Oliver Tourism

Dragon Experience (CheckMate Artisanal Winery)
2024-03-01 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | British Columbia
Between Jan. 27th – Feb. 10th, CheckMate is proud to offer the Dragon Experience – a tasting experience crafted in celebration of the Lunar New Year. The Dragon Experience is a seated, educational tasting experience in their stunning hospitality lounge, guiding through their curated wine selection, exploring the vineyards they source from and their winemaking philosophy. Pairing with their wines, their Chef, Josh Mueller, has created a range of exhilarating small-bites to enhance your tasting flight.
To welcome a new year of prosperity, CheckMate has created a one-time, limited-quantity custom Lunar New Year Dragon decaled bottle – available for purchase onsite at CheckMate during your experience.

Leap Year Trivia Night (Oliver Senior Centre)
2024-02-29 18:00 - 21:00
A Free Event to test your skills. Join the fun! Everyone is welcome. Bar and concession open at 6pm. Beer and Wine $5. The Quiz starts at 6:30pm. Prizes for high scores. Teams of 4 or less. There will also be a 50/50 draw.

3D Felted Vessels Workshop (G N' R Alpaca Boutique)
2024-02-25 09:00 - 12:00
3D wet felting bowl workshop. All materials included. Please bring a large towel. No experience needed.

Locals in Concert: RnR (Firehall Brewery)
2024-02-24 19:00 - 21:00
On Saturday, Feb 24th, Firehall Brewery is proud to present… RnR!
“RnR” is Ron Rachinski and Rod Kitt: acoustic driven, Canadian-inspired campfire rock…. with maybe even a little country.
Entry by donation. Seating is first-come-first-serve.

16th Annual Wine Industry Soiree (Spirit Ridge)
2024-02-24 18:00 - 23:30
Join the BC wine industry networking event of the year!
If you or your friends work in the BC Wine Industry, then be sure to come and join the 16th Annual Wine Industry Soiree. It does not matter if you do not ski or snowboard, this epic evening event is open to all in the biz. Although the “16th Annual BC Wine Industry Soiree” is run in conjunction with the Winemakers Cup, you do not have to be part of the Winemakers Cup events at Baldy Mountain to be part of this evening party. Just come and join the fun!
Rub shoulders and let off steam with winery owners, tasting room associates, winemakers, cellar hands, vineyard managers, administrators, and anyone else working in the wine biz. It all takes place at Spirit Ridge in Osoyoos the evening of Saturday Feb. 24, 2024 from 6:00pm to 1:00am
For only $69 per person, you get an epic all-inclusive party including:
· The Winemakers Happy Hour where you can taste the new releases and hob-nob with Okanagan Winemakers,
· A gourmet buffet dinner with wine catered by the Executive Chef of Spirit Ridge.
· The hilarious Awards show with Videos, and
· The Hot Tub Time Machine party with DJ Shakes- including prizes for best 1980’s-inspired costumes.
This is a regular value of $190.00 per person for only $69. What a deal!
Act now! This event has sold out the last five years in a row, so get your tickets now! 19+ – No Minors
For event tickets and information:
Please click here:https://www.eventbrite.ca/…/16th-annual-scott-labs…
Safe Ride Home Shuttle to Oliver and Osoyoos available for additional fee. Order online. If you have any questions, then please contact Christa Skimming by e-mail at Winemakerscup@gmail.com or by phone at (403) 554-0077
Make a night of it!
Avoid worrying about getting a safe ride home! We have secured a special room block at Sprit Ridge which is offering room at the greatly reduced rate of $189 per night on Saturday Feb. 24. As an extra bonus, participants can also stay on Friday Night Feb. 23, 2024, for only $129 per night. Come and join your peers for a great weekend adventure.

Library Wine Tasting (Burrowing Owl Estate Winery)
2024-02-24 15:30 - 16:30
This small group, seated tasting is a unique opportunity to sample select older vintages of Burrowing Owl Estate Winery wines alongside their current release equivalents to gain insight and understanding into the effects of different growing seasons on wine and how wine ages. This tasting tour includes a short visit to the Wine Library, a presentation and discussion on the above-mentioned topics, and a guided wine tasting of 6 wines from the portfolio.

