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Service Guide& Places to go, things to do. Even home and school options. We’ve got you covered! Intrigue Wines Buying and sharing a bottle of wine should be fun, easy and enjoyable for everyone. At Intrigue, our goal is to eliminate the intimidation factor for those new to the experience, making high quality wines accessible to everyone. Come and share in our enthusiasm! Our award-winning boutique winery is beautifully located on the stunning Scenic Sip Wine Route north of Kelowna. We’ve incorporated building materials recovered from on-site heritage structures into our tasting room; these efforts to respect our local history have earned Intrigue a community heritage award nomination. Along with supporting numerous local charity
events, this year we’re donating a portion of the proceeds from one of our new varietals to the Canadian Lymphoma Society. Our “Damitz Good” label plays tribute to a friend who lost his battle to the disease. Intrigue now has a picnic area, so please join us for light picnic fare in our vineyard. We’re making additional improvements to enhance this area for larger celebrations, and are now hosting a few trial weddings. One of our new products, a bubbly wine perfect for such events—and suitably named “I Do”—is available this August. Find us at 2291 Goldie Road in Lake Country, daily from 10 to 6. Visit www.intriguewines.ca.
Left: Roger, Jillian, Reagan and Garrett Wong. Right: Geri, Alisha and Ross Davis.
Synthetic lawn at YMCA Little Scholars Child Care Centre.
SYNLawn Okanagan Ltd SYNLawn Okanagan specializes in the supply and installation of synthetic grass ground covers for front and back yards, pet areas, pool surrounds, rooftop patios, putting greens—and playgrounds. We recently partnered volunteers and other contributors to provide a surface makeover at the YMCA’s Little Scholars Day Care and Preschool. This project was an exciting opportunity to give back to our community, and childcare director Colleen Keeler says the new synthetic lawn means the kids can be outside more, there will be less wear and tear from many little feet, and their children will be safe from falls. See more of our work on the City of Kelowna median and Boucherie Road in West Kelowna, or visit us at www.synlawn.ca and 140-948 McCurdy Road in Kelowna.
beach photo by laurie carter; intrigue wines photo by timothy smith, YMCA photo contributed
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Service Guide& Twin Anchors Houseboat Vacations Live life on the lake! Chillin’ out with friends and family on Shuswap Lake aboard a Twin Anchors houseboat is one vacation you need to have on your Bucket List. Twin Anchors is a family owned business that has been providing memorable vacations on Shuswap Lake since 1977 — that’s over 35 years of happy houseboaters. Float, cruise, play, relax, soak up the rays and spend time with the ones you love. Sit back and relax as we load your gear and show you the ropes. Then take the wheel, crank the tunes, head out on the lake and have a great time doing a lot — or nothing at all. You can choose to depart from our marinas in Sicamous or Salmon Arm and we have boats to fit groups of all sizes from 2 to 24 — most with hot tubs and fireplaces. The houseboat season runs from April to the end of October. Guests can choose from 3-, 4- or 7-night vacations. When you arrive at our marina, our porters load up your bedding, food, beverages and other gear right from your vehicles and deliver them straight to your boat. Of course, on your return, they are there to greet you and take it all back to your vehicle. Our legendary service and luxurious houseboats continue to impress our guests while exploring the rugged and dramatic terrain that is home to some of the best houseboating in North America. Shuswap Lake is renowned for evening campfires under the sparkling night sky, floating out in the middle of the lake in
“35 years on the Shuswap for you! Thank you for making us part of your crew.”
warm blue waters, or taking a hike to see one of the breathtaking waterfalls or vistas. We build our own houseboats from the ground up at our manufacturing plant in Sicamous. Our reputation for quality houseboats has grown so much that we are the manufacturer
of choice for 18 other houseboat rental marinas throughout North America. Outdoor adventure is at the heart of our business — and you are the captain of this adventure. We’re here for you! Consider the staff at Twin Anchors as part of your crew. Visit our website at www.twinanchors.com.
