Ambrosia Tours - Myra Canyon
For nine years Ambrosia Tours’ fleet of vans has been escorting locals and visitors alike on South Okanagan wine tours, mountain bike shuttles and regular trips to the Kelowna International Airport.From home base in Penticton we are able to offer service in all directions: the wine tours can go to Summerland’s Bottleneck Drive, Naramata Bench or the popular OK Falls circuit. Scheduled bikes go to Chute lake or Myra Canyon above Kelowna daily and the on-demand airport service gets passengers to their destination in time for flights without the long waits of a scheduled carrier.
Okanagan Dreams
This short documentary follows the migration of thousands of young Quebecers as they travel to British Columbia to harvest fruit in the lush Okanagan Valley. The camera follows several spirited youth into the orchards for seven weeks. As the rain sets in, reality unfolds: it's cold, the cherry crop is late, and money is short. But as they make friends and enjoy their independence, the promise of adventure is realized. Although their work is integral to the local economy, the youth find that the experience is not just about making money. It's about awareness, self-discovery and exploring the world.
Directed by Annie O'Donoghue - 2001
Meet Your BC Ambrosia Apple Growers - Tom Ouchi
In the mid 20's, an industrial accident put a Japanese immigrant out of work in Vancouver. He moved to the Okanagan and started Ringo-En Orchards. Three generations later, his grandson Tom still operates it.
We visited Tom Ouchi in Vernon, BC just as they'd started picking Ambrosia apples. Tom shared his family's story of challenges from his grandfather's accident to his mother's internment and relocation during the second world war. He recalls the importance of the close-knit Japanese community in Vernon during a time when there was a lot of racism against Japanese-Canadians.
Despite the long history, Tom had no plans to take over the family business when he graduated university. However, when his father became ill, he and his wife decided to return to the farm and take it on.
It's a decision he doesn't regret saying it's a good lifestyle and he's proud to grow healthy food, like Ambrosia apples, for the community.
Meet Tom Ouchi in the latest video in our Meet Your BC Ambrosia Apple Growers series.
Meet Your BC Ambrosia Apple Growers - Surinder Shergill
When Surinder Shergill came to Canada he knew he wanted to be a farmer. It took him 17 years of working in a factory to save enough money to buy his orchard.
Now he proudly grows Ambrosia apples in East Kelowna with help from his wife and son. We visited his orchard as his Ambrosia apples were about to be harvested.
Surinder is such a fan of Ambrosia that he's even traveled to trade shows to introduce them to folks who've never seen them before.
Find out why he loves Ambrosia apples so much when you meet Surinder Shergill.
Meet Your BC Ambrosia Apple Growers - Denise and Richard MacDonald
Growing Ambrosia apples takes passion and patience. In our series, Meet Your BC Ambrosia Apple Growers, we introduce you to a few of the people who grow your favourite apple.
In this episode, we meet Denise and Richard MacDonald. They've been growing Ambrosia from the very beginning because as active members of the Okanagan orchardist community - they knew this apple was a winner from first bite.
And that's not the only thing that they knew early on. Theirs is a love story that has taken them from barren land to raising three kids while growing apples to being shining examples of fruit growers in the valley.
We visited them when the Ambrosias were oh, so close to being harvest ready and were lucky enough to catch the very first Ambrosia apple to be picked for the 2013 season. It was an exciting time on the farm and we want to share it with you.
Would you like to meet Denise and Richard and find out what makes them so passionate? We can't wait to introduce you!
Meet Your BC Ambrosia Apple Growers - Usha Saini
There was something about the Okanagan that inspired Usha Saini's dream to own an Ambrosia apple orchard. Unfortunately, her husband wasn't interested in being a farmer.
Once you meet Usha, you'll see that she's not the kind of woman who takes 'no' for an answer.
Now in her 70's and a widow, she's still running the farm in West Kelowna, BC. With a little help from her family and new friends she manages to grow amazing Ambrosia apples. Her energy and spirit are sure to put a smile on your face.
Meet one of your Ambrosia apple growers; Usha Saini.
