The belltower at Burrowing Owl offers incredible views up and and down the valley.
One of my favorite features of any Okanagan winery is the belltower at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery in Oliver BC.
Upon entering the Sonora Room restaurant, simply pass through the entryway and then immediately turn to your right. Before you see the big, beautiful bar there will be a door; this door leads you through to the main winery staircase.
Head up and you’ll find the belltower, complete with one of the most spectacular views in the valley.
Flights of stairs: down to the "caves" and up to the belltower.
Head down (on a tour only) and you’ll be whisked away to the caves (aka a big basement full of wine, wine, and more wine!). It’s incredible to see the size of the operation and to really see the underbelly of this beautiful beast.
The "caves" at Burrowing Owl - aka the cellar.
There is a self guided tour leading to the belltower that you can take at any time of day. It’s well worth the climb to get to the top. For a small charge, between Easter and Thanksgiving, these guided tours of the winery are available. Be sure to ask your guide to point out the different things you can see from the view of the bell tower: Osoyoos Lake, other wineries, McIntyre Bluff, the gazebo etc.
Round the day off with a glass of library wine on the patio at the Sonora Room and prepare to be memorized by the beauty of the valley.
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