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Kelowna is known as the birthplace of winemaking in British Columbia, so it should come as no surprise there are an abundance of wineries here well worth visiting. But knowing where to start can be daunting, especially with so much to explore (and sip). This is where a guided tour can be beneficial in more ways than one.

It’s Wine ‘O’clock Somewhere With a good mix of half-day and full-day excursions, Wicked Wine Tours offers a wide variety of options making it easy to find something that caters to your interests and favourite style of wine. Whether you’re travelling with a group of girlfriends (as I was), or just passing through on a weekend and want to learn more about the region’s crisp whites or bold reds, there’s a tour to suit your needs. The Okanagan Valley is a beautiful backdrop for all things wine, and remains one of Canada’s hidden gems.

A Wicked Group Of People You’ve carefully chosen the crew you want to experience British Columbia’s biggest and most beautiful wine region with and you want to ensure your time is both memorable and informative. Luckily, Wicked Wine Tours has a roster of fun, experienced and passionate guides who will pick you up in one of their luxury passenger vans and curate an immersive experience. All tours include complimentary pick-up and drop-off, applicable taxes and facility tasting fees, as well as complimentary chilled bottled water. Our guide, Dan was amazing and full of dining suggestions and recommendations of cool things to do while in Kelowna.

A Range of Options Tours here cover East Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, Penticton, Osoyoos and more and give you the chance to experience a range of wineries. On the West Kelowna Wine Tour, we were pleasantly surprised by the diversity of wineries visited–everything from an Indigenous winery combining the unique terroir of the valley and the Indigenous people’s stewardship of the lands, to boutique and quirky wineries like Hatch, to more traditional long-standing

Navigate Kelowna’s wine country in style with a wicked group of people

BY TAMMY CECCO

Leaving our mark on The Hatch

wineries like Quail’s Gate. It was the perfect variety of wines and we were able to find something special at each stop. Our memorable day of sipping wine was only matched by the spectacular views it came with.

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