The Okanagan – Vancouver’s Playground
photo credit: palestrina55
We haven’t been to the Okanagan for a long time and decided to visit this weekend. Went to the in-laws in Penticton. Great drive from Vancouver (once you get out of the city..).
The area is as beautiful as ever, and I was really surprised by the growth of the wine country there. The mountains are desert-like and you’ll see strips of grapes everywhere.
The wines coming from the area rival California now. The wineries have great restaurants and I can see spending a week there exploring.
Here’s a couple of reasons for you to getaway to the Okanagon area:
1) Mission Hill Family Estate – Summer Concert & Movie Series – Jul 25, 2008
Beautiful spot at the Mission Hill Family Estate’s Outdoor Amphitheatre. You’ll enjoy wine, food and great entertainment all in one of the most stunning settings high atop Mission Hill overlooking Lake Okanagan.
2) South Okanagan Winery Tour with Lunch – Aug 31, 2008
Great value, and you get to eat and drink. It begins in Penticton heading south to four wineries in Okanagan Falls; Wild Goose Vineyards, Stag’s Hollow Winery, Blue Mountain Vineyards and Hawthorne Mountain Estate Winery. From there, meander along the east shore of Okanagan Lake and discover 18 more wineries operating along or just off the Naramata Road. Remember Naramata Road- you cover as many wineries with as little time spent driving.
3) Penticton Peach Festival – August 5th – August 10th
Music, The Canadian Snowbird Air Show, parades, music and all the other things you’d expect. Kid friendly.
Enjoy the are if you can.
July 23rd, 2008 at 8:07 pm
i went with you and i have to say there is manythings to do, saltys,gokarting,paintball,golf,ect,ect… today i went over to the nersing home and watched grandma play the piano for a hour then went to tim hortons… having fun at the house?