{"id":54374,"date":"2025-06-09T06:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T13:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/?p=54374"},"modified":"2025-06-06T10:05:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T17:05:19","slug":"camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/","title":{"rendered":"Camping and Craft Beer in BC&#8217;s South Okanagan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><small>Originally published July 10, 2024 &#8211; Brewery menus are subject to change since publication.\u00a0<\/small><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"lead\">Wondering where to camp near breweries in the South Okanagan? Natalie Gates ventures beyond the <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/ale-trails\/penticton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Penticton Ale Trail<\/a> to Osoyoos and Oliver for a BC camping and craft beer adventure.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Breweries inside:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\/abandoned-rail-brewing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abandoned Rail Brewing<\/a>, Penticton<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\/backroads-brewing-co-osoyoss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Backroads Brewing<\/a>, Osoyoos<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\/firehall-brewery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Firehall Brewery<\/a>, Oliver<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Heading South for Summer Solstice\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In celebration of the longest day of the year, my husband, Colby, and I headed south from our home in Kelowna for a camping and craft beer getaway. The <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/craft-beer-surf-and-van-camping-in-tofino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">last camping blog<\/a> I did for the BC Ale Trail was in one of the province\u2019s wettest regions, Tofino, so it\u2019s only fitting I went to the driest for this one. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re tender, coastal folk, you see. We both spent most of our lives in the temperate rainforests of Squamish and Vancouver Island. Now that we\u2019re living in Kelowna, I\u2019m still fascinated by the rolling hills of sagebrush, the endless vineyards, and the drier climate.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-54374 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-6\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-6.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"an empty flight of beer with green farm fields in the background at Abandoned Rail Brewing in Penticton, BC\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-54450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-6.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-6-225x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-6-768x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-6-1152x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-6-1536x2048.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-6-421x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 421w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-6-632x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-6-375x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-54450'>\n\t\t\t\tSampling at Abandoned Rail Brewing in Penticton, BC (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"blue skies over the brewery at Abandoned Rail Brewing in Penticton, BC\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-54453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-225x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-768x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-1152x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-1536x2048.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-421x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 421w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-632x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-375x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-54453'>\n\t\t\t\tAbandoned Rail Brewing in Penticton, BC (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-2\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-2.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"a pint of perfectly poured craft beer overlooking the green barley fields Abandoned Rail Brewing in Penticton, BC\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-54452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-2.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-2-225x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-2-768x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-2-1152x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-2-1536x2048.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-2-421x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 421w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-2-632x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-2-375x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-54452'>\n\t\t\t\tAbandoned Rail Brewing in Penticton, BC (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2><b>Farm Views en route at Abandoned Rail<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No trip from Kelowna to Osoyoos and Oliver is complete without a stop at one of <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/ale-trails\/penticton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Penticton\u2019s<\/a> many breweries. We chose the picturesque <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\/abandoned-rail-brewing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abandoned Rail Brewing<\/a> on the Naramata bench. German-certified brewing techniques, authentic pretzels, and farm views make this a perfect break on your way down south. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve got your pup with you, you\u2019re in luck as the picnic table seating is dog-friendly. We don\u2019t have a dog, but we got to pretend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54454\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54454\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54454 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-5-1024x768.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"a husky drinking water next to a picnic table on the patio at Abandoned Rail Brewing in Penticton, BC\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-5-1024x768.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-5-300x225.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-5-768x576.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-5-1536x1152.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-5-2048x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-5-748x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 748w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-5-1123x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1123w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-5-500x375.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-5.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-abandoned-rail-5.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54454\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dog-friendly patio Abandoned Rail Brewing in Penticton, BC (photo: Natalie Gates)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Camping in Okanagan Falls<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that hard work was complete, we continued on to our campsite in Okanagan Falls, which is a small community on the southern tip of Skaha Lake. We opted for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bcparks.ca\/sxwexwnitkw-park\/#park-overview-container\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sx\u030c\u02b7\u0259x\u030c\u02b7nitk\u02b7 Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a small provincial park right beside the river that connects Skaha Lake and Vaseux Lake. While not all of the sites are extremely private (some are), there\u2019s good tree cover, and it\u2019s nice and quiet. There are also flush toilets (yay!). All in all, it\u2019s a solid, peaceful home base for exploring the southern Okanagan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our site was right by the river, so we got to soak up that soothing sound while practicing our amateur bird-watching skills. We even made friends with a bird that had built her nest right above us. We never figured out what species it was, though (we\u2019re amateurs, remember).