2018 Oliver Visitor Guide by Oliver Chronicle

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Experiences Guide Table of Contents Festivals

4-5

Wineries

6-14

Tasting Map

10-11

Bucket List

Distilleries, Cideries, Breweries 16-17 Agriculture

18-20

Restaurants, Pubs & Patios

21-22

Outdoor Adventure

24-25

Valley Trail Map

Town Map

Arts, Culture & Heritage

28-31

Recreation, Fun & Sports

32-35

Winter, Outdoors & In

38-39

Accommodations

40-43

Calendar of Events

Getting Here

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Welcome to Oliver 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 almost half of B.C.’s vineyard acreage, our 400 plus farms also produce world class fruits and vegetables. Viticulture and agriculture is our primary industry supporting our approximately 9,000 residents. With this appreciation of the land, comes the love of our surrounding environment. Oliver is a nature-lover’s paradise with great hiking trails, bird-watching sanctuaries and fantastic fishing spots. We are also home to many festivals and events including two world famous events, The Half Corked Marathon and Festival of the Grape. Whether your interests include wine tasting or hiking, Oliver offers the best of the South Okanagan. Come for the wine but stay for the experience!

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Osoyoos Indian Band

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RDOS Director Wine Capital In the heart of Canada’s that’s refreshing.

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Cultivate a moment... At one of our many festivals

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We’ve got lots of them. From running to wine-ing to arts and culture, there’s always something happening in the Wine Capital of Canada. Break a sweat: Road races, marathons, endurance events. From beginner to pro, you can work up a sweat at a triathlon, or take part in the 2017 Canadian Event of the Year, the Half Corked Marathon. Contestants run from winery to winery, glass in hand for 18km with more than 40 wineries involved. Too easy? Sign up for the Freak’N’Farmer Adventure Race... good luck! In the winter get your ski legs going at the First Chair Festival at Baldy Mountain Resort. Grab a glass and a fork: Seasonal wine festivals have a cornucopia of wine pairing dinners and experiences. Spring time brings the annual Pig Out where you can high five a chef and wander from picnic table to hay bale and try some BBQ paired with local wines. In the fall is the Festival of the Grape, a family friendly event now over 20 years old. Over 50 wineries to sample from and a medley of vendors with food and wares all in one place. Enjoy the music played on the grandstand, and either compete in, or watch competitors in the Grape Stomp. Not into wine? Check out the Oliver Cask and Keg Festival, focused on celebrating the creations from local distilleries, breweries and cideries. These are all part of the Wine Capital Festival Weekend. Get creative: Throughout the year our artists and artisans showcase their talents. Spring time brings the Wine Capital Artwalk, pairing art with wine in our downtown businesses. In the summer, take in an outdoor concert at a winery or at Music in the Park every week along with the Art/ Vendor market. Perhaps attend an outdoor movie night with the family, you might even catch the Perseid Meteor Shower. Curious about Oliver’s heritage? Check out the Oliver Roots & Fruits Expo, celebrating our Heritage and Agriculture, part of the Sunshine Festival. Fall brings the annual Art Show and Sale with over 100 entries of visual art. For dates and details on these and other events visit winecapitalofcanada.com.

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H w e n a a g t t

W c t s S p t

Wineries

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Blessed by the Sun

| Wine Capital of Canada

Oliver has over 35 wineries, with vineyards producing almost half of all the wine grapes in British Columbia. Over twelve million bottles of wine are made annually in Oliver, more than any other location in Canada. If that is not enough to make us the Wine Capital, we also have a Royal Proclamation from her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II saying so. When tradition meets innovation the extraordinary happens. By combining our perfect micro climate with the dedication of our grape growing farmers and adding a little magic from our winemakers the most spectacular wines are created. We produce big bold reds, fresh crisp whites, vibrant rosés, exciting sparklings and sweet icewines. The “Golden Mile” on the west bench is recognized as a distinctive viticultural area that is rich with glacial deposits formed from the

ice age. Wineries located on the “Black Sage” east bench have equally unique growing climates with deep sandy deposits. Winemakers assert that different soil conditions, known as terroir, have an identifiable impact on the flavour of the wines. Our selection of vintages, available directly from the wineries or local retail outlets, is second to none. Wineries of every type and size are willing to open their doors and let wine enthusiasts swirl and sip at their tasting bars throughout the year. Learn about the incomparable number of varietals we can grow as you taste through wines you may have never heard of. Unwind as you breathe in the array of aromas in each glass. Take a sip and let the nuances tickle your taste buds and palate with fresh and lively flavours. Come experience Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country where you can #uncorkthesun.

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Wineries

Wine and Dine

Here in the Wine Capital of Canada, our wines pair well with just about anything, from a romantic evening campfire to a five-course dinner at your new favourite restaurant to, of course, a few dishes at a winery bistro. Take a case or two home or join a wine club and have it sent back for you; savour a glass anytime and bring back the memories of wine touring and walking through row on row of densely twisted vines.

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Whether it’s a gourmet meal prepared by a Red Seal chef, a midday break at the local bakery, or a visit to one of our markets for fresh produce and exotic spices, Oliver’s diversity of flavours tempt any palate. Stop at a roadside food truck for classic BBQ, or a pub for comfort food... yeah, there is a wine for that too.

