British Columbia promotes a ‘know before you go’ message for anyone planning to visit this beautiful and vast province. If you are driving the highways, many – especially in the interior, including the southern part of British Columbia where you will find wine country — have high mountain passes and can be subject to active weather almost any time of the … [Read more...] about Sidebar: British Columbia wine trip planning
Sidebar: British Columbia COVID-19 guidelines
As of June 1, the majority of COVID-related restrictions have been lifted throughout most of Canada. In British Columbia, there are no mask mandates or limits on gatherings, and the requirement to show proof of vaccination at non-essential businesses is no longer required by the Province of British Columbia’s Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry. To cross the border, … [Read more...] about Sidebar: British Columbia COVID-19 guidelines
Sidebar: British Columbia wine facts
There are nine official wine regions, or geographical indications (similar to American Viticultural Areas in the United States) in British Columbia, and some have sub-regions, known as sub-GIs. Okanagan Valley, which includes the Golden Mile Bench, Naramata Bench and Okanagan FallsSimilkameen ValleyFraser ValleyVancouver IslandGulf … [Read more...] about Sidebar: British Columbia wine facts