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For dinner, we grilled veg with burgers and chicken we picked up at T-Bones, an Okanagan staple. Paired with the Goldenauer Golden Ale from Abandoned Rail, it was an excellent start to the trip.\u00a0 If<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0your sweet tooth is acting up after dinner, make sure you head to the iconic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tickleberrys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tickleberry\u2019s ice cream<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (only a 20-minute walk from the campground).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-54374 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-4-2\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-4-1.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"a can of craft beer next to a BC Ale Trail camp mug on a picnic with dinner in the background in BC&#039;s South Okanagan\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-54707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-4-1.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-4-1-225x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-4-1-768x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-4-1-1152x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-4-1-1536x2048.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-4-1-421x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 421w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-4-1-632x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-4-1-375x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-54707'>\n\t\t\t\tCamping in the South Okanagan (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-6\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-6.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"fresh veggies ready for the grill, and a camp mug full of craft beer\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-54458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-6.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-6-225x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-6-768x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-6-1152x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-6-1536x2048.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-6-421x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 421w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-6-632x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-6-375x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-54458'>\n\t\t\t\tCamping in the South Okanagan (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2><b>Other campgrounds to consider in Southern Okanagan<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationosoyoos.com\/where-to-camp-in-osoyoos-the-ultimate-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Destination Osoyoos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a list of other campgrounds in the area. We were originally hoping to stay at S\u1e81i\u1e81s Provincial Park (Haynes Point), which looks awesome, but we were late on the reservation draw. It\u2019s on a peninsula that stretches into the lake, which would be stunning to wake up to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54473\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54473\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54473 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-9-1024x768.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"lake views in the South Okanagan of BC\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-9-1024x768.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-9-300x225.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-9-768x576.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-9-1536x1152.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-9-2048x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-9-748x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 748w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-9-1123x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1123w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-9-500x375.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-9.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-9.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54473\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Camping in the South Okanagan (photo: Natalie Gates)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bcparks.ca\/inkaneep-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inkaneeep Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> near Oliver also looks nice, especially if you\u2019re a birder!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Destined for the Desert\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a camp breakfast (read: bacon), it was time to explore. We took the back road, Green Lake Road, into Oliver, which was gorgeous. Rolling hills, little lakes, bird sanctuaries, vineyards, and farms dot your journey. If you\u2019ve got time, slow your pace and soak it all in. It would also be a lovely place to road bike\u2014we saw a couple of groups doing just that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After fueling up with a second coffee at <a href=\"https:\/\/theditchcafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Ditch Cafe<\/a> in downtown Oliver, we had to get back to business. We needed something outdoorsy to work up our beer appetite. One of the lovely people working at Abandoned Rail had suggested <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/canada\/british-columbia\/peach-cliff-trail--3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peach Cliff<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which offers lake and valley views. But\u2026 I only brought Birkenstocks and we were getting a little late to beat the heat this time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So we opted for something less uphill and ended up in the beautiful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.desert.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Osoyoos Desert Centre<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mineral sunscreen lathered, film cameras ready, and bucket hats donned, I don\u2019t think we\u2019ve ever looked like bigger tourists. These coastal kids don\u2019t mess around with sun safety though.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-54374 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-4\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-4.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Colby walks one of the pathways next to signage for the Osoyoos Desert Centre\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-54466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-4.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-4-225x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-4-768x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-4-1152x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-4-1536x2048.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-4-421x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 421w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-4-632x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-4-375x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-54466'>\n\t\t\t\tExploring the Osoyoos Desert Centre (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-9\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-9.