of Osoyoos Lake, the Oliver area offers anglers plenty of opportunity to cast their lines into the water, with challenges fit for all experience levels.

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trap on your hiking boots, and take to the hills to enjoy our spectacular scenery. From bird watching, to looking for some of our famous fauna like the California bighorn sheep or, for the more

adventurous, rattlesnakes.

Our desert landscape offers opportunies to a myraid amount of wild flora as well, species that cannot be found elsewhere in Canada.

Oliver is, simply put, a naturalist’s dream.

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Historic Oliver

Explore our rich Aboriginal cultural heritage

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he incomparable Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre (pronounced in-ka-meep) is one of the Okanagan’s newest, and premier, family tourism destinations.

The state-of-the-art interpretive centre is an architectural marvel sensitively constructed into a hillside.

Extensive indoor and outdoor exhibit galleries create a fun, interactive learning environment with hands-on

displays, education stations and two multimedia theatre experiences.

Discover the fascinating stories of Canada’s only desert and share in the rich living culture of the Okanagan people. Take a guided tour or strike out on your own to explore Canada’s only true desert on the extensive trail network or experience Critter Corner and see rare desert animals up close.

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Explore Oliver’s past and present 9 Take a drive through

Oliver’s local history

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simple drive through the countryside will expose any visitor to the cherished and remarkable history of Oliver. From the old town site of Fairview, Oliver’s predecessor,

to the old Haynes Ranch site south of town, Oliver offers a textured and fascinating glimpse into British Columbia’s historic past, and gives visitors an unforgettable experience.

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mong the more unique features of Oliver, is the Oliver and District Archives. Rare among small communities, this building, which is open to the public, records the detailed history through photography and records,

of the South Okanagan. For those interested in their, or their friends’, family history, or just history in general, the Archives is a treasure trove of knowledge and information. The building also features a mural that details the area’s history.

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First Nations inspired giftware, art, jewelry, and more...

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Oliver Festivals

Festival of the Grape a premier wine festival

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ach fall, Oliver hosts one of Canada’s premier wine festivals, the Festival of the Grape.

This year, the festival gets underway on October 4.

Unlike any other wine festival in the Okanagan, the Festival of the Grape extends an open welcome to the entire family. There’s much more than wine at the Oliver Festival of the Grape.

Wine tasting, face painting, live entertainment, food

vendors, trade show, games and, of course, the Grape Stomp. The festival, which is set along the beautiful banks of the Okanagan River, has a trade show aspect, in which spectators can browse through the many trade vendors from cheeses to exquisite wine accessories.

The Festival of the Grape is truly a celebration of everything that makes Oliver such a wonderful community to call home.

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he Oliver Sunshine Festival, July 18, is an ideal time to relax in a social atmosphere and enjoy a family experience.

The day begins with an old fashioned pancake breakfast and continues with events and activities planned to entertain the entire family. Come and be a part of this community celebration and enjoy Oliver’s fantastic hospitality.

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liver’s spring wine festival is Baneé and the Corkscrew Saloon, set to go on April 17, 2010.

The festival is a celebration of spring and the new releases from the numerous local wineries. It is highlighted by the Corkscrew Saloon which asks visitors to step back in time and experience an era when crooks, characters and cowboys ruled the roost.

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14 Have a picnic in the park, and listen to great music

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very week throughout the summer local musical performers entertain at relaxed outdoor concerts right at the north entrance to Oliver. Jazz, classical, country, pop, gospel, blues, and good ol’ rock and roll – every week is different. Concerts run every Thursday evening during July and August, 6:30 - 8 pm at Lion’s Park next to the Oliver’s Vistor Centre, a renovated CPR station. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic basket and enjoy.

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rtistic endeavours are celebrated at the Quail’s Nest Arts Centre all summer long as local artisans put on a series of week long art shows from July through August.

The studio is open Tuesdays to Saturdays 9 am - 3 pm. Special features include a weekly opening reception and Kids Day activities each Wednesday. Watch our artists ply their trades.