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Meet Your BC Ambrosia Apple Growers - Railou & Rupinder Gill
Farmers, in general, are no strangers to risk but Railou Gill appears to be quite friendly with the idea of taking chances.
He and his father moved to Canada when he was a teenager. He'd spent a little time on his uncle's farm during his high school years but had no idea how to run one. That didn't stop him from taking charge when his father bought an orchard. And, they were successful.
Flash forward to a trip to India where he met and married his wife, Rupinder, in less than a day. That worked out as well as the happy couple shared with us the success of their partnership - not the least of which is their four children.
Rupinder wasn't too sure about Railou's next gamble - buying a very large piece of barren land that didn't have a water supply.
When we visited them at Paradise Orchards in Cawston, BC (while they were proudly harvesting their Ambrosia apples), we discovered what happened when they took that chance. And, how Railou managed to convince Rupinder it would all work out.
After visiting with them, we're going to guess that every challenge and chance-taken came with a lot of laughter. We're sure their story will put a smile on your face - we'd love for you to meet them.
The Grape Patch - Kelowna, BC Season of the grape YouTube
The Grape Patch located at 1466 Latta Rd. in Kelowna is open for business, meaning the grapes are ready for you to pick.
Not a commercial, we go here to buy grapes, support local producers...
Okanagan Trestles Tour
The first annual Okanagan Trestles Tour. Riders start out at the Myra Canyon and ride the 80 kilometre trail to Penticton, BC along the Kettle Valley Railroad
Meet Your BC Organic Ambrosia Apple Growers Richard and Robyn King
Meet Organic Ambrosia apple growers, Richard and Robyn King.
Growing organic Ambrosia apples wasn't their first career but the Kings, of Bite Me Organics in Kelowna, BC, find operating their farm and farm-gate store to be a very rewarding second career.
Bite Me Organics was started in 1994 when Richard and Robyn decided that a farm would be a good place to raise a family - and what a beautiful setting it is. Get to know them and discover where they got the cheeky name for their farm and how they keep that fun alive.
Bite Me Organics is a popular stop for people in the Okanagan Valley who want to see how an organic farm is run, admire some local art in the farm-gate store and maybe even pick their very first Ambrosia apple. It's the visitors that give Richard and Robyn so much satisfaction in growing beautiful organic fruit.
This video was shot in East Kelowna, BC, Canada.
Thanks to Richard and Robyn for sharing their story and the enjoyable experience of a visit to Bite Me Organics.
Meet Your BC Ambrosia Apple Growers - Julie Sardinha
Julie Sardinha didn't expect to be running an Ambrosia apple orchard on her own but when she lost her husband unexpectedly, she took it on. She quickly discovered that she wasn't really alone; she had an entire community to support her.
We visited Julie in her Summerland, BC orchard in late August when the Ambrosias were big but still a month or so from blush to their distinctive creamy-yellow and rosy-red two-tone colour. She shared with us the heartbreak of losing her husband and how everyone helped to keep the farm on track after the tragedy. In her first year running the farm, she quickly discovered that both her family and her extended family (aka the farming community) were there to help. And, she was also surprised to realize that even though she had never been in charge of the farm, she knew more than she thought she did about running the place. But most importantly, she shared her pride in being able to work with her daughter (when she's not at University) and keep the orchard operating in a way that her husband would have been proud of.
Take a few minutes to hear Julie's touching story as you meet the B.C. farmers who grow your Ambrosia apples.
Helicopter Wine Tours with Valhalla Helicopters
From vineyard rookies to those connoisseurs who need a new angle on the Okanagan wine scene, we suggest you try a Heli-Wine Tour. This is a one of a kind experience which combines a 2 hour scenic helicopter ride around the Okanagan with 4 more hours to enjoy the beverage that has made the valley so well-known. For more information or to book your flight: valhallahelicopters.com
Meet Your BC Ambrosia Apple Growers Jack and Adelia Machial
Maintaining an orchard keeps you as busy as a bee - and you'd better hope the bees are busy too because the apples (and farmers) depend on them.
