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At the beginning of October, for a small trip of four days and three nights, we chose the wine country- Kelowna.Because of the climate, the pure natural environment of a town with a quiet geographical environment and surrounded by lakes, breeds high-quality grapes and is also the place with the most grape estates.Of course, we must seize the opportunity to go shopping in the neighboring town.
In addition, it is also the most famous producer of ice wine in Canada, plus some traditional activities in October, such a charming city, you must visit it in person.It ’s a four-hour drive from Vancouver, and the little trouble to leave after class on Friday is to face a small weekend!Congestion has been a lot of time …
The sky is getting dark, from the city to the countryside, on the way up and down the mountain, and I feel that the unmelted snow on the top of the mountain is saying hello to us! !Driving to the mountainside, I almost hit the deer walking on the road at night ! ! ! After the screaming, I was thankful that the traveling companion who was okay to drive was very careful that no accidents occurred; roads without street lights really need to be very careful!Although it took six hours to reach the destination in the end, the process was shocking, joyful and scary, and it was also full of fun.
Let me introduce you to the attractions that I have gone to these days.
Tour
Keto Valley Trail-Traditional Culture Stepping on Grapes / Wine Tasting ( House of Rose Winery )-Knox Mountain Park-Dinner ( Quailsgate ) -Penticton City (Penticton)The kettle Valley Raul Trail
The Keto Valley Trail, established in 1915, has 650 kilometers of trails . The original construction was to facilitate the transportation of silver ore from the South Courtney Mountains to Vancouver.Some are listed as World Heritage Sites, with spectacular natural landscapes, winding leisure trails, and many people will come here to ride bicycles to enjoy the scenery.The most famous scenic spot is the Viaduct section of Myra Canyon, which was included in the National Historic Site of Canada in 2002, with a panoramic view of the canyon!
There is a car rental service in front of Myra Canyon, about 38 Canadian dollars for half a day, and about 75 Canadian dollars for a cooperative car. However, to return it before 2 pm, we do n’t rent a bicycle because of time constraints; hiking is also a very good leisure option.Overlooking the Okanagan Lake in the distance, the interlaced mountains, blowing the cool wind, and embellished with the colors of autumn, the whole trip is enjoying this feeling, the mood is very calm and comfortable
Traditional winemaking culture-stepping on grapes
We are very fortunate to participate in the annual " Tread " grape event organized by House of Rose Winery!The process of the activity is quite interesting. Big friends and children step on the grapes happily together, even if the clothes are dirty, they also have fun, and the sound of joy resounds throughout the hill.
Stepping on grapes in wooden barrels in cold weather makes the entire foot a popsicle, but only this time in life will you step on so many grapes!There are large vineyards here, one on top of which are small, smooth, blue grapes. Most of the grapes are used for winemaking. They are small and sour , and are less likely to be eaten.According to a woman at the winery, stepping on grapes is a traditional culture for them. After stepping on, they will undergo special treatment before making wine. Of course, it will take some time to wait; but now with the advancement of technology, everyone uses machines to replace human winemaking. The method is also becoming more and more common, saving time and effort; and because of this, there is less and less traditional culture, and handmade wine is also relatively precious.
After the break, of course, go to the winery to taste wine!A kind uncle introduced from liquor to red wine, told us his background of each bottle of wine, and then began the magical journey of tasting fine wine!I don't like drinking, I smell the rich grape aroma, and the whole saliva comes out.At the moment of tasting, the scent of grapes occupies the entire mouth, and the sweetness is slowly released after first feeling the spicy taste. The whole taste is very smooth and delicious.
Knox mountain park
When you come to Kelowna, I strongly recommend you to go hiking or riding a bike, look at the entire Okanagan Lake, and look at the whole lake and town in all directions without dead ends . The view is very wide and great.There are different entrances to enter, there is a observatory at the top to take a rest, and I have encountered many off-road bicycles coming here to challenge the pleasure of going downhill, I really admire their perseverance and perseverance to ride.If you do n’t want to walk, you can drive the car up to the top of the mountain to enjoy the beautiful scenery!Locals highly recommend this beautiful and peaceful spot, a place worth visiting.
A quiet road with beautiful scenery along the way
On the way of driving, the beauty of the mountain paths, the vast fruit garden, the clear lake water, the blue sky, these simple but with a long enough intoxicating scenery, I feel that I have come to another paradise.
Because of Halloween, many fruit markets put a lot of pumpkins outside, and they are arranged into cute pumpkin castles and small gardens. I can’t help but want to stop and take pictures.
Tour 2
Spot Lake-Chinese food (Terrafina) -grape picking-dinner (Poplar Grove Winery)Speckled lake
It takes about an hour by car from Penticton to Spot Lake. The scenery on the road is spectacular. Driving on the road between mountains and rivers, accompanied by the wind and the beautiful weather, enjoy the natural scenery. I like this sense of relaxation.
After arriving at the destination, I found that the spotted lake is closed, so I can only watch it from a distance, I feel a pity.But the fascinating spots of the spotted lake can still be seen vaguely at the door, which is rich in minerals and has healing effects. I am glad that the government can protect these natural natural resources in this way.
Not far from Spot Lake, we saw a small platform overlooking Osoyoos Lake, and felt that the town was beautiful and attractive.
Little surprise during the journey-grape picking
Okanagan Lake here has a pleasant climate, mainly wine-rich, and there are many large vineyards on the road, with colorful embellishments in autumn, which makes people feel relaxed and happy!Before coming here, I asked some stores on the Internet to see if there were any experience activities where they could pick grapes and make wine by themselves, but there seems to be no such activity yet.
But there is still a little hope in my heart to see if there is a place for hand-picked grapes. On the way, I accidentally saw a handwritten sign on the road from Spot Lake to Oliver Town.Driven by curiosity, he drove to the farm owner and asked if he could pick grapes?Come out is a kind grandpa, he said slowly ... oh! On the way! There is no special care, you can pull it to eat and eat, it is very sweet, pick it yourself, without money!Wow! Too flattered!We thanked Grandpa and shook his little vineyard..
Although the leaves are dead, but unexpectedly ... it tastes super sweet! After picking two small strings back, I feel very grateful and feel grateful.
Driving through a small park before eating dinner, golden yellow ginkgo falling in the sky, as if welcoming us to walk in the autumn; very enchanted.
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