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Touring Tips 1. Grab a map and make a plan: Visit one or two of your favourite wineries and make sure to visit a few wineries you have never been to before. You might need a couple days, there is a lot to see. 2. Be scent free: Smell is a huge part of the tasting experience. Skip the perfume and cologne. Make sure your sun screen is scent free, nothing is worse than your wine tasting like bananas because the guy beside you just came from the beach. 3. Challenge yourself: Now is the time to try something new! The tasting bar is your chance to experiment and push your preconceptions of what you like. Only like reds? Try a rosé, we dare you. 4. Think food and water: Bring along a water bottle that you can refill. Make a lunch reservation at a winery restaurant or patio. Bring a picnic from home or grab some charcuterie from one of the wineries’ deli fridges. 5. Travel Safe, don’t over consume: Find a friend to be your designated driver or rent a bicycle. Better yet, get a group together and book a wine tour. Now you have a guide to share local secrets. It’s not rude to spit, but please use the spittoons.

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1 ADEGA on 45th 7311 45th St, Osoyoos 250-495-6243 adegaon45.com

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5 BORDERTOWN 9140 92nd Ave, Osoyoos 250-498-9976 bordertownwinery.com

6 BURROWNING OWL 500 Burrowing Owl Pl, Oliver 250-498-0620 bovwine.ca

7 C.C. JENTSCH CELLARS 4522 Hwy 97, Oliver 778-439-2091 ccjentschcellars.com

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8 CASTORO DE ORO 4004 Hwy 97, Oliver 250-495-4991 castorodeoro.com 9 CASSINI CELLARS 4828 Hwy 97, Oliver 250-485-4370 cassini.ca 10 CHECK MATE 4799 Wild Rose St, Oliver 250-498-7224 checkmatewinery.com 11 CHURCH & STATE 4516 Ryegrass Rd, Oliver 250-498-2700 churchandstatewines.com

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3 BLACK HILLS 4190 Black Sage Rd. Oliver 250-498-6606 blackhillswinery.com 4 BLUE SKY 11631 87th St, Osoyoos 250-495-6692 blueskywinery.ca

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2 BARTIER BROTHERS 4815 Rygrass Rd, Oliver 250-809-5808 bartierbros.com

12 COVERT FARMS 300 Covert Pl, Oliver 250-498-9463 covertfarms.ca 13 CULMINA 4790 Wild Rose St, Oliver 250-498-0789 culmina.ca

14 DESERT HILLS 4078 Black Sage Rd, Oliver 250-498-6664 deserthills.ca

26 INTERSECTION 450 Road 8, Oliver 250-498-4054 xwine.ca

38 ORCHARD HILL CIDERY 3480 Frontage Rd, Osoyoos 250-495-4325 orchardhillcidery.com

15 DUBH GLAS DISTILLERY 8486 Gallagher Lk Frontage Rd, Oliver 778-439-3580 thedubhglasdistillery.com

27 JACKSON-TRIGGS 7857 Tucelnuit Dr, Oliver 250-498-4500 jacksontriggswinery.com

39 PIPE DREAMS 168 Sportsmens Bowl Rd, Oliver 250-485-4192 pipedreamswinery.com

16 FAIRVIEW CELLARS 989 Cellar Rd, Oliver 250-498-2211 fairviewcellars.ca

28 KISMET 9580 Road 20, Oliver 250-408-9800 kismetestatewinery.com

40 PLATINUM BENCH 4120 Black Sage Rd, Oliver 250-535-1165 platinumbench.com

17 FAUSTINO ESTATE CIDERY 14000 97th St, Osoyoos 250-495-7035 faustinoestatecidery.ca

29 LA CASA BIANCA 7249 Hwy 97, Oliver 250-689-2790 lacasabianca.ca

41 QUINTA FERREIRA 6094 Black Sage Rd, Oliver 250-498-4756 quintaferreira.com

18 FIREHALL BREWERY 6077 Main St, Oliver 778-439-2337 ﬁrehallbrewery.com

30 LARIANA CELLARS 8310 2nd Ave, Osoyoos 250-498-9259 larianacellars.com

42 RIVER STONE 143 Buchanan Dr, Oliver 250-498-7798 riverstoneestatewinery.ca

19 GEHRINGER BROTHERS 876 Road 8, Oliver 250-498-3537 gehringerwines.ca

31 LA STELLA 8123 148th Ave, Osoyoos 250-495-8180 lastella.ca

43 ROAD 13 799 Ponderosa Rd, Oliver 250-498-8330 road13vineyards.com

20 GOLD HILL 3502 Fruitvale Way, Oliver 250-495-8152 goldhillwinery.com

32 LE VIEUX PIN 5496 Black Sage Rd, Oliver 250-498-8388 levieuxpin.ca

44 RUST WINE CO. 4444 Golden Mile Road, Oliver 250-498-3276 rustwine.com

21 HERE’S THE THING 4740 Black Sage Rd, Oliver 604-329-9547 heresthethingvineyards.com

33 MAVERICK 3974 HWY 97, Oliver 778-437-3133 maverickwine.ca

45 SILVER SAGE 4852 Ryegrass Rd, Oliver 250-498-0310 silversagewinery.com

22 HESTER CREEK 877 Road 8, Oliver 250-498-4435 hestercreek.com

34 MONTAKARN 5462 Black Sage Rd, Oliver 250-498-7709 montakarn.ca

46 STONEBOAT 365 Orchard Grove Ln, Oliver 250-498-2226 stoneboatvineyards.com

23 HIDDEN CHAPEL 482 Pinehill Rd, Oliver 250-490-6000 hiddenchapelwinery.com

35 MOON CURSER 3628 Hwy 3 East, Osoyoos 250-495-5161 mooncurser.com

47 TINHORN CREEK 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd, Oliver 250-498-3743 tinhorn.com

24 HOWLING MOON 7952 Hwy 97, Oliver 778-439-2373 howlingmoon.ca

36 NK’MIP CELLARS 1400 Rancher Cr., Osoyoos 250-495-2985 nkmipcellars.com

48 VINAMITÉ 5381 Hwy 97, Oliver 250-498-2234 vinamitecellars.com

25 INNISKILLIN OKANAGAN 7857 Tucelnuit Dr, Oliver 250-498-4500 inniskillin.com

37 OLIVER TWIST 398 Lupine Ln, Oliver 250-485-0227 olivertwistwinery.com

49 YOUNG & WYSE 9503 12th Ave, Osoyoos 250-495-3245 youngandwysewine.com

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Oliver Bucket List

1. Festivals, Festivals, & More Festivals…… Art Walk, PIG OUT, Half Corked Marathon, Roots & Fruits, Festival of the Grape.

