Fresh Produce
This region is one of the best places for fresh produce to grow. With Canada’s Fruit Stand Capital, Keremeos, and the Organic Farming Capital of Canada, Cawston, you can count on enjoying seasonal produce sourced from local farmers during your visit.
The Thompson Okanagan has long been home to many orchards that grow all kinds of fruits from cherries to peaches and apples. A steam ferry once transported fruit up and down the Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley, from Vernon to Penticton. Over time some orchards transitioned to vineyards, like Fitzpatrick Winery that sits on Gretta Ranch, once a Peach farm repurposed to vineyard and beautiful grounds of the winery.
Today, farming is still a major industry in the region and grows all kinds of produce that you will find at farmer’s markets, in fruit stands, and in your fresh farm to table meals at many of the restaurants and bistros in throughout.
This region is one of the best places for fresh produce to grow. With Canada’s Fruit Stand Capital, Keremeos, and the Organic Farming Capital of Canada, Cawston, you can count on enjoying seasonal produce sourced from local farmers during your visit.
The Thompson Okanagan has long been home to many orchards that grow all kinds of fruits from cherries to peaches and apples. A steam ferry once transported fruit up and down the Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley, from Vernon to Penticton. Over time some orchards transitioned to vineyards, like Fitzpatrick Winery that sits on Gretta Ranch, once a Peach farm repurposed to vineyard and beautiful grounds of the winery.
Today, farming is still a major industry in the region and grows all kinds of produce that you will find at farmer’s markets, in fruit stands, and in your fresh farm to table meals at many of the restaurants and bistros in throughout.
Wineries
The Thompson Okanagan is home to three wine regions, the Okanagan Valley, the Thompson Valley, and the Similkameen Valley. Each are composed of unique climates that create an excellent portfolio of multiple varietals found in the region.
The Okanagan Valley is a widely recognized wine region that is home to over 200 wineries that produce multiple varietals of wine. It’s unique climate and terroirs offers the perfect place for vineyards to thrive. Along with the Okanagan valley is the up and coming Thompson Valley offers quality wines and winery experiences. The Similkameen Valley is a tranquil destination that has hillsides composed of vineyards.
Within the region winery you will find unique winery experiences and many options of wine tours.
The Thompson Okanagan is home to diverse wine regions, the Okanagan Valley, the Thompson Valley, Shuswap, and the Similkameen Valley. Each is composed of unique climates and terroir that create an excellent portfolio of multiple varietals found in the region.
There are many wine trails throughout our area. Take a self-guided tour or sign up with one of the many tour operators. You can tour by bus, luxury SUV, electric bike, regular bike, and even by kayak with Hoodoo Adventures in Penticton! From the Kamloops Wine Trail in the north, the Golden Mile in the South and the Similkameen Valley in the west, you’ll find plenty of varietals to smell, sip, and swirl.
The Okanagan Valley is a widely recognized wine region that is home to over 200 wineries that produce multiple varietals of wine. The unique climate and terroirs offer the perfect place for vineyards to thrive. Along with the Okanagan valley is the up and coming Thompson Valley which offers quality wines and winery experiences. The Similkameen Valley is a tranquil destination that has hillsides composed of vineyards. In the dense forest of the Shuswap lies quaint wineries that promise to leave you wanting more.
Wine Trails to Note:
Breweries, Cideries, and Distilleries
Breweries and cideries have begun to pop up all over British Columbia and in the Thompson Okanagan. In fact, the region is a prominent portion of the BC Ale Trail offering unique and traditional flavours of beer along with delicious food items to pair it with. Breweries offer a unique environment for people to come together and enjoy craft beer that has been created to represent the brewery itself and showcase the surrounding community.
Along with breweries you will find cideries throughout the region that create their beverages from fresh fruit picked from local orchards. Much like breweries and cideries, distilleries offer a unique experience to taste different spirits that are unique to their home distillery and the Thompson Okanagan.
Breweries and cideries have begun to pop up all over British Columbia and in the Thompson Okanagan. In fact, the region is a prominent portion of the BC Ale Trail offering unique and traditional flavours of beer along with delicious food items to pair it with. Breweries offer a unique environment for people to come together and enjoy craft beer that has been created to represent the brewery itself and showcase the surrounding community.
Along with breweries, you will find cideries throughout the region that create their beverages from fresh fruit picked from local orchards. Much like breweries and cideries, distilleries offer a unique experience to taste different spirits that are unique to their home distillery and the Thompson Okanagan.
Some of the best adult beverages are created right here in the Thompson Okanagan. Regional and seasonal beers, fruit liqueurs, honey mead, and spirits all contribute to the heady flavours of our area. Tours are available year round, or you can taste them on your own! Pick your favourites and prepare to be amazed.
Culinary
The Thompson Okanagan is known for its abundance of farm to table restaurants and bistros, who work hard to source their products from local growers. Here you will find top chefs from around the world who’s main focus is to an unforgettable culinary experience.
Whether you are looking to grab a quick bite at a coffee shop, enjoy lunch at a casual restaurant, or indulge in a fine dinning experience, you will be able to find the culinary experience suited for you and your cravings.
The Thompson Okanagan is known for its abundance of farm to table restaurants and bistros, who work hard to source their products from local growers. Here, you will find top chefs from around the world who’s main focus is to create an unforgettable culinary experience. All excellent chefs in the region are supported by a farmer who provides them with fresh seasonal products that is turned into mouth watering meals.
Whether you are looking to grab a quick bite at a coffee shop, enjoy lunch at a casual restaurant, or indulge in a fine dinning experience, you will be able to find the culinary experience suited for you and your cravings.