Imagine Oliver 2019

Your Guide to Uncork the

SOUTH OKANAGAN

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Travel & Relocation Guide

www.imagineoliver.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 - 7 ....................................................................... WELCOME 8 - 11 .......................................................SPIRITS OF OLIVER 14 - 15 ....................................................................WINE MAP 16 - 19.................................................................. HAPPENING 20 - 21 ................................................................ OLIVER MAP 22 - 25 ..........................................................GET OUTDOORS 26 - 27 .......................................................... EATS N’ DRINKS 28 - 29 .......................................................... LIVE FOR MUSIC 30 - 31 ..............................................................RIPE & READY 32 - 33 .................................................................... DAYS END 34 - 35 .................................................................... SERVICES 36 - 40 ............................................................... RELOCATING

As a Matter of Fact

What do an honest politician, the world’s largest cherry pie, a one-armed gold miner and some of the best wines in the world have in common? The community of Oliver.

the Oliver museum site.

British Columbia’s 1st premier, known as “Honest” John Oliver, envisioned an irrigation canal, which would bring this dry Sonora The first European activity in the area was gold Desert region to life. mining, with the staking of the first claim in The South Okanagan Lands Project was born, 1887, and the establishment of the Town of creating jobs and long-term opportunities for Fairview in 1890. veterans returning from the First World War.

Folklore has it that a one-armed gold prospector Home to 11 local wineries and many vineyards, named Reid discovered gold in this area, Oliver now calls itself “Canada’s Wine and Fairview became home to gold miners, Capital.” ranchers and businessmen.

Oh, and the cherry pie?

Fairview was one of B.C.’s largest towns at the turn of the century. The gold rush died and Oliver went into the record books for the sadly, so did Fairview, with Oliver springing world’s biggest cherry pie, facilitated by the Rotary Club of Oliver. up in its wake.

One of the few remaining buildings from the The pie weighed 37,713 pounds, with a town is the Fairview jail, which was moved to diameter of 20 feet.

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Welcome to Oliver BC, Canada’s Wine Capital – Come for the wine but stay for the experience!

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 bountiful agriculture. Along with 36 percent of British Columbia’s vineyard acreage, our 400 plus farms also produce world class fruits and vegetables. Agriculture is our primary industry supporting our approximately 9,000 residents, including rural Oliver.

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.

Incredible golf in the heart of Canada’s wine country! Bring your clubs and enjoy a round on local championship golf courses that boast stunning views and natural surroundings; there’s not a better place to come and play golf for a couple of days.

Some local history of the area has been very well documented, recorded and preserved and may be found in the archives, the museum, and at sites around the South Okanagan. Some is limited to impressions left in the ground, and to tales of ghost towns, but all is to be re-discovered by ever increasing groups of visitors from across Canada and around the world.

We are also home to many festivals and sport tourism events including the Pig Out, Half Corked Marathon, Art Walk, Half-Iron & Aqua Bike and our Festival of the Grape.

Whether your interests include wine tasting, miles of hiking, bird watching, vibrant arts, history, heritage and culture we guarantee you may be surprised and not disappointed. Wine lovers, adventure seekers, cultural explorers, authentic experiencers, free spirits and rejuvenators are definitely welcome.

Come for the wine but stay for the experience!’

Editorial: Lyonel Doherty, Vanessa Broadbent and Dan Walton.

Graphics: Kelly Hall The 2019 Imagine Oliver Vacation Guide is published by the Oliver Chronicle. All material is copyright of the Oliver Chronicle, Aberdeen Publishing Inc. / Robert W. Doull, President. The information in this publication is offered as a matter of interest and is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. The Oliver Chronicle or Aberdeen Publishing Inc. is not responsible for article discrepancies or omissions.

Box 880 - 6379 Main Street, Oliver, B.C. Phone: 250-498-3711 Fax: 250-498-3966 Email: publisher@oliverchronicle.com www.oliverchronicle.com 6 IMAGINE OLIVER 2019

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Welcome. The Osoyoos Indian Band is a member of the Okanagan Nation, which speaks the nqilxwc n/nsyilxc n language. Our ancestors have lived, gathered, occupied, traded, built sustainable economies and responsibly managed our territory, including the Oliver and Osoyoos area, since the beginning of people on this land.

Our culture is not just from a thousand years ago. We’ve built our governance systems and economy on our traditional principles of hard work and living off the land, and we’ve evolved and adapted into the business culture that you see today.

Businesses thrive here because of our location, the richness of our land, and because we want to do business with the world. This is how we strengthen our future by protecting our past. lim limt (thank you) for visiting.

Chief Clarence Louie

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FOG Desert Hills Estate Winery is a family owned & operated boutique winery known for their award winning wines.

New this year is our Black Sage Bistro, we welcome you to try our exciting menu.

The tasting room is open from 10 am to 5:30 pm, seven days a week from April 1 to October 31.

Show this ad and receive a complimentary portfolio tasting and 5% off purchases!

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4078 Black Sage Rd. Oliver, BC 250-498-6664 www.deserthills.ca

You could say that a lot of people in Oliver are in the FOG, but that’s a good thing.

Here, FOG means only one thing – Festival of the Grape, which is Oliver’s signature event known all over North America.

The festival, held at the end of September, attracts more than 4,500 people who come to taste award-winning wines and cheer on their favourite team in the fun-filled grape stomp competition. Just don’t get too close to the stage unless you want grape juice all over you!

FOG also features live music, a variety of food trucks, an artisan market, a judged art show and sale, and an interactive “Kids Zone.” There are games, crafts, sack races and even a grape stomp for youth.

The festival begins with a parade ceremony led by Bacchus to officially open the event.

The wine never stops flowing until the end.

You never know who will show up to FOG. Last year surprise celebrity Rick Mercer did a report on the festival and competed in the grape stomp, at one point putting his mouth over the spout to drink the juice instead of filling the jar. That’s Rick for you.

Anyway, be sure to check out this year’s FOG in Oliver Community Park, and if you have a team, you’ve got to stomp those grapes.