If you are looking to expand your cellar at home, this is a great way to learn about some of these exclusive wines before you purchase. Tasting is from 3:30pm to 4:30pm by reservation only.

Tasting of the portfolio (6 wines)
Duration: up to 60 minutes
Cost: $45/person plus tax
Maximum 8 people

Please reserve through the link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/8a7ed536

Movie and an Expert (Osoyoos Desert Centre)
2024-02-24 13:00 - 16:00
Osoyoos Desert Centre presents “Movie and an Expert” at Osoyoos Secondary School Theatre, 5800 115 St, Osoyoos, BC.
GEOGRAPHIES OF SOLITUDE with special guest DON GAYTON
Geographies of Solitude is an immersive exploration of the rich ecosystem of Sable Island. Guided by naturalist Zoe Lucas we are led among wild horses, seals and bugs, through peaks, valleys, roots, sands, weathers, seasons and stars. The film is a remarkable, experimental documentary – a playful, transformative collaboration with the natural world.

Ecologist and author Don Gayton has had a lifelong passion for grasslands and dry forests. As an ecologist he’s worked in the western US, Saskatchewan and BC researching and exploring fire ecology and ecological restoration. His love for connecting ecology to creative writing is evident in his award-winning books of non-fiction including The Wheatgrass Mechanism, Man Facing West, and Okanagan Odyssey, among others.

Don will read from his most recent book, The Sky and the Patio: An Ecology of Home and share his insights into Geographies of Solitude. Following the movie join us in the lobby for a book-signing and reception.
Tickets are $22 and include the movie, talk and reception. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.desert.org or call the Osoyoos Desert Centre office at 250.495.2470.

Snowbird Lunch (Oliver Senior Centre)
2024-02-24 12:00 - 14:00
The Oliver Seniors Centre is is hosting a Free Snowbird Lunch as a Thank You to all visitors for participating in their events this winter.

Customer Appreciation Day (Nostalgia Wines)
2024-02-24 11:00 - 17:00
You are invited to join Nostalgia Wines for a complimentary afternoon of wine samples, snacks, wine specials, prizes, and lots of fun! Nostalgia Wines loves being part of this community and this is your chance to share their gratitude with you.
Guests are welcome on a walk-in basis, so please drop by from 11-5 to enjoy their South Okanagan hospitality! You can find Nostalgia two ways: at 398 Lupine Lane (off Road 9 from Hwy 97), or drive in through the vineyard at 4900 Black Sage Road in Oliver, BC.
Nostalgia’s Recollection Wine Club members can contact the winery to make a VIP appointment for a group of up to six. They will have a ‘Recollection Club Only’ tasting area and they’d like to share a special wine selection, including some of their Club Exclusive wines with you! Please call 250-485-0227 or email club@nostalgiawines.ca to book your complimentary, VIP experience (plan for 45 minutes to 1 hour). You will be hosted by Nostalgia’s General Manager and Sommelier Sheila Whittaker.
Nostalgia looks forward to welcoming you and to thank you for your support of the small, local, family-owned business.

Tea Leaf Reading (Exhale Art Gallery)
2024-02-24 11:00 - 17:00
Tea Leaf Reading with Lilith Rose Intuitive Healing. Illuminate your path with insight through the ancient art of tasseography. $70 – 30 minute session; $135 – 1 hour session. Register in advance at Exhale Art Gallery in person via cash or-transfer to laura@ exhaleart.gallery or by phone: 778-622-3593.

