Oliver: Living the Good Life in Oliver, BC

Oliver, BC, offers a wide range of activities to suit various interests and preferences. Whether you enjoy the outdoors, golf, fishing, cultural experiences, or wine and culinary adventures, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful region.

Here are some activities to enjoy in Oliver:

Wine Tasting: Oliver is known as Canada’s Wine Capital, so wine tasting is a must. Visit the numerous wineries in the area and sample some of the finest wines in the country. The Golden Mile Bench and Black Sage Bench are famous for their vineyards.

Here is a list of some amazing Oliver Wineries to choose from: Oliver and Area Wineries

Hiking: Explore the scenic hiking trails in the surrounding mountains. The Okanagan region offers a variety of hiking options, such as the McIntyre Bluff Trail.

Biking: Discover the area on two wheels with biking trails suitable for all levels. The Kettle Valley Trail / Hike & Bike path is a popular choice.

Water Sports: Enjoy lake swimming or in the outdoor pool at the Oliver Community Centre. Also kayaking, or paddleboarding in nearby lakes like Tuc-el-Nuit Lake and Vaseux Lake. (both are power boat free zones)

Pickle Ball: Pickle ball and tennis courts at the Oliver Community Centre.

Fishing: Vaseux Lake for fishing as well as ice fishing in the winter.

Golfing: Play a round of golf at one of the local golf courses, like Fairview Mountain Golf Club or Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course.

Skating & Curling: Oliver Community Centre

Skiing: Downhill skiing at Baldy Mountain Resort. https://baldyresort.com/

Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing: McKinney Nordic Ski Club on Baldy Mountain. https://www.mckinneynordicskiclub.com/

Festivals and Events:

Oliver boasts a strong sense of community with numerous events, festivals, and cultural activities throughout the year.
Festival of the Grape
Oliver Cask and Keg Beer Festival
Roots and Fruits Expo
Half Corked Marathon

Be sure to visit the Oliver Tourism website for a running list of events in the Oliver area: https://events.visitoliver.com/featured-events-listing/

Tickets for most of the events sell out so don’t miss out, be sure to check the Oliver Tourism website for Event Tickets: https://visitoliver.com/events-tickets/

Arts and Culture:

Venables theatre: Venables Theatre is a modern, fully-equipped community theatre, presenting a wide range of performing arts activities from live theatre performances, dance, concerts, and community activities.

Visit Venables Theatre website for current theatre, concerts and events. https://www.venablestheatre.ca/

Area 27 Motorsports Park, Oliver

Link to Short Area 27 Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/v36hmsBtlf0?si=x4ur0MB1qLi5i5Dy

Fruit Picking and Road Side Fruit and Vegetable Stands

Depending on the season, you can pick your fruit at one of the many orchards in the area. Cherries, apples, and peaches are some of the local favorites.

Be sure to visit Hillside Orchards U-Pick and Farm for seasonal picking of peaches, apples, cherries and a variety of root vegetables.

Local Dining and Cuisine:

Explore the local dining scene and experience restaurants at our local wineries that showcase the region’s bountiful produce and wines.

Restaurants at Local Wineries:
Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards (woodfire pizza is a favourite)
Masala Bistro at Kismet Winery for flavorful Indian cuisine
Terrafina at Hester Creek Winery
The Sonora Room at Burrowing Owl
The Restaurant at Phantom Creek Estates

Golf Club Restaurants: Rattlesnake Lounge at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course and Fairview Mountain Golf Course Restaurant.

Backyard Farm: Farm to Table group dining experience. https://backyard-farm.ca/

Brew Pub: Visit the Firehall Brewery, a unique brewery located in a historic firehall. The Firehall Brewery is on the lower level of the Firehall Bistro at the corner of Main and Fairview Road. The outside patio at the Firehall Brewery is dog friendly

Pub Style Dining: The Firehall Bistro serves pub style lunches and dinners

Deli & Catering: Oliver Eats on Station Street.
https://youtube.com/shorts/jwuVOwAG-N8?si=jOw14Fz5ZcEb6J2k

Cafe: The Ditch on Main Street

Family Dining Restaurants:
Savios Greek on Main
MJ’s Country Kitchen – 5955 Main St #1240
Auntie Ag’s Fish & Chips
Oliver Garden Restaurant
Baby Raes Pizza

Here is a 2 minute video of Oliver – Canada’s Wine Capital

Housing Options:

Oliver provides a wide range of housing options, from single family homes, gated communities, townhouses, condominiums and mobile home parks. Rural areas offer homes with acreage and there are good options for those with horses.

Education and Schools:

Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary School – 6648 Park Dr
Oliver Elementary – 809 School Ave
Sen’Pok’Chin School – Elementary School – 1156 Sen Pok Chin Blvd
Southern Okanagan Secondary – 6140 Gala

Oliver, BC, is more than just a destination; it’s a welcoming and vibrant community offering a high quality of life.

“Making the move from the big city to Oliver was a great move for me and I have helped plenty of people to relocate to Oliver and find the lifestyle and home of their dreams. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to escape the big city traffic and hustle bustle. It’s easy to get to know people here and there is plenty to do and see. Of course there are a few trade offs, but they are well worth it. Take part in some of the activities in the area before you make a move, it will give you some insight into what it’s like to live here” Jeffrey Sefton

Keep this blog link handy as we will continue to build on it and make updates.

If you have an interest in Oliver or an area in the South Okanagan connect with Jeffrey Sefton or Audrey Zimmermann with the South Okanagan Home Team. We can provide details on the area. We can also set you up to receive current home listings, and a monthly market update. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.

 

Jeffrey Sefton
South Okanagan Home Team
okanaganrealestatesearch.com