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HISTORICAL TOURS

O'KEEFE HISTORIC RANCH
(250) 542-7868
Admission includes a guided tour of the mansion, self-guided tour of the ranch and video.
Hours are:
May to Thanksgiving.......9am to 5pm daily.
July and August...........9am to 6pm daily.
On Highway 97 in Vernon.
B.C. ORCHARD INDUSTRY MUSEUM
(250) 763-0433
The museum explores the region's transformation from cattle ranching to orcharding. Exhibits, hands-on displays, model railway, gift shop, tours, special events and conference service are available.
Hours are:
September to June........10am to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday
July and August..........10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday
1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna.
KETTLE VALLEY RAILWAY HERITAGE SOCIETY
(250) 494-8422
Hop aborad the Kettle Valley Steam engine for a trip back to the time of the mighty railway steam engines. Ride the rails across the majestic Trout Creek trestle spanning 290 feet above the creek.
Tours began May 1995.
Call ahead for rates and schedules.
10112 Victoria Road, S., Summerland.

SUMMERLAND ORNAMENTAL GARDENS
(250) 494-7711
Stroll the 15 acres of the area's botanical gardens and then visit the interpretive centre housed in the 1920's English Cottage. View the Xeriscape (water wise) demonstration garden. A tour you'll love.
Call ahead for Tours.
Hours are:
May to October...........8am to 8pm Monday to Friday
9am to 8pm weekends and holidays
November to April........8am to 5pm Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm weekends and holidays
4200 Highway 97, S., Summerland

R. N. ATKINSON MUSEUM
(250)290-2451
Excellent museum of local and regional historical significance. Transportation, both rail and sternwheeler, natural history, native, gold creeks and ghost towns of Southern BC, plus information on the Kettle Valley railway are included. Call ahead for tours.
Hours are:
Year-round10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday
extended summer hours are:
July and AugustTuesdays and Thursdays until 8:30pm
785 Main Street, Penticton

Fruit and Orchard Tours

DAVISON ORCHARDS AND FAMILY FARM MARKET
(250) 549-3266
Fruits and vegetables spanning a full 45 acres awaits your pleasure. Quench your thirst with fresh apple juice over a summer lunch in the picnic and children's play area then enjoy the unique displays before taking part in the guided or self-guided tours.
Hours are:
Mid-July to December
Summer8am to 8pm
Winter9am to 5pm
3097 Davison Road, Vernon.

RINGO-EN FARMS
(250) 545-9079
Farm sales of apples, melons, corn, green and red peppers and U-pick tomatoes. Located 4 kms west of Vernon overlooking the beautiful Okanagan lake.
Hours are:
Late July to late September9am to 6pm daily
6831 Bella Vista Road, Vernon

SWAN LAKE FRUIT MARKET AND GARDEN CENTRE
(250) 542-7614
Country-style market with bakery, deli, gift shop, ice cream and fresh fruit milkshakes.
Hours are:
Summer8am to 8pm 7 days a week
Other8am to 6pm
Highway 97 North, Vernon

APPLEBERRY FARM LTD
(250) 868-3814
Tour the orchard then visit the rural store. Enjoy fresh fruit desserts and teas served on the porch overlooking the orchard.
Hours are:
January to Marchby appointment only
April and May10am to 5:30pm Tuesday to Sunday
June to August10am to 5:30pm daily
September to December10am to 5:30pm Tuesday to Sunday
3193 Dunster Road, Kelowna

BLUE FOX ORCHARDS
(250) 769-4149 or (250) 769-6164
Not the Third generation of fruit growers with 42 years in the same location with mixed fruit, vegetables and vineyards. Sixty acres of peaches, cherries, 10 varieties of apples, apricots and pears. farm sales picked fresh daily. See the antique orcharding equipment. All within easy access from Highway 97.
Hours are:
SalesJuly to November daily
ToursCall ahead
2901 Boucherie Road, Kelowna
CHERRYTREE WORKSHOP
(250) 765-9568
Visit the working studio of renowned landscape artist, Roger D. Arndt, located on the picturesque orchard in the heart of the Okanagan. Art for sale.
Hours are:
Tuesday to SaturdayYear round by appointment only.
1555B Teasdale Road, Kelowna

KELOWNA LAND AND ORCHARD
(250) 763-1091
Established in 1904 this 120-acre family farm is situated in a unique setting. See the original farmhouse, tour the beutiful gardens and absorb the breathtaking view. Note the advanced techniques that help produce the fruit sold in over 30 countries.
45 minute tours
Farm gate sales, fresh juice.
Hours are:
April to OctoberCall for times
2930 Dunster Road, Kelowna

OKANAGAN ORCHARD TOURS LTD.
(250) 762-8092
Enjoy this narrated tour of orchard while riding in the Tally-Ho Coach pulled by tractor. There are ample photograph opportunities.
Hours are:
Blossom until Labour DayCall for times
KLO Road, Kelowna

BLOSSOM FRUIT STAND
(250) 494-1111 or 494-1229
Enjoy a cornucopia of local grown fruits, vegetables, syrups, jams and honey as well as ice cream and drinks.
For tours, call ahead. Self-guided tours of orchard. Hours are:
April to December8am to 8pm 7 days a week
Highway 97, Summerland.