BC Liquor Store

5966 Main St, Oliver, BC 250-498-3611 www.bcliquorstores.com/store/ locator/69

Black Hills Estate Winery

C.C. Jentsch Cellars

4522 Hwy 97 - Oliver www.ccjentschcellars.com 778-439-2091

Checkmate Winery

4799 Wild Rose St. Oliver 4190 Black Sage Rd, Oliver 250-498-7224 please check a box and fax us, or reply to 250-498-0666 www.checkmatewinery.com our email with your approval or changes. www.blackhillswinery.com

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery

500 Burrowing Owl Place, Oliver Toll Free: 1-877-498-0620 www.burrowingowlwine.ca

Cassini Cellars

4826 Hwy 97, Oliver 250-485-4370 www.cassini.ca

Castoro de Oro Estate Winery Castoro de Oro Estate Winery

Church & State Wines

4516 Ryegrass Rd. Oliver 250-498-2700 www.churchandstatewines.com

Covert Farms Family Estate Winery 300 Covert Place, Oliver 250-498-9463 www.covertfarms.ca

Culmina Family Estate Winery 4790 Wild Rose St., Oliver 250-498-0789 www.culmina.ca

Desert Country Liquor

Desert Hills Estate Winery 4078 Black Sage Rd. Oliver 250-498-6664 www.deserthills.ca

Dubh Glas Distillery Ltd.

Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery

876 Road #8, Oliver 250-498-3537 www.gehringerwines.ca Attention: Silver Sage Winery

GUIDE Gold HillVISITORS Winery 3502 Fruitvale Way,27th, Oliver 2016 Date: January Insertion Date(s):250-495-8512 2016 VISITORS GUIDE www.goldhillwinery.com Faustino Estate Cidery Size: 3.88 x 4.75 (1/4 page) 14000 97th St. Osoyoos 8486 Gallagher Lake Frontage Rd. Oliver 778-439-3580

250-495-7035 faustinoestatecidery.ca

YOUR COST: $505.00 per insertion

Fairview Cellars DEADLINE FOR APPROVAL: 989 Cellar Rd. Oliver This is a proof of your ad as it will appear in the above 250-498-2211 publication, if you do not reply by www.fairviewcellars.ca Friday, January 29, 2016 - 12:00 pm Firehall Brewery will insert as indicated on this proof.

Lower Levelyour 6077ad Main St. be Oliver 778-439-2337 (Beer) Please check it carefully. www.firehallbrewery.com

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4004 Hwy 97,production@oliverchronicle.com Oliver Store email: www.castorodeoro.com #170 - 5717 Main St. Oliver Facebook.com/CastorodeOro 778-439-339

It’s wine o’clock here

Whether you’re an experienced sommelier or just a wine lover wanting to get a feel of what Canada’s Wine Capital is all about, you can find the wine tasting experience perfect for you in Oliver.

With over 40 wineries in the Oliver area, the hardest part of planning a wine tour will be picking which ones to visit, but you have a few options for making your tour happen.

Many people choose to bike from winery to winery, and this is a perfect way to take in Oliver’s beauty along with its vintages. With a beautiful view and many wineries along a scenic winding road, the Black Sage bench is the perfect route if you are wanting to pedal your way to each stop.

For a hassle-free experience, wine tour operators will take you to all the local must-see spots, as well as a few chosen hidden gems, and do all the planning and driving so you can focus on the wine.

If you’re not sure of which wines you want to taste and want to leave your options and timing open, grab a wine map, pick a designated driver and hit up whichever wineries you want on your own self-guided tour! Grab recommendations from other tasters along the way, and you’re sure to find your new Oliver-made favourite.

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Hester Creek Estate Winery and Villa 877 Road 8, Oliver 250-498-4435 www.hestercreek.com

Hidden Chapel Winery

482 Pinehill Rd. Oliver 250-490-6000 www.hiddenchapelwinery.com

Howling Moon Craft Cider 7952 Hwy 97. Oliver 778-439-2373 www.howlingmoon.ca

La Casa Blanca Winery 749 Hwy 97, Oliver 250-689-2790 www.lacasabianca.ca facebook.com/ lacasabiancawinery

Le Vieux Pin Winery

5496 Black Sage Rd. Oliver 250-498-8388 www.levieuxpin.ca

Maverick

3974 Hwy 97, Oliver 778-437-3133 www.maverickwine.ca

Montakarn

Inniskillin Okanagan 7857 Tucelnuit Dr. Oliver 250-498-4500 www.inniskillin.com

Intersection Estate Winery 450 Road 8, Oliver 250-498-4054 www.xwine.ca

5462 Black Sage Rd. Oliver 250-498-7709 www.montakarn.ca

Oliver Twist Estate Winery 398 Lupine Lane, Oliver 250-485-0227 www.olivertwistwinery.com

Jackson-Triggs

Platinum Bench Estate Winery

7857 Tucelnuit Dr, Oliver 250-498-4500 www.jacksontriggswinery.com

4120 Black Sage Rd. Oliver 250-535-1165 www.platinumbench.com

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Quinta Ferreira

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

River Stone Estate Winery 143 Buchanan Dr., Oliver 250-498-0043 www.riverstoneestatewinery.ca

Vinamite

5381 Hwy 97. Oliver 250-498-2234 www.vinamitecellars.com

Road 13 Vineyards

799 Ponderosa Rd. Oliver 250-498-8330 www.road13vineyards.com

Rust Wine Co.

4444 Golden Mile Rd. Oliver 250-498-3276 www.rusticowinery.com

Our family friendly tasting room is open throughout the summer.

Silver Sage Estate Winery 4852 Ryegrass Rd. Oliver 250-498-0310 www.silversagewinery.com

Stoneboat Vineyards

356 Orchard Grove Lane, Oliver 250-498-2226 www.stoneboatvineyards.com

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd. Oliver 250-498-3743 www.tinhorn.com

#LiveFreeLoveCider 7952 Hwy 97, Oliver, B.C. V0H 1T5 | 778.439.2373 cider@howlingmoon.ca | www.howlingmoon.ca

Howling Moon Craft Cider @howlingcider @Howling Moon Cider

6094 Black Sage Rd. Oliver 250-498-4756 www.quintaferreira.com

To Kelowna International Airport 102 km 63 miles

To Vancouver International Airport

Penticton 42 km 26 miles

407 km 253 miles

To Calgary International Airport 858 km 533 miles

Osoyoos CANADA

20 km 12 miles

USA

To Seattle, WA International Airport 473 km 294 miles

Spokane, WA International Airport To

321 km 199 miles

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#170 - 5717 Main Street Next to Tim Hortons in Oliver 778-439-3939 Open 9 am - 11 pm daily including holidays

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Half-corked Marathon a real blast in Oliver

Securing a spot in the Half-Corked Marathon is like winning the lottery. Wait a minute . . . it is a lottery.

That’s right. This event is so popular that organizers have to hold a lottery every year for participants.

What makes Half-Corked so unique is the fact people dress up in outlandish costumes and run through vineyards while sampling some of Canada’s finest wines and cuisine.

