Oliver Tourism

16th Annual Scott Labs Winemakers Cup (Baldy Mountain Resort)
2024-02-24 09:00 - 23:30 UTC | British Columbia
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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dragon Experience (CheckMate Artisanal Winery)
2024-03-01 12:00 - 15:00
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.

Springtime Prix Fixe Dinner (Burrowing Owl Estate Winery)
2024-03-01 17:00 - 22:00
Burrowing Owl’s culinary team has been working hard over the winter, crafting delicious and visually exciting set-dinner menus for their Prix Fixe program.
Prix Fixe Definition: a complete meal offered at a fixed price; French for “fixed price”. At the Sonora Room, it is a 3-course, set-menu that changes weekly pairing beautifully with the winery’s rare library wines, and offer excellent value. Burrowing Owl invites you to come back again and again to see what the team has in store each week!
Price: $62.00 per person for dinner only. Your server will inform you of any wine specials. (Applicable taxes, wine, beverages, and gratuities are extra).

Dates: Available nightly, March 1 – April 30. Visit their website to make a reservation at the Sonora Room Restaurant.

Soap & Sip Workshop (Sunkeya Farm Alpacas)
2024-03-02 14:00 - 16:00
Join Oliver’s Sunkeya Farm Alpacas and Lakeside Cellars on Lakeshore Drive in Osoyoos for an crafty afternoon with the alpaca farm’s very own, Linda Schultz. Not only will you learn how to make and take home two felted soap bars, you learn the benefits of what the alpaca fiber has to offer! Enjoy a glass of complimentary wine and snacks. $60 + GST. Only 18 spots available for this workshop, so don’t hesitate to get your tickets.

Spaghetti Fundraiser (Baldy Mountain Resort)
2024-03-02 18:00 - 22:00
The Mt Baldy Alpine Club Spaghetti Dinner and Dance Fundraiser returns to the Baldy Mountain Resort Lodge on Saturday, March 2nd for a delicious spaghetti dinner and silent auction. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets can be purchased through https://rb.gy/iq9fpm. The club has some tickets available for offline purchase by emailing baldyalpine@gmail.com. After dinner, dance to the tunes from DJ Scotty Dawg.
Come on out for a fun evening and help us support the Mt Baldy Alpine Club. If you have any dietary restrictions, please email baldyalpine@gmail.com your name after purchasing your tickets.

Lachlan Gann (Firehall Brewery)
2024-03-02 20:00 - 22:00
Firehall Brewery is proud to present Locals In Concert… Lachlan Gann! Lachlan is an Australian musician living in the South Okanagan. He plays a wide variety of covers across many genres. His influences include blues, rock, country, and folk. When not playing at a bar or winery, he can be found hosting Open Mic Nights around the valley! Entry by donation. Seating is first-come-first-serve.

March Weekend Skates (Oliver Parks and Recreation)
2024-03-03 08:00 - 17:00
The March Week Day Skates at the Oliver Arena from March 1 – 11 are: Monday & Wednesday 12pm – 1pm & Friday 12pm – 12:45pm. No weekday Public Skate on March 8th.
March Weekend Skates are March 3rd, 10th & 17th from 5:30pm – 6:45pm. Regular rates apply.

Vertical Tasting Series (Nk'Mip Cellars)
2024-03-03 12:00 - 15:30
Limited Monthly Series (12:00pm & 2:00pm)Friday-Sunday in March$25 per person
Join Nk’Mip Cellars in their Grotto overlooking our Red Barrel Room as they open up the library for you to experience a vertical tasting of 4 varietal wines from specially selected vintages to see how Nk’Mip Cellars wines develop through the years. They will be featuring a different varietal each weekend through the series so make sure you book your spot early so you don’t miss out.
March 1st – 3rd – Winemaker’s Chardonnay (2016-2019)March 8th – 10th – Qwam Qwmt Pinot Noir (2016-2019)March 15th – 17th – Qwam Qwmt Merlot (2014-2017)March 22nd – 24th – Winemaker’s Talon (2016-2019)March 29th – 31st – Qwam Qwmt Riesling (2016-2019)
Reservations Required.

