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North Okanagan: Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby & Grindrod
OKANAGAN VALLEY
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Common Grape Varieties: Riesling, Pinot Noir, Ortega, Pinot Gris, Siegerrebe Average Daily High Temperature (July): 26C Average Hours of Sunshine: 2026 / Average Annual Rainfall: 333 mm Soil Type: Gravelly, Sandy loam, limestone and clay
While the South Okanagan can serve up blistering heat in the summer, visitors to the North Okanagan will appreciate a more tempered climate while still offering up long, blissful days of sunshine.
The area is very scenic with gorgeous lakes, mountains, woodlands and grasslands. And there are terrific little pockets of wineries producing highly-acclainmed wines for all palates.
This area is home to a small collection of producers making ciders, meads and grape wines around the Vernon, Enderby, Armstrong and Grindrod areas. Vernon itself is a small city with a strong sense of community. It offers great shopping and dining experiences, as well as nightlife and entertainment. And let’s not forget about the world-class golf, spa and ski experiences that make this area a destination hot-spot. The City of Vernon is located on the northern tips of Okanagan Lake and Kalamalka Lake, making it a major draw for boating and water sport enthusiasts. But it is also surrounded by mountains and pastoral landscape with a strong connection to ranching and food production.
One of the products the area is well known for is cheese. There are several artisan cheese makers in the Armstrong, Cherryville and Enderby areas, as well as numerous shops dedicated to serving up fine local cheeses. Armstrong is also the setting for a small and quaint annual cheese festival.
Visitors to the area might consider a combination wine and cheese maker tour that is capped off at the end of the day with a cheese board paired with a glass of fine wine.
Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby & Grindrod
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Edge of the Earth Waterside Vineyard & Winery ENDERBY
The Village Cheese Company
Okanagan Spirits 48th Ave
Silver Star Rd
43rd Ave BX Rd
ARMSTRONG
Honeymoon Meadery Bella Vista Rd 25th Ave Pleasant Valley Rd
27 St
Kalamalka Lake Rd VERNON
Okanagan Lake
BC WINERIES We recommend that you call ahead or refer to winery websites to ensure that they are open at the time of your visit. Winery information may change throughout the course of the year.
VERNON
MEADERY
Planet Bee Honey Farm & Honeymoon Meadery 5011 Bella Vista Road, Vernon Phone: (250) 542-8088 www.PlanetBee.com
DISTILLERY
OKANAGAN SPIRITS CRAFT DISTILLERY
5204 24th Street, Vernon Phone: (250) 549-3120 vernon@okanaganspirits.com www.okanaganspirits.com Western Canada’s largest and original craft distillery is an attraction not to be missed while visiting the city. The distillery offers tours and tastings all year round with an award winning portfolio including Whisky, Gin, Vodka, Absinthe, Fruit Liqueurs and Fruit Brandies. Cocktails also available at our Barrel Room lounge and patio. See ad on page 45.
ARMSTRONG
Edge of the Earth Vineyards 4758 Gulch Road, Armstrong Phone: (250) 546-2164 www.edgeearth.ca by appointment
ENDERBY & GRINDROD
Baccata Ridge Winery 184 Monks Road, Grindrod Phone: (250) 838-2157 www.baccataridgewinery.ca
WATERSIDE VINEYARD AND WINERY
70 Waterside Road, Enderby Phone: (250) 838-9757 www.watersidewinery.com Waterside Vineyard and Winery is a farmbased hidden gem along the Shuswap River, creating cool climate wines for every palate, with a large selection of reds, whites and rosés. See ad on pages 48, 49
INFORMATION SERVICES
TOURISM VERNON
Phone: (250) 542-1415 Toll Free 1-800-665-0795 info@tourismvernon.com www.tourismvernon.com Wineries just 20 minutes to the south of Vernon, in Lake Country along the Scenic Sip Trail and to the north in Armstrong and Shuswap. See ad on page 42
RETAIL
THE VILLAGE CHEESE COMPANY
3475 Smith Drive, Armstrong Phone: (250) 546-8651 Toll free: 1-888-633-8899 www.villagecheese.com We are a small family-owned cheese company who take great pride in making artisan cheese. Our cheeses are made from local whole milk from the Okanagan Valley and only natural ingredients. Perfect match with Okanagan’s finest wines. See ad on page 43.
BOTH DISTILLERIES OPEN YEAR ROUND FOR TOURS & TASTINGS
www.okanaganspirits.com
5204 24th Street, Vernon / 250.549.3120 267 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna / 778.484.5174
Whisky, Gin, Vodka, Liqueurs, Brandies, Absinthe
Western Canada’s Original Farm-toFlask craft distillery invites you to come and experience the exceptional. Specializing in small batch production, visitors are encouraged to visit either of their elegant distilling operations for a uniquely Okanagan tour and tasting. For almost 2 decades the distillery has been producing World-Class spirits and liqueurs made from 100% BC grains and fruit. With a portfolio of over 30 handcrafted alcohols, spanning Whisky, Gin, Vodka, Liqueurs, Fruit Brandies, Aquavit and Absinthe; there truly is something for everyone. Okanagan Spirits is recognized as a World-Class Distillery, and has three times been awarded “Distillery of the Year” at the World Spirits Awards in Europe. The Family run distillery prides itself in truly celebrating the local terroir in everything it creates. Visiting either distillery is an experience not to be missed while visiting the Okanagan Valley. To view a short video presentation, log on to their website or contact the distillery directly for further details. OKANAGAN SPIRITS 5204 24th Street, Vernon, BC Phone: (250) 549-3120 vernon@okanaganspirits.com 267 Bernard Ave, Kelowna, BC Phone: (778) 484-5174 kelowna@okanaganspirits.com www.okanaganspirits.com
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