This year’s race weekend is May 24-26, with a “party at the finish line” in Oliver Community Park on May 25.

Spectators are invited to cheer on their favourite runners, some of whom will win prizes for their costumes.

General admission at the finish line is free.

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ADEGA on 45th - www.adegaon45.com 7311 45th St, Osoyoos 250 495 6243 BLACK HILLS WINERY - www.blackhillswinery.com 4190 Black Sage Rd, Oliver 250 498 6606 BLUE SKY - www.blueskywinery.ca 11621 87th St, Osoyoos 250 495 1777 BORDERTOWN - www.bordertownwinery.com 9140 92nd Ave, Osoyoos 250 498 9976 C.C. JENTSCH CELLARS - www.ccjentschcellars.com 4522 Hwy 97, Oliver 778 439 2091 CASSINI CELLARS - www.cassini.ca 4828 Hwy 97, Oliver 250 485 4370 CHECKMATE WINERY - www.checkmatewinery.com 4799 Wild Rose St, Oliver 250 498 7224 CLOS DU SOLEIL - www.closdusoleil.ca 2568 Upper Bench Rd, Keremeos 250 499 2831 CORCELETTES - www.corceletteswine.ca 2582 Upper Bench Rd, Keremeos 250 499 5595 CULMINA FAMILY ESTATE WINERY - www.culmina.ca 4790 Wild Rose St, Oliver 250 498 0789 DESERT HILLS - www.deserthills.ca 4078 Black Sage Rd, Oliver 250 498 6664 EAU VIVRE WINERY - www.eauvivrewinery.ca 716 Lowe Drive, Cawston 250 499 2655 FAIRVIEW CELLARS - www.fairviewcellars.ca 989 Cellar Rd, Oliver 250 498 2211 FAUSTINO ESTATE CIDERY - www.faustinoestatecidery.ca 14000 Hwy 97, Osoyoos 250 498 9907 FIREHALL BREWERY - www.firehallbrewery.com 6077 Main St. Lower Level, Oliver 778 439 BEER (2337) FORBIDDEN FRUIT - www.forbiddenfruitwines.com 620 Sumac Rd, Cawston 250 499 2649 GEHRINGER BROTHERS - www.gehringerwines.ca 876 Road 8, Oliver 250 498 3537 HIDDEN CHAPEL - www.hiddenchapelwinery.com 482 Pinehill Rd, Oliver 250 490 6000 HUGGING TREE - www.huggingtreewinery.com 1002 Hwy 3, Cawston 250 499 2201 INNISKILLIN OKANAGAN - www.inniskillin.com 7857 Tucelnuit Dr, Oliver 250 498 4500 INTERSECTION ESTATE WINERY - www.xwine.ca 450 Road 8, Oliver 250 498 4054 JACKSON-TRIGGS - www.jacksontriggswinery.com 7857 Tucelnuit Dr, Oliver 250 498 4500 KISMET - www.kismetestatewinery.com 9580 Road 20, Oliver 250 408 9800 LA STELLA - www.lastella.ca 8123 148th Ave, Osoyoos 250 495 8180 LAKESIDE CELLARS - www.lakesidecellars.com 5221 Lakeshore Drive, Osoyoos 250 309 1814

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8310 2nd Ave, Osoyoos 250 498 9259 LE VIEUX PIN - www.levieuxpin.ca 5496 Black Sage Rd, Oliver 250 498 8388 LIBER FARM & WINERY - www.liberfarm.com 156 Sumac Rd, Cawston 250 499 5305 MAVERICK - www.maverickwine.ca 3974 Hwy 97, Oliver 778 437 3133 MONTAKARN - www.montakarn.ca 5462 Black Sage Rd, Oliver 250 498 7709 MOON CURSER - www.mooncurser.com 3628 Hwy 3 East, Osoyoos 250 495 5161 NK’MIP CELLARS - www.nkmipcellars.com 1400 Rancher Creek Rd, Osoyoos 250 495 2985 OLIVER TWIST - www.olivertwistwinery.com 398 Lupine Lane, Oliver 250 485 0227 ORCHARD HILL CIDERY - www.orchardhillcidery.com 3480 Fruitvale Way, Osoyoos 250 495 4325/250 689 0240 OROFINO - www.orofinovineyards.com 2152 Barcelo Rd, Cawston 250 499 0068 QUINTA FERREIRA - www.quintaferreira.com 6094 Black Sage Rd, Oliver 250 498 4756 ROAD 13 VINEYARDS - www.road13vineyards.com 799 Ponderosa Rd, Oliver 250 498 8330 ROBIN RIDGE - www.robinridgewinery.com 2686 Middle Bench Rd, Keremeos 250 499 5504 RUSTIC ROOTS - www.rusticrootswinery.com 2238 Hwy 3, Cawston 250 499 2754 RUST WINE CO. - www.rustwine.com 4444 Golden Mile Road, Oliver 250 498 3276 SEVEN STONES - www.sevenstones.ca 1143 Hwy 3, Cawston 250 499 2144 SILVER SAGE - www.silversagewinery.com 4852 Ryegrass Rd, Oliver 250 498 0310 SONORA DESERT WINERY - sonoradesertwinery.ca 10238 160 Avenue 250 801 3001 STONEBOAT VINEYARDS - www.stoneboatvineyards.com 365 Orchard Grove Ln, Oliver 250 498 2226 TINHORN CREEK - www.tinhorn.com 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd, Oliver 250 498 3743 TUMBLEWEED SPIRITS - tumbleweedspirits.com 7-6001 Lakeshore Drive, Osoyoos 778 437 2221 TWISTED HILLS CRAFT CIDER - www.twistedhills.ca 2070 Hwy 3, Cawston 250 488 4256 VANESSA - www.vanessavineyard.com 1090 Hwy 3, Cawston 1 250 499 8811 VINAMITE - www.vinamitecellars.com 5381 Hwy 97, Oliver 250 498 2234 YOUNG & WYSE - www.youngandwysewine.com 9503 12th Ave, Osoyoos 250 495 3245

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Speed demons clock in big time at Area 27

There’s a hidden gem in Oliver for those began at age 5 playing with cars on his in all the excitement of race days and who have a need for speed. bedroom floor. special events by parking in the spectator Area 27 is a state-of-the-art race track Little did he know that, years later, he viewing area and fulfilling their need for designed by racing champion Jacques would partner with Area 27 president Bill speed. Check out HardNox Track Dayz on Villeneuve, whose passion for racing Drossos to create a luxurious paradise for April 5-6. race car enthusiasts. This year the motorsport club is expanding It’s a racetrack like with the construction of an 11,000 squareno other, with the foot multipurpose building to house a Award winning flow of a classic classroom, change area and snack bar. The Grand Prix circuit, classroom will enhance Academy 27, the hairstylists but down to earth racetrack’s premier driving school.