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"pathways through desert scrub brush under blue skies offer great views of distant mountains at the Osoyoos Desert Centre\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-54467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-9.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-9-225x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-9-768x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-9-1152x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-9-1536x2048.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-9-421x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 421w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-9-632x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-9-375x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-54467'>\n\t\t\t\tExploring the Osoyoos Desert Centre (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-7\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-7.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"a view of pathways through the desert vistas, with mountainous backdrops at the Osoyoos Desert Centre\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-54459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-7.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-7-225x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-7-768x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-7-1152x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-7-1536x2048.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-7-421x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 421w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-7-632x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-desert-centre-7-375x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-54459'>\n\t\t\t\tExploring the Osoyoos Desert Centre (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The centre teaches you all about the rare, biodiverse ecosystem of the Osoyoos desert. You can join a guided tour or do a self-guided one ($10 either way). I found it fascinating to learn about the flora and fauna because they\u2019re truly unique from other parts of the province. Colby and I agreed we\u2019d want to come back for one of their evening tours, which is when more critters are active.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was a pretty hot day, so by the end of it, we were seeing mirages of ice-cold beer. After hydrating with water, it was high time for the real reason we were in the area\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Other walks to consider near Oliver and Osoyoos<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/canada\/british-columbia\/peach-cliff-trail--3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peach Hill<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: We\u2019ll definitely be back to do this one, which promises great views of the area.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/canada\/british-columbia\/sandy-rattlesnake-bite-big-roller-and-easy-out-loop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rattlesnake Bite<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is another easy hike that offers moody views of the valley, complete with cacti along the trail. We actually did this one back in February, the first time I\u2019d ever been to Oliver.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Backroads Brewing, Osoyoos<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Believe me, I love wine country\u2014especially this far south because I\u2019m a big fan of bold reds. But nothing tastes quite as good after an afternoon in the desert heat as a cold, foaming glass of BC craft beer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change my mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking into <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\/backroads-brewing-co-osoyoss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Backroads Brewing<\/a>, our mirage came true. The desert theme continued with burnt orange walls and cactus green ceilings, and we grabbed a flight for the patio which peeks over at Osoyoos Lake.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-54374 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Walking in to Backroads Brewing in Osoyoos, BC\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-54477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-225x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-768x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-1152x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-1536x2048.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-421x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 421w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-632x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-375x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-54477'>\n\t\t\t\tBackroads Brewing Osoyoos (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-4-1\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-4-1.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"views from the patio at Backroads Brewing in Osoyoos, BC with a craft beer in hand\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-54461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-4-1.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-4-1-225x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-4-1-768x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-4-1-1152x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-4-1-1536x2048.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-4-1-421x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 421w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-4-1-632x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-4-1-375x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-54461'>\n\t\t\t\tBackroads Brewing Osoyoos (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brewery is originally from Nelson, so this is its second location. Each beer was crisp and refreshing, which was exactly what we were craving:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hippie Katcher Kolsch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Star Party Super Dry Lager<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barbe Rouge Pale Ale<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Descent NW IPA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also tried the El Dorado Golden Ale, which we both named our favourite. It\u2019s no wonder it won third place in the 2017 BC Beer Awards and, with that tidbit of knowledge, we grabbed a few extra to enjoy back to camp.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After wrapping up at Backroads, we migrated next door to the beach where we jumped in the lake to cool off even further. Then I almost stepped on a fish that looked big enough to eat my entire foot\u2026 and it was time to dry off.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-54374 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-8\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-8.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"the tasting room at Backroads Brewing in Osoyoos, BC\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-54462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-8.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-8-225x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-8-768x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-8-1152x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-8-1536x2048.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-8-421x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 421w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-8-632x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-8-375x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-54462'>\n\t\t\t\tBackroads Brewing Osoyoos (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-9\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-9.