Southeast Kelowna Wine Tour

Vineyards, Rolling Hills, Orchards, Fine Dining – Wine & Cider

The Okanagan Valley is BC’s largest viticultural area with 186 licensed grape wineries planted on over 9,600 acres. The topographical zone encompassing Kelowna and the surrounding vineyards, is glacial carved gravel and clay, with hot summers and rain shadow creating a superlative terroir for grape cultivation. Okanagan Lake helps moderate the climate, and our northern latitude delivers longer hours of daylight than other Pacific Coast regions. Common varietals include pinot noir, chardonnay, pinot gris, and Riesling grapes. Enjoy this beautiful scenic route, acres of vineyards, rolling hills, and orchards. Southeast Kelowna has some of the oldest and most established wineries in the Okanagan Valley.

Lakeshore Kelowna Wine Tour

Panoramic Views & Lush Vineyards

At the northernmost tip of the Sonora Desert, the Okanagan Valley is still classified as a cool climate when compared with other international wine growing regions. What sets the Okanagan apart, is the long intense sunshine hours in our hot but brief summer, with daylight lasting as long as 16 hours during the summer months. The altitude of Kelowna’s vineyards provides a great diurnal range with cooler nights, and this combination allows the grapes to maintain their natural acidity and produce so many award-winning BC wines.

Situated along the east side of Okanagan Lake, these wineries offer panoramic views of lush vineyards, Kelowna and the lake, patios and beautiful gardens. They also produce some of the most spectacular wines in the world. These vineyards are often family run, and implement the latest in organic farming practices.