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liver’s annual Fall Art Show, coincides with our much celebrated Festival of the Grape.

Come on the first day of the weekend festival for the opening reception, show, sale, and competition for awards in several categories, including People’s Choice. On the next day the artistic celebration continues with a show and sale, attracting discerning patrons of both the arts and wine. This celebration helps to define Oliver’s culture.

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Delve into the arts in Oliver

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with Tinhorn Concert Series

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unning from May until September Tinhorn Creek Winery. presents a monthly concert series featuring some of the best performances in the Okanagan.

Set in a beautiful outdoor ampitheatre, the series offers an amazing way for the entire family to spend an evening and enjoy music in a serene setting among the slopes of the valley.

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classic performance hall

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he Frank Venables Auditorium’s beautiful architecture is matched only by the quality of the performances held within its walls. Serving as Oliver’s primary showcase venue, the auditorium features

everything from plays to musical performances, to world class dance recitals.

Take a walk around the building and see its creative architectural lines. You’ll be left impressed by both the building and the shows.

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peaceful art walk

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liver has a thriving arts community, one which you need only take a stroll through town to enjoy. From gallery paintings to public art and sculpture, Oliver has much to offer the discerning art lover and connoisseur.

20 Pieces of the past

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he Oliver and District Museum is one of the finest community museums in the Okanagan. Set in a historic building, the museum highlights the area’s past, from the days when the Gold Rush was a way of life, to when it was replaced by the agricultural industry thanks to amazing engineering.

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f you’d rather create art than view it, Oliver has a number of opportunities for you to work on your next masterpiece. From fabric arts, to the fine arts and performance troupes, the Oliver Community Arts Council offers literally dozens of opportunities to pursue the finer parts of life.

Come to the OCAC’s home at the Quail’s Nest Centre.

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et alongside Oliver’s Main Street, Highway 97, the Oliver Place Mall offers an easy access and shopping point for visitors arriving in the community from either the north or the south. Shop-

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pers will be able to load-up on groceries and supplies for almost any of their needs, whether they’re heading out into our scenic countryside to camp and fish, or if they

are just looking for that perfect complement to relaxing on a warm summer’s night.

For extended stays, the stores of the Oliver Place Mall can meet your needs as

well, whether you’re looking to try your hand at gardening in one of the country’s best growing region or looking at starting a do-ityourself project. Healthcare,

eyecare, real estate and personal pampering desires can also be cared for by the local shop owners, who pride themselves on quality of service.

And if your needs are met, or if you simply don’t feel like spending the day cooking, it is also the perfect place to head for quality and hearty meal to either get you started in the morning or to cap off a busy day.

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Wine & Dine IN OLIVER

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Sample the fine cuisine in Oliver

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hroughout Oliver and the surrounding area, a cornucopia of amazing tastes await your palate. From locally raised cattle, vegetables and fruit cooked at many of our local restaurants, to more exotic fare, Oliver is the perfect place for food lovers.

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in the kitchen

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here are numerous opportunities for people who want to improve their cooking skills and learn a new trick.

From community groups to some local wineries and bed and breakfasts, the willing cook has plenty of opportunities to take lessons on how to prepare a new magniďŹ cent meal.

24 Wander through our wonderful wineries

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erhaps the most popular tourist activities in Oliver are the nearly countless number of wine tours available in the area. Wineries of every type and size are willing to open their doors and let wine enthusiasts peruse their operations. These tours are the highlight of many journeys to Oliver and people keep returning time and again because their fantastic experiences seldom, if ever, dissappoint.

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25 Sample from our grapes

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hat trip to Oliver would be complete without a sampling of our wines? This is one of the community’s major draws, and rightfully so.

Oliver is home to 10 per cent of the nation’s wineries. As such our selection of vintages, available directly from the wineries or local retail outlets, is second to none. Every style and flavour, including numerous fanciful fruit wines, and even home made varieties, are available.

If your trip to Oliver is to

sample the wine, then you are, quite simply, picking the best destination in Canada.

