Okanagan Valley
The Lake Country wineries worth your afternoon
Lake Country: north-end lakeside benches, cool and breezy. Here's who to visit, and how to string them into a day.
Lake Country
Arrowleaf Cellars
Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Zweigelt
Lake Country
Gray Monk Estate Winery
Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Auxerrois
Lake Country
50th Parallel Estate
Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris
Lake Country
Intrigue Wines
Riesling, Pinot Gris, Merlot
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Ex Nihilo Vineyards
Pinot Noir, Riesling, Icewine
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What are the best lake country wineries in Lake Country?
Start with Arrowleaf Cellars, Gray Monk Estate Winery and 50th Parallel Estate.
How many wineries can you visit in a day in Lake Country?
Three or four is the sweet spot: about an hour each, plus a proper lunch. Five is possible if the cellars are small and close together.
How do you get around Okanagan wine country without driving?
Private driver for the day (about CA$90–120 per hour, 4-hour minimum); Small-group wine shuttle (about CA$110–160 per person, half or full day); E-bike the bench (about CA$80–120 per person, day rental). Every Grapevine itinerary lists these local options; book them directly.
When is the best time to visit?
Peak May–October. From November to March most small cellars close or go appointment-only; the big estates keep reduced hours.