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"a pint of craft beer and a bowl of snack mix on the patio at Backroads Brewing Osoyoos\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-54463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-9.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-9-225x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-9-768x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-9-1152x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-9-1536x2048.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-9-421x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 421w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-9-632x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-9-375x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-54463'>\n\t\t\t\tBackroads Brewing Osoyoos (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-14\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-14.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"a 4-pack of craft beer from Backroads Brewing back at the campsite near Osoyoos, BC\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-54478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-14.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-14-225x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-14-768x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-14-1152x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-14-1536x2048.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-14-421x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 421w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-14-632x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-backroads-brewing-14-375x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-54478'>\n\t\t\t\tCamping in the South Okanagan (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_54464\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54464\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54464 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-1-1024x768.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"a sunny beach on the lake in Osoyoos, BC\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-1-1024x768.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-1-300x225.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-1-768x576.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-1-1536x1152.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-1-2048x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-1-748x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 748w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-1-1123x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1123w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-1-500x375.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-1.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-1.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54464\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A beach in Osoyoos (photo: Natalie Gates)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re coming pre-paddle board or apres swim, Backroads Brewing is there to support you through all of life\u2019s ups and downs. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Cheers to Cherries<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Okanagan is, of course, famous for its orchards and fruit season in the summer. Making our way back to Oliver, I was excited to see all the \u201cFresh Cherries\u201d signs on the roads between our brewery stops. We pulled over and grabbed a bag of plump red cherries, perfect for camp snackin\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Wine Stop\u2026 Because We Had To<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of delicious, deep red fruit-based products\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We were here for the beer, but we had to sample some of the other stuff Oliver is famous for. You know, for research purposes.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We pulled into Rust Winery and enjoyed a Tuscany-esque moment before getting back to work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-54374 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-2\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-2.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"a bag of fresh Okanagan cherries held up in front of cherry trees\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-54465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-2.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-2-225x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-2-768x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-2-1152x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-2-1536x2048.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-2-421x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 421w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-2-632x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-2-375x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-54465'>\n\t\t\t\tFresh Okanagan cherries (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-rust-wine-2\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-rust-wine-2.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"a line up of 4 wine glasses with tasting size pours on a sunny patio in Osoyoos, BC\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-54471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-rust-wine-2.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-rust-wine-2-225x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-rust-wine-2-768x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-rust-wine-2-1152x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-rust-wine-2-1536x2048.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-rust-wine-2-421x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 421w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-rust-wine-2-632x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-rust-wine-2-375x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-54471'>\n\t\t\t\tA tasting flight at Rust Winery (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2><b>Firehall Brewery, Oliver<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ummm\u2026 911? Is this the fire department? I think there\u2019s an emergency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beer is too good and the vibes are too vibey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in an old firehall, <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\/firehall-brewery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Firehall Brewery<\/a> is clearly a go-to gathering space for both locals and visitors (I know I\u2019d be hanging out here all the time if I lived in Oliver). There\u2019s Firehall Bistro upstairs, but we hung out at the brewery downstairs, which is complete with a big &#8216;ol patio and a large but cozy tasting room.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-7' class='gallery galleryid-54374 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-2\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-2.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"The record player and large collections of records, with Nicolas Cage cutout, at Firehall Brewery in Oliver, BC\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-54468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-2.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-2-225x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-2-768x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-2-1152x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-2-1536x2048.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-2-421x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 421w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-2-632x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-2-375x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-54468'>\n\t\t\t\tFirehall Brewery in Oliver, BC (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-11\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-11.