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Oliver: more than just wine 26 Wine’s not our only spirit

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eyond the vineyards Oliver offers a number of opportunities to enjoy good food, a great beverage and fantastic company. The community’s bars and lounges range from English pubs, to sports bars,

to classic Canadian-style bar and grills. If you’re looking for a night out then Oliver is certain to have something to offer you, so you can enjoy your evening and wind down from a day of seeing the many local sights.

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ith all the various locally produced food available, Oliver is a great place for eating out under the clear blue sky. Picnics are a popular activity here as there is no lack of wonderful food, which match up perfectly with our beautiful parks and vistas.

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28 Experience fresh fruit

and veggies like never before

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t’s a little known fact that before Oliver was the Wine Capital of Canada, it was known as the cantaloupe capital. That heritage continues today and can be seen in the numerous fruit

and vegetable stands and stores that dot the area.

Here you will be able to find some of the freshest fruit available, grown right here in Oliver. You may even get to sample our wild asparagus.

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own fruit from our orchards

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f you like your fruit even more fresh, there are a number of opportunities to pick your own fruit.

Stroll through our orchards and sample peaches, pears, apples, apricots, plums, berries and plenty more.

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NK’MIP CANYON GOLF COURSE

k’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course, located along the east valley of the beautiful town of Oliver, is one of Canada’s true desert golfing facilities. Nestled between canyon deserts and wine producing vineyards, Nk’Mip Canyon has become a must play golfing destination.

With a full length driving range, multiple chipping and putting area as well as the only facility with three practice holes to hone your golf game, Nk’Mip Canyon is the foremost practice facility in the entire Okanagan.

Nominated in 2008 as the “Best New Restaurant and “Restaurant with the Best View” by Okanagan Lifestyle Magazine, the Canyon Restaurant is the perfect place to treat yourself to some of the best dining in the area.

Enjoy the course’s Nine and Dine, Friday night Prime Rib Special and Sunday Night Buffet all quickly becoming a

popular destination for the locals in Oliver.

The course plays host to a number of quality events and programs, including one of the best junior programs in the entire Okanagan, with numerous youth hitting the links

Nk’Mip Canyon is the foremost practice facility in the entire Okanagan each year, making the course truly a family destination.

Whether it’s enjoying the beautiful views, or basking in the sun while playing one of Canada’s only desert courses, Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course is set to take care of you.

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SONORA DUNES

pen year-round, Sonora Dunes offers golfers of all abilities a one-of-a-kind desert links golf club.

You will enjoy breathtaking views of the lake, vineyard and surrounding mountains from every hole on the course. After the game, relax at Sonora Dunes casual and welcoming clubhouse featuring covered patios and open deck areas overlooking the winery, vineyard and

After the game, relax at Sonora Dunes casual and welcoming clubhouse featuring covered patios and open deck areas overlooking the winery

shores of Osoyoos Lake.

This resort destination features premium accommodation and visitor experiences including an awardwinning winery, gourmet dining, desert golf, a cultural centre and full-service spa, just minutes from Oliver and Osoyoos.

Whether you stay for a day or a month, you will ďŹ nd endless sporting activities and experiences at this oneof-a-kind destination resort.

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Take a swing in Oliver at new heights 32 Get above the

valley at Fairview Mountain Golf Club

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airview Mountain Golf Club is set on the west side of Oliver overlooking the valley with spectacular views of the town below. Fairview Mountain has an established reputation for distinctively spectacular golf. A previous winner of the prestigious BCPGA Golf Facility of the Year award, the course has received industry accolades including recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 and is consistently rated a Four Star “Must Play” Golf Facility by Golf Digest.

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isc golf is becoming increasingly popular, and one of BC’s best courses is just a frisbee throw away from Oliver

along McKinney Road towards Mount Baldy.

Test your skill, aim and patience, as you play this enjoyable game

while you over-look the beautiful Okanagan Valley. Try playing right in town. Bring your own clubs... or make that discs.

