Similkameen Valley Wine Festival — a 3-day weekend in British Columbia

The weekend, day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Keremeos

   Land at Kelowna International Airport (YLW), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

2. Day 2

   Similkameen Valley Wine Festival

   Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: Clos du Soleil is one of Canada's top Bordeaux-blend producers — their Capella and Signature are hard to find outside BC. The Similkameen is a 90-minute drive from Kelowna through one of BC's most dramatic river canyon landscapes.

3. Day 3

   Wine country day in British Columbia

   Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.

Where to stay

Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.

• Hotels in Keremeos

  Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.

• 4–5 star options near Keremeos

  Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.

• Apartments in Keremeos

  Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.

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Where to eat

Practical

Nearest airport

Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

Mid-range daily budget

~€200/day for two

Festival site

Visit official site