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NARAMATA, BC
Nestled in the heart of the South Okanagan Valley, the small community of
Naramata (population: 2000) is located on the east shore of Lake
 Okanagan. Take the short drive north of
Penticton, along Naramata Road, to enter some of BC’s most famous wine country.
Benches to the north, orchards and vineyards to the south, surround the village, which boasts 15 world-class quality
wineries.
Naramata has beautiful sandy beaches, is home to local artisans, cottage industries, horse stables, a heritage hotel, and rambling hiking trails.
Hike or bike the Kettle Valley Railway, part of the Spirit of 2010 Trail. The trail travels high above the town of Naramata, offering picture-perfect views of Okanagan Lake and the surrounding hillsides. Hike or cycle the old rail bed on your own or join a guided bicycle tour.
Both the Spring and Fall Okanagan Wine Festivals enrich the area’s natural splendour. Tours and tastings are available at many of the wineries.
Explore sunny orchards, sweeping vineyards, and hiking trails that wind from historic rail beds to rugged mountain tops.
Wine and fruit-lovers can explore the village’s numerous orchards and vineyards. Take a tour and tasting.
Hikers and cyclists can journey along the famed Kettle Valley Railway (KVR), along an easy grade rail bed with spectacular views along the way.
The trails above Naramata, in rugged Okanagan Mountain Provincial
Park, are ideal for birdwatching and taking in unspoiled habitat on foot, horseback or bicycle. You can also enjoy the park’s secluded bays and sandy campgrounds.
Swimmers flock to the sunny beaches of nearby Manitou Park.
Soothe your mind and spirit at the beautifully restored Naramata Heritage Inn & Spa.
Local history is preserved at the Naramata Heritage Museum.
Shop for local artisan creations from clothing and pottery to jewellery and paintings.
In winter, visit the top-rated Apex Mountain Resort to experience dry Okanagan powder, short lift lines and uncrowded slopes.
The Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) once linked the vast Kootenay region to the Okanagan region of BC. Today, people come to hike, bike or horseback ride along the KVR’s gentle grade rail bed. The spectacular route stretches through vineyards, orchards, across the McCullough Trestle and into Naramata, featuring fine views of Okanagan Lake and the surrounding hillsides.
Savour the wine and succulent fruit of the numerous orchards and vineyards that line the Okanagan Lake and dot the hillsides of Naramata. Take in a local tour and tasting.
Summer visitors to Naramata can stop by the Naramata Heritage Museum, displaying early farm equipment and artifacts and a collection of vintage photographs and documents.
The beautifully restored Naramata Heritage Inn &
Spa, originally built as a hotel in 1908 by John Moore Robinson, offers stunning examples of preserved period architecture and furnishings. Robinson founded the village in 1907 as an agricultural area.
With the construction of the Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) through Naramata in 1914, the railway linked the region to the rest of Canada. Carved through rocky topography, the section through Naramata was one of the most difficult sections of the KVR to construct. Several trestles of the KVR have been rebuilt in the area.
Explore rugged Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park, accessible only on foot, horseback or bicycle. For an invigorating hike, climb the Okanagan Mountain for scenic lake and mountain views. Wildlife sightings may include mountain goat, White-tailed deer, moose, elk, lynx, marten, and coyote.
For sandy beaches and family-friendly amenities on the southside of the village, visit Manitou Park.
Steamwheelers once docked at Wharf Park where, today, you can follow the waterfront pathway leading to the now rebuilt dock for views of Mill Bay and Okanagan Lake.
Beaches and walking trails can be found at Creek Park.
Hike along the KVR Trail around Little Tunnel for spectacular birdwatching opportunities. See Turkey Vultures, Osprey, and Bald Eagles fly above the village of Naramata. Songbirds and woodpeckers soar amid the skies of Manitou Park.
Check out the annual Meadowlark Festival held in May in the South Okanagan.
Looking west across Okanagan Lake towards Summerland, you’ll see Giant’s Head Mountain; the mountain’s sphinx-like pose is reminiscent of Egyptian monuments.
Soak in the colours and fragrant orchard blossoms in Naramata from approximately early April to late May. Seasonal fruit ripens from late June to early October.
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