Oliver

城市概覽

Local industries include grape and fruit production, agri-tourism, wine production, ranching, golfing and recreation, retail and service trades. Some of the largest employers include Osoyoos Indian Band, School District #53, Interior Health and Okanagan Tree Fruit Cooperative It was named after John Oliver (1856–1927), Premier of British Columbia. "Honest John" and his government brought irrigation water and settlement lots to the area with the South Okanagan Lands Project.

1 Oliver Tourism Association, 6431 Station St, ☏ +1 778-439-2363, toll-free: +1-844-896-3300. The local visitor centre for tourism information. (updated Mar 2023)

History

The First Nations (indigenous people) of the South Okanagan settled near the river, creeks and valley lakes. The first encroachment from the outside world came circa 1811, when fur traders came to the area with the establishment of Fort Okanagan (now in the US) and first explored the area for trade. In the 1880s, free gold-bearing quartz was found at Camp McKinney (east of Oliver) which became a busy gold mine, attracting miners, con men, and outlaws. In Fairview (just west of and above Oliver), miners found gold and fueled the growth of a boomtown but it lasted just a few years and no remnants of the town survive today, other than a heritage marker. Established in 1918, Oliver was a settlement for unemployed veterans of the First World War. A gravity-fed canal was constructed to provide irrigation to the semi-arid area. In 1919, the South Okanagan Lands Project (SOLP) began work on the Intake Dam at the base of McIntyre Bluff. Over the next 8 years the 23 mi (37 km) of the concrete-lined main canal were dug southward to the boundary. SOLP designed it to enable farmers to put nearly a foot of water per month on every acre of bottom land in the southern Valley. To get the canal from the east side of the valley to the benches on the west, the “big siphon” was constructed — a 1,940-foot-long (590 m) pipe of 6½-foot-diameter.

如何抵達

By air Oliver has a small airport with no scheduled flights. For scheduled flights, the closest airport is in Penticton, though for greater options, use Kelowna's airport.

By car Highway 97 (a major highway through the Okanagan region) passes directly through the town.

當地交通

Oliver is a relatively small town; most, if not all, of everything is within walking distance. The KVR trail (also referred to as the Hike & Bike path) makes its way to Osoyoos and up to OK Falls and Penticton; it is a scenic route along the Okanagan River. Most of the route is paved and well maintained, and even the unpaved (gravel) parts are well looked after with few holes and obstructions. This path is definitely faster, safer and more fun to travel on than the highway, if you plan to bike or walk to any of Oliver's neighbouring cities.

By public transit BC Transit (South Okanagan-Similkameen Transit System), toll-free: +1-844-442-2212. Bus route 40 operates from Monday to Friday between Penticton and Osoyoos with stops in Okanagan Falls and Oliver. There are two trips per day in each direction. Travel time to Oliver from Osoyoos is 23 minutes, from Okanagan Falls is 20 minutes, and from downtown Penticton is about an hour. (updated Mar 2022)

By taxi Oliver Taxi, ☏ +1 250-498-0022. (updated Mar 2023)

必看景點

1 Oliver & District Heritage Society Museum, 474 School Ave, ☏ +1 778-439-3100. Sep-May: Tu-F 1PM-4PM; Jun-Aug: Tu-Sa 10AM-4PM. (updated May 2018)

體驗活動

1 Oliver Theatre, 6387 Main St, ☏ +1 250-498-2277. historic, to take in a modern day flick on a big, old-time screen with old-time prices. 2 Venables Theater, 6100 Gala St, ☏ +1 250-498-1626. Theatre for performing arts. 3 Fairview Mountain Golf Club, 933 Old Golf Course Rd, ☏ +1 250-498-6050, toll-free: +1-866-534-7264. Has an 18 hole golf course. (updated Mar 2023)

Wineries Make sure to visit some of the many world-class wineries while in Oliver. Oliver is home to the Golden Mile, and some of the valley's best grapes are grown here. Across the valley from the Golden Mile is the Black Sage bench, which is home to some of the valley's most acclaimed wineries. It is renowned for its easterly position, heat, and long summer sun exposure, allowing for the production of high-quality red wines. Not all wineries in the area focus on "big red" wines, however. The Black Sage region of the South Okanagan is definitely a worthwhile area to tour during a stay in Oliver. See "Drink" section for some winery options.

購物

Oliver is home to many unique specialty shops, the likes of which span subjects as diverse as crafts, aesthetics, and jewellery.

1 Oliver Place Mall, 5955 Main St, ☏ +1 604-484-1090. The town's mall with a handful of shops. (updated Mar 2023)

Produce There are numerous fruit stands lining Highway 97, especially south of the downtown Oliver area.

美食

Budget 1 A&W, 34651 Highway 97, ☏ +1 250-498-5559. (updated Mar 2023) 2 Tim Horton's, 5717 Main St, ☏ +1 250-485-4111. (updated Mar 2023) 3 Subway, 35609 97th Street, ☏ +1 250-498-3530. (updated Mar 2023) 4 Buy-Low Foods, 105-5717 Main St, ☏ +1 250-498-6440