2. Spectacular Blossom Time! Take a strikingly beautiful drive within the Oliver Area. The Apricot, Cherry & Peach trees usually bloom in the 2nd & 3rd week of April.

3. Pick fresh local fruit, veggies and herbs at a U-Pick family-run

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Tastings & Tours

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orchard or just stop at one of Oliver’s numerous roadside fruit stands where you may also be able to purchase local honey, hot sauces, jams, and syrups.

4. Vaseux Lake Bird Sanctuary – North end of

The Beer of Wine Country!

Vaseux Lake offers some of the best bird and bat watching in Canada. You can walk through the marsh on boardwalks. Grab your binoculars! California Bighorn Sheep & deer nearby on the winter range.

5. Gather the family under the shade in the grass at Tuc-El-Nuit Lake with a great play and

BEER SHOP & SOCIAL OPEN DAILY

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picnic area. No motorized watercrafts permitted here!

6. Explore Canada’s Desert. Take a hike to phenomenal valley

& fruit market

views at McIntyre Bluff (Ny-lin-tn) or in the backcountry at Stamp Mill Golden Mile, Sandy Trail, and Oliver Mountain….

7. Take a hike or ride a bike along Oliver’s 18.8 km Hike & Bike Trail (KVR Trail), 10 km on pavement with the balance on a

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compacted dirt and gravel pathway.

8. Marvel in the spectacle of the Okanagan River Fall Salmon Run. See this wonder of nature from Oliver’s Hike & Bike Trail.

9. Pause on a winter hike and listen to the snow fall. Test the fresh powder at Baldy Mountain with downhill skiing, snowboarding,

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snowshoeing, and tobogganing for the whole family.

10. Did we mention wine?

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Distilleries, Cideries & Breweries

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Oliver is proud to herald as the Wine Capital, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more than that. Craft breweries offer unique local and seasonallyinspired flavours. Award-winning distilleries produce gin, vodka and whiskey some you can take home to age and customize in your own miniature barrel. Fresh fruit cider will perfectly quench your thirst on an Okanagan day. Craft beverage culture is budding in Oliver. Breweries get creative using wine barrels in their micro-brews. Distillers extract flavours from botanicals sourced nearby to produce unique spirits. Cideries are emerging and taking advantage of the abundance of sweet apples grown in the valley. Whatever your preferred libation, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a taste for you. Step one: plan your visit. Step two: designate a driver, better yet hire a tour company to shuttle you. Step three: drink it all in. The views are as a good as the first sip from your glass.

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Agriculture

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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 Oliver brought irrigation in the early 1900s. Come and discover for yourself where your food originates before it arrives at your grocery store. Take a moment to sample delicious local products like jams and honey. Support farmers and agriculture by visiting our fruit stands and weekly farmer’s market where you can purchase a multitude of fresh fruits and vegetables. Few experiences in life are greater than a bite of fresh fruit, picked straight off the tree, still warm from the hot summer sun and bursting with juices of natural sweetness. 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’ stand, or climbing a ladder in the u-pick cherry orchard.

Springtime brings weeks of blossoming trees, 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. Summer starts harvest time, beginning late in June and stretching well into October. See all we have to offer. Take a scenic drive or bike ride down a country road. Wave hello to farmers as you pass by them on their tractors. Take a deep breath of fresh air filled with the perfume of ripening fruit and blossoming flowers. Stand back and drink in the view, the landscape is 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. Enjoy the fruits of our labour.

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Fruit

Blossom

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Cherries

Mid April

Late June - Late July

Peaches

Mid April

Mid July - Mid Aug

Apricots

Mid April

Mid July - Mid Aug

Pears

Late April

Mid July - Late Aug

Apples

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Mid Aug - Late Oct

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Fruit Schedule

Because of our warm climate, Oliver and the surrounding area blossoms and harvests fruit approximately 2 weeks ahead of other areas in the Central and North Okanagan. Lionel Trudel

Giving Back

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Okanagan Gleaners

A true reflection of our bounty and our community spirit, Oliver is home to an organization that helps feed the less fortunate around the world. You can participate in this unique experience that brings together volunteers and is a one-of-a-kind experience. Gleaning is the collection of leftover crops after fields have been harvested, with a goal of reducing agricultural and food waste. Founded in the autumn of 1994, the Okanagan Gleaners produce dried soup-mix consisting of a plethora of produce. Housed in a converted 1920s tobacco-drying barn and now transformed into a food processing facility. The Gleaners have shipped and distributed more than 45 million servings around the globe since 1996 to those in need – averaging 6 million servings annually.

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Surrounded by farms and orchards volunteers gather produce that doesn’t make the grade for store shelves, then work together in a coordinated production line to sort, chop, and peel, often outside in the Oliver sunshine with newfound friends. Some “voluntourists” come each year to help, and can sometimes grab a camping spot to be close to the action. okanagangleaners.ca

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FRESH FRUIT & VEGETABLE MARKET

We have it all!

YOU PICK! WE PICK! annuals • perennials • herbs vegetables • shrubs • evergreens flowering baskets • fruit trees grasses • fountains • garden decor custom & special orders Variety of Samosas Butter Chicken Stuffed Jalapeños Cold Drinks Gift Items & More!

