AGRI-TOURISM - Fruit and More:

Why not consider a tour of a unique agricultural facility or orchard? Provisions for visitors and tour times vary from place to place so it is best to contact the Kelowna Visitors and Convention Bureau at 250-861-1515 before venturing out. The Bureau can provide you with phone numbers and details about tours and amenities at each location.

• Kelowna Land and Orchard Co. Orchard Tours, located at 3002 Dunster, provide a great opportunity for a family outing to tour a century-old farming operation during bloom and fruit seasons. 250-763-1091.

• Dendy Orchards Family Farm is located at 3690B Pooley Road and features the largest cherry orchard in the northern valley.

• Paul's Produce, located in Guisachan Village, carries fresh local fruits and vegetables as well as baked bread and local preserves.

• Paynter's Fruit Stand, located on Highway 97 South in Westbank, is a great place to find tree-ripened fruit in season.

• Pioneer Country Market, Benvoulin Road, specializes in local preserves and is open throughout the summer.

• Summerland Sweets, 6202 Canyon View Road, are producers of fruit syrups, jams and fruit jelly candy. Tours are usually provided during summer months.

• Summerland Research Station Gardens, located off Highway 97S., is the place to view some spectacular ornamental gardens spread across 10 acres. There's also an interpretive centre in a country-style cottage.

• Sun-Rype Products Ltd. is Western Canada's largest juice manufacturer offering a full line of products including juices, cocktails, nectars, applesauce and fruit bars.

• Caramoomel Products Inc., located at 2105 Morrison Road, features a variety of animals and produces unique preserves and jellies.

• Honey Farm Vacation, 2910 North Glenmore Road, is a bed and breakfast on a working bee farm.

• Okanagan Alpaca Co., 11014 Bond Road, Winfield, is home to one of North America's largest alpaca herds providing spun wool clothing and raw fibre.

• Okanagan Crockers Ostrich Farm, 112 Westside Road, an ostrich and emu farm with panoramic views.

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