North of Kelowna, where Wood Lake and Okanagan Lake frame the valley on either side, Lake Country trades city density for space, orchards, and an entire wine trail of its own. Six wineries make up the Scenic Sip Trail here — making Lake Country the neighborhood for buyers who want genuine Kelowna wine country real estate with room to spread out, without giving up a lake view.Why Lake Country Is the Space-and-Scenery Wine Country Option
Lake Country is made up of four communities — Winfield, Okanagan Centre, Oyama, and Carr's Landing — sitting between Kelowna and Vernon, about 15 to 20 minutes north of downtown. Homes here tend to sit on larger lots than in the city core, with orchards, farmland, and lake views doing a lot of the work that a bigger price tag would elsewhere. For buyers who want distance from the crowds and a direct line to a full local wine trail, Lake Country is hard to beat.
Wineries in Lake Country: The Scenic Sip Trail
50th Parallel Estate
17101 Terrace View Road, Lake Country, BC V4V 1B7
Phone: 250-766-3408 | 50thparallel.com
Set on a 61-acre lakeside site with panoramic lake and mountain views, 50th Parallel has built its reputation on award-winning modern architecture alongside Pinot Noir and aromatic white wines.
Gray Monk Estate Winery
1055 Camp Road, Lake Country, BC V4V 2H4
Phone: 250-766-3168 | graymonk.com
Founded in 1972 by George and Trudy Heiss, Gray Monk is one of the original Okanagan wineries and the producer credited with introducing Pinot Gris to British Columbia. Now under the Andrew Peller Limited umbrella, it remains a Lake Country landmark, with a lakeview patio restaurant that draws visitors well beyond wine season.
Ex Nihilo Vineyards
1525 Camp Road, Lake Country, BC V4V 1K1
Phone: 250-766-5522 | exnihilovineyards.com
A premium producer known for its tasting experiences and a la carte dining, Ex Nihilo pairs its wine program with an evening-focused tasting room just up the road from Gray Monk.
Blind Tiger Vineyards
11014 Bond Road, Lake Country, BC V4V 1J6
Phone: 250-766-0622 | blindtigervineyards.ca
An organically grown and produced wine program paired with wood-fired pizza and summertime live music in the vineyard.
O'Rourke's Peak Cellars
2290 Goldie Road, Lake Country, BC V4V 1G5
Phone: 250-766-9922 | peakcellars.com
Widely regarded as Lake Country's premier estate winery, O'Rourke's grows 100% estate fruit on more than 100 acres and welcomes guests year-round for tours, tastings, and its highly-regarded Garden Bistro.
Intrigue Wines
2291 Goldie Road, Lake Country, BC V4V 1G5
Phone: 250-980-3233 | intriguewines.com
A boutique estate winery making award-winning wines, with an expansive picnic area for relaxing with a glass and local fare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What wineries are in Lake Country, BC?
Lake Country is home to the six wineries of the Scenic Sip Trail: 50th Parallel Estate, Gray Monk Estate Winery, Ex Nihilo Vineyards, Blind Tiger Vineyards, O'Rourke's Peak Cellars, and Intrigue Wines — a mix of long-established names and boutique estate producers.
Is Lake Country a good fit for buyers who want more space?
Yes — Lake Country's four communities (Winfield, Okanagan Centre, Oyama, and Carr's Landing) generally offer larger lots and more privacy than Kelowna's city core, while staying within a 15- to 20-minute drive of downtown.
What It Means for Buyers
Lake Country offers what's hard to find closer to the city: real space, lake views on both sides of the valley, and an entire wine trail on your doorstep — six wineries within a short drive of each other, anchored by a name that's been pouring wine here since 1972. For buyers who want Kelowna wine country real estate without city density, this is the corridor to watch.
Looking for a home in Lake Country? Reach out and I'll help you find it.
— Tarynn Liv Parker
