Sip & Cycle: Naramata Bench Drinks Biking Tour

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Sip & Cycle: Naramata Bench Drinks Biking Tour

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Naramata audio tour: Sip & Cycle: Naramata Bench Drinks Biking Tour
This is a 10mi cycling tour
It takes an average of 60 mins to complete.
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About the Tour

Learn all about BC wine: this fun cycle tour winds past several Naramata Bench wineries, and other craft drinks producers, like distilleries, ciderhouses and breweries. Don't hesitate to hop off for a tasting along the way. If your saddlebags are full; producers are happy to ship bottles to your home. This hilly, looped biking tour is suitable adults on E-bikes and bicycles.

This tour launches from the KVR Smethurst Road Parking Lot, and ends in downtown Penticton. Along the way, you’ll have a chance to:

  • Discover some of the Naramata Bench's craft drinks producers
  • Stop for sips of delightful samples, and meet the folks behind the fermentation
  • Brush up on tasting techniques for wine, cider, beer and spirits
  • Learn more about what makes a craft drink in BC, what VQA means, and how the drinks industry has evolved.

This cycling tour takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the syilx (Okanagan) people, who have resided here since time immemorial. We recognize, honour, and respect the syilx lands, and appreciate the opportunity to be in this special place.

This tour was narrated by Marion Barschel, written by Arnica Rowan, and produced by Terroir Consulting for Discover Naramata. Thanks to Destination BC, Wine Growers BC, the Naramata Bench Wineries Association, the Naramata Heritage Museum, and photographers Jon Adrian and Caillum Smith for the beautiful photographs. Thanks to Peach City Community Radio for providing a great recording studio.

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.

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Discover Naramata

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Naramata... a stunning agricultural landscape, world-class food and wine of the Naramata Bench, a charming village at the end of winding country road. This CittaSlow-certified community is Western Canada's most beloved, slow-paced, vacation destination. Featured in the New York Times, Monte Cristo, National Geographic, Dwell, and more, this breath-taking slice of the Okanagan Valley is yours to explore.

Discover Naramata is a non-profit, member-run Destination Marketing Organization for the community of Naramata, BC, Canada. We support the marketing and building of a destination recognized by those looking for an authentic, quality, slow travel experience and supports the community and people who make this unique destination special. Our society is governed by an industry-appointed Board of Directors and represents more than 80 businesses that comprise the local tourism economy.

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport for this audio tour project.

The views, opinions, conclusions and/or recommendations expressed in these materials are those of the author(s). These materials do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Government of British Columbia. The Government of British Columbia does not endorse, nor has it confirmed the validity of the information contained in, these materials.

Preview Location

Location 10

100% BC Wine

Follow this road, called Aikins Loop, as it winds along the top of the bench.

Getting back to Naramata Bench craft drinks, let's talk about wine, which is a different story than cider, beer and spirits. If you've ever seen the acronym "BC VQA" wine on a bottle, it means all... Read More
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Major Landmarks

  • Nichol Vineyard

  • JoieFarm Winery

  • Marichel Winery

  • Moraine Estate Winery

  • Aasha Wines

  • Laughing Stock Vineyards

  • Hillside Winery

  • La Frenz Winery

  • Township 7 Vineyards & Winery - Naramata Bench

  • Three Sisters Winery

  • Poplar Grove Winery

  • Blackwood Lane Winery

  • Cannery Brewing

  • Highway 97 Brewing

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Route Overview

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  1. Start location
    Kettle Valley Rail Trail, Naramata, BC V0H 1N1, Canada
  2. Total distance
    16km
  3. Final location
    202 Backstreet Blvd, Penticton, BC V2A 0G4, Canada
  4. Distance back to start location
    11km

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This tour launches from the KVR Smethurst Road Parking Lot.

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Places to stop along the way

Be sure to stop in and visit craft wine and drinks producers along your way. This is a hop on hop off tour, that allows you to stop and sip along the way. When you arrive at a craft producer, simply hit the pause button, and then select the option to end the tour. Don't worry, VoiceMap will save your spot on this biking guide. When you are ready to start up again, just select this Sip & Cycle tour again, and hit the resume tour button. It' as easy as that! End the tour, then resume the tour when you are ready to roll again.

Best time of day

Avoid extreme heat by taking the tour in the spring, fall, or on a summer morning.

Precautions

Please consumer alcohol responsibly and ride carefully. Moderate your alcohol consumption, drink lots of water, and eat along the way. Watch for cars and other bikers and pedetrians on Naramata's often crowded paths and roads.

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