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Natalie Gates enjoying a flight of craft beer on the patio at Firehall Brewery in Oliver, BC\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-54469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-11.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-11-225x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-11-768x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-11-1152x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-11-1536x2048.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-11-421x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 421w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-11-632x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-11-375x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-54469'>\n\t\t\t\tFirehall Brewery in Oliver, BC (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-13\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-13.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"a flight of craft beer with a coaster bearing the motto of &#039;Extinguish your thirst!&#039; at Firehall Brewery in Oliver, BC\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-54470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-13.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-13-225x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-13-768x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-13-1152x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-13-1536x2048.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-13-421x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 421w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-13-632x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-13-375x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-54470'>\n\t\t\t\tFirehall Brewery in Oliver, BC (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The space does a great job of maintaining the firehall theme while working in fun little surprises that keep things extra interesting. Inside, the taproom is a cool nook that shelters you from the Okanagan heat. A stack of records piles around the stereo and a record player, complete with a pair of firefighter boots and a Nicholas Cage cutout (obviously).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s even a fire hydrant doggie water dispenser. All it\u2019s missing is a Dalmatian!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We sat on their spacious patio and enjoyed a flight, cauliflower bites, and Greek salad because #health.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Here\u2019s what we tried for beer<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kick Axe Lager<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backdraft Blonde<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">False Alarm Bitter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stoked Ember Ale Extra Special Bitter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was hard to pick a favourite from those, but the Lager and Blonde were top contenders. Balanced and beautiful, they were the perfect way to round out our camping and craft beer extravaganza in the desert.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a minute, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/fa3f56e9-44f5-49ad-a48e-8e6f00f67165.filesusr.com\/ugd\/e0e5a0_81796f9fc14e4b40afbec864b78ff5c4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Firehall\u2019s backstory<\/a>\u2014it\u2019s a good one. I also really appreciated their tagline, \u201cExtinguish your thirst.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-8' class='gallery galleryid-54374 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-4\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-4.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"a watering station for dogs made to look like a fire hydrant at Firehall Brewery in Oliver, BC\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-8-54474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-4.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-4-225x300.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-4-768x1024.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-4-1152x1536.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-4-1536x2048.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-4-421x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 421w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-4-632x842.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 632w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-4-375x500.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-8-54474'>\n\t\t\t\tFirehall Brewery in Oliver, BC (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-firehall-brewing-5\/'><img width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" 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100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-8-54475'>\n\t\t\t\tFirehall Brewery in Oliver, BC (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2><b>Explore camping and craft beer in Osoyoos, Oliver, and South Okanagan\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We bookended our trip with another stop in Penticton before one more night at camp. A Spanish dinner at the wonderful Chulo Tapas turned into strolling along Okanagan Lake, admiring the old muscle cars that were getting ready for the next day\u2019s car show as the sun set. That\u2019s one of the other great things about this part of the Okanagan. All of the communities are so close together, so you can easily set up camp and bounce between them, sipping all the delightful beverages and sampling all the great eats they each offer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-9' class='gallery galleryid-54374 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-8\/'><img width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-camping-south-okanagan-8.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"tents set up in a shaded campsite in the South Okanagan, BC\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-9-54455\" 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https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos-500x375.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/natalie-gates-osoyoos.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-9-54482'>\n\t\t\t\tOsoyoos, BC (photo: Natalie Gates)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there\u2019s one thing Southern Okanagan does well, it\u2019s keeping your tastebuds happy and a smile on your face. Rest assured, the BC Ale Trail will help you make the most of your trip no matter where your tent takes you.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"lead\"><small>Please enjoy responsibly &#8211; both the beer and Super, Natural British Columbia. We encourage you to know and follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camperscode.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Camper&#8217;s Code<\/a>. Have you taken the pledge yet?<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Originally published July 10, 2024 &#8211; Brewery menus are subject to change since publication.\u00a0 Wondering where to camp near breweries in the South Okanagan? Natalie Gates ventures beyond the Penticton Ale Trail to Osoyoos and Oliver for a BC camping and craft beer adventure. Breweries inside: Abandoned Rail Brewing, Penticton Backroads Brewing, Osoyoos Firehall Brewery, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/camping-and-craft-beer-in-south-okanagan\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":54711,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1453,716],"tags":[900],"itin-listings":[1677,1702,1985],"itin-regions":[1539],"itin-itineraries":[1559],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Camping and Craft Beer in BC&#039;s South Okanagan &#183; The BC Ale Trail<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Wondering where to camp near breweries in the South Okanagan? 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