Keremeos & the Similkameen: Fruit, Wine & a Mountain Cathedral

A table in the fourteenth row of an apple orchard in Cawston, where the harvest menu arrives with smoked peach butter and national acclaim. The vegetables commute roughly forty feet. Book before Vancouver notices. Seasonal hours; reserve via Tock, 7 days a week in summer only

Locals bill it as Thai worth the drive, and the drive is considerable. Proper red curry and a vegetarian list longer than the main street, served without fuss. Ask for extra spice; they will politely doubt you.

Buttery scones with local jam beside the last working waterwheel flour mill in British Columbia, grinding since 1877. Carry your iced tea down to Keremeos Creek and misplace an entire afternoon, historically speaking. Open Easter to Thanksgiving only; kitchen runs Thursday to Monday in peak season

A German family winery in Cawston where the schnitzel is taken seriously, pizzas emerge from a wood-fired oven, and the bakery next door turns out cinnamon buns of real consequence. Vineyard patio included; restraint is not. Call ahead; occasionally closed for private events despite posted hours

Butter chicken and vegetable pakoras earning real devotion in a village otherwise devoted to peaches. The right sort of feed after a day at Cathedral Provincial Park, and yes, the leftovers survive the drive home. Mostly.

Canada's highest full-service wilderness lodge, reached by private 4x4, all-inclusive and self-catering options, open June 12 to Oct 12, 2026. Book the shuttle with your stay; confirm 2026 rates.

Several small B&Bs and winery guesthouses around Keremeos and Cawston, book direct via the Similkameen Valley directory. Verify current rates.

Riverside camping and simple motels in Keremeos for a low-cost solo basecamp near the fruit stands. Confirm 2026 rates.