Okanagan Valley stamp

DISCOVER THE

OKANAGAN VALLEY

The Okanagan Valley

Boasting 86% of the province’s vineyard acreage, the Okanagan Valley is BC’s premier grapegrowing region. With an ever-changing panorama, the valley stretches over 250 kilometres, across sub-regions, each with distinct soil and climate conditions suited to growing a range of varietals from sun-ripened reds to lively fresh and often crisp whites.

With quiet family-run boutique vineyards to world-class operations, the Okanagan Valley wineries are rich in tradition and character, consistently ranking among the world’s best at international competitions.

Facts: The Okanagan Valley has eleven official sub-regions, each with distinct soil and climate conditions: Golden Mile Bench, Golden Mile Slopes, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Falls Skaha Bench, East Kelowna Slopes, Lake Country, South Kelowna Slopes, Summerland Bench, Summerland Lakefront and Summerland Valleys.

Facts: The Okanagan Valley climate is unique. Daytime temperatures can reach 40°C, but the cool nights allow the grapes to maintain their natural acidity – a signature trait in BC wine.

Facts: Warmer and more arid than Napa Valley, the Okanagan Valley gets nearly two hours more sunlight per day during the peak growing season.

Common Varietals

MERLOT

PINOT GRIS

PINOT NOIR

CHARDONNAY

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

GEWÜRZTRAMINER

CABERNET FRANC

SYRAH

RIESLING

GAMAY NOIR

SAUVIGNON BLANC