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April - June 9am - 6 pm • July - October 9am - 7pm

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The Dhaliwal Brothers’ were destined to immigrate from India nearly 25 years ago and have established themselves as one of the Premium Grape Growers in the Okanagan Valley. Their wines include Karma, Moksha, Mantra, which represent the spiritual laws of Destiny. Kismet Estate Winery has opened Masala Bistro a new restaurant on-site. Come try the award-winning wines paired with their delicious authentic Indian Cuisine. Or spend the night in our quaint Heritage home nestled right in the vineyard.

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316 ROAD 20, OLIVER, BC

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Did you know that In 1990, cherries got Oliver into the Guinness Book of Records with the largest pie ever made: all 37,740 pounds of it.

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Restaurants, Pubs & Patios

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Choose your fancy Oliver offers something for every palate including those looking for more exotic tastes – East Indian, Greek, Mediterranean, Mexican and Asian can all be found quickly. Relax in the laid-back atmosphere of one of our pubs, bistros, cafés, lounges or restaurants all with a unique and personal atmosphere. From a casual lunch at a walk-up food truck to sitting down at a spectacular winery restaurant overlooking the vineyards you’ll find it all here in Oliver. Here embracing farm-to-table cuisine is a reality and often reflected in the seasonal selections at the local eateries. With an abundance of fresh local produce, find asparagus and berries on spring menus, then tomatoes, peppers and tree fruits throughout summer, with autumn harvest bringing a variety of squash, root vegetables and apples. As summer comes into peak, Okanagan salmon return to their home

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waters and it isn’t unusual to see this seasonal favourite appear on the menu. Our area chefs are delighted to be part of the process, where they can tend vegetables in their own garden to drive sustainable experiences.

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Make the most of your time in Oliver by sampling as much as you can. Take advantage of the markets and artisan bakers to create your own unique culinary experience to enjoy at one of the parks or licensed winery patios. Of course, no day is complete without a sweet treat – visit the local bakery for a cream puff, stop at a coffee shop for gateau or gelato, or a roadside fruit stand for tree-ripened sweetness. After a day on the slopes, cross country skiing or curling, finish with a warming meal of hearty soup, meat pie, or steak at one of the great restaurants washed down with a pint of local brew.

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Fresh Food, Craft Beers & Local Wines

Lemon Roasted Potatoes

Pappa’s Mediterranean Fire-Grilled Chicken

Lemon Roasted Potatoes

Pappa’s Mediterranean Fire-Grilled Chicken

Half Rack BBQ. Ribs

Greek Salad

Happy Hour 3pm - 6pm Daily

Half Rack BBQ. Ribs 2 for 1 Appetizers

Greek Salad

8pm - Close Daily Steak & Shrimp

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250.498.4867

Oliver Your favourite Pizza Place 250-498-0498

Happy Hour 3pm - 6pm Daily

5717 Main St. (beside Tim Hortons) Oliver

Penticton 250-492-4433 | Oliver 250-498-0498 Westbank 250-707-1313 | Peachland 250-767-9009 Delivery after 4:00 pm

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Steak & Shrimp

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Enjoy our many trails | by foot or by bike Tie on your walking shoes, synch up your hiking boots or hop on your mountain bike and take one of the many trails Oliver has to offer. You can choose a level walk along the Okanagan River or an active hike up to McIntyre Bluff (Ny-lin-tn). Oliver’s trails are your network to experience the unique flora, fauna and geology of our desert landscape. Not wanting to experience all this under your own steam? How about taking a guided tour by horseback. While traveling our trails you will pass by 100 year old Antelope Brush, smell the savory scent of the Grey Sage and walk under ancient grandfather Ponderosa Pines. At your feet you will find Prickly Pear Cactus – watch out! – these are also known as ‘jumping cactus’ and can leap off your shoes to catch you in the leg while in mid stride.

Trail tips and etiquette

Trail Systems Oliver’s Hike and Bike Trail (Part of the KVR) Oliver Mountain Sawmill Lake Kobau Mountain Mount Baldy Madden Lake Ripley Lake Golden Mile Stamp Mill Vaseux Lake Board Walk McIntyire Bluff (Ny-lin-tn)

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Please tread lightly. Our ecosystem is rare and requires special care not to disrupt it for future generations. Please stay on the track and pack out what you pack in. Make sure to bring ample water and an energy filled snack. A hat, sun glasses and sun screen are essential in our summer heat.

For trail details check the trails map on page 26 and please visit www.rdos.bc.ca for click Hike & Bike info. Please stop into the Oliver Visitor Centre for further information and the local scoop before you head out.

Oliver’s Hike and Bike trail is 18.8km of stunning scenery and wildlife watching.

The South Okanagan Rehabilitation Centre for Owls (SORCO) has been helping injured and orphaned birds of prey return to the wild for over 20 years. Although SORCO is open to the public only once a year during their Spring Annual Open House, they are another example of the dedication of the locals to the preservation of wildlife to the preservation of wildlife and the environment. www.sorco.org

Outdoor Adventure

Giving Back SORCO

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Soak up our lakes Swim, paddle and float

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Birding and Wildlife Viewing The unique ecological system surrounding Oliver, including the White Lake Grasslands and Vaseux Lake, makes us a world-renowned birding location. These habitats support important species such as the Wester Screech Owl, Yellow-Breasted Chat, Sage Thrashers and White-Headed Woodpecker as well as the endangered Lewis’s Woodpecker. Other birds that are often sighted in the area include Trumpeter Swans, Western Meadowlarks, Golden Eagles, Canada Geese and Calliope Hummingbirds (the smallest hummingbirds in Canada). In addition to being a provincial park, Vaseux Lake is home to the Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Area, rated by Nature Canada as one of the 4 must-see reserves in the country. The primary large animal here is the California Bighorn Sheep that can Rod be viewed regularly on the rocky slopes among Malcolm the arid grasslands. There are species of flora and fauna in the ‘pocket desert’ of the South Okanagan that cannot be found elsewhere in Canada. The biodiversity of the region provides a haven for any nature lover, birder, weekendenthusiast or family looking for an educational and authentic experience.

