Taste Your Way Through the Similkameen
Explore the Similkameen Valley at your own pace with the Similkameen Valley Farm Trail, a self-guided route through orchards, farm stands, and seasonal harvests. It’s a roadside experience rooted in fresh produce, local farms, and the rhythm of the growing season, where every stop reflects what’s currently being grown and harvested.
For an in-depth experience of the valley, the Sip the Similkameen Trail pairs perfectly, connecting wineries, cideries, and distillery stops with farm-to-table eateries and local producers. Together, the two routes offer a full Similkameen experience—from fresh orchard and field harvests to crafted beverages shaped by the same landscape.
Don’t let the laid-back pace and rustic setting fool you—there’s something special happening here. Farms, orchards, wineries, cideries, and small eateries come together in a region known for fresh, seasonal ingredients and award-winning, place-driven wines and ciders. Tasting rooms typically operate from April or May through October, with select winter visits available by appointment.
Fresh food is central to the experience. Roadside stands and orchards offer sun-ripened fruit, crisp vegetables, and seasonal favourites like cherries, peaches, apricots, peppers, tomatoes, apples, and garlic, along with local honey, preserves, baking, and ready-to-enjoy treats perfect for picnics along the highway.
Cycle along vineyard roads, join guided tours, or take in the valley from above by helicopter. Many stops along both trails feature outdoor patios, tasting rooms, accommodations, live entertainment, and food service, with plenty of relaxed, picnic-style stops built into the journey.
Together, it’s a place to slow down, explore, and taste the Similkameen in every form—from field and orchard to glass.
