Okanagan Valley stamp

DISCOVER THE

OKANAGAN VALLEY

The Okanagan Valley

Boasting 84% 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 four official sub-regions, each with distinct soil and climate conditions: Golden Mile Bench, Naramata Bench, Okanagan Falls and Skaha Bench.

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.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Common Varietals

MERLOT

PINOT GRIS

PINOT NOIR

CHARDONNAY

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

GEWÜRZTRAMINER

CABERNET FRANC

SYRAH

RIESLING

SAUVIGNON BLANC

Okanagan Valley Sub-Regions

KELOWNA / LAKE COUNTRY
PEACHLAND / SUMMERLAND / PENTICTON
NARAMATA BENCH
SKAHA BENCH
OKANAGAN FALLS
OLIVER
GOLDEN MILE BENCH
OSOYOOS

FIRST WINERY

CALONA VINEYARDS

– 1932 –

ACRES PLANTED IN REGION

8,830

LICENSED GRAPE WINERIES

185