When the heat is too much, remember our lakes! Tuc-El-Nuit, with its public beach, can be found right in town. Vaseux Lake to the north is great for paddling and exploring its bays and wetlands. Green lake is a brilliant turquoise colour and a popular place to float away the afternoon. Osoyoos Lake to the south is 19kms long (5km in Washington State) perfect for wake boarding and water skiing.

Gone fishing Fishing enthusiasts will find great opportunities in and around Oliver with abundant trout and bass populations; in fact the South Okanagan has one of the best bass fisheries in Western Canada. Ripley, Madden and Burnell (Sawmill) Lakes are stocked with trout and ready for your rod and real. Vaseux and Osoyoos lake have a great mix of fish and is where you will find those record sized bass. Spring, summer and fall anglers of all levels enjoy easy access to many waters with real opportunities for trophy size fish. Anglers can expect an exciting day fishing by boat or right off shore.

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Arts, Culture & Heritage

Art learned, art loved, art lived. Inspiration surrounds Oliver, from sunsets, to the snow-dusted mountain peaks, to vineyards, to music in the air. Our performers act, sing, dance and play all year, your invited to be their audience. Oliver is a hub of creative talent, and invites you to explore your own. From visual arts to performing arts, there is a whole palette of exhibits and shows to take in year-round. If you feel inspired by the arts yourself, there are plenty of opportunities to develop your own talents. Take a scenic photo tour, set up your easel for landscape painting, or take a cooking class at a winery. Register for a host of local workshops in watercolours, felting, tapestry, and more. From “sheep to shawl’, Oliver has them all. The area is renowned for its fabric artists, many of whom raise their own herd, spin, card, and dye, their own yarn, as well as creating colourful, award-winning weaves and quilts. Visit the local alpaca farm, then feel the wares of the Desert Sage Spinners and

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Weavers at Oliver’s country market.

Explore Olivers galleries: Leza Macdonald Art Gallery, the Sage Brushers on Main and many of the wineries exhibiting a feature artist. Grace your walls with award winning art, or fall in love with a new work by a yet-to-be discovered painter. Stimulate all 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 forward. Landscapes pose daily for en-pleinair painters. Take in a concert, take an art class, or take in a movie at our classic, independent film theatre which features the Winter Global Film Series. Tony Munday

Arts, Culture & Heritage

Performing Arts Indoors and out

The Frank Venables Theatre, our performing arts centre, is a new venue for the South Okanagan, home to productions from the adjacent high school and SOAP (South Okanagan Amateur Players), as well as professional touring musicals, dance troupes, and film screenings. Learn more at venablestheatre.ca. Take a setting sun, mix in some live music, add a dash of fragrant evening air, and enjoy. Outdoor concerts can make a summertime getaway extra special, whether it’s grooving to jazz in the park or catching a band at a local winery. Could be an up-and-coming group of locals, or a Canadian artist hitting the stage. We’ve got the perfect backdrop for an outdoor music gig – from dancing on the lawn with your partner, to sitting on a blanket with a glass of vino and simply relaxing with friends. Leila Kwok Photography

Stay in the loop Early May is the Annual Wine Capital Art Walk, pairing art with wine in our downtown businesses. For more information on the local arts scene, and a complete list of Oliver Festival and events visit oliverartscouncil.org and winecapitalofcanada.com

Our Cultural Mosaic

Oliver is composed of many different cultures. The Sylix (Okanagan) First Nation have the longest history here. The Osoyoos Indian Band is an important part of the patchwork that makes up our community. They and many long term families have strong roots set all the way back to pioneer and gold rush days. Agriculture became, and continues to be, the main industry of the area. Over the years many different cultures have immigrated here bringing their expertise in farming with them. Portuguese, East Asian, and Latin American traditions are all woven into the fabric of our community.

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Over the years the traditions of all these cultures have influenced the art, cuisine and entertainment of the area creating the unique cultural mosaic that is Oliver BC.

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Explore Canada’s Desert

OPEN DAILY April – October Desert Boardwalk Tours Hands-on Interpretive Centre Native Plant Garden 250-495-2470 ~ 1-877-899-0897 www.desert.org 3 km north of Osoyoos off Highway 97 DESERT CENTRE HOURS

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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 celebrated First Nations bands in Canada at oib.ca.

Before there was Oliver there was the city of Fairview, a boom-and-bust community from Gold Rush times. Explore the original town site just west of Oliver, or visit the actual jail beside the Museum and see how they used to do things in the gold rush days – don’t worry, it’s not used for anything now but photo-ops and tall tales. Oliver’s history is intricately tied to the 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 earlier days, and is entirely run by volunteers so there’s likely a good story or two waiting for you. Oliver is said to be born of the water. BC Premier John Oliver (who the town of Oliver is named after) spearheaded the build of the irrigation canal in 1919 bringing water to new farm lands. The irrigation canal made this dry desert landscape the perfect place for growing cantaloupe, other Oliver & District ground crops and tree fruits. Before Heritage Society being known as the Wine Capital of Canada, Oliver was the Cantaloupe Capital. For more information visit the museum and archives or www.oliverheritage.ca

Oliver, connected by trains The Oliver Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) Station operated from 1923 to 1977. The Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) was given federal charter in 1901 and was leased by the CPR for 999 years in 1913. The rail line was built by the CPR to connect its mainline with the Kootenays by a direct route along the southern border of BC. The line in Oliver was laid in 1922. Allen Jones

• 1921- 1923 - Construction of the Oliver CPR station.

