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PHOTOS: HESTER CREEK ESTATE WINERY | DESTINATION OSOYOOS
OLIVER’S OUTDOOR LURES
Walking, hiking and biking are popular activities in this South
Okanagan town. For a scenic experience the International Hike &
Bike Trail is an 18.4-kilometre trail with 10 km paved along the
Okanagan River from McAlpine Bridge in Oliver to Osoyoos.
A drive to the Mount Kobau trailhead is the ultimate place for
scenery and outdoor adventure. Choose from the easy 1.5-km hike to
the lookout for valley views, or the longer 3-km Chopaka Lookout
Loop that slices through grasslands.
Learn more about the distinctive regional landscape at the
Osoyoos Desert Cultural Centre. Enjoy guided and self-guided tours
of its 27-hectare nature interpretive facility. There is a 1.5-km elevated
wooden boardwalk through the sagebrush and native plants that is
accessible for young children and seniors. At nearby Vaseux Lake
Provincial Park, there are opportunities to see local wildlife, such as
bighorn sheep and mountain goats. Birdwatchers can explore the
Vaseux Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary.
When it’s time to cool off, head to Tuc-el-Nuit Lake where
motorized boats are off-limits, ensuring a peaceful place to swim or
paddle. Rotary Beach offers a sandy shoreline, a playground, picnic
tables and public washroom/change rooms. If travelling by RV, the
Apple Beach RV Park is conveniently located nearby.
TASTE THE LOCAL BOUNTY
Come for the wine, stay for the fresh local produce. South Okanagan’s
orchards overflow with cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums,
apricots, pears and apples, all easily sourced from u-pick farms or
local markets.
From food trucks to bakeries to winery bistros, Oliver offers
several palate-pleasing flavours for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Start
the day at Ditch Cafe, serving fair trade, organic coffee and after a
morning exploring, keep an eye out for Hammer’s House of Hog food
truck for slow-cooked BBQ, or head to Pappa’s Firehall Bistro for
Mediterranean grilled chicken and ribs.
DID YOU KNOW?
You will find Hester Creek wines across Canada.
Ontario select LCBOs will start offering wines early
this September. In Saskatchewan, find them at
select Co-op, Sobeys stores and private retailers.
Alberta carries the wines in most major chains
and private retailers. British Columbia has them
in various locations such as restaurants, private
retailers, grocery stores and BC Liquor Stores.
Become a Bench Club Member
at Hester Creek Estate Winery
Join the Bench Club at Hester Creek and experience all the benefits
of being a wine club member at one of B.C.’s top wineries. As part
of the club, you will have first access to special rewards, new
releases and events.
When you join the Bench Club, you earn 10% of your purchases
back in points to spend on more wine, merchandise or a stay at The
Villa. There are two options to join Hester Creek’s Bench Club:
Terra Unica
Choose from five convenient packages of six or 12 bottles of Hester
Creek wine to be shipped quarterly to select Canadian addresses.
Shipping is complimentary and you can expect to receive your
packages in January, April, July and October.
Loyalty
To join the Bench Club as a Loyalty member and begin earning
points, all you need to do is purchase a case of 12 wines from
the wine shop or their online store. From
that first purchase, you’ll begin earning
points towards future purchases as well as
receiving email updates on their upcoming
events and promotions.
Visit hestercreek.com to learn more.
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