Some wineries to visit on a self guided tour Kelowna.

Do your own Kelowna self guided wine tours? You may have seen a picture or an ad for a winery in a tourism publication that certainly looks like one you wish to visit. Or tasted their wine at home or at friends so want to see where it is made. Also combine your must sees with the wine routes available. This will make the most efficient use of your time.

The most delightful charm of Kelowna’s Fab Five Wine Trail

KELOWNA’S  FAB FIVE WINE TRAIL Kelowna’s Fab Five Wine Trail is charming, intimate, funky and fun. The perfect words to describe the five boutique wineries along the FabFive Wine Trail. Find it in the rolling hills of East Kelowna, the FabFive  consists of The View, Spierhead, The Vibrant Vine, Camelot.  Within kilometers of each other,...

West Kelowna Tour – Part 4 (West Kelowna upper bench)

West Kelowna Upper Bench Located close to downtown West Kelowna upper bench is amongst the orchards and farms are some of the most unique and interesting wineries. This is a scenic route that boasts views from benches above the city of West Kelowna and lake. This is part 4 of 4 on the West Kelowna...

West Kelowna Wine Trail- Part 3 (Boucherie Road South Slope)

Boucherie Road South Slope Overlooking Okanagan Lake on the South facing slopes of Mt Boucherie. These wineries along Boucherie road are located in a East/West valley unique in the Okanagan. Spectacular views on the West Kelowna wine trail and special micro-climates produce some special wines. On the South facing slope of Mt. Boucheries all wineries...

West Kelowna Tour – Part 2 (Boucherie Road)

Boucherie Road Located on Boucherie Road along the West Kelowna Wine trail you will find the next 4 wineries The wineries can be found on either side of Boucherie Rd along the East facing slopes of Mt. Boucherie. Each winery has a view of the Okanagan lake and vineyards. This is part 2 of 4...

West Kelowna Tour – Part 1 (Boucherie Road North Slope)

Mt. Boucherie North Slope on Boucherie Road West Kelowna and Westbank First Nations is located just across the bridge. There are 16 wineries there, too many to visit in one day. We have divided the Wine Route into four parts. By visiting at least one from each part you are able to see the great...

How to plan a self guided wine tour in Kelowna

Self guided wine tour How to plan a self guided wine tour in Kelowna? In order to get the most out of your wine tasting trip, you need to be aware of the wineries that are open near you as well as their tasting policies, which wines they specialize in, and what they offer in...
Reserve tasting for Red Dog Wine Tours at Quails Gate Winery West Kelowna

Ultimate Map Of Wineries in Kelowna

Kelowna Area Wine Map see Full screen West Kelowna and Kelowna have a wide variety of scenic wine routes and types of wineries. They are all within a 30 minutes from downtown Kelowna. Read a brief description, see a photo and all contact information so you can make an informed choice. Use the Kelowna Area...

Frind Estate Beach

Frind Estate  is a beachfront location. certainly unique in Kelowna and North America. It is also on the historic Bennett Property in West Kelowna. It is relatively new establishment but has become very popular with visitors. Enjoy a wood fired pizza and a bottle of wine at a picnic table on the beach. This is an excellent choice if you are to only visit one or two places on your own self guided tour. It is an experience basically unmatched by any other winery. 3725 Boucherie Rd, West Kelowna. https://www.frindwinery.com/

Frind in West Kelowna is one stop on a self guided or guided West Kelowna Afternoon wine tour

The View and Wards Cidery

Doing a self guided wine tour in East Kelowna? This popular vineyard is set in what was once a vintage apple packinghouse, nestled amid orchards and vines. Overall just minutes from downtown Kelowna. Family owned for five generations, this destination offers a surely authentic wine and cider tasting experience. Also enjoy award winning estate wines and ciders in their tasting room or under the old growth apple trees. Open daily. 1-2287 Ward Rd. theviewwinery.com wardscider.com

Picnic in an apple orchard next to The View

Rollingdale

Located in West Kelowna Rollingdale provides an undoubtedly authentic experience behind the scenes, right inside the cellar. It’s a family-owned, organic winery. They guide you through a delicious range of wines, and offer some wine-making insights. Relax and enjoy the spectacular lake views from their picnic area. Located in West Kelowna at: 2306 Hayman Rd rollingdale.ca 250-769-9224

