Okanagan Valley Golf and Wine Tour 2010

Join Jordan Caron C.P.G.A. on a tour of Canada's spectacular vineyard resorts, amazing landscapes, unique golf and great weather! “This tour combines two of my favourite activities - playing outstanding golf courses and enjoying some of the best wine in North America. Visitors won’t believe how many vineyards are in this valley. We can’t get to all of them, but we are going to try!”

The itinerary

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May 30 2010 Saturday
Arriving into Penticton, we will transfer you to the wonderful Spirit Ridge Vineyard resort on Osoyoos lake at the foot of the Okanagan Valley. We have arranged a fine welcome Dinner at the award winning Passatempo including great food and wine. (Cost of food and wine included)

May 31 2010 Sunday
Just a few minutes up the road and you’ll find the serene Nk’mip Desert course, featuring true desert like conditions and superb greens. The course makes its way into the sandy foothills, where you will find a small waterfall, almost magical in this arid countryside. In the evening, you will enjoy a wine tasting and dinner at the Nk’mip vineyard.

June 1 2010 Monday
The Nk’mip Desert cultural centre is located beside the hotel and here you will discover the fascinating stories of Canada's only desert and share in the rich living culture of the Okanagan people. Follow the meadowlark's lilting song along desert trails and discover the amazing animals and plants that thrive in this harsh environment. In the afternoon, we will head back to the hotel for a wine tasting on site or for some watersports down on the lake.

June 2 2010 Tuesday
Across the other side of the valley is the outstanding new Osoyoos Desert course, with many unique desert features, hillside greens surrounded by sagebrush, views over the valley and vineyards, the spring fruit blossoms and even the U.S. border just a few minutes south!

June 3 2010 Wednesday
Possibly the finest and most exclusive vineyard in the valley, the Burrowing Owl estate is truly beautiful, set above the valley floor and overlooking hundreds of acres of green vines. The 10 suites in the hotel are absolutely sumptuous, and the large pool and outdoor area could be at any 6* resort in France. In the evening, we have arranged a special winemakers' dinner and wine tasting at the private Sonora Room. (Cost of food and wine included) This may be the highlight of your stay.

June 4 2010 Thursday
The delightful Fairview Mountain Golf course is close by and offers tranquil scenery and excellent golf as well as numerous sightings of Marmots and Raptors. Every hole is unique and has been a hidden gem for too long. In the afternoon, we will make a visit to the famous Jackson Triggs vineyard with a wealth of wine to discover.

June 5 2010 Friday
Our final transfer is to the classy Eldorado Hotel on the lakefront in Kelowna. The Eldorado offers fantastic food, lively entertainment, unsurpassed service and beautiful lakefront surroundings. Situated on beautiful Okanagan Lake, just mere steps from Kelowna's sunny beaches, this boutique hotel has a private boardwalk, marina and a lakeside dining room. The Hotel Eldorado offers an atmosphere all its own.

June 6 2010 Saturday
Probably the finest golf course in the Okanagan, Predator Ridge offers a broad swath of unspoilt hillside land for a championship golf course which is perpetually in the Top 25 in Canada. Magnificent vistas and a beautiful design with no weak holes as well as a huge practice area combine for an Okanagan golf Mecca.

June 7 2010 Sunday
Our final full day is one of relaxation and libation as we tour the best of the mid Okanagan vineyards, including the already classic Mission Hill, where a massive outdoor restaurant overlooks the stunning blue water valley below. A fitting finish to an unforgettable holiday.

June 8 2010 Monday

Departure day as we say goodbye to the extraordinairy Okanagan Valley and head for Kelowna airport



 
One of our favourite gems - the wonderful Fairview Mountain

Predator Ridge - perhaps the best course in the Okanagan and a Canadian Top 25


Osoyoos Desert Course - the sagebrush smells nice, but don't try and play your ball from it

Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort, set amongst fairways and vineyards - a golfers dream!