Full nail and like driving on your And if all goes according to plan, a unique pedicure services favourite country karting track will open to the public this road. summer. These high-performance karts Skin care The five kilometre are expected to reach speeds of 70 to 100 Coin operated track is located just kilometres per hour. suntanning booths five minutes east of If you’re feeling more adventurous, you Oliver on Nk’Mip can always enrol in Academy 27 and learn Road. Members of from the professionals. Remember, the 576 Fairview Rd, Oliver, BC. 250-498-3064 the public can take only competition is you.

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Parks & Rec awaits you

Oliver Parks and Recreation is a beehive of activity vital to the development of the community’s character, spirit and culture.

Its goals include fostering active living, access and inclusion, and connecting people with nature.

Some of its programs include art workshops, hockey tournaments, fitness classes, pickleball, swimming lessons (outdoor pool), sanctioned running races, indoor field hockey, cooking classes, Taichi and yoga.

One very popular program at Parks and Rec is its fitness/weight room area, where people go to stay in shape by utilizing elliptical trainers, treadmills, rowing machines, universal gym and free weights.

Every summer, the ball fields are utilized by baseball camps for girls and boys, and Sun Fun staff give youth plenty to do during summer holidays.

The community is also known for its variety of parks, including Lion’s Park, which hosts a skateboarding facility and an off-leash dog area.

Another popular playground is Kinsmen water park for kids. And for those who like lake swimming, there’s Rotary Beach on Lakeshore Drive.

There are tennis courts in Oliver Community Park and a lawn bowling green beside the community centre.

With Oliver Parks and Recreation, there is never an excuse to be bored.

Oliver Parks & Rec Events Oliver 10K/3K ..................................................... April 7 Oliver Community Easter Egg Hunt.................. April 20 Canada Day Pancake Breakfast........................July 1 Roots & Fruits Expo.................................. August 16/17 Oliver Scareview............................................. October Breakfast with Santa................................... December Call (250) 498-4985 for more info.

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Kabaddi Tournament unique sporting event

The Okanagan Punjabi Cultural Society hosts the annual Kabaddi tournament in Oliver Community Park every fall (September).

This unique contact sport combines several disciplines, including strength, speed, agility and conditioning.

Kabaddi is played between two teams of seven players. The objective of the game is for a single player on offence to run into the opposing team’s half and tag out as many of their defenders as possible, and return to their own half without being tackled.

If watching all that action makes you hungry, check out the Indo-Canadian food on the premises.

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 18 IMAGINE OLIVER 2019

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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Oliver Roots and Fruits Expo

If you’re in Oliver on Aug. 16-17 there is one thing you don’t want to miss – the third annual Roots and Fruits Expo.

The event is a free, fun-for-all-ages celebration of the community’s agriculture and history.

The day (Aug. 17) kicks off at 10:30 a.m. with the ever-popular Sunshine Festival parade on Main Street.

After that, the Expo begins in Oliver Community Park for a day of musical entertainment and activities, such as a pie eating contest, petting zoo, pop-up water park, wine barrel train rides, gold panning, art exhibits and farmer’s market.

One of the most popular events during the Expo is a youth talent show, where local boys and girls get up on stage to perform their song and dance routines.

The Expo continues into the evening with musical acts to make you feel like dancing in the park.

T H E A T R E Enjoy your evening out, taking in a movie at the Oliver Theatre! www.olivertheatre.ca 250-498-2277 6387 Main Street, Oliver, BC

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Branch out and feel the South Okanagan wilderness Here are a few of our favourites. We did our best to order them from easiest to most challenging Vaseux Lake For a nice, easy boardwalk stroll, head 15 kilometres north of town to the Vaseux Lake Wildlife Centre and Bird Observatory.

Brief and easy trail networks make it easy to surround yourself in the marshy vegetation and get close to the water.

The mini hike has benches for breaks and offers an iconic view of McIntyre Bluff from the north.

Osoyoos Desert Centre Just like the Vaseux Lake Bird Observatory, this one has an effortless wooden boardwalk – but a much longer distance of 1.5 kilometres. The walkway allows hikers to be immersed in the South Okanagan’s unique desert ecosystem. You can take a guided tour or go self-guided, and there is an admission

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to use the facility, which is operated by a nonprofit society. Visit desert.org to find out times, prices and special events.

Osoyoos Lake Oxbows A flat trail that exposes hikers to four kilometres of our windy waterway – a crucial part of the local ecosystem.

Interpretive signs make it a great place to learn about ecology, but the fourkilometre pathway will stimulate very few endorphins.

Peach Cliff in Okanagan Falls To feel like you’ve climbed a mighty mountain before breakfast, this round trip is less than five kilometres. It elevates hikers atop the distinct rockface in the sleepy little town between Penticton and Oliver. It’s about 20 kilometres north of town and the parking lot can be a little tricky to find.

Skaha Bluffs Provincial Parks Rock climbers come from around the world try to experience Skaha Bluffs

– because just like the hiking trails – the landscape offers easy access to a multitude of routes, and for all skill levels.

With numerous options and directions for trekking, Skaha Bluffs offer hikers a choose-your-own-adventure scenario.

Keremeos Columns This one will remind hikers that they’re in a desert. Water is extra important on a trail that requires a steep climb through sagebrush country.

But hard work pays off when you get to experience the geological phenomenon of volcanic columns, putting the fine architecture of nature on full display.

The trail offers vast views of the Similkameen Valley & River – a landscape surprisingly unique from the Okanagan’s considering how it’s right next door. This trailhead can also be a

little tough to find for a first timer.

Mt. Kobau hiking Hikers can take one of two trails – a one-kilometre round trip to a view overlooking Osoyoos, and in the other direction is a three kilometre loop to the Chopaka Lookout which oversees the Keremeos/Cawston Valley.

McIntyre Bluff You can’t say you’ve hiked in the Okanagan until you’ve notched McIntyre Bluff off the list. This is one of the most pronounced features of the South – sharing with drivers a beautiful view, inspiring countless pieces of art, and lending inspiration for ancient legends.

Parking is at Covert Farms, where anybody curious can peek around the rustically-themed winery before embarking upon a lengthy trek.