Winter wonder 34 Take to Mount Baldy

and ski the South Okanagan

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hile our summers are fantastic, our winters are every bit their equal. Get your winter getaway off to the right start by visiting Mount Baldy, just east of town. Ski or snowboard their 1,500 vertical feet of powder, or explore the forests by snowshoe or cross-country ski.

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liver’s curling rink is a hotbed of activity during the winter. Drop-ins are welcome at times, and it always makes for a good time to watch.

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rom tubing and tobogganing along McKinney Road, to cross-country skiing or sliding down Hospital Hill, the fun doesn’t stop in Oliver when winter sets in.

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Bed, Breakfasts,

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liver’s accommodation experience is one that will leave you wishing you could stay here forever.

The community is dotted with delectable Bed and Breakfasts that provide some of the most superb accommodations in the area, and are nestled in every type of environment and

architectural styling that the region has to offer.

Whatever your desires when it comes to accommodation, you’re bound to find something that perfectly suits you here.

Our accommodation hosts pride themselves on providing that perfect experience.

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery – more than just wine

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urrowing Owl is set on a beautiful landscape that is one of the most highly rated grape-growing locations in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys and, for that matter, Canada.

This world class winery, created just over a decade ago is loved for its wine, and it’s a reputation that’s well-deserved.

But those who come for a visit find so much more that sets Burrowing Owl apart from the rest. The vineyard is spotted with more than 100 bluebird boxes and two bat nurseries which invite insect-eating guests to stay a while and dine in the vineyards, and provide naturalists with a beautiful spectacle.

The winery’s Sonora Room has done much to define the South Okanagan as a culinary destination. with its epicurean excellence, superb service, relaxed style and of course scenic splendour. The restaurant overlooks 125 acres of picturesque vineyard from both the patio or inside the warm and inviting dining room.

Burrowing Owl also provides an unbelievable accomodation experience, with 10 exclusive, spacious rooms, each with intimate fireplaces, and private decks. Burrowing Owl offers every amenity you would expect from one of Canada’s fantastic estate wineries.

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38 Relax with a cup of tea

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perfect complement to the relaxed atmosphere of a bed and breakfast is the light, comfortable, and traditional feeling of afternoon tea.

With a number of locally grown herbs, local tea can be found in a few locations in Oliver.

There are also a few destinations that area visitors flock to for high tea, including Cantaloupe Annie’s on Main Street.

Whether it’s to find an area brew, sort through local varieties, or to sit back and enjoy the company of good friends and family, tea lovers will love Oliver.

39 Wild flowers and plants abound

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rom the somewhat elusive (at least for new visitors) wild asparagus, to an abundance of wild flowers, agricultural enthusiasts will love Oliver. It is also home to numerous greenhouses and nurseries that produce some of the best plants and trees in the region. It is very easy to spend an entire day travelling from nursery to nursery, examining their flora, both local and exotic.

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his majestic river serves as the life blood of the Okanagan Valley, winding its way south as it runs through Oliver.

The river not only helps to make the region an agricultural hub, it provides numerous recreation opportunities.

From tubing underneath the majestic face

of McIntyre Bluff, to casting a fishing line, or simply taking a swim, the Okanagan River provides a destination for so many outdoor activities.

So when coming to Oliver make sure you bring your tube or swim trunks so you can enjoy this great river.

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See you soon We can’t wait to welcome you to town and make your stay unforgettable

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ow that you have learned about just some of what Oliver has to offer you and your family, we’re sure that we’ll be welcoming you to Oliver sometime in the near future.

After all, that’s what Oliver is above all else - welcoming.

We pride ourselves on being gracious and hospitable hosts - from one side of our valley to the other you’re sure to meet friendly people

who care about making your vacation a pleasurable one.

So whether you are coming for the wine, a great round of golf, a retreat to the great outdoors, or simply to bask in our gorgeous sunshine, you are almost certain to enjoy your stay in our picturesque town.

We hope this guide has enticed you to visit, and we hope to see you and yours very soon.

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Wine Capital of Canada

Nestled in the South Okanagan is a community that can prove to be your ideal vacation destination.

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