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Looking for some thirst quenchers? Designed for ease of use and quick reference, peruse our detailed listing of where to go and visit the Okanagan's best breweries, distilleries and wineries.
Brewery
Breakaway Brewing Company
13224 Victoria Road North
Summerland, BC V0H 1Z0
Phone: (250) 328-4817
www.breakawaybrewingcompany.com
Nano brewery focused on in house made unique small batch craft beers and delicious tacos. A 50 seat capacity tasting room/restaurant in the heart of downtown Summerland. Pints, flights and growler fills. Cider and wine available.
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Shore Line Brewing Co.
116 - 3477 Lakeshore Road
Kelowna, BC V1W 1V3
Phone: (778) 940-6802
Enjoy our fresh, house crafted beers and creative comfort food in our open inviting tap room and lounge. Taste, sip, and eat while enjoying views of the lake and beach from inside or on the pet friendly patio.
Cidery
Upside Cider
2555 Gale Road
Kelowna, BC V1V 2K2
Phone: (778) 760-9347
At Upside Cider we are certified organic and we are committed to environmental sustainability and biodiversity. Our cider gives a clean and fresh taste that doesn't need much added. Just simple, pure and organic.
Distillery
The Dubh Glas Distillery
8486 Gallagher Lake
Frontage Road
Oliver, BC V0H 1T2
Phone: (778) 439-3580
The Dubh Glas Distillery is one of Canada’s newest Craft Distilleries, producing high quality whisky, gin and spirits in the heart of wine country. You can taste the passion in every bottle from their award winning Noteworthy Gin to their Age-Your-Own whisky kits. Tours and tastings daily.
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Legend Distilling
3005 Naramata Road
Naramata, BC V0H 1N1
Phone: (778) 514-1010
Amongst the award-winning wineries of BC’s beautiful Naramata Bench, you’ll find something a little different, something unique...Legend Distilling. Craft cocktails prepared using spirits made on-site, along with a selection of Naramata wines, ciders and BC Craft Beers. Out on the patio Urtica Eatery offers freshly made farm to table fare in a relaxed style with stunning views across Okanagan Lake to Summerland. In addition to lunch and dinner, experience Naramata's Happiest Hour daily from 4-6pm. Come experience some #naramatalove.
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Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery
5204 - 24th Street
Vernon, BC V1T 8X2
Phone: (250) 549-3120
We invite you to come visit BC's Original Farm-to-Flask Craft Distillery, specializing in small batch copper pot production. Visitors are encouraged to drop in for a world-class tasting, or reserve one of our three distillery experiences online for an intimate glimpse into the fascinating world of craft distilling. Open all year round, view website for opening hours. BC's Local Distillery.
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Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery
267 Bernard Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y 6N2
Phone: (778) 484-5174
We invite you to come visit the downtown Kelowna Boutique location of BC's Original Farm-to-Flask Craft Distillery, specializing in small batch copper pot production. Visitors are encouraged to drop in for a world-class tasting, or reserve a private group tasting and mini tour experience online for an intimate glimpse into the fascinating world of craft distilling. Open all year round, view website for opening hours. BC's Local Distillery.
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Tumbleweed Spirits
7 - 6001 Lakeshore Drive
Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V6
Phone: (778) 437-2221
At Tumbleweed Spirits we craft a variety of small batch spirits, vodka, gin and moonshine showcasing locally grown fruits and grains. Come visit us in beautiful Osoyoos and enjoy the cool vibe in our western inspired tasting room where we'll be generously pouring!
Specialty Stores
Metro Liquor
1175 Ellis Street
Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z5
Phone: (778) 484-5656
Metro Liquor is your destination for specialty wine, unique spirits and rare craft beers and ciders. Providing exceptional domestic and international wines, spirits and beers to suit any lifestyle. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff are always on hand to answer your questions and help with your purchase.
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Metro Liquor
1747 Ross Road
West Kelowna, BC V1Z 3E7
Phone: (250) 769-3828
Metro Liquor is your destination for specialty wine, unique spirits and rare craft beers and ciders. Providing exceptional domestic and international wines, spirits and beers to suit any lifestyle. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff are always on hand to answer your questions and help with your purchase.