Hikers will stroll past rows of vineyard before passing through a wildlife gate to start the trail. It offers a mix of flat and steep terrain and can be tedious at times.

Incredible views in every direction.

Cathedral Lakes This one’s not for beginners. To feel submerged in the most intense local landscape, take a trip to the the mountainous region near Canada’s southern border. Might be pricey though – anybody without a high clearance vehicle will spend all day hiking an elevation of 1,000 kilometres, unless they want to get shuttled in a jeep to Cathedral Lakes Lodge. From the top it’s a hiker’s paradise, with several rewarding trails, jagged mountain peaks, and vibrant lakes to explore. And the region is rich in wildlife too – keep your eyes peeled for mountain goats.

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Come discover why locals have so much love for Baldy Mountain Resort.

It’s a small hill where everybody says hi to each other. So spacious that it’s rare to spot a lineup at the lifts, and it’s never hard to find untouched areas on the slopes.

Down in the valley, it’s often dreary and overcast during Okanagan’s cooler months, but Baldy rises above the clouds.

From up on the mountain, skiers and boarders feel gigantic as they’re exposed to the spectacular views of Okanagan and Boundary Region, often overlooking an ocean of low hanging clouds. And although winters are mild down in Oliver, it’s always a chill climate up at Baldy – which has one of the highest base elevations of any hill in Canada at 1,726 metres above sea level, and the lifts take skiers and boarders nearly another 400 metres above that.

Baldy offers great bang for your buck, with lift tickets costing far less than other resorts in the Okanagan. And it’s a perfect place for people who like to avoid big crowds – even in the parking lot, it’s always easy to find a space close to the base of the hill.

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Whether it’s just a leisurely day trip or a longer excursion into the back country, we are perfectly located as the base for your road bike adventures.

Your options out of Oliver are varied in any direction. The southern route along Highway 97 into Washington, for example, will take you to Omak and perhaps further south to the resort area of Lake Chelan. There is a loop that runs through the highlands back to Highway 97 and along the Columbia River.

Take Highway 3 west out of Osoyoos towards Keremeos. Hook up with Highway 3A at Keremeos and pass Yellow Lake and Trout Lake and ride along the Marron Valley until you reach Highway 97. There you have the option of heading north towards Penticton, or south to Okanagan Falls.

Another option once you reach Okanagan Falls is to take Green Lake Road south past Green and Mahoney Lakes to Willowbrook Road that will take you through rolling desert lands to Fairview Road and into Oliver.

At Penticton, where the road ends, you have the option of driving on the east side of Okanagan Lake past Naramata and onto a dirt road to Chute Lake or turning south where you can ride on either side of Skaha Lake into Okanagan Falls and south to Osoyoos.

These routes are just a hint of what’s available to bikers that come to our part of the world. There are many more routes. Stop off at the Osoyoos Visitor Centre for suggestions on how to explore our distinctive countryside.

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Sikhs across the world have been celebrating Vaisakhi for over 300 years and the Bhav Sagar Tarn Sikh Temple in Oliver started hosting its own community festival and parade in 2018.

Usually falling on April 14, the holiday commemorates the birth of the Khalsa tradition, a type of Sikh warrior which dates back to 1699.

Vaisakhi is a multi-day event with three days of continuous prayer at the temple. On the middle day, the temple hosts a Nagar Kirtan, a procession featuring traditional Sikh holy hymns.

Festivities include a parade down Highway 97, from the temple to the Oliver Community Centre, where celebrations continue with food and live music.

While members of the Sikh community travel from the Lower Mainland to attend Oliver’s event, the local temple welcomes the local community to come and enjoy the holiday and partake in celebrations as well.

The Sonora Room Burrowing Owl Estate Winery

Medici’s Gelateria & Coffeehouse

Savvios Family Restaurant Greek & Italian Cuisine 5948 Main St. Oliver 250-498-4418

500 Burrowing Owl Place, Oliver Toll Free: 1-877-498-0620 www.burrowingowlwine.ca

Cock & Bull Cappuccino Bar 6041 Main Street Oliver 250-498-6261

Crucetti’s Restaurant

Family Restaurant 5955 Main St. Oliver 250-498-4833 www.crucettisrestaurant.ca

Desert Hills Estate Winery A&W Restaurant

Burgers & Fast Food Oliver Place Mall, Oliver, 250-498-5559

Amore Pizza Factory

Italian 6273 Main St, Oliver 778-439-7499 www.townpizzafactory.com

Auntie Ag’s Seafood Cafe Kid Friendly, Alcohol Serving 6240 Main St Oliver 250-498-0456

Baguette and Brioche Viennoiserie

4078 Black Sage Rd. Oliver 250-498-6664 www.deserthills.ca

El Sabor De Marina 5636 Hwy 97 250-535-0860

Fairview Mountain Lounge

Miradoro @ Tinhorn Creek Vineyards

537 Tinhorn Creek Rd. Oliver 250-498-3743 www.tinhorn.com

Sandwich Truck 6607 Main St. Oliver 250-535-3700 www.facebook.com/ houseofhog

Hester Creek Estate Winery and Villa 877 Road 8, Oliver 250-498-4435 www.hestercreek.com

Masala Bistro at Kismet Winery

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

Terrafina Restaurant

887 Road 8, Oliver 250-498-2229 www.terrafinarestaurant.com

Murray’s Pizza

Take Out 5717 Main St, Oliver 250-498-0498

Tim Hortons

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Oliver Eats

6060 Station St 778-931-1469 olivereats.com

Oliver Garden Restaurant

The Rattlesnake Lounge @ Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course 6891 Tucelnuit Dr. Oliver Phone 250-498-2880 www.nkmipcanyon.ca

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Chinese Food Dining 6213 Main St, Oliver 250-498-2168

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Big Al’s Bakery & Deli and espresso bar

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Oliver not just a sleepy town Some may think of Oliver as a sleepy little town full of retirees, but Canada’s Wine Capital has a rich music scene for those who know where to look.

The most prominent venue in the area is the Frank Venables Theatre, which tends to attract talented singer-songwriters, bands with classically-trained musicians, and tribute acts from the baby-boomer golden days. A Bob Seger cover artist played the theatre last month, and later this year will be Bruce Springsteen and Queen tribute acts.

Other venues close to downtown Oliver are the Firehall Brewery and Medici’s Gelateria. You might not notice any stages during the daytime, but when there’s a show on, their cozy little spaces are rearranged into makeshift concert halls.

And for anybody who still has a record collection, the Firehall Brewery also has a record player for patrons to use anytime, and there’s already a decent selection of donated albums in the house.

