At the southern tip of the Okanagan Valley, there is a cool and homey vibe in and around Oliver-Osoyoos, known for its family-run fruit stands and eclectic wineries, alongside a handful of iconic events.

Your first digital stop for trip planning should be the Oliver-Osoyoos Wine Country so you can save the dates for annual events such as the Pig Out in May, Winter in Wine Country, at various spots during the holiday season and the waiting-list-only, infamous Half Corked Marathon, also in May. Seriously, runners and racers who like wine, now is the time to get on the 2026 Half Corked waitlist.

But if you’d rather take a leisurely road trip for a culinary adventure this summer or fall, there are some definite highlights in the south,........

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