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October 31, 1934 – Oliver’s station was no longer seasonal. Up until then the station was open only during the summer.

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July 5, 1977 - Last train through Oliver (the tracks between Okanagan Falls and Osoyoos were closed).

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1979 - Tracks were pulled up and CPR station closed.

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1982 - Station moved 200 yards to its present location.

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Sept 19, 1988 - Fire partially destroyed the CPR station and nearby boxcar which was in the process of being restored.

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May 29, 2002 - The Town of Oliver repaired and refurbished the existing CPR station that was previously damaged by fire.

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Current - The Oliver CPR station is home to the Oliver Visitor Centre. Come by for a visit!

Arts, Culture & Heritage

Then and Now

First Nations

The Okanagan People

The Syilx (Okanagan) First Nations people have been in the Oliver region for thousands of years, and their culture and influence on the region are a critical part of the area’s history, and its future. Steeped in the bounty of the land and water, the First Nations depended upon and protected the rich agricultural resources in the South Okanagan, depending on nature to provide for their community, from food to medicine to shelter. This living history can be seen in the salmon run that takes place every year, increasing in recent seasons as the Okanagan River is restored.

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While exploring Oliver and the surrounding area, take time to read about the continuing influence of the First Nations culture at interpretive signs, in our public art, art galleries, and museums.

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Recreation, Fun & Sports

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Work up a sweat

| It makes relaxing more enjoyable

Entertaining the young ones, or the young at heart, is easy in Oliver. Grab your road bike or beach cruiser, a helmet and a bottle or two of water, and head to explore a country road. You can choose to do a 100km ride with your crew or meander on the Hike and Bike trail with your children. Stop at the Forbes marsh to see if you can catch sight of the frogs, or pause for a break at any of the wineries along your route, while preparing for your next triathlon. Speaking of triathlon, we host them, so why not train for your next race here. Baseball, softball, soccer ball, basket ball, tennis ball, golf ball... if you have the ball, we have the course, field, pitch or court to match. Oliver is the place for your next team retreat or family reunion where everyone can have fun and play in a pickup match, or cheer from the side lines. After your active day, wind down with a walk to the beach at Tuc-el-Nuit Torrey Allen Lake; its non-motorized mantra means hours of uninterrupted floating for those seeking quiet relaxation while the younger set splashes and builds sandcastles. Still not tired? Grab your kayak or paddle board and challenge the lake to a race.

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Recreation Facilities Splash around with the family, take an Aquafit class, swim laps or relax in the hot tub at the charming Oliver pool, a 25m salt-water outdoor facility open from May until September. The Community Centre Complex is also home to tennis courts, lawn bowling facilities and a sand volley ball court - all withing walking distance of downtown Oliver. The Oliver Arena is a great place for winter fun - drop-in hockey, public skating times and rental skates are available daily October through March. The Oliver Community Centre doors are always open to visitors looking for a place to work out, partake in a fitness class or find out what is happening in town. Enjoy our newly expanded weight room, drop in to a yoga class or play Pickleball during the winter months. Summer is a great time to be a kid in Oliver with the weekly SunFun day camp program for children 6-12 offering all day fun and games under the supervision of qualified staff. The Recreation team hosts a multitude of special events year-round on site from the annual Easter Egg Hunt to triathlons and sports tournaments to the Roots & Fruits Expo - There is always something going on in Oliver! For more information visit oliverrecreation.ca and winecapitalofcanada.com.

Oliver boasts some of the most beautiful parks in the South Okanagan. Rotary Beach Park provides a stunning view of Tuc-el-Nuit lake and McIntyre Bluff (Ny-lin-tn), fun for kids to dig in the sand and play on the playground, and a lovely place to picnic or suntan. The Kinsmen Spray Park in the heart of Oliver is a favourite spot for families with its colourful slides and swings, exciting water features and shade trees. Lions Park, located right off Hwy 97, is an excellent place to enjoy a picnic and get active - featuring access to the Hike & Bike Trail, a playground, Skateboard Park, off leash dog area, basketball hoops, outdoor fitness equipment and lots of green space to toss a frisbee or throw a ball. Experience the Oliver Community Park at the Community Centre Complex, complete with five Ball Diamonds suitable for tournaments, open green space for play and hosting festivals & events, and a scenic walking path just short of 1km around the park perimeter. Bring the little ones to the new accessible tykes playground.

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• Covered picnic area • Skatepark • Basketball hoops • Access to hike & bike trail • Outdoor fitness equipment • Food Truck (April-Oct)

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Parks & Beaches | Fun & Free

• Spray park open May - September

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Golf | in the Stunning Desert The South Okanagan is a mecca for golfers of all skill levels. The South Okanagan, a fantastic golf corridor stretching from Osoyoos to Summerland. Boasting one of Canada’s longest golf seasons, the South Okanagan features 12 courses of varying diﬃculty. Six championship, three executive and three par three courses can be reached in under an hour’s drive from Oliver.

Whether you are a seasoned golfer or new to the sport, everyone is looking to lower that handicap. Perfect your golf swing with a few lessons from one of the many golf pros or simply work things out with a bucket of balls at one of the driving ranges. Standing at the tee box you might find it hard to keep your eye on the ball while being distracted by the stunning views. It’s OK - enjoy! Surrounded by vineyards, nestled into the mountainside or standing in a green oasis in the desert, everywhere you look there is a breathtaking vista. From the fairview to the fare of the clubhouse - now that you have played that perfect game (or stopped keeping score) - a great way to unwind is by sipping a local wine or microbrew. Enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner with the rest of your golf party to discuss the day’s game.