Sid Ruhland, who manages the Firehall Brewery, said guests at his pub might feel like they’re in a friend’s living room, enjoying their drinks elbow-to-elbow in a room full of familiar faces.

David Badger, who used to own Medici’s, says local artists have been getting more involved and growing the culture of music in Oliver.

“We are kind of a blues town,” he said.

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Before selling Medici’s, he organized the Friday Night Live open mic, which attracted talent from as far north as Summerland on a bi-weekly basis.

Sometimes seeking entertainment requires a drive to the outskirts of Oliver. Wineries are known to host concerts in warmer weather, like Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, which hosts the Canadian Concert Series every summer.

Every August is the Sunshine Festival, which is a massive celebration of local heritage. Before any live music begins, the day starts off with a huge parade down Main Street, and leads to a full day of family fun at the Oliver Community Park. And there’s never an admission fee.

North of town is Ye Olde Welcome Inn, and under its new owner, the pub has begun featuring local musicians on select nights.

Experiencing the loudest shows in the Okanagan requires driving deep down a forest service road, where no neighbours can be disturbed. These festival grounds are full of glow sticks, lasers and liberation. Giant speakers and full-size stages are set up within the Okanagan wilderness, where dance floors are surrounded by trees and DJs are playing EDM music until the sun comes up – sometimes for days on end.

Search “Ora Laser Entertainment” on Facebook to find out when and where these types of concerts take place.

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QUALITY WHOLESALE & RETAIL SALES Plums Cherries Apricots Peaches Nectarines Russian Garlic New Potatoes Onions Zucchini Pickling Cukes Cucumbers Dill Weed Beans Local Corn Apples Melons Berries Local Grown Herbs Local Walnuts

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Are you a ‘Freak’n Farmer or what?

If you’re not afraid to get a little dirty . . . correction . . . downright filthy, then the Freak’n Farmer obstacle race in Oliver is for you.

Every September, Covert Farms hosts the infamous race that separates the men from the boys (and the women from the girls) by putting them to work the way farm hands do it in Canada’s only desert.

The grueling event sees participants rolling big tractor tires, wallowing through mud and climbing walls. And that’s just the start.

But all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Laugh it up, enjoy the lush fields and breathe that cool mountain air . . . you’re going to need it.

Choose from the 5k, 10k or 20 k course. Just don’t wimp out.

There is also a children’s course.

Not feeling up to it? You can always be a spectator watching all those poor souls get mud in their eye. A shuttle service is available to take you to the mud fields to watch all of the action.

For more information, visit Covert Farms at covertfarms.ca

Covert Farms Family Estate 300 Covert Pl, Oliver 250-498-9463

Dhaliwal Orchards Road 4 (Off Hwy 97) 250.498.6025

Hillside Orchards U-Pick and FarmIs Road 18 250-485-7180

Oliver Garden Centre 5555-5589 Hwy 97, Oliver 250-498-3334

Oliver Supermarket

Road #3 & Hwy 97, Oliver 250-498-5566

Rama Fruit Market 7106 Hwy 97 250-498-3218

Saran Fruit Market 4181 Hwy 97

Seacrest Organic Produce

300 Covert Place, Oliver 250-498-2824 www.covertfarms.ca

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A campy experience “Heart of Canada’s Golf & Wine Country”

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 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.

Book Early for Winter Discounts ~ Open Year Round

If you like roughing it a bit in a Resort, which has RV, tent and trailer or a tent, there are several cabin sites. such accommodations in the Taking a drive on Tucelnuit Drive Oliver area. will take you to Apple Beach RV You can start with Lakeside Resort (on Bulrush Road). It is big Resort on Tucelnuit Lake (next rig friendly and pet friendly, so to Rotary Beach). It has 54 well- check it out. treed campsites, 18 cabanas and South of Town is Maple Leaf bedroom suites.

Motel and RV Resort (5457 Or if you want something more Highway 97), where amenities off the beaten path, you can take await, including an outdoor pool.

307 Park Rill Road, a short drive to Gallagher Lake Oliver, BC, V0H 1T7

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

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Check out our new Osprey cam!

307 Parkrill Road, Oliver, BC Rooms: 3 ~ Rates $140 - $175

Farm Setting, Creekside www.elmtreefarmbandb.com Accommodations, Birdwatching, Hike and Bike Trail, Private Entrance

307 Park Rill Road, Oliver, BC, V0H 1T7 Rooms: 3 Rates $150 - $185

Farm Setting, Creekside Accommodations, Birdwatching, Hike and Bike Trail, Private Entrance

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1 Of A Kind Sculpture B & B

Bed & Breakfast 935 MorningStar Rd, Oliver Toll Free 1-888-498-4451 or 250-498-0119 www.oliverbedandbreakfast.com

A Golden Mile BnB

5815 Tulameen St Oliver 250-498-0055 www.Agoldenmilebnb.com

Apple Beach RV Resort RV / Campground 915 Bulrush Rd, Oliver Toll Free: 1-855-358-3287 www.applebeachrv.com/

Cactus Tree Inn

5887 Main St Oliver Phone: 250-498-2225 Toll-free: 800-449-8617 www.cactustreeinn.com

Coast Hotel

6273 Station St. Oliver 250-498-0251 www.coasthotels. com/hotels/bc/oliver/ coast-oliver-hotel

Gallagher Lake Lodge

8331 Hwy 97 250-498-2119 Toll Free: 1-888-498-2112 www.gallagherlakelodge.com

Gallagher Lake | A Parkbridge Camping & RV Resort

Camping / RV / Cabins 8439 Hwy 97 250-498-3358 www.parkbridge.com/en-ca/rvcottages/gallagher-lake

Lakeside Resort

Motel / RV 6707 Lakeside Drive, Oliver Toll-Free: +1-800-220-7330 Phone: 250-498-2177 www.thelakesideresort.com

Maple Leaf Motel Inn Towne 5920 Main St. Oliver 250-498-3497 www.mapleleafmotelinntowne.ca

Maple Leaf Motel & RV Resort Motel / Camping / RV Toll Free:1 800-566-6006 5457 Hwy 97 www.mapleleafmotel.ca/

The Villa at Hester Creek 877 Road 8, Oliver Toll Free 1.866.498.4435 1-866-498-4435 www.hestercreek.com/villa

Mount View Motel

5856 Main Street, Oliver, BC Toll Free: 877-688-5151 Phone: 250-498-3446 www.mountviewmotel.com

Silver Sage Winery B&B Luxury Suites 4852 Ryegrass Rd. Oliver 250-498-0310 www.silversagewinery.com

