We start our tour in Salmon Arm downtown at the Visitor info Centre,  Follow the Highway 1 East in the direction of Revelstoke. After about 3 km: take the highway 97B to Vernon. (Right turn) After bout 700mtr you will see R.J.Haney Heritage Village on your right.

At the second intersection go left on to Black rd follow this road till you see the signs to Larch Hills winery (Timms rd) N 50.39.158 W 119.10.584    Turn right follow road till the end and enjoy the beautiful view over the winery, the Enderby Cliffs and  valleys.

Swiss-born Jack Manser and his wife, Hazel, a nurse, purchased Larch Hills in 2005. The original owners were making about 2,500 cases a year; the Mansers have more than doubled that production. A professional forester, Jack feels completely at home growing grapes. The Larch Hills vineyard, at an elevation of 700 m, is the highest in British Columbia but, with a steep, south-facing slope, produces crisp and fresh whites from ortega, siegerrebe and madeleine angevine. In 2008, the winery released its first lemberger (replacing pinot noir) and began offering a selection of whites - pinot blanc, pinot gris and gewürztraminer - made from organically grown grapes.

After your visit to the Larch Hills winery returns to Black rd and turn right. Follow this road till you hit the T crossing with Grandview bench road turn right and follow until you reach the highway 97B, turn left to Enderby.

After 1300 meters you will see the turn to Deep Creek road, turn right. After a short drive you see the largest mower in the world at the Deep Creek tool museum.(Visitors welcome) N 50.57.571 W 119.11.700

Follow this road trough this beautiful valley till you reach the crossing with Hullcar road turn right and follow all the way till a T crossing with Salmon river road on the left and Heywood Armstrong road. Take a right turn and follow all the way to Silver Creek at the intersection there is a general store on your left, to the right the road will bring you back to Salmon arm to the left to Falkland.

We go the road uphill Yankee flats road and follow till we see the sign to Ovino Winery N 50.33.776 W119.21.964  on your right.

In 1992 the property was purchased by John and Catherine Koopmans, who established a small dairy farm on this 31 acre property as well as keeping a small flock of sheep. In 2006 it was decided to sell the cows and in 2007 a four acre vineyard was planted with four varieties of grapes: pinot gris, pinot meunier, gewurztraminer and the old cold hardy standby Marachelfoch.

In 2009 an additional 3/4 of an acre was planted in newly developed fungal disease resistant varieties, cabernet libre and regent, both red wine grape varieties. The flock of sheep is still around (hence the OVINO name) and is given access to the vineyard in the dormant season to clean up weeds and provide natural fertilizer. At OVINO we strive for sustainability in our farming methods.

Leaving Ovino winery keep following the road till it again meet the Salmon River road and turn left.

Look for the sign of the Happy Days Goat farm (visit possible)

Driving trough the Silver Creek valley you will notice the red lava stone from the old volcano Mount Ida. On both sides of the valley there is still the evidence of the big forest fires about 12 years ago, in the spring the valley is filled with flowers in the fall, colors go from deep red to gold & brown.

The road will change in name a few times before you hit the Highway 1: 80 street SW - 70 Ave SW - 70 street SW - 50 Ave SW the road makes a turn to the left 50 street SW.

Almost at the end on your right hand you will see Gort's Gouda cheese farm. (Visitors welcome)

 N 50.413.40 W 119.20.563 Leaving Gort's Gouda turn right and follow the road till the Highway 1.

Take a right turn to return to Salmon arm or:

Take a left turn on to the highway, at the first crossing you may notice a sign to the First Nation Winter village and cultural Centre, N 50.419.36 W 119.19.843when you are interested in first nation culture a very nice place to visit.

If you continue your trip you will see the signs to Recline ridge and Granite Creek wineries, take a left turn onto the Tappen Valley road and follow this road till you see grapes on your left site, take a left turn and you will be at Recline ridge

N 50.480.95 W 119.22.136

Recline Ridge Vineyards and Winery is family-owned and operated, nestled in the heart of the Shuswap Lake area of British Columbia. Although north of the 50th parallel, our vineyards enjoy sun drenched days and cool evenings which maximize varietal character and set the stage for the production of award winning wines noted for their clean sound structure, intense flavours and perfect balance.

 Within a few minutes a little further on this road is Granite Creek winery N 50.481.55 W 119.23.541.  Granite Creek Estate Wines is a family owned and operated winery and vineyard located in the heart of beautiful Shuswap country. Surrounded by lush forests, mountains and of course Shuswap Lake, it all adds to the experience when dropping by for a wine tasting and tour. All of our wines are produced right here at our winery from 100% BC grapes, producing exquisite award winning handcrafted wines.

Take a right turn to return to Salmon arm or:

Follow the signs to Squilax it will brings you through Turtle valley with beautiful colors and views and if you are lucky you will see the turtles sunbathing on a piece of wood or land, or Deer and Coyote strolling in the fields. Add the very end of this valley trip you turn right onto the Highway 1 and return in the direction of Salmon Arm.

 Or turn left for coffee and lunch at the Quaaout lodge overlooking little Shuswap lake and Talking rock golf course.  

On your way back to Salmon Arm you may visit Carlin hill Lavender farm N 50.489.65 W 119.19.232 on your right see signs! for lavender products or high tea.

The Post auto museum with a great display of classic cars and accessories form long gone times. Just a few hundred meters down the highway on your left.  Another nice site step is into Notch hill and visit Jim's Ford Corral Museum.

Closer to town take the left turn  to Herald provincial Park with Margaret Falls N 50.473.34 W 119.12.381 a nice 30 minute walk brings you to this spectacular waterfall (special in en May and June)

On your way you find our #4 winery Ashby Point (opening spring 2011) N 50.46.712 W 119.13.355 Steep road uphill! Returning to the Highway 1 take a left turn towards Salmon Arm on your way back in Salmon Arm you can always visit the farmers markets or one of many restaurants for a great supper after a day of great impressions.

The total trip is about 200 KM and you may do it all in one day or take it slow and enjoy 2 or 3 days  make a choice of this great destinations it's all GOOD.

The whole trip driven at legal speed will take about 5 to 7 hours depending your visits and the time you spent at each place.

 Route design: rene and joany Vanderkraats 2010