Shuswap Lake Estates Are you interested in a lifestyle that includes all the amenities, without the hectic hassles of city life? Forty two years ago, Jack Barker envisioned such a place. He and his family have made it happen. Shuswap Lake Estates offers fully serviced freehold lots with amazing lake views, a community centre, tennis courts, trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, and an 18-hole championship golf course. There’s even a grass air strip for fly-in convenience. It’s a lifestyle many of us dream of, and it can be yours. Lots overlooking the golf course and lake are now selling. All are fully serviced by the community’s state of the art private water and sewer systems. To view, contact us at 1.888.675.2523, or sales@shuswaplakeestates.com. More at www.shuswaplakeestates.com. Twin Anchors photos by Don Weixl; other photo contributed
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Heritage Christian School Heritage Christian School (HCS) is an independent, BC certified school with great school spirit and a strong Christian emphasis. Our Kelowna campus consists of 300 students ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Heritage Christian Online School (HCOS) offers distributed learning courses to 2,000 fully-enrolled K to 12 students, and over 3,000 crossenrolled high school students in BC. Heritage Schools provide three “distinctives” which enable discipleship to thrive: Christian Educators, Christian Curriculum, and Christian Environment. Find out more about our schools and our programs at www.heritagechristian.ca or www.onlineschool.ca or www.globalcitizenship.ca.
Heritage campus and online students participate in a Global Citizenship Program where Grade 12 students travel to southern Mexico on a six-week educational odyssey. It’s an opportunity for profound personal growth serving underprivileged children while taking various academic, cultural and discipleship courses.
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Service Guide& Maple Leaf Spirits Add something new to your wine tour: a visit to our boutique style Craft Distillery. We offer clear artisan spirits from fruit, wine and grapes (some with a flavour reminiscent of scotch or whisky), and liqueurs from fresh Okanagan fruit or certified organic maple syrup. Sample award-winning products, made here at 1386 Carmi Avenue, Penticton. You will soon find our products in fine restaurants. Visit www.mapleleafspirits.ca.
Crafting single vineyard wines of excellence
Stag's Hollow cellar and future tasting room.
Stag’s Hollow Winery Established in 1995, Stag’s Hollow Winery is nestled in the hills of Okanagan Falls in the South Okanagan. This area’s microclimate and soils provide superb growing conditions, making it one of the prime viticulture areas in the Okanagan. Stag’s Hollow produces some of BC’s highest quality, most distinctive wines. Always innovative, and with a spirit to be unique and push the limits of winemaking in the Okanagan, the winemaking team has researched and sought out grapes suited to the area soils and microclimate. These varietals, not commonly grown in the Okanagan, include Tempranillo and Albarino from Spain, Grenache and Marsanne from the Rhone Valley, and Dolcetto from Italy. Once made into wines, either on their own or part of a blend, these unique varietals will offer a new experience for Okanagan wine lovers. Wines are produced under three labels: Stag’s Hollow Estate wines, ready to drink upon release; premium Renaissance wines, made from exceptional vintages; and the Winemaker’s Cachet label, which showcases the winemaker’s passion and creativity, usually made from lesserknown varietals or from high quality wines vinified in a unique way. More at www.stagshollowwinery.com.
At their distillery, Anette and Jorg Engel toast the new license that allows them to sell directly to restaurants in BC.
From left to right: Kamryn, Janice, Sydney and JAK of Meyer Family Vineyards.
In traditional French Burgundy style we focus on small case lots of excellent wine, expressive of their unique place of origin. This single vineyard production allows us to showcase wines that demonstrate unique expressions of terroir. We have 19 acres under vine and focus on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. To produce the best wines we use the best barrels, absolute care and attention to detail and the best winemaking protocols. As you sip each wine from Meyer Family Vineyards, imagine that it reflects the soil, the sun, the people and the location of the beautiful Okanagan Valley. www.mfvwines.com.