March Week Day Skating (Oliver Parks and Recreation)
2024-03-04 12:00 - 13:00
The March Week Day Skates at the Oliver Arena from March 1 – 11 are: Monday & Wednesday: 12pm – 1pm & Friday: 12pm – 12:45pm. No weekday Public Skate on March 8th.
March Weekend Skates are March 3rd, 10th & 17th from 5:30pm – 6:45pm. Regular rates apply.

First Sips - Storied Series Tasting Event (Hester Creek)
2024-03-05 16:00 - 18:30
Join Hester Creek’s winemaking team for a first glance, tasting, and discussion of their Storied Series, including new and not yet released wines.Seated Tasting 4:15pm-5:30pm. Reception with small bites 5:30pm-6:30pm
Guests will be welcomed at 4pm and seated in the cellar surrounded by their amazing barrels for a formal tasting of five Storied Series wines, including three brand new wines: 2023 Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon, 2023 Noir Rosé, and, not yet bottled, 2022 GSM. At 5:30pm, guests will move to the Bench Club lounge for a stand-up reception with a glass of wine and small bites.
Learn from winemaker, Mark Hopley, what these wines are all about and what exciting new wines are being added to Hester Creek’s portfolio.
Price: $50 per person plus tax and gratuity

Beauty and the Beast (Venables Theatre)
2024-03-07 19:00 - 21:00
Presented by Southern Okanagan Secondary School
SOSS Musical Theatre is presents a stage version of the Disney classic tale as old time, Beauty and the Beast. The story tells the tale of an enchanted prince who has been transformed into a hideous beast because he is selfish and unkind. Only true love can break the spell on him and his castle. A young, intelligent woman enters his life. She must learn to love him if the curse is ever to be broken. The stage version of Beauty and the Beast has enthralled theatre audiences for more than 20 years. The SOSS Musical cast and crew are extremely excited to be taking on this endeavor.
TICKETS: Adults $20, Students $15

Winemaker's Dinner (District Wine Village)
2024-03-08 17:00 - 19:00
Join Ward’s Wine Country Kitchen and JoiRyde Winery for a four-course gastronomic journey where Chef Ian’s artful cuisine meets the craftsmanship of JoiRyde wines. $110 per person | $95 for club members

Sacred Sisterhood Night (Exhale Art Gallery)
2024-03-08 18:30 - 20:00
Sacred Sisterhood Night with Trish of Total Body Restoration. A gathering to honor the divine energy and meet our local new world practitioner.
$25 per person. Register in advance to reserve your spot by phone 778-622-3593 or in person at Exhale Art Gallery, 6365 Main Street, Oliver with payment via cash or e-transfer to laura@exhaleart.gallery.

Battle of the Rosés Estate Dinner (Hester Creek)
2024-03-08 18:30 - 21:30
Hester Creek’s Estate Dinners are long-table, multi-course, wine-paired events, featuring newly released wine and hosted by a member of their winemaking team. These dinners will take place in a private dining space at the winery and have a maximum of 20 guests. The dinner will be curated and executed by Chef Adair Scott and Sous Chef Roy Johnson of Terrafina Restaurant.This March 8th Estate Dinner will be a battle of the Rosés! Featuring the newly released 2023 Cabernet Franc Rosé and a brand new wine, the 2023 Noir Rosé, along with other great wines from Hester Creek’s portfolio.
A shuttle within Oliver and Osoyoos is included in our Estate Dinner ticket price.
Tickets are $180 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Price: $180 per person plus tax and gratuity

Syrah Library Wine Tasting Experience (Tinhorn Creek Vineyards)
2024-03-09 11:30 - 16:00
Exclusive Syrah Library Wine Tasting Experience at Tinhorn Creek! Journey through these vintages of Syrah from the Tinhorn Creek Library.
You will be seated with a glass of 2018 sparkling Blanc de Blanc, followed by 2004 Oldfield Series Reserve Syrah, 2006 Oldfield Series Reserve Syrah, 2019 Reserve Syrah and 2020 Reserve Syrah.
To elevate your tasting experience even further, the winery has paired each flight with a delectable bite of Karat “Terroir” dark chocolate, perfectly complementing the nuanced flavours of their Syrah selection.
Price: $20.00* per guest, plus tax | Crush Club members are Complimentary
Reservations are required. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space permits. Call the Wine Country Concierge at 1-888-505-5537 or reserve online.