16th Annual Scott Labs Winemakers Cup (Baldy Mountain Resort)
2024-02-24 09:00 - 23:30
Daytime: the fun takes place at Mt. Baldy Mountain Resort. For only $69.00* participants get a full-day lift ticket, your participation in the Ski & Snowboard race, a BBQ Lunch with beer, and a souvenir T-shirt. This is a regular $172 value for only $69! Don’t ski or snowboard? Then participants can come and cheer on your peers and enjoy the Snowbunny/Sun Worshipper pass with the BBQ Lunch + Beer and souvenir shirt for only $20.00*Night-time: the fun takes place at Spirit Ridge Resort in Osoyoos. For only $69.00* participants get the Winemakers Happy Hour, a gourmet buffet dinner with wine, and the Awards show followed by the Hot Tub Time Machine party with DJ Shakes. This is a regular value of $190.00 for only $69. What a deal!
Plus, if participants want to stay close by, we have secured a special room block at Sprit Ridge which is offering room at the greatly reduced rate of $189 per night. What a deal!
As an extra bonus, participants can also stay on Friday Night Feb. 23, 2024, for only $129 per night. “
For event tickets and information:
Please call Christa Skimming at (403) 554-0077 or to buy event tickets follow the link to our Eventbrite page: https://ScottLabsWinemakersCup2024.eventbrite.ca

Nuno Felted Scarf Workshop (GN’R Alpaca Boutique)
2024-02-24 09:00 - 12:00
3D Nuno felted scarf workshop. $60.00 Price includes all materials.

Cooking Class Dinner (Hester Creek Estate Winery)
2024-02-23 18:30 - 21:00
Join one of only 14 guests seated in Hester Creek’s state of the art demonstration kitchen for a locally sourced, seasonally inspired menu skillfully paired with our award winning wines. Watch as the chef prepares each course & shares little known culinary secrets. This experience includes a complimentary shuttle service for guests in Osoyoos and Oliver. Cooking Classes are a 19+ experience.

This Is Love (Venables Theatre)
2024-02-22 18:00 - 20:30
Rise Dance Academy’s top 24 students hit the stage for this spectacular showcase. This is their competition team! They train 6-15 hours per week and pour their heart and soul into their dancing. These kids have learned, rehearsed and practiced their solos, duos and group work since the summer and are super excited to share these routines with our local community before taking them to competitions against other studios. Don’t miss this chance to see the talent, passion and performance these young dancers bring to the stage.
Tickets: Adults $25, Seniors $20, Kids 3-18 $10, babies 0-2 Free.

Wednesday Long Table Dinners (Burrowing Owl Estate Winery)
2024-02-21 18:00 - 21:00
Wednesday Winter Long Table Wine Dinners where the Sonora Room Restaurant team will partner up with local suppliers to create a night of culinary delight paired up with Burrowing Owl’s special wines. Just six Long Table Dinners are available to book until the end of March, with one seating per night.

Reserve your place at the table and join these enticing, fun and informative evenings as Burrowing Owl and the Sonora Room Restaurant celebrate local farms, their partners and suppliers with dinners that showcase their top-quality ingredients, paired perfectly with their wines. Members of the Burrowing Owl team will introduce each dish and wine being served. Seating is limited and advanced reservations are required.

Starting February 21st on Wednesdays at 6:00pm (one seating), and will run through March 27th. Price is $68.00 per person for dinner only, or $98.00 per person for dinner with wine pairings. (Applicable taxes, beverages, and gratuities are extra). Reservations can be made online.

Open House (Oliver Museum)
2024-02-21 11:00 - 15:00
It’s BC Heritage Week and the Oliver and District Heritage Society is having an Open House with behind-the-scenes tours of Oliver’s museum and archive collections storage rooms on Wednesday, February 21st from 11am-3pm. Discover Oliver heritage layer by layer! BC Heritage Week (Feb. 19th – 25th) is all about celebrating and supporting BC’s amazing history and so much more!

Blind Tasting – Seeing Red (Hester Creek)
2024-02-19 15:30 - 17:00
Join Hester Creek for a seated blind-tasting experience in one of their intimate spaces. Enjoy a flight of their red wines artfully selected by a Hester Creek Wine Ambassador, and put your nose, palate, and deductive reasoning skills to the test.This 90-minute experience is 19+. No children or dogs are permitted at this event.
Price: $30 per person

Free Family Day Fun (Oliver Parks and Recreation)
2024-02-19 10:00 - 14:00
On Monday, February 19th, Family Day, Oliver Parks and Rec is hosting a Free Family Day Fun and Games in the Community Hall from 10:00 AM – 2:00PM, and then a Free Family Day Skate at the Oliver Arena from 12:00PM – 2:00PM. Everyone is welcome.

