Travel blog calls Okanagan #1 in wine

Viator.com is a website dedicated to travel. On their site they claim to have created the world’s most comprehensive resource for travellers to plan ‘the things you do when you get there.’

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The Viator Travel Blog has rated the Okanagan Valley as the top wine destination in the world.

Their long list of writers have toured the world many times over giving them a wealth of information to draw upon. With this background and a world wide readership, Okanagan wine makers will be pleased hear the Viator blog ranked the Okanagan Valley number one on its list of the top 10 wine destinations in the world. The Okanagan placed ahead of Bordeaux, France, Tuscany in Italy and the Napa and Sonoma region in California.
In placing the Okanagan on top Viator writes "More than 60 grape varietals are grown here, including Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, as well as a variety of fruit wines."

Things to do in Kelowna

Whether you are feeling adventurous or just wanting to kick back and relax, Kelowna is sure to please. A multitude of choices to suit every taste from leisurely cruises and white water rafting to fine dining and luxury accommodation exists here in Kelowna.

We have golfing, indoor water-slides for kids, adventure tours, horseback riding, balloon rides, helicopter and plane rides, guides, heritage and historic sites, museums and art galleries, boating, and lots more to make your Okanagan visit pleasant and memorable.

iLoveKelowna.com has organized their list of things to do while visiting Kelowna.

Okanagan Spring Wine Festival

The first of the annual Okanagan Wine Festivals is fast approaching. The Spring Wine Festival is a perfect marriage of wine and culinary tourism.For the first ten days in May, it offers a tantalizing experience for anyone who loves fabulous wine accompanied by fine cuisine. And what better way to announce the grape growing season than to hold a Festival during bud break!

Guests can choose an incredible 100 plus events throughout Okanagan Wine Country at a time of year when it is absolutely delightful to savour the spring season in the warm sunshine.

The spring Wine Festival has been described as "one of Canada's best small festivals" and it is no wonder that its success continues to grow. This year, the Okanagan Spring Wine Festival dates are April 30 to May 9, 2009.