Shopping

If you’re looking for somewhere to buy fresh foods, there are three top markets in the Okanagan area where you can do just that. Buying fresh foods is an excellent way to go green and it’s also very beneficial to your health.

BC Farmers’ Market

The first of the three top markets is BC Farmers’ Market in Salmon Arm. This is a favourite of many because all of the vendors offer organic foods. Here you will find a large assortment of fruits and vegetables, dairy products, beef, baked goods and even grains.

They are open year round – every Wednesday during the months of May to October and then every second Wednesday from November through April.

Vernon Farmers’ Market

The next market you may want to check out is the Vernon Farmers’ Market.…

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Beer and Wine 

Finding the best beer or wine festival isn't always easy. It's best to prepare for these events in advance and get your tickets early. Here is the current list of beer and wine festivals coming to the Okanagan area for 2015.

Winter Okanagan Wine Festival - January 17th to January 25th

The Sun Peaks Resort will provide the home for the 17th Winter Okanagan Wine Festival. If you enjoy trying new wine, this is the event for you. Plenty of area wineries will be at the resort to provide tastings, education and so much more.

Okanagan Fest-of-Ale - April 10th and April 11th

The Penticton Trace & Convention Centre will hold the Fest-of-Ale this year. This event will provide a mix of local restaurants, brewers and live entertainment. It has been…

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Wine

The Okanagan Wine Festival is quickly approaching its start date of January 17, 2015 and runs through January 25, 2015. There are many different events that take place during the wine festival so you’re sure to find something that you will enjoy.

You can sit back and enjoy eating a variety of different grilled cheese sandwiches paired with two different types of wines during the Grilled Cheese and Wine event. This event is held at the Sun Peaks Resort on January 17th.

On the 18th, you can enjoy four different Starbucks coffees paired with four British Colombian wines. You will be served the coffee and wine with a delicious brunch plate. This event runs from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

The Big Varietal Showdown

The Big Varietal Showdown takes…

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Greek Food

When you have a craving for a specific Greek dish, you need to know where to go to find it. The Okanagan area is home to many Greek restaurants, but they are not all the same. Here's a look at some of the popular spots serving up Greek cuisine near Okanagan.

Dorian Greek House Restaurant - 430 Victoria Street, Kamloops

This Greek restaurant is very popular and serves some of the best dishes you will find in the area. They provide plenty of excellent choices and the portions are quite large.

La Casa Ouzeria - 1090 Main Street, Penticton

The Portalaskis Family owns this restaurant and has been providing amazing Greek and Italian dishes for more than 18 years. The restaurant provides an authentic Greek atmosphere with plenty of authentic…

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Drag Racing 

The Valemont Drag Races is one of the most exciting events found in the winter season near Okanagan. This year it will be held at the 5th Annual Winter Festival and the event will be even bigger than years past. There will be plenty of snowmobilers ready to test their skills and see how fast they can go.

The Races

The drag races will be split into five classes, which include:

  • Stock
  • Mountain
  • Improved
  • Pro
  • Amateur

Each class will be battle for cash prices and there will been be races for the kids in the mini-sled class. Whether you want to race or you prefer just to watch, the races will be plenty of fun.

What to Expect

The event will include some very fast snowmobiles, which pack as much as 300 horsepower. That means…

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