Locals In Concert: Carol & Aimee (Firehall Brewery)
2024-02-17 19:00 - 21:00
On Saturday, Feb 17th, Firehall Brewery is proud to present… Carol Sheridan & Aimee Grice!

Carol Sheridan is a self taught singer/songwriter who got her start around the campfire as a tree planter before hosting open mic nights and playing gigs through university in Peterborough, Ontario. Influenced by folk, indie pop and rock artists such as Joni Mitchell, Sarah Harmer and U2, this mother of two is always grateful for a chance to take the stage to play for the love of music and bringing people together.

Aimee Grice is no stranger to the stage and has been singing for as long as she can remember. Aimee blends the essence of folk, blues, and rock into a sound uniquely her own, with vocals ranging from soft and sultry, to raw and powerful. Expect a mix of honest originals and crowd-pleasing covers… and she’ll probably have you singing along!

Entry by donation. Seating is first-come-first-serve.

Cooking Class Dinner (Hester Creek)
2024-02-17 18:30 - 21:00
Join one of only 14 guests seated in Hester Creek’s state of the art demonstration kitchen for a locally sourced, seasonally inspired menu skillfully paired with their award winning wines. Watch as the chef prepares each course & shares little known culinary secrets. Cooking Classes are a 19+ experience.Price: $155 per person plus tax and gratuity

Guided Evening Snowshoe (Baldy Mountain Resort)
2024-02-17 15:00 - 19:00
Want to take in Baldy’s views without having to put on a set of skis and maybe meet some cool new people while doing it? This is the first time Baldy has hosted an evening hike in a number of years and they are super stoked to bring it back.

On February 17th at 3:15pm for a ride up our Sugarlump chair, hike around and back down, then have a beverage and an appy with some new friends! Guided by three avid snowshoers who are a part of the weekly Baldy Babes snowshoe group!

Price is $30 for the ride up, a drink and an appy. $20 if you’re a season pass holder.
Snowshoe rentals are separate, priced at $20 each. Headlamps are recommended as it gets darker around 5pm
To register, please email marketing@skibaldy.com

Open Mic with Stage One Music
2024-02-16 19:30 - 21:30
NEW LOCATION: Stage One Music hosts their March 15th event at the OK Falls Hotel. The event has moved from Oliver Theatre to the OK Falls Hotel Bar & Grill. The entertainment has one featured artist and 6 open mic spots. Open mic spots are recorded and edited by Stage One for distribution on YouTube. Musicians sign up at 7:00pm and put their names in the ‘Bucket of Destiny’. Names are drawn throughout the evening. Show starts at 7:30pm. No cover charge. Donations appreciated. Come out and support the local talent.
Visit StageOneMusic.ca for more information. See YouTube.com/StrokeOfSoul/Videos

iLumiDance (Venables Theatre)
2024-02-16 18:30 - 20:30
Family Showtime Series – Dancing light! In this interactive performance, the audience gets to see three dances featuring electronic costumes, props and puppets. The light wire technology not only enchants kids with professional dance, it gets them excited about the “technology” component of STEM learning.

Paint Nite (Baldy Mountain Resort)
2024-02-16 17:30 - 20:00
Channel your inner artiste with Baldy Mountain’s first Paint Nite! Join local event host and incredible artist, Bee for an evening of painting and good company, then walk away with your very own creation. $50 gets you everything you need to make your art piece as well as 1 draft beer or wine. Paint Nite is held in the Baldy Bar. This is a 19+ event.
Minimum 6 people are needed for the event to run with a 12 person limit so grab your tickets now! Email for tickets: doubledenimtattoo@gmail.com. Last day to register is Feb 10th.

Valentine's Day Pairings (VinAmité Cellars)
2024-02-16 12:00 - 20:00
VinAmité’s Fourth Annual Valentine’s Pairings is back! Treat your tastebuds to a delicious, informative way to heighten your senses! Six curated canapés with accoutrements perfectly paired with six vinAmité wines to demonstrate the sensory concept that 1+1 = 3.

