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Ride the Westside of Okanagan Lake on a full-day guided tasting tour that hits five producers, a speakeasy and a BBQ lunch stop. Enjoy air-conditioned transport, included tasting fees, and scenic patios while learning the story behind West Kelowna’s wines and ciders.
Ride the Westside of Okanagan Lake on a full-day guided tasting tour that hits five producers, a speakeasy and a BBQ lunch stop. Enjoy air-conditioned transport, included tasting fees, and scenic patios while learning the story behind West Kelowna’s wines and ciders.
You step off the air-conditioned shuttle and the valley opens: rows of sun-warmed vines slope toward a silver ribbon of Okanagan Lake, tasting rooms hum, and the scent of wood smoke from a nearby BBQ dares you to linger.
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Operated by Vivid Tours · West Kelowna, British Columbia
You step off the air-conditioned shuttle and the valley opens: rows of sun-warmed vines slope toward a silver ribbon of Okanagan Lake, tasting rooms hum, and the scent of wood smoke from a nearby BBQ dares you to linger.
This full-day guided loop on West Kelowna’s Jason Parkes Trail stitches five stops into one easy, social circuit — Black Swift Vineyards, The Hatch, Crown & Thieves (with its Angel Share rooftop), Truck 59 Cider and The Hatching Post saloon. The route sits on glacially sculpted benches above the lake; soils vary from sand to gravel which gives local wines their bright acidity and minerality. The region’s wine story sits alongside Indigenous Okanagan Nation stewardship and a recent wave of small, craft producers emphasizing single-vineyard lots and low-intervention techniques.
Expect approachable tastings (fees included), a mid-day lunch stop (cost not included), and a final speakeasy-style pour that leans theatrical. The pace is relaxed: seated pours, cellar chat, and patio views, but you’ll move between five venues across roughly six hours.
Practical pointers: carry government ID, hydrate between tastings, wear layered sun protection and comfortable shoes for short walking surfaces at each stop. The operator provides hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport and guided narration; cancellations are refundable up to 24 hours. If you prefer to limit alcohol, the tour includes ciders and beers and staff will accommodate smaller pours. This is a full, fun day for anyone who wants Oregonian-style tasting energy with Okanagan sunshine and local BBQ to finish the loop.
easy.
6 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short walks at tasting rooms and standing during pours.
Yes — tasting fees and round-trip hotel pickup/drop-off in Kelowna/West Kelowna are included; lunch cost is excluded.
Participants must be of legal drinking age (19 in British Columbia) and present valid photo ID.
Yes — staff accommodate smaller pours and offer cider/beer or water; let the guide know your preferences at start.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
The Okanagan valley is a glacially carved landscape with Indigenous Okanagan Nation history; commercial winemaking expanded rapidly in the late 20th century with a focus on cool-climate varieties.
Many Westside producers emphasize water-wise viticulture and reduced-spray practices; follow Leave No Trace principles and support producers with sustainable certifications.
Vivid Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the air-conditioned shuttle and the valley opens: rows of sun-warmed vines slope toward a silver ribbon of Okanagan Lake, tasting rooms hum, and the scent of wood smoke from a nearby BBQ dares you to linger.
You step off the air-conditioned shuttle and the valley opens: rows of sun-warmed vines slope toward a silver ribbon of Okanagan Lake, tasting rooms hum, and the scent of wood smoke from a nearby BBQ dares you to linger.
This full-day guided loop on West Kelowna’s Jason Parkes Trail stitches five stops into one easy, social circuit — Black Swift Vineyards, The Hatch, Crown & Thieves (with its Angel Share rooftop), Truck 59 Cider and The Hatching Post saloon. The route sits on glacially sculpted benches above the lake; soils vary from sand to gravel which gives local wines their bright acidity and minerality. The region’s wine story sits alongside Indigenous Okanagan Nation stewardship and a recent wave of small, craft producers emphasizing single-vineyard lots and low-intervention techniques.
Expect approachable tastings (fees included), a mid-day lunch stop (cost not included), and a final speakeasy-style pour that leans theatrical. The pace is relaxed: seated pours, cellar chat, and patio views, but you’ll move between five venues across roughly six hours.
Practical pointers: carry government ID, hydrate between tastings, wear layered sun protection and comfortable shoes for short walking surfaces at each stop. The operator provides hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport and guided narration; cancellations are refundable up to 24 hours. If you prefer to limit alcohol, the tour includes ciders and beers and staff will accommodate smaller pours. This is a full, fun day for anyone who wants Oregonian-style tasting energy with Okanagan sunshine and local BBQ to finish the loop.