Grocery & Meat Clinic (Oliver Senior Centre)
2024-03-09 13:00 - 17:00
This free clinic will shine a light on the current marketing strategies of the grocery industry and you will learn to shop wise, spend less and save money. This presentation is led by former grocery executive, Len Latoski. He will share resources that could empower you to make different decisions when shopping. He will also demonstrate how to cut and process a whole chicken, pork loin and beef primal cuts.
Donations will be accepted on behalf of Oliver’s Youth With A Mission. For more information contact Len Latoski at 778-439-2312 or email: ywamgginfo@gmail.com

The Food & Wine Experience (Burrowing Owl Estate Winery)
2024-03-09 15:30 - 16:30
Enjoy current vintage wines coupled with modest bites from the Sonora Room kitchen during this extended, seated experience. In addition to a discussion on the marriage of wine and food, guests will gain insight into the history and wines of Burrowing Owl Estate Winery.

Tasting of the portfolio (5 wines)
Sonora Room bites (4 samples)
Duration: up to 60 minutes
Cost: $50/person plus tax Maximum 12 people

Elleboard Snowboard Day (Baldy Mountain Resort)
2024-03-10 10:00 - 15:00
Elleboard – A gathering of women and gender-diverse shredders that encourages, inspires & shines a light on how much fun can be had on a snowboard in a supportive group dynamic. Multiple skill levels, abilities, and skill sets encouraged and welcome to join in for a fun day of boarding.
Canada Snowboard has worked closely with stakeholders to create a guide for the PTSAs and their technical leaders to host activations throughout the country that will link together female and gender diverse athletes, coaches, and mentors, to improve their snowboarding as individuals together in a safe and supportive space.
Program Goals: Have fun / Improve your riding / Connect with fellow boarders / Encourage others/ Make some noise! Register in advance on the Baldy Mountain Resort website.
If you do not have a current 23-24 athlete membership and this is your first event, you can purchase the “Limited Event Membership” for this activity.

Julie Kim (Venables Theatre)
2024-03-10 19:30 - 21:30
Julie Kim Live with opening guest ​Kate Belton.
Julie Kim is a stand-up comedian and writer. She has been featured on national television and radio multiple times, and her comedy credits are among the best in Canada. She headlines across Canada, the United States, and beyond. Julie toured across North America with Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Crazy Rich Asians) in 2021/2022 for his Hope You Get Rich Tour.
Julie Kim is one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians. Julie recently toured across North America doing 40 theatre shows with Ronny Chieng (Crazy Rich Asians, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah). Over the past decade, Julie has performed at all the major Canadian comedy festivals including Just for Laughs Montreal, Just for Laughs Vancouver, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and Halifax Comedy Festival (with multiple televised performances). She tours internationally and will be making her debut at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. She has also been regularly featured on CBC’s The Debaters. Julie’s online videos have amassed nearly 50 million views. Julie is also a writer and producer. Julie received three nominations for writing and producing by the Canadian Academy in 2023.
Julie has contributed to the writing rooms of Kim’s Convenience, Run the Burbs, and Still Standing. Julie has been part of the writing and creative consulting team at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival for the past three years. She was also a writer for Just for Laughs Montreal in 2022. Julie was a producer and writer for Simu Liu (Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) as he hosted the 2022 Juno Awards. She ideated Liu’s now well-known ‘I am Canadian’ monologue, which has gone viral on the Internet and social media. Julie will return in this capacity as Simu hosts the 2023 Juno Awards.
Also in 2023, Julie was included on VIBE’s list of POWER 60: Inspiring Asian-Canadians of Influence. Other notable honorees included Lilly Singh, Andrew Phung, and Russell Peters. Julie’s mission is to spread happiness, lighten hearts, and unite through laughter