They’ll talk about the wines, the cheeses and why the pairings work so well and provide you with your own pairing menu and pen to make your own tasting notes. Prepare this tasting menu at home and impress your friends and family!
Reservations are required as they have limited space. Please call 250-498-2234 or send an email to info@vinamitecellars.com

Family Day Brunch (Nk'Mip Cellars)
2024-02-16 11:00 - 15:00
This Family Day, Nk’Mip Cellars invites you and your loved ones to gather around our table in the Knowledge Keepers Lounge for a special brunch. In their culture, family is the cornerstone of community, a bond that weaves through generations, sharing stories, wisdom and love. Chef Kenny Dia has prepared a menu that’s as delicious as it is beautiful and cannot wait to share it with you!

Due to limited seating in our Knowledge Keepers Lounge, we recommend making reservations in advance. Walk-ins are welcome, subject to availability. Book Now!

Tree Swing Meditation (Exhale Art Gallery)
2024-02-15 18:30 - 19:30
Tree Swing Meditation with Wendo’s Light. Meet with the love light of spirit through this semi-guided mediation. Register in advance at Exhale Art Gallery in person via cash or-transfer to laura@exhaleart.gallery or by phone: 778-622-3593.

The Kristi Neumann Band | Bianca Berkland (Venables Theatre)
2024-02-14 19:00 - 21:30
A Double Header of Venables Alive! Local Artist Series! Two events for one tickets price!
Kristi Neumann is a gifted singer/songwriter who grew up in Montana and also spent much of her musical career in Nashville, Tennessee. Kristi successfully carved out a place for herself in a town that does not forgive mediocrity. Armed with a growing catalog of self-penned tunes, her prowess as a writer, band leader and performer definitely turned heads. Kristi’s music is original and provocative. Her songs weave through themes that embrace both a wandering past and an optimistic hope for things to come. With perfect sensibility, her introspective lyrics leave just enough room for well-crafted, pop-friendly hooks. Neumann now resides in Oliver, Bristish Columbia. She has played a variety of venues as a solo artist and has recently joined forces with top notch local musicians Luke Whittall, Greg Reely and Paul Henbury to form The Kristi Neumann Band.
Bianca Berkland is an exceptionally gifted, modern Jazz and Soul singer and pianist, based out of Oliver, BC. With a nostalgic sound compared to the likes of Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse and Norah Jones. Her single ‘Black Bird’ was a semi-finalist in the international song-writing competition. She was top 3 in the Gonzo Okanagan Awards for best Jazz Musician and Best Music Video. With imaginative and honest lyrics and unique take on traditional Jazz vocals The music of Bianca Berkland is one of those rare finds we’re all seeking.
Part of the Venables Alive! Local Artist Series
November 3rd – David Barber | Vincent DeCowens
November 22 – The Vineyard Dogs
December 8 – Sax Among Friends
February 14 – The Kristi Neumann Band | Bianca Berkland
March 13 – Freshwater Jukebox
March 27 – Zelene Rojo

Sweetheart Dinner (Nk'Mip Cellars)
2024-02-14 18:00 - 21:00
This Valentine’s Day, join Nk’Mip Cellars for their 4th annual Sweethearts Dinner, a specially curated experience that will enchant and delight. Enjoy a four-course meal, each dish artfully crafted and complemented by their finest wines.

Reserve your table now through the link and create unforgettable moments in the heart of wine country.
$125 per person all inclusive
Ask about their exclusive private dining experience in our Grotto overlooking their barrel room to make it an evening you will never forget.

Valentine's Dinner at Terrafina (Hester Creek)
2024-02-14 17:00 - 21:00
Join Hester Creek for a special Valentine’s Dinner at Terrafina. Guests will be welcomed with a glass of Old Vine Brut and enjoy a multi-course culinary experience with the option of adding a Hester Creek wine pairing. The menu will be skillfully curated by Chef Adair Scott and Sous Chef Roy Johnson.

This is a ticketed event and a reservation is required to attend. Reserve your table online.

Three-course menu: $85 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Optional wine pairing will be $35 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Should you choose to not do the wine pairing, the full beverage menu will be available at the dinner.
