Okanagan Valley Wine Tour
Canada
A compact but spectacular wine country drive along Lake Okanagan in British Columbia, ponderosa pine slopes dropping to a desert-climate lake, over 200 wineries producing Riesling, Pinot Noir, and ice wine, and some of the most dramatic winery architecture in the world.
Explore on the interactive map →Stops along the route
- Kelowna
The Okanagan's largest city with a lakefront promenade and floating bridge. The BC Wine Information Centre points you to what is exceptional this vintage.
- Mission Hill Family Estate
Canada's most architecturally dramatic winery. A classical bell tower, terraced lawns, and a lakeside amphitheatre frame the benchmark Reserve Pinot Noir.
- Quails' Gate Winery
A 19th-century log cabin complex above the lake producing the valley's finest dry Riesling. The patio restaurant has unbroken lake views on three sides.
- Summerhill Pyramid Winery
A certified organic estate with a full-scale Cheops pyramid used for cask aging. The Cipes Brut sparkling wine is genuinely excellent and worth the detour.
- St. Hubertus Estate Winery
A Swiss-family estate with a lakeside tasting room. The Pinot Blanc and Riesling are consistently among the valley's most precise and age-worthy whites.
- Carmelis Goat Cheese
An award-winning artisan farm where you can watch milking and taste aged chevres. The labneh and blue pair perfectly with a day's worth of Okanagan wine.
Where to Eat
- The Terrace Restaurant at Mission HillContemporary Canadian
Offers refined cuisine with panoramic views of the Okanagan Valley, featuring seasonal dishes paired with estate wines.
- Old Vines Restaurant at Quails' GateFarm-to-Table
Serves locally sourced dishes in a rustic setting overlooking vineyards and Okanagan Lake.
- Summerhill Organic BistroOrganic
Features organic, farm-to-table meals with stunning views of the vineyard and lake.
Things to Do
- Mission Hill Family Estate Winery TourWinery Tour
Explore the winery's architecture, learn about winemaking, and enjoy tastings of award-winning wines.
- Quails' Gate Winery Tasting ExperienceWine Tasting
Sample a selection of premium wines while learning about the winery's history and vineyard practices.
- Summerhill Pyramid Winery TourWinery Tour
Discover the unique pyramid cellar, learn about organic winemaking, and taste a variety of wines.