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After making a day of it why not make a vacation of it! With so many courses to choose from and many of the local accommodations offering stay and play packages, this could be your perfect golf getaway with your buds or your sweetheart.

CANYON DESERT Wine Country’s Best Desert Golf Experience! 6891 Tucelnuit Drive Oliver, BC 1-800-656-5755 250-498-2880 www.nkmipcanyon.ca

After your round, visit our Pro-Shop or enjoy a meal on our licensed Patio!

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Winter, Outdoors & In

Snow Seekers - Chris Wheele

Above the clouds

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In winter the landscape becomes tranquil around Oliver…but it merely covers layers of activity beneath it. Truly, a winter visit to Oliver must include a day or two at Baldy Mountain Resort, the nearby ski hill that is perfect for families and snow buffs. Baldy is set on a vast and rugged landscape of hills and grasslands that invite hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing if you’re not into winter sports and visit during another season. But it shines in winter. Rent your equipment, sign up for ski school, and hit the slopes. They even have ski and snowboard camps for the whole family. Other suggestions in the area - Nordic Skiing groomed trails, snowshoeing, ice fishing, snowmobiling and winter camping. The Mckinney Nordic Ski Club is a nonprofit volunteer organization. The ski area is located 27km from Oliver and 8km from Mt. Baldy. The 11 km of novice and intermediate ski trails are groomed and track set for both classic and skating. There are also several km of snowshoe trails. The trails are open to the public year round by donation and there are three shelters and outdoor toilets conveniently located throughout the area.

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Mt Baldy - Eagle Chair Peak Elevation: 7557ft/2303m Base Elevation: 5665ft/1726m Top of Chair: 6965ft/2123m Vertical Drop: 1293ft/394m Mt. Mckinney - Magic Carpet Vertical Drop: 592ft/180m Magic Carpet: 56ft/17m 400ft in length Sugar Lump - Quad Chair Vertical Drop: 742ft/226m

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35 runs & 360 acres of trails 240 acres of Glades & Trees Average snow fall of 650cm/21.5ft Average Temperature -5C/23F Slope Rating: Easier 33% Intermediate 46% Diﬃcult 21%

Why ﬂy south when Oliver and the surrounding area oﬀers a recreational paradise, sunny skies - most of the year - and a wealth of things to do, tastes to try, and culture to experience during the cooler days of the year?

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Ice fishing, a freezing frenzy Cold enough for you? 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 Ripley or Vaseux Lake. Take your skates and stick out for a game on natural ice, when it’s safe to venture out.

Warm up inside More to do

The cool silence of winter is broken by the sounds of a concert or play down the street, friends gathered at an art show or a local theatre - the Frank Venables Theatre is a gem with artistic performances and special events. Troupes of actors walking the planks of the stage make for a perfect entertaining end to a winter’s day of exploration.

Winter, Outdoor & In

Why Fly South?

Warm up after a day outside with dinner and a show,The South Okanagan Concert Series perhaps. Explore galleries and historical sites, take in films at our classic, “retro” movie theatre, or learn something new, like Crokinole. Stay active at the community centre with a yoga class, or test your strength in the weight room. Take up badminton or figure out what exactly pickle ball really is. In the arena it may be cool but you will keep warm when you rediscover skating or take part in a game of drop-in hockey. Join our enthusiastic local curlers in a chorus of “Hurry Hard”.

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Preparing lifestyles and Homes since 1988

OPENING IN SUMMER 2018!

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The Coast Oliver Hotel will feature 83 well-appointed guestrooms and suites, located right off of Highway 97 on the Okanagan River, in the heart of Canada’s Wine Country! AMENITIES

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When visiting Oliver so many options are before you, from great RV sites to cozy bed-and-breakfasts to mom-and-pop motels to luxury vineyard suites there is something for everyone and every budget. Whether right in town, along the wine route or towards Vaseux-Bighorn National Wildlife Reserve and Gallagher Lake choose your style while you savour your Oliver moment. Pull your rig into or pitch your tent at one of the RV parks around the lake, river or right off the main route to set-up your own moving home. Experience small town hospitality with fresh breakfast featuring seasonal local fruits at one of the many bedand-breakfasts in town and overlooking the orchards. Balance privacy and personal welcome at one of the family-run motels that put you in close proximity to everything Oliver has to offer. Capture the essence of wine country by staying right at the winery with a luxury guesthouse and incomparable views. Or go your own way with a private vacation rental where itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like being at home, only better because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in Oliver!

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The Villas at Hester Creek

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307 Park Rill Road, Oliver, BC, V0H 1T7

Rooms: 3 ~ Rates $150 - $ 175 Farm Setting, Creekside Accommodations, Birdwatching, Hike and Bike Trail, Private Entrance

1-866-498-3094 www.elmtreefarmbandb.com

Serving you across the Okanagan SMARTER â&#x20AC;˘ BOLDER â&#x20AC;˘ FASTER Penticton | Oliver | Osoyoos

Karen Amos Realtor & Property Manager

Katie Amos Realtor & Property Manager

Deanna Jones Realtor

Sara Amos Realtor & Property Manager

Brian Amos Broker, Strata & Property Manager

Kevin Dockett Strata & Property Manager

Debbie Pyrch Realtor

Sara Longfellow Realtor

www.century21amosrealty.ca PH: 250-498-4844 Oliver PH: 250-770-8671 Penticton

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6212 Main Street, Oliver #7-8319 Main Street, Osoyoos - Strata & Rentals Management #104-383 Ellis Street, Penticton

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MEMORIES ARE MADE HERE $39 Full Service Sites All Year Off Peak

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Resorts.com Full service overnight & winter monthly sites* Variety of amenities on site or nearby No membership required

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BOOK YOUR SITE TODAY!

