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."

Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Check out our Festivals, Fairs & Special Events page for Spring and Summer happenings in and about Kelowna. We will be updating this page as the season continues...

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Ski to Sea Race (April)

From Big White Ski Resort to Kelowna City Park
Ski to Sea Race involves a team of 2 and up to 7 team mates. These athletes will take turns in different legs of the 95km journey from mountain top to the valley bottom using their talents in alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, mountain biking, road cycling, running and last, but hardly least, canoeing/kayaking.

Okanagan Spring Wine Festival (April/May)

Various Locations
Ah!! Spring has sprung and it's time for the sleepy vines to awaken.

Activities for July in Kelowna

Canada Day Celebrations Friday, Jul 1, 2011

Bring your family and enjoy fireworks, the Folk Fest, events at Prospera Place and more.

Westside Daze Friday, Jul 1, 2011 - Sunday, Jul 3, 2011

Westside Daze is more than just a celebration - Westsiders call this area paradise and to celebrate our good fortune, we have arranged an EXCEPTIONAL weekend of fun, entertainment and food… come share it with us!

Okanagan Summer Wine Festival Friday, Jul 8, 2011 - Saturday, Jul 16, 2011

This summer festival has grown so large that Silver Star Mountain Resort doesn't have enough room! So you can enjoy the yourselves in the whole Okanagan Valley where ever you are with breath-taking scenery, samples of heavenly wine with varieties of cheeses, chocolates, fruits and coffees.

Centre of Gravity Festival Friday, Jul 29, 2011 - Sunday, Jul 31, 2011 at City Park

BC's Hottest Sport and Entertainment Festival. Vaudeville theatre & circus training - all this coming to our very own backyard this summer from Toronto! Your kids will enjoy learning the tumbling, juggling, stilt walking, clowning and aerial acrobatics.

Check out this Wine Tour Special

I wanted to share with my guests this limited-time offer that I found. TWONGO has $40 for a deluxe Okanagan wine tour with Distinctly Kelowna Tours ($90 Value). Choose from three tours. Very little time left... Use this link to see their current offer in Kelowna: https://www.twongo.com/?referrer=12601

KELOWNA-AREA ‘WINE TRAILS’ PROMOTE 20 WINERIES

The five trails are:
• Scenic Sip of Lake Country (Ancient Hills Winery, Arrowleaf Winery, Ex Nihilo, and Gray Monk Estate).
• East Kelowna Wine Trail (The View Winery, SpierHead Winery, Vibrant Vines, Camelot Vineyards, and House of Rose).
• Lakeshore Wine Route (Tantalus Winery, Summerhill Pyramid Winery, St. Hubertus, and CedarCreek Estate Winery).
• Westside Wine Trail (Mission Hill Family Estate, Quails’ Gate Estate Winery, Little Straw, Volcanic Hills, Mount Boucherie, and Kalala Vineyards).
• Heritage Downtown Visit (Calona Wines, the Cultural District and Museums).

Tantalus Winery General Manager Jane Hatch says, "Each of our wineries offers a unique and appealing experience ... no two are alike. We want to shine the spotlight on the distinct personalities of each winery and engage with visitors on a variety of levels."

www.tourismkelowna.com/do/wine/kelowna-wine-trails

Wineries & Golf Courses of the Okanagan

Our favourite interactive online map showing Okanagan wineries and golf courses! Click here: WINE and GOLF MAP

The Spring Okanagan Wine Festival

09:00am - Apr 29th, 2011 to May 8th, 2011.

After watching their vines sleep for months, local BC winemakers and vineyards celebrate the arrival of spring and the waking of the vines with a glass – or two – of wine. And our BC winemakers want you to join them.

Contact us for more information