The Orchard at Oliver Motel & RV Resort 5650 Hwy. 97, Oliver Toll-Free: 1-800801-0999 www.the-orchard.ca

Desert Gem RV Resort

5753 Main St. Oliver 250-498-5544 Toll Free: 1-888-9259666 www.desertgemrv. com

Desert Lake RV Resort 7156 Merganser Pl 1-866-485-0158

Desert Surfside 7310 Main St. Osoyoos 250-495-2228 www.surfside-osoyoos.com

Elmtree Farm

307 Park Rill Rd. Oliver 250-498-3094 www.elmtreefarmbandb.com

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Art & Theatre

Automotive

6100 Gala St, Oliver 250-498-1626

OK Tire

Darrell’s Auto & Marine

Frank Venables Theatre

382 Road 2. Oliver 250-488-5046

6447 Main St, Oliver 250-498-3646 www.oktire.com/stores/ok-tireoliver

Ink Solutions

30 Osprey Pl. Osoyoos 250-689-8085

Leza Macdonald Artist, Teacher, Photographer 145 McGowan Rd. Oliver By appointment only 250-689-0767 www.lezamacdonald.com

Maker Place

101-6272 Station St. Oliver 250-498-6696

Oliver Printing

6379 Main St. Oliver 250-498-4006

Sabyan Tireland Automotive 5878 Main St. Oliver 250-498-3303 www.tireland.ca

Groceries Buy-Low Foods

#105-5717 Main St. Oliver South Winds Crossing Centre 250-498-6440

Kevin’s No Frills

5955 Main St. Oliver Oliver Place Mall

Oliver Theatre

6387 Main St, Oliver (250) 498-2277 www.olivertheatre.ca

Outreach Neon Ltd.

Sign Company 310 Co-op Ave. Oliver 250-498-6365 www.outreachneon.com

Health & Wellness Beltone Hearing

The Dance Studio

6237 Main St. Oliver 250-408-8135 www.thedancestudioinoliver. com

Beyond Bliss

Park Drive Massage Therapy Clinic

339 Fairview Rd, Oliver 250-498-6898 www.beyondblissoliver.com/

6467 Park Dr. Oliver 250-498-5417

Chantal’s Wax Bar & Esthetics

Pharmasave

5-6237 Main St. Oliver 250-689-3214 www.chantalswaxbarandesthetics.com

Desert Sun Counselling & Resource Centre 762 Fairview Rd, Oliver 250-498-2538 www.desertsuncounselling.ca

Desert Valley Hospice Society

South Okanagan Physiotherapy & Active Wellness Centre 103-291 Fairview Rd. Oliver 250-498-2202 www.southokanaganphysio. com

Places of Worship

22 Jonagold Place, Osoyoos 250-495-1590 www.desertvalleyhospice.org

Expert Hearing

Bhavsagar Sikh Temple

135-5717 Main St. Oliver (Next to Buy-Low Foods) 250-498-2966

Hwy 97 250-498-6677

Oliver United Church

Grapevine Optical

511 Church Ave. at Kootenay St.

6268 Main St. Oliver 778-439-3003 www.grapevineoptical.com

250-498-2781

www.oliverunitedchurch.ca

Christ the King Catholic Church

Divine Ink

6264 Main St. Oliver 250-535-2228 www.lookdivine.ca

6044 Spartan Street 250-498-3934 www.ctkoliver.org

Hair Friends 6053 Main Street, Oliver 250-498-4544 1-800-793-1787 www.beltone.ca/okanaganbeltone

6323 Main St. Oliver 250-498-2830

Oliver Word of Life Centre

5955 Main St. Oliver Oliver Place Maill 250-498-2068

5825 Princess Place 250-498-4434 www.oliverwordoflife.ca

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Oliver Shoes ions

Footwear Brands by:

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5980 Sawmill Rd. Oliver 250 498 3667

6218 Main Street, Oliver, BC 250-498-3669

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Drink Containers | Liquor | Wine, Beer Bottles & Cans Now accepting...

Plastic Bags | Styrofoam | Glass | Cardboard | Plastic Containers | Paper Cups | Aluminum Steel Electronics | Small Appliances | Paint

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

Park Drive Church 6570 Park Dr, Oliver 250-498-2322

Southern Valley Appliance & Furniture

5856 Cessna St. Oliver Tel: 250-535-0189

748 Similkameen Ave. 250-498-4820

428 Skagit Ave. (Next to airport) 250-495-2727

Retail

Canadian Tire

Unit#175-5717 Main St. Oliver 250-498-8473

Oliver Elks Lodge #267 1400-5955 Main St Oliver Place Mall, Oliver 250-498-3448 www.southernvalleyappliance.ca

Services

Fun4Life Entertainment Ltd.

Dollarama

7249 Sawmill Rd. Oliver Tel: 250-689-2790 www.fun4life.ca

Flower Fantasy & Gifts Inc.

Furry Friends Grooming Salon

Flowers on Main

Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies Group

1-6328 Main St. Oliver 649 Main St. Oliver 250-498-0088 www.flowerfantasyoliver.com

6042 Main Street, Oliver 250-495-2200 778-439-2270 www.oliverflorist.com

Green Tea Hawaii Sales Canada 339 Fairview Rd. Oliver 250-689-0775

Happy Days Gift Shop

8360 Gallagher Lake Frontage Rd. Oliver 250-462-6664

OK Photo Lab

6245 Main Street, Oliver, BC 250.498.2800 www.digitalokphoto.com

Oliver Shoes and Fashions 6218 Main St. Oliver 250-689-0775

Oliver & District Heritage Society Museum

232 Bighorn Air Cadet Squadron

Seventh-Day Adventist Church St. Paul Lutheran Church

Society

477 Bank Ave. Oliver 250-498-3808 www.facebook.com/Oliver-ElksLodge-267-669908573035430/

Oliver Senior Centre Society

474 School Ave, Oliver 250-498-4027 www.oliverheritage.ca

Royal Canadian Legion Veterans’ Organization 6417 Main St 250-498-3868

Sports

Eastlink Curling Centre

5876 Airport Street, Oliver 250-498-6142 www.oliverseniorcentre.com/ pages/about.html

Okanagan Portuguese Club

735 McKinney Rd, Oliver 250-498-2244 www.eastlinkcurlingcentre.ca

Oliver Parks & Recreation 6359 Park Dr, Oliver 250-498-4985 www.oliverrecreation.ca/

