Welcome to the Stunning Terroir of the Similkameen Valley

Although well-known as the Organic Farming Capital of Canada, it is a surprise to many that the Similkameen is one of the grape growing hot spots in British Columbia, Canada. The region has been quietly toiling away, growing outstanding grapes and fruit that have contributed to many award winning grape and fruit wines.

Alongside the diverse orchards, vineyard acreage is expanding, the number of wineries is increasing and the wall of awards is forever getting bigger. There is real excitement in the Similkameen Valley to take advantage of the potential that this historic teroir has to offer.

Some Quick Facts:

    • 6.4% of BC Grape Acreage (2008)
    • 36 Vineyards
    • 580 acres of grapes (up from 335 in 2006)
    • ~700 acres of Certified Organic orchards
    • 12 Wineries (3 of which produce Fruit Wines)
    • Only 30 minutes from Penticton
    • Only 20 minutes from Osoyoos
    • Along the beautiful Crowsnest (Hwy 3) from Vancouver
    • Stunningly beautiful terrain

     

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