Naramata Vacation Rentals

To stay in a vacation rental in Naramata is to step back in time to a village steeped in idyllic tradition. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the peaceful centre is home to a pretty church and a smattering of independent shops. Accommodation options range from bed and breakfasts with sweeping vistas to traditional clapboard houses.

Naramata cuisine: local wine and home-grown vegetables

For a small village, Naramata has a lot to offer when it comes to food and drink. Thanks to its warm climate, the area is best known for its wine production, and no trip to Naramata is complete without tasting at least a couple local vintages. The surrounding Okanagan is farming country, and Naramata’s restaurants and groceries are packed with local produce, from fresh seafood to home-grown vegetables. Here you’ll find bistros and wine bars, pizza joints and coffee shops. To buy your own fresh ingredients, head to the Naramata Community Market. Held by the lake each Wednesday afternoon through the summer, the market offers a melting pot of artisan breads, fresh produce, and delicious prepared foods.

Things to do around Naramata: Wineries, hiking, and biking

Naramata comes into its own when you leave the comfort of your rental accommodation to explore the wilderness beyond town. More than 40 wine producers make their living here, and one of the best ways to understand the community is by taking a wine tour. Many of the producers are boutique, and their properties are strung along the Naramata Bench with stunning views over Okanagan Lake. Naramata is also ideal for hiking and cycling. Follow the Kettle Railways Trail to nearby city of Penticton, or head over the creek to the Naramata Creek Falls. The city of Kelowna is just an hour’s drive away. Here you can explore some of British Columbia’s best urban trails or go horseback riding on a ranch. Back in Naramata, take to the water on a chartered boat or try your hand at jet skiing if you’re feeling adventurous.

Regular Naramata events: wine, wine, wine!

Naramata is a community-minded place with a myriad of regular events and festivals. Don’t miss the Tailgate Party, a celebration of the harvest with wine tastings and live music that’s held each September. In October, local winemakers roll out the wine barrels and share their knowledge about grapes for the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival. Events include wine tastings, tours of the wineries, and food pairings. Each April, there’s a community yard sale where people from all over Naramata come together to sell and exchange their extraneous goods, and each August sees the river come to life as local residents take to the water in boats made out of cardboard, in the annual Cardboard Boat Race.

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