DICKINSON FAMILY FARM and SUNSHINE FRUIT STAND
(250) 494-0300
This 35 acres produces some of the finest of in-season fruit found in the valley. See the historical agriculture equipment and packing house. Enjoy the open air market with fruit, jams and preserves. Easy U-pick and self-guided tours.
Hours are:
July to Novemberdawn til dusk, 7 days a week.
19208 Bentley Road, Summerland

GRANNY'S FRUIT STAND
(250) 494-7374
A perfect country market with produce picked daily. Feast on the homemade baking, jams, salsas and much more. Kids can enjoy the playground while you relax in the picnic area or view the artifacts, farm animals and fabulous view.
Hours are:
ToursCall ahead
May 15th to November 10th8am to 8pm
13810 Highway 97, Summerland

WINERY and VINEYARD TOURS

BELLA VISTA WINERY
(250) 558-0770
This new addition to the valley wine industry has three stories, fun atmosphere and spacious decks overlooking the spectacular view of the city of Vernon.
Wine shop on premises. Daily guided tours and tastings.
Hours are:
Year-round10am to 7pm daily.
3111 Agnew Road, Vernon.

GRAY MONK ESTATE WINERY & VINEYARDS
(250) 766-3168 or in BC, toll free at 1-800-663-4205
A must-visit European villa-styled estate winery in a beautiful setting. Daily guided tours with tastings.
Tours are:
May 1 to October 31Hourly, 11am to 4pm
November to AprilDaily at 2pm
Hours are:
May 1 to October 3110am to 5pm daily
November to April11am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday
November and December12 to 4pm Sunday
1055 Camp Road, Okanagan Centre, Kelowna

CALONA WINES WINE and GIFT SHOP
(250) 762-9144 or (250) 762-3332
Wine info line 1-800-663-5086
BC's heritage winery. Tour and follow the journey from grape to wine.
Tastings
Hours are:
WinterMonday to Sunday 10am to 5pm
SummerDaily 9am to 6pm
Tours are:
WinterMonday to Sunday 11am, 1 and 3pm
SummerDaily, hourly 9am to 4pm
1125 Richter Street, Kelowna

CEDARCREEK ESTATE WINERY
(250) A scenic location overlooking Okanagan Lake and the beautifully manicured premises. Award-winning varial wines. Tour the vineyard, state-of-the-art laboratory, cellar, bottling room with wine tastings. Picnic area.
Hours are:
April to OctoberDaily from 9:30am to 5:30pm
November to MarchMonday to Saturday, 9:30am to 5:00pm
5445 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna

HOUSE OF ROSE WINERY
(250) 765-0802
A small family owned and operated farm winery of VQA wines including an in-house red blend, Perle of Zala (Hungarian) and Chardonnay. Enjoyable view, picnic area, tastings and tours.
Hours are:
Year round10am to 9pm
Wine Shop
May 10 to October 1010am to 5:30pm
2270 Garner Road, Kelowna

QUAILS' GATE VINEYARDS ESTATE WINERY
(250) 769-4451
Wine selection includes Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Chasselas and Optima. Wine shop is in a heritage log home.
Tours are:
SummerHourly
WinterBy appointment only
Hours are:
WinterDaily 10am to 6pm
WinterDaily 10am to 5pm
3303 Boucherie Road, Kelowna

ST. HUBERTS WINERY
(250) 764-7888
Finest Swiss-style wines. Farm animals. Located across the street from the beach and a city park.
Tours by appointment
Hours are:
Victoria Day to October 15Daily 12 to 5pm
October 15 to Victoria DayTuesday to saturday 12 to 5pm
January and FebruaryCall ahead
5225 lakeshore Road, Kelowna

SUMMERHILL ESTATE WINERY
(250) 764-8000
Toll free 1-800-667-3538
Try this famous "champagne" making tour to find out if you can experience "pyramid energy". A certified organic vineyard.
Tours are:
Daily / year round10am to 6pm hourly
Hours are:
Daily / year round10am to 6pm
4870 Chute Lake Road, Kelowna

