Edible Vancouver

Certifiably Sustainable

• Photos by Shawn Talbot.

• In East Kelowna, Tantalus Vineyards is not just committed to regenerative farming and protecting biodiversity, in 2010 it became B.C.’s first winery to earn the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design certification.

• Tantalus was recognized for everything from its wastewater treatment system and use of natural light to its partnership with nearby Arlo’s Honey Farm, above, which protects pollinators and keeps orchards and vines buzzing with health.

• In 2022, Tantalus Vineyards partnered with SolShare Energy to install a 108-solar panel system. The system has the capacity to produce 60,000 kWh per year, which at peak times can offset 70 to 100 per cent of Tantalus’ electrical consumption.