College to turn 50 On Sept. 28, 1963, W.A.C. Bennett officially opened the B.C. Vocational School. Through amalgamations and growth, including the development of Okanagan College and OUC, the institution has delivered valuable training to tens of thousands of students and helped communities throughout the region with economic, social and cultural development. Our former students and friends have spread around the world and we’re inviting them back for a fun, informal party on Sept. 27, 2013. We’re also asking them to connect with us and relate stories from their time at Okanagan College, OUC or the B.C.
As Okanagan College celebrates its 50th anniversary this fall, it honours five decades of history, including the first graduating class of practical nurses from 1964.
Vocational School, and to nominate those people who have made a difference over our five decades of quality training and education. More info at www.okanagan.bc.ca/50.
Meyer Family vineyards photo by henri georgi; roots & blues photo by Viktoria Haack; silver star photo overleaf by Shaleah Priebe, Flying Mango Photography; other Photos contributed
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Crowds cheer at Roots & Blues concert.
Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival The family-friendly Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival runs August 16 through 18. At night, the TD Main Stage hosts headlining acts while the Boogie Barn Stage pumps out dance beats. During the day, six stages feature various genres. Find out more about our Family Fun Zone, Global Food Village, Artisan Market, shaded beverage gardens with stage views, pre-registered camping, paid parking, and more: www.rootsandblues.ca. Routes & Blues, our pre-festival community outreach program, offers 8 glorious days of Shuswap exploration with stops of interest, hikes and other outdoor activities, regional food, and satellite concerts all together in an experiential smorgasbord: www.routesandblues.ca.
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Okanagan Regional Library Rediscover your library and all the family fun it has to offer. Summer Reading Club for kids, baby, toddler and preschool storytimes, cool teen clubs and contests, adult book clubs, author readings and guest speakers. E-books, audiobooks, digital resources, plus access to over three-quarters of a million print books and movies. All free with your Okanagan Regional Library card—stop in at any of our 29 branches to get yours today. Visit orl.bc.ca for more details.
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Service Guide& Silver Star Mountain Resort Voted the Okanagan’s #1 Ski Resort and Family Resort by Okanagan Life readers, Silver Star Mountain Resort is a quick and scenic 55-minute drive north of Kelowna International Airport. We’re home to over 3,000 acres of incredible ski terrain, with 115 runs and 12 lifts. Terrain ranges from sundrenched wide open groomers to pine tree-lined cruisers, powder stashes and steeper challenges. Those seeking a more aggressive downhill experience will appreciate our 1,900-acre “dark side” of black and double black diamond runs. Our skiing is world class, but our resort offers plenty more — and it’s surprisingly affordable. My1Pass is Canada’s first allinclusive winter experience for families. Still the best value in the country, your day ticket or season pass includes unlimited
access to Tube Town Adventure Park, our 55 kilometres of groomed Nordic trails, 16 kilometres of snowshoe trails through evergreen forests and unlimited ice skating on our mountain pond. With My1Pass, you’ll keep reaching into your pocket for your camera, not your wallet. Winter’s just around the corner. Season passes and money-saving family packages are available now, with early bird pricing until October 20 for Alpine (October 31st for Nordic only). Be sure to enjoy what’s left of summer, too. Silver Star is home to an amazing downhill bike park, with express lift access and a progressive network of well-maintained trails. Starting this season, we’ve also opened our new Cross Country Trails — great for families and bikers of all abilities. If sweeping vistas and gentle hikes are more to your taste, you’ll love our Scenic SkyChair. Enjoy a different view while glid-
Unlimited family fun at Silver Star Mountain Resort.
ing up the mountain, then take in more of our spectacular scenery while you hike along the top or, if you’re feeling energetic, all the way back to the village. There, you’ll want to try our Adventure Disc Golf: golf like you’ve never experienced before. See everything our resort has to offer at www.skisilverstar.com. Or better yet, come and experience it for yourself. We’re just minutes away.
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