Winery
50th Parallel Estate Winery
17101 Terrace View Road
Lake Country, BC V4V 1B7
Phone: (250) 766-3408
50th Parallel Estate is a majestic 61 acre site near the shores of Lake Okanagan boasting panoramic lake views and rare granite soils. Enjoy an unparalleled wine experience in our new transparent glass tasing room as you sip our award winning Pinot Noir and aromatic whites. Visit 50th's exciting new expansion featuring their regional, seasonal restaurant BLOCK ONE, world class architecture and stunning event centre. Meet Me At The 50th.
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Bench 1775 Winery
1775 Naramata Road
Penticton, BC V2A 8T8
Phone: (250) 490-4965
Bench 1775 boasts stunning 180 degree views of Okanagan Lake. Join us on the patio Anthony Gismondi describes as "the best patio in the world". We invite you to experience a sense of place with Bench 1775 wines.
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Black Hills Estate Winery
4190 Black Sage Road
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0
Phone: (250) 498-0666
Join us on the scenic patio at our Wine Experience Centre and indulge in an incredible flight of wines guided by one of our knowledgeable Wine Educators. Enjoy an artisan charcuterie plate or flatbread from our Vineyard Kitchen while you sip and delight in the gorgeous surroundings. For reservations, our hours of operation and other details please visit www.blackhillswinery.com.
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Burrowing Owl Estate Winery
500 Burrowing Owl Place
Oliver, BC V0H 1T1
Phone: (250) 498-0620
The winery and vineyard lie within one of Canada’s most unique ecosystems which include the northernmost tip of the Sonora Desert. The location near the north end of Osoyoos Lake is one of the most highly rated grape-growing locations in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys.
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Church and State Wines
4516 Ryegrass Road
Oliver, BC V0H 1T1
Phone: (250) 498-2700
Church and State Wines, head and heart, change and tradition, roots and growth. We strive to achieve balance between the vineyard and the cellar; to create wines that speak of our vast terroirs. Founded in 2004, the original location in Brentwood Bay, Victoria, sits on it's home vineyard of 10 acres. This location is a sparkling wine facility with a bistro. Our second location is found in Oliver nestled amongst one of our 5 estate vineyards in the South Okanagan; totaling 85 acres. Focusing on low-yield vineyard practices, we produce 25,000 cases annually.
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Desert Hills Estate Winery
4078 Black Sage Road
Oliver, BC V0H 1T1
Phone: (250) 498-6664
Come join the family as you sip through a wide variety of premium wines on the iconic Black Sage Bench. Let our tasting staff take you on a journey through the history of the vineyard and experience why we are Canada's #3 Top Small Winery.
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Dirty Laundry Vineyard
7311 Fiske Street
Summerland, BC V0H 1Z2
Phone: (250) 494-8815
Dirty Laundry Vineyard was voted Best Patio, Best Place to Take Out of Towners, Best Overall Winery Experience and Best Rosé in the 2017 Best of BC Wine Country Awards. Try our Artisan stone oven pizza with wine or a craft brew on our beautiful patio! A tasting experience that will tickle your palate and your sense of humour.
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Ex Nihilo Vineyards
1525 Camp Road
Lake Country, BC V4V 1K1
Phone: (250) 766-5522
The dream has become a reality, welcome to Ex Nihilo. We invite you to experience Ex Nihilo’s Tasting Room and Winery while enjoying our award winning wines.
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Gray Monk Estate Winery
1055 Camp Road
Lake Country, BC V4V 2H4
Phone: (250) 766-3168
Gray Monk Estate Winery was founded in 1982 and is known as the "home of Pinot Gris". Guests can enjoy the spectacular view of Okanagan Lake from the large patio of the Lookout Restaurant.
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Hillside Winery
1350 Naramata Road
Penticton, BC V2A 8T6
Phone: (250) 493-6274
Hillside's well-equipped cellar, under the direction of Winemaker Kathy Malone, produces award winning wines made exclusively from Naramata Bench grown grapes. The charming tasting room and wine shop is open 7 days a week for wine tasting and purchases.
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House of Rose Winery
2270 Garner Road
Kelowna, BC V1P 1E2
Phone: (250) 765-0802
Run by the Rose family since 1993. Producing smooth, fruit forward vegan wines from dry to sweet. Come for a wine tasting. Stay for a picnic, live music, a tour or one of our many events. If it's quaint and farm based you are looking for, we definitely fit the bill.
