Explore the Rural Roads of Southeast Kelowna
Travel along the rural roads through Southeast Kelowna for a laid-back tour stopping at family run wineries that offer exceptional wines in picture perfect locations.
It’s well known that Kelowna is the birthplace of BC Wine, making it one of the best and easiest places to enjoy all that the Okanagan Valley has to offer. Nearly 40 wineries are within a 20-minute drive from downtown Kelowna, there are plenty of options. But if you’re looking to explore one area at a time, here is an itinerary to five wineries not to miss in Southeast Kelowna.
Start your tour with a visit to The View Winery, located in a vintage apple packing house built in 1922. Featuring aromatic whites and fruit-forward reds, The View offers various tasting experiences including vineyard dinners and winter snowshoeing with fondue.
Just up the road is the National Wine Awards of Canada 2024 Winery of the Year, SpearHead Winery. Focused on high-quality grapes grown on the estate and select vineyards, with a specialization in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, visit them for a seated tasting that will take you through their portfolio led by knowledgeable team members.
Continue your journey to Priest Creek Family Estate Winery, the newest winery in Southeast Kelowna that is family-owned and operated. The winery offers a collection of premium wines and has seasonal events like Food Truck Friday and Paint & Sip nights that are sure to make your visit unforgettable.
Next, head to Meadow Vista Honey Wines, a modern artisan farm winery driven by passionate eco-foodies. They produce wines from honey harvested on site that tastes like "nature in a glass". Visitors can enjoy mead tastings and take a Bee Tour of the farm, with options for guided or self-guided tours. Special seasonal experiences are also on offer, including Smokies & S’mores available now.
Last, but certainly not least, The Vibrant Vine is surrounded by orchards and is a wine experience like no other. BC's most artfully entertaining winery boasts beautifully crafted wines, amazing 3D art, and musical events year-round including live music every weekend.
For a worry-free tour through Southeast Kelowna, consider booking a guided wine tour. With plenty of options to choose from, you can join a group, book a private tour, or even rent e-bikes and ride the rural backroads at your leisure. As always, if you don’t book a tour, have a designated driver.
Lastly, sign up for the #exploreKelowna Wineries Pass for your visit. As you stop at the wineries, you can collect points to redeem for fun prizes and you’ll be entered into a quarterly draw for a wine-themed prize pack valued at over $350.