In this episode of Meet Your BC Ambrosia Apple Growers, we head to Oliver, BC to connect with Jack and Adelia Machial. This couple has been growing fruit in the southern Okanagan Valley for nearly four decades.
We discovered that these have been some pretty sweet years. It started with a love story that crossed an ocean. That lead to a life of raising a family in the orchard, caring for their apple trees, discovering Ambrosia apples in a rather covert way and keeping it all buzzing with some happy honeybees.
When we visited the farm it was time to thin the smaller apples off the trees. With an abundance of little green apples, Jack knew exactly who to blame. Find out who when you meet Jack and Adelia Machial. We can't wait to introduce you!
Picking an Okanagan Wine Tour with Uncorked Wine Tours in Kelowna
Tired of having to draw straws to figure out who will be the DD for the day? Skip that and hire Uncorked Wine Tours instead. We chat with them to find out what they offer for wine tours in the Okanagan and how they can make your trip way more epic.
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Scenic Hwy's of N. America -- Penticton / Princeton Hwy, BC, Canada in HD
The Penticton / Princeton Hwy is a very scenic route. This section of Hwy is about 72 miles long. It passes through two small towns called Keremeous and Hedley. Hedlay, which is almost a ghost town was one of Canada's most historic gold mining towns.in the very late 1800s and early 1900s.
If your traveling this Hwy make it a point to stop at Hedley and take in the attractions. The famous Mascot Gold Mine long closed is open for tours during the summer months.
We hope you enjoy this road video.
Tour an Ambrosia Apple Orchard!
'Bliss Break' Contest Winner Judy Folk enjoyed a tour through the Dorenberg Orchard in Lake Country, BC as part of her grand prize weekend. It was a beautiful sunny day and the Ambrosia apple trees were in full bloom.
Join the tour and wander through the orchard with guide Madeleine van Roechoudt. You'll meet the king bloom, find out why apple trees need variety and how Ambrosia Apples stay so crisp and juicy.
Ambrosia apples are a new variety discovered thanks to a chance seedling on the Mennell family farm in Cawston, BC (just a few hours east of Kelowna). These blushing apples are crisp, honey sweet and, thanks to their low acidity, are slow to brown. Find out more about why everyone is talking about nature's new apple on the Ambrosia apples website.
Meet Your BC Ambrosia Apple Growers - Mohinder Dhaliwal
Mohinder Dhaliwal learned from his parents and grandparents about the value of hard work on the farm. After he immigrated to Penticton, BC from India, he naturally turned to farming as a way of life.
Many decades later, he is proud to have raised his own family and to produce beautiful Ambrosia apples on his orchard.
We visited his farm a few weeks before harvest in September, 2017.
Meet Mohinder Dhaliwal, one of your BC Ambrosia apple growers.
Meet Your BC Ambrosia Apple Growers Ronnie and Avtar Mann
Originally from India, Ronnie and Avtar Mann came to Canada separately but discovered a joint desire to grow great food. Number one on their list is growing big, beautiful BC Ambrosia apples.
We visited their farm in Vernon, BC just before harvest time in mid September. They consider themselves lucky to lease a farm that comes with the guidance of one of the Okanagan's best orchardists and produces a crop of Ambrosia that they know people love. The proof is in the pudding - Mann's Orchard was the recipient of The Golden Apple Award (presented by the B.C. Fruit Grower's Association) in 2012.
In addition to their award-winning orchard, the Manns also operate an fruit tree nursery where they grow new Ambrosia apple trees to meet the demands of farmers eager to start growing this popular variety.
The Manns are a true success story but we're far from the last chapter. The Manns have future ambitions that they're nurturing in an interesting way. We're happy to introduce you to these amazing BC Ambrosia apple growers. Please meet Ronnie & Avtar Mann.
Farmer's Market Okanagan Style - YouTube
This is the real farmer's market for fresh fruit and produce grown locally. At times when we asked for specific produce, they would go out in the fields and pick it fresh, right then and now..
The taste is unreal....