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Howling Bluff Estate Winery
1086 Three Mile Road
Penticton, BC V2A 8T7
Phone: (250) 490-3640
This family operated Naramata Bench winery throws a large shadow for a small operation. Howling Bluff, winner of four BC Lieutenant Governor's Awards, continues to produce exquisite wines that are true to the vineyards where the grapes are grown. Tasting is believing.
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Indigenous World Winery
2218 Horizon Drive East
West Kelowna, BC V1Z 3L4
Phone: (250) 769-2824
Indigenous World Winery is BC's only 100% Indigenous owned winery, blending traditional Syilx culture with modern tastes. Visit the wine shop to take in spectacular views of Lake Okanagan while tasting award winning wines.
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Kalala Organic Estate Winery
3361 Glencoe Road
West Kelowna, BC V4T 1M1
Phone: (250) 768-9700
We are located on sunny, south sloping hills on Okanagan Lake, producing a variety of red and white wines along with our award winning icewines. We employ organic practices to produce wines of great balance and quality. The tasting room is open year round.
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Kismet Estate Winery
316 Road 20
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0
Phone: (250) 495-4462
The name Kismet is derived from the Punjabi word 'Destiny'. Their wines include Karma, Moksha, Mantra, which represent the spiritual laws of Destiny that they believe in so passionately. Staying true to their traditional Indian roots, they have opened an Indian Restaurant that features savoury Indian dishes paired with their interesting wines. Please check our website for hours of operation.
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Lake Breeze Vineyards
930 Sammet Road
Naramata, BC V0H 1N0
Phone: (250) 496-5659
Hours: daily from 11:00 - 5:00. Located on the beautiful Naramata Bench just North of Penticton, Lake Breeze has been proudly producing award winning wines since 1995. Our idyllic setting welcomes you to experience a tasting or a lunch at The Patio Restaurant, while you enjoy the breathtaking Okanagan landscape. Visit our website to book your reservation. This is the life. Cheers!
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Lang Vineyards
2493 Gammon Road
Naramata, BC V0H 1N1
Phone: (778) 514-5598
Lang Vineyards was British Columbia’s first Farm Gate winery, established back in 1990. From our humble beginnings, we have evolved over the past 30 years into one of the Okanagan’s premier boutique wineries! Come taste some of BC’s richest wine history today!
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Liquidity Wines
4720 Allendale Road
Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R2
Phone: (778) 515-5500
Based in Okanagan Falls, the Heart of Wine Country, Liquidity offers an artisan approach to winemarking - taking you on a journey of the senses that captures the art of winemaking from grape to glass in a stunning space where guests are wowed by the incredible views, eclectic artwork and locally inspired food. Time is spent enjoying these finer things in life, while in the vineyard care is taken to carefully hand-harvest the best fruit and artfully blend them into fine wines.
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Mission Hill Family Estate
1730 Mission Hill Road
West Kelowna, BC V4T 2E4
Phone: (250) 768-7611
Located in the heart of British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, Mission Hill Family Estate offers visitors and exceptional experience in a setting of unparalleled natural beauty. Explore Mission Hill Family Estate throughout the year with immersive Winery Experiences and Tours, annual Summer Concert Series and seasonal Terrace Restaurant.
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Moon Curser Vineyards
3628 Highway 3 East
Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V6
Phone: (250) 495-5161
Moon Curser Vineyards, named Best Performing Small Winery in Canada at the 2019 National Wine Awards, is a family-owned winery located on the East Bench of Osoyoos. It is known for its portfolio of award winning wines crafted from unusual (in Canada) grape varieties like Tempranillo, Tannat and the Italian Arneis, among others.
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Nighthawk Vineyards
2735 Green Lake Road
Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R0
Phone: (250) 497-8874
Nighthawk Vineyards is a boutique farm gate winery, overlooking the panoramic Green Lake valley above Okanagan Falls. It is truly a magical destination, with a distinctive terroir that contributes to some of the finest grape growing conditions. Enjoy our award winning wines in the Wine Tasting Shop, or with a signature Charcuterie platter on the scenic patio. Open daily from 10am - 5pm, April to November.
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NKMIP Cellars
1400 Rancher Creek Road
Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0
Phone: (250) 495-2985
NKMIP Cellars is North America’s first aboriginally owned and operated winery and ranked among the top 3 in Canada. Open daily for tours, tastings, patio restaurant and boutique.