View from Rollingdale winery looking to the north on Okanagan Lake

Mount Boucherie Estate

Visit the new wineshop and tasting room on your West Kelowna adventure. They are proud to be in farm estate vineyards that are some of the oldest in both the Okanagan & Similkameen Valleys. Mount Boucherie Estate’s mission is to express this amazing land by crafting distinctive wines that also draw on low yields. Visit our tasting room to experience these award-winning wines for yourself. Phone: 250 769 8803 mtboucherie.com – 829 Douglas Road, West Kelowna

Volcanic Mt. Boucherie in the beautiful vineyards along Boucherie Rd

Indigenous World

Indigenous World is BC’s only 100% Indigenous owned winery, blending traditional Syilx culture with modern style. Visit their shop to take in spectacular views of Lake Okanagan while tasting a variety of award winning VQA wines. Located at: 2218 Horizon Drive E, Westbank. Wineshop: https://www.indigenousworldwinery.com 250 769-2824 – Restaurant: 778 755-6360

Outdoor tasting at indigenous

Volcanic Hills

This family friendly winery has an expansive tasting counter, patio & indoor bistro. Enjoy the taste of BC VQA certified Award winning “erupting with flavor.”. Sample bubbly, red & white blends, varietals, rose, late harvest and Icewines. Visit the wineries Wine-Club online. 2845 Boucherie Rd West Kelowna with a large shop and patio restaurant on famous route volcanichillswinery.com

Tasting room and restaurant at Volcanic hills overlooks orchards and the lake

the hatch

What, pray-tell, is ‘the hatch’
On a direct level, ‘the hatch’ is a tasting emporium, an emporium the likes not seen before here in The Okanagan. But on a meta-level, ‘the hatch’ is the culmination of dreams had by a group of eccentric grapeophiles. Thereupon who have lived and learned the way of the vine for countless years. 3225 Boucherie Road – thehatchwines.com

The Hatch bottle labels feature art by Paul Morstad

Cedar Creek Estate

Is one of BC’s first eight pioneering wineries. Our knowledge of our terroir and also dedication to our craft have brought many awards and international acclaim to our winery and our valley. The results show in every bottle, tour, tasting, meal, and concert. On that, you have undeniably our word. Visit the newly renovated shop and 5 star restaurant. Open daily. Located at: 5445 Lakeshore Rd Tel: 778.738.1027 cedarcreek.bc.ca

View of Kelowna and West Kelowna from Cedar Creek Estate

Summerhill Pyramid

Sumerhill is Canada’s most visited location and largest organic vineyard. It also features stunning views, a full service restaurant, casual picnic area, bio-dynamic vineyard. They offer tours throughout the day, and warm hospitality. Indeed, where else can you experience a sacred-geometry pyramid and drink organic wine? Located at 4870 Chute Lake Rd. https://www.summerhill.bc.ca/ Phone: 250 764-8000

The view at BC’s most visited winery, Summerhill Pyramid Winery

The Vibrant Vine

We offer an experience like no other. The Vibrant Vine is home to the Best White Wine in the World 2013- ‘Woops?’. Voted on Tripadvisor as the Number 1 Experience in British Columbia, and Number 2 in Canada! The 3D glasses handed to you at the door will lead you into a 3D Experience from another world. Enjoy a glass on the patio, or our famous Woopsicle while you listen to live music all weekends! https://www.thevibrantvine.com 3240 Pooley Road Ph: 778 478-2176

Unique 3D art on the bottles and in the wine-shop

Sandhill

Discover the difference that a Small Lot single vineyard can make. Visit Sandhill’s Urban Winery in the heart of downtown Kelowna. Open for tastings year round, and Friday Night Happy Hour 5pm-7 pm September-June. Located at: 1125 Richter Street, Kelowna 250-979-4211 sandhillwines.ca

Sandhill located in downtown Kelowna

Gray Monk Estate

The establishment is open for tastings year round, and guided tours in the summer. Come visit “the home of Pinot Gris” while enjoying spectacular views and local cuisine at the Grapevine Restaurant. Open (Apr-Oct) Located at: 1055 Camp Road, Lake Country 1-800-663-4205 or 250-766-3168 graymonk.com

Gray Monk Estate on west facing slopes of Okanagan Lake between Vernon and Kelowna

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