MISSION HILL VINEYARDS and WINE BOUTIQUE
(250) 768-5125 or fax 768-2044
For wine boutique or tour information, call (250) 768-7611
An award-winning winery producing limited edition varietal wines, ciders and coolers. The wine boutique is set in a villa-style atmosphere. Picnic area available.
Call for group tours of 20 or more.
Hours are:
Summer10am to 8pm daily
Spring and Fall10am to 6pm daily
Winter10am to 4pm daily
1730 Mission Hill Road, Westbank

HAINLE VINEYARDS ESTATE WINERY
(250) 767-2525
Ogranically certified, family-run operateration producing 100% vinifera variety wines as well as Canada's first ice wine. Tastings.
Tours: Call ahead.
Hours are:
November 1 to April 30Thursday to Sunday 1 to 5pm
May 1 to October 31Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm
5355 Trepanier Bench Road, Peachland

OKANAGAN WINE TOURS LTD.
(250) 490-9898 or fax 494-7033
Toll free at 1-800-667-9898
Interesting and informative winery tours via luxury, mini-coach to all Okanagan wineries. Also, step-on guides, tour organization service, wine tasting seminars and agritours. Conferences and groups a specialty. Call for reservations or pick up at your hotel or motel.
Hours are:
Hours8:30 am to 6pm
10820 Walters Road, RR4 S84, C11, Summerland.

SUMAC RIDGE ESTATE WINERY
(250) 494-0451
View Western Canada's first champagne cellar. Wine shop, restaurant and golf course on premises. Take the 40 minute tour of vineyards, cellars and equipment and conclude with tastings.
Hours are:
May long weekend to Thanksgiving9am to 6pm daily.
Tours are: at 10am, 12, 2pm and 4pm daily.
Highway 97, Summerland

LANG VINEYARDS and WINERY
(250) 496-5987
Surrounded by orchardsand overlooking Okanagan Lake, BC's first farm winery has been renovated and expanded. International award-winning wines include Gewurtztraminer, Johannisberg Riesling Dry, Marechal Foch, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
Tours: Call ahead
Hours are:
May 1 to October 1511am to 6pm daily
2403 Gammon Road, Naramata

LECOMTE ESTATE WINERY
(250) 497-8267
Mountain grapes yield specialties like Gewurztraminer and Chelois. Wine and gift shop is in early 1900s settler's house. Outdoor patio provides spectacular view.
Tours are:
April to Octoberhourly 11am to 4pm daily
Off seasonBy appointment only
Hours (wind shop and tastings) are:
May to October10am to 5pm daily
Green Lake Road, Okanagan Falls.

DIVINO ESTATE WINERY LTD.
(250) 498-2784
A full 69 acres of vinifera grape varieties. Divino's slogan is "Wines made in the Italian tradition." Award-winning wines for over a decade. Visit the largest, independent winery and enjoy rustic surroundings.
Hours are: Call ahead.
No. 8 Road, Oliver.

Farm & Ranch Tours/Vacations

PAR-A-DOX FARM
(250) 838-7766
Visitors welcome anytime on weekends to view, milk, or feed the approximately 50 prize-winning, pure-bred goats of different varieties.
Tours and refreshments: Call ahead
Hours are:
Year-roundWeekends
10 Valecairn, Enderby

CARAVAN FARM THEATRE
(250) 546-8533
80-acre organic vegetable farm, home to well-known theatre company. Year-round productions incorporate land, weather and Clydesdale horses into performances. Fresh produce available on farm and at Farmer's Market.
Winter sleigh rides, private parties. Call ahead.
Salmon River Road, Armstrong

PICKWICK'S PLACE
(250) 546-6501
Corriedale sheep farm in country Victorian setting. Selling wearable woolens, weavings and wool.
Farm tours, call ahead
Bed and Breakfast available.
Hours are:
Year-roundTuesday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm
2351 Harding Road, Armstrong.

PILGRIM'S PRODUCE
(250) 546-3669
Certified organic farm with 30 varieties of vegetables, raspberries and U-pick strawberries. Cold-frames for exotic salad mixes and veggies extend the season. Produce sold at farm and local Farmer's Markets. Picnic area, refreshments. Organic farming tours on request.
Tours and hours: Call ahead.
1568 Eagle Rock Road, Armstrong

CITY CENTRE ANTIQUE & CRAFT MALL
30 Shops under one roof! 5,000 square feet of local Crafts and beautiful Antiques! Visit their bright, clean, cheery business. Whether you are looking for quality furniture or a gift for someone special, come browse through their large selection of Antiques, Crafts and Collectables.
3124 - 30th Avenue
Vernon, British Columbia

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