362nd Ave, Oliver 250-498-2915

5609 Hwy 97. Oliver Tel: 250-498-6299 furryfriends1@hotmail.com

128-5717 Main St. Oliver Southwinds Crossing Shopping Centre, 250-498-3451

Oliver Library

6239 Station St, Oliver 250-498-2242 www.orl.bc.ca/hours-locations/ oliver

Oliver Veterinary Hospital 5865 Main St, Oliver 250-498-4575

Okanagan Containers

BUILDING CENTRE 250 498 4682

6240 Station St. (across from library)

237 Maple Ave, Oliver 250-689-0502 www.okanagancontainers.com

T-2 Market

5980 Sawmill Rd. Oliver Tel: 250-498-3667

Westland Insurance

6366 Main St, Oliver 250-498-3616 westlandinsurance.ca/bc/ourlocations/location-details/oliverinsurance

PET FOOD BBQ’S & PARTS PLANTS & SEEDS BUILDING SUPPLIES IRRIGATION SUPPLIES LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES

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Snowbirds warm up - head west Join the 2000+ snowbird migration to some of the warmest average temperatures in Canada.

With an abundance of winter activities, events, and sunshine, Oliver welcomes you for a short or long-term winter stay. When you migrate to Oliver for the winter you get to enjoy the South Okanagan’s mild climate with the bonus of Canadian health care, and your dollars remain at par - no passport required.

Oliver is jam-packed full of activities, events and places that keep snowbirds coming back, year after year. Boasting one of the longest golf seasons in Canada, Oliver is a golflover’s paradise while cross country skiers and snowshoers, hikers and bird watchers can head to the many trails located within a 20-minute drive. Or, enjoy a hike with the Oliver-

Osoyoos Naturalists’ Club. Enjoy guided group walks, bird watching, and more – the OliverOsoyoos Naturalists’ Club hikes almost weekly throughout the year!

Snowbirds can also move indoors for fitness with pickleball, hockey and curling or join a variety of arts groups and classes which offer pottery, quilting, wood carving, photography and more.

There are several yoga, and spin classes to keep you moving.

The Oliver Recreation Centre offers a wide array of recreation programs and a well-equipped gymnasium and weight room to keep you active all winter long!

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Full Service Pharmacy in Your Community 6323 Main Street • Oliver, B.C. V0H 1T0

250-498-2830 Open Monday to Friday - 9am - 6pm. Closed Weekends & Holidays “We are proud to both live and work in the communities we serve”

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Buying Property Century 21 Amos Realty

6212 Main St. Oliver 250-498-4844 www.century21amosrealty.ca

Canyon Desert Golf Villas

Re/Max Wine Capital Realty Ltd.

Matt Lewis 444 School Ave, Oliver 6206 Main St. Oliver 250-498-6500 www.winecapitalrealty.com/ mattlewis

The Residences Spirit Ridge

#43-6823 Tuc-el-nuit Dr. Oliver 250-498-3498 www.owncanyondesert.com

#35-2000 Valleyview Dr. Osoyoos Tel: 250-809-5454 www.ownspiritridge.com

Osoyoos Cottages

Construction

(The Cottages on Osoyoos Lake) 2450 Radio Tower Road, Oliver 1 855-742-5555 www.osoyooscottages.com

Royal LePage

Beth Garrish 125-5717 Main St. Oliver 250-498-6222

Preparing lifestyles and Homes since 1988

3 Bar Construction Ltd 6206 Main St, Oliver 250-498-3313

Ace Building Centre 6240 Station St. Oliver 250-498-4682

Alberto’s Decorating

5662 Hwy 97. Oliver 250-498-4215 www.albertosdecorating.com

All-Roc Drywall

550 Merlot Ave. Oliver 250-488-4339 250-488-1391 allrocdrywall@yahoo.ca

Argon Electric & Solar #338 Co-op Ave. Oliver 250-498-4506

Interior Ready-Mix Ltd

227 Thorp Rd, Oliver 250-485-0939 www.interiorreadymixltd.ca/

OK Vinyl Products

107 Spruce Ave. Oliver 25-498-3996 www.okvinylcom

Roof Pro Ltd.

6869B Hwy 97, Oliver Tel: 250-498-0500 roof-pro@hotmail.com

Southside Builders Mart

595 E Warren Ave. Penticton, BC 250-492-2833 Toll Free: 1.800.663.6665

5596 Hwy 97 250-498-6211 www.timbermart.ca/en/stores/ southside-builders-mart-1990-ltd

Eh & M Landscaping

Sunrise Restorations Ltd

Berdick Windows

6468 Wolfclub Pl. Oliver By appointment only 250-408-8897 Marty_hooymans@hotmail.com

5883 Hemlock St, Oliver 250-498-2250

Gerard’s Equipment

5660 Hwy 97. Oliver Tel: 250-498-6988 www.floorsunderfoot.com

5592 Hwy 97, Oliver 250-498-2524

Underfoot Flooring

TFF: 1-877-498-4844 Office: 250-498-4844 6212 Main Street, Oliver V0H 1T0 P.O. Box 960, Oliver BC V0H 1T0 www.century21amosrealty.ca Penticton Office: 250-770-8671 #104-383 Ellis Street, Penticton V2A 4L9 Satellite Office: #7-8319 Main Street, Osoyoos V0H 1V0 (Rental & Strata Management Only)

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Start Living the Dream Discover Oliver’s only master-planned gated golf community.

Two Bedroom/ Two Bathroom / One level 2 car garage golf villas Includes a Golf Membership Starting in the low $500’s with no GST or PTT

Please contact Susan Wyatt, Sales Manager #43-6823 Tuc-el-nuit Drive, Oliver, BC / 250.498.3498 susan@owncanyondesert.com www.owncanyondesert.com

The developer reserves the right to make modifications and changes to building design, specifications, features, floorplans and pricing. Plan sizes are approximate and subject to change. E&OE.

MILLION DOLLAR LAKE VIEWS IN THE #1 WINE DESTINATION LOCATED IN THE GATED-COMMUNITY ABOVE THE TOP-RATED SPIRIT RIDGE RESORT AND SONORA DUNES GOLF COURSE

Relax In The Luxurious Finishes Of A 2 Or 3 Bedroom Villa Starting At $669,000 with no GST or PTT.

Please contact Michelle Fritz, Realtor® #35-2000 Valleyview Drive, Osoyoos, BC / 250.809.5454 michelle@ownspiritridge.ca / www.ownspiritridge.ca

The developer reserves the right to make modifications and changes to building design, specifications, features, floorplans and pricing. Plan sizes are approximate and subject to change. E&OE.

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