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O'Rourke's Peak Cellars
2290 Goldie Road
Lake Country, BC V4V 1G5
Phone: (250) 766-9922
O'Rourke's Peak Cellars, 100% Lake Country, 100% Estate Grown. Passionate winemakers Nikki Callaway and Stephanie Stanley are dedicated to expressing the unique terroir by making outstanding wines. A stunning portfolio including Pinot Gris, Riesling, Rose, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
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Play Estate Winery
507 Skaha Hills Drive
Penticton, BC V2A 0A9
Phone: (236) 422-2675
Play Estate Winery is Penticton's newest winery and is located in the Skaha Hills development overlooking beautiful Skaha Lake. Play is home to 14 acres of planted vineyard with an additional acre which is home to a Thompson-Okanagan commercial building award nominated facility; featuring the winery's production area, tasting room and indoor/outdoor bistro.
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Poplar Grove Winery
425 Middle Bench Road
Penticton, BC V2A 8S5
Phone: (250) 493-9463
Join us at Poplar Grove to take in breathtaking views of the Okanagan while enjoying our signature wines and local cuisine on the winery's restaurant patio. Open deaily 10am - 6pm.
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Road 13 Vineyards
799 Ponderosa Road
Oliver, BC V0H 1T1
Phone: (250) 498-8330
Family owned and operated since 2003, Road 13 Vineyards is one of Canada’s top ranked wineries – celebrating seven years in the Top Ten at the National Wine Awards. Come see why at our tasting room on Oliver’s iconic Golden Mile Bench.
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See Ya Later Ranch Winery
2575 Green Lake Road
Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R0
Phone: (250) 497-8267
The wines of See Ya Later Ranch celebrate the lively legacy of Major Hugh Fraser, a colourful character dating back to 1919. The winery boasts some of the most spectacular vineyard, mountain and lake views in the Okanagan. Experiences include wine tastings, wine and food pairings and lunch offered in season.
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Sleeping Giant Fruit Winery
6206 Canyon View Road
Summerland, BC V0H 1Z7
Phone: (250) 494-0377
www.sleepinggiantfruitwinery.ca
Summerland Sweets is a family business that has been producing quality fruit syrup, jam and candy since 1962. In 2008 Sleeping Giant Fruit Winery was added to the business. Come visit our country gift store, view our production video, enjoy a wine tasting or treat yourself to an ice cream! Open year round.
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Summerhill Pyramid Winery
4870 Chute Lake Road
Kelowna, BC V1W 4M3
Phone: (250) 764-8000
Wines made organically and biodynamically with love, aged in a four story pyramid that is built with sacred geometry and aligned to the stars. The portfolio of organic wines has garnered Summerhill Pyramid international acclaim, including being named ‘Canadian Wine Producer of the Year’ by the IWSC in London, England.
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Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
537 Tinhorn Creek Road
Oliver, BC V0H 1T0
Phone: (250) 498-3743
Open seven days a week, Tinhorn Creek Canada's first carbon neutral winery, offers an unrivalled visitor experience including summer concert series, self-guided tour, award winning Miradoro Restaurant and wines that rank among the best in the world.
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Upper Bench Winery & Creamery
170 Upper Bench Road South
Penticton, BC V2A 8T1
Phone: (250) 770-1733
Located just outside Penticton's downtown core at the gateway to the Naramata Bench, Upper Bench Winery and Creamery offers a unique opportunity to experience their two passions: wine and cheese. Now offering fresh, hand-made pizza from The Oven Wine Bar (19+ only).
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The View Winery & Vineyard
1 - 2287 Ward Road
Kelowna, BC V1W 4R5
Phone: (250) 860-0742
Set in a vintage 1992 apple packing house, The View offers an authentic Okanagan experience. Featuring aromatic fresh, crisp whites, fruit-forward, spicy reds and handcrafted apple ciders. Minutes from downtown. Look for the Red Shoe! Refer to website for hours.
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vinAmité Cellars
5381 Highway 97
Oliver, BC V0H 1T1
Phone: (250) 498-2234
Our portfolio of three whites, five reds: an aromatic white blend called Chanson d'amour with Orange Muscat, our Beaujolais style Gamay Noir, a rare 100% Petit Verdot and three variations of luscious red blend interpretations: easy, full-flavoured wines.
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Volcanic Hills Estate Winery
2845 Boucherie Road
West Kelowna, BC V1Z 2G6
Phone: (778) 755-5550
Voted “Best New Winery” 2011. Open year round, restaurant and seasonal patio, rental facility, wine boutique, children’s play area and expansive wine bar.
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