Melissa's Guidebook
Winery/Cidery/Distillery
The wineries out here are almost unlimited, so I'll just list a few of our local favourites
Great wine, adored by the locals!
The infamous winery that sparked an internet storm because Dr. Bonnie Henry owns some shares.
Clos du Soleil Winery
2568 Upper Bench RdGreat wine, adored by the locals!
The infamous winery that sparked an internet storm because Dr. Bonnie Henry owns some shares.
Wine tastings, and a new lounge! I believe the building is strawbale.
8 locals recommend
Orofino Winery
2152 Barcello RdWine tastings, and a new lounge! I believe the building is strawbale.
Seven Stones Winery
1143 BC-3Take a tour of the authentic caves!
Organic wine and cider, made entirely with local fruit. So delicious!
Rustic Roots Organic Wine & Cider
British Columbia 3Organic wine and cider, made entirely with local fruit. So delicious!
Twisted Hills Craft Cider
2070 BC-3This building is super rad, and the cider is awesome.
This spot has become the new fav hangout of locals and tourists alike. amazing cocktails, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Sharpe Distillery
This spot has become the new fav hangout of locals and tourists alike. amazing cocktails, friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Food Scene
This new local favourite has become a go to for beautiful, delicious, gluten free everything. Coffee, baking, brunch and lunch, as well as local art and produce. Not to be missed!
the farm store
156 Becks RdThis new local favourite has become a go to for beautiful, delicious, gluten free everything. Coffee, baking, brunch and lunch, as well as local art and produce. Not to be missed!
The perfect spot to pick up some locally grown organic fruits and veggies. While you're there, check out their winery!
Harker's Organics
British Columbia 3The perfect spot to pick up some locally grown organic fruits and veggies. While you're there, check out their winery!
Fine dining. I recommend a reservation :)
Organic local cuisine cooked over Applewood coals and served with local ciders and wines.
11 locals recommend
Row 14 at Klippers Organics
725 MacKenzie RdFine dining. I recommend a reservation :)
Organic local cuisine cooked over Applewood coals and served with local ciders and wines.
Wrong Turn Tavern
629 7th AveBurgers and beer! Need I say more?
One of my favourite places to meet up with friends for a good dinner and glass of wine. Authentic German food. Often hosting live music on Friday nights. I'd recommend a reservation.
11 locals recommend
Crowsnest Winery
2035 Surprise RdOne of my favourite places to meet up with friends for a good dinner and glass of wine. Authentic German food. Often hosting live music on Friday nights. I'd recommend a reservation.
Cawston Marketplace
2111 Main StOur local shop for groceries and liquor
Sightseeing
Such a fun place to explore! Great for kids and adults. Plenty of local history, a working water wheel, gardens, orchard, and a little kitchen serving up in house made goodies. The staff dress in period costumes which is cute, and admission is cheap.
11 locals recommend
Grist Mill and Gardens at Keremeos
2691 Upper Bench RdSuch a fun place to explore! Great for kids and adults. Plenty of local history, a working water wheel, gardens, orchard, and a little kitchen serving up in house made goodies. The staff dress in period costumes which is cute, and admission is cheap.
Take a hike at this Indigenous owned center dedicated to teaching about local plants, animals, and the original people on this land. They often have rattlesnakes and black widow spiders on display! My kids used to love going here. There is a boardwalk so it's accessible for most people.
14 locals recommend
Osoyoos Desert Centre
14580 146 AveTake a hike at this Indigenous owned center dedicated to teaching about local plants, animals, and the original people on this land. They often have rattlesnakes and black widow spiders on display! My kids used to love going here. There is a boardwalk so it's accessible for most people.
Hedley
Historic mining town a short drive from Cawston. It's super freaking adorable.
Outdoor Adventure
Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park
Smythe DriveClimbing! Some of the best!
For those who want to get out into mountains, a drive up the Ashnola is recommended. Plenty of spots to pull off the road and explore the river, have a fire, or camp.
Ashnola River
For those who want to get out into mountains, a drive up the Ashnola is recommended. Plenty of spots to pull off the road and explore the river, have a fire, or camp.
Kobau Regional Park
Dying from heat exhaustion? Go swimming!