8439 Highway 97 Oliver BC V0H 1T2 Tel: 250-498-3358

We invite you to stay with us any time of the year. We’re open year round and urge you to book early so we can guarantee a site for you at our resort. Daily ~ Weekly ~ Monthly ~ Seasonal Rates *sites subject to availability

Located inside the Town of Oliver, our facility has the most convenient location of any RV Resort in the Okanagan Valley. All the amenities you need to make your stay comfortable are within a short walking distance of the Desert Gem RV Resort.

VINTAGE MERLOT B&B 878 Merlot Avenue, Oliver,B&B BC VINTAGE MERLOT

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250-498-3466 Merlot Avenue, Oliver, wdcolk@telus.net

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Life is Good at the Beach!

Book Early for Winter Discounts ~ Open Year Round

5753 Main St, PO Box 1920, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 Ph: 250 498 5544 | Toll Free: 1 888 925 9666 email: info@desertgemrv.com

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APPLE BEACH RV RESORT

WATERFRONT ACCOMMODATIONS

Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom suites with kitchens or kitchenettes, A/C, fully furnished and stocked.

7310 Main St, Osoyoos, BC 250-495-2228 TF 1-877-495-2228 surfside-osoyoos.com

915 Bulrush Road, Oliver, BC

250-498-4501 • 1-855-358-3287 info@AppleBeachRV.com

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Children’s Programs Camps Festivals and Events Adult Fitness Classes Yoga Weight Room Ice Arena Swimming Pool Ball Diamonds & Parks Meeting and Event Facilities

SCHAFER BUSES

250-689-0022 Wine Tours, Weddings, Parties, Airport Shuttle and more

Premium Tours designed with you in mind! For reservations contact 250-498-7501 www.winetoursgonesouth.ca

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5980 Sawmill Rd. Oliver 250 498 3667

6359 Park Drive 250.498.4985 info@oliverrecreation.ca oliverrecreation.ca

Open 6 Days a week (Closed Sundays) 9 am - 5 pm

A M U S E M E N T PA R K Visit us Soon! See our Authentic Windmill! Enjoy an ice cream treat from our special viewing deck! FREE Admission to Park, dogs are Welcome.

• 18 Hole Mini Golf • Exciting Go Kart Speedway • Bungee Tree & Rides • Gemstone Mining Station • 35 Foot Climbing Wall • Bumper Boat Pool • Tattoo Parlour, Souvenir Store & Arcade

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Summer Hours 9:30 am - 11:00 pm Ph. 250.495.3544 5502 Main St. Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V6 www.rattlesnakecanyon.ca

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Calendar of Events

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JANUARY • Annual Seniors Music Jamboree • Adult Snowshoe Tour FEBRUARY • SOSA Sportsmen’s Game Banquet • Family Day Neon Skate • WOW Annual Oliver Trade Show MARCH • Wine Capital Hockey Tournament APRIL • Hester Creek Winery Cooking Class • Oliver’s 10K Race MAY • Oliver Pig Out • SORCO Annual Open House • Wine Capital Artwalk • Showcase of Talent • Meadowlark Festival

MAY CONTINUED • Half Corked Marathon JUNE • Oliver Half Iron & Aquabike • Road 13 Vineyards Summer Dinner Series • Highway to Healing Ride to Provide JULY • Annual Artist’s Ripoff Challenge! • Tinhorn Creek Winery Summer Concert Series AUGUST • Oliver Sunshine Festival • Oliver Roots and Fruits Expo • Oliver Airport Public Fly In Breakfast • Perseid Meteor Shower Event @ DRAObservatory

AUGUST CONTINUED • Moonlight Outdoor Family Movie Night SEPTEMBER • Canadian Alpaca Days @ Sunkeya Farms • Freakin’ Farmer Adventure Race • Festival Of The Grape/ Fall Art Show & Sale • Oliver Cask & Keg Festival • Hester Creek Winery Garlic Festival OCTOBER • Okanagan Annual Fall Wine Festival NOVEMBER- DECEMBER • Be Merry! Eat & Drink • Dwahli Festival of Lights • Festival of the Trees • Oliver Community Light Up • Baldy First Chair Festival

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: winecapitalofcanada.com.

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Oliver is located in the south end of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley along Highway 97, a major northsouth transportation link that connects California to Alaska. We’re 21km (13 miles) north of the U.S. border.

Getting Here

BY PLANE Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) is 40km (25 miles) north of Oliver and offers daily flights to Vancouver International Airport and Calgary International Airport. Car rentals are available and several tour companies offer shuttles, which require advance booking. Small plane owners operating personal aircraft can take advantage of the Oliver VIR-only airport.

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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 guides and maps, and plenty of info. We’re happy to help you plan your experience in Oliver, and we’re located along Oliver’s 18.8 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 Visitor Centre & Gift Shop Oliver Tourism Association PO Box 460 6431 Station Street Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 Canada Phone: 778-439-2363 E-mail: info@winecapitalofcanada.com www.winecapitalofcanada.com

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Thank you for picking up Oliver’s 2017 Experiences Guide. This guide is not an oﬃcial statement and is intended only to give you general information. While the Town of Oliver and the Oliver Tourism Association used reasonable efforts to publish accurate and complete information, there is no guarantee. If there is an error, or if you have a suggestion for something to be added in the next issue, please contact us at info@winecapitalofcanada.com. The town of Oliver and the Oliver Tourism Association is not responsible for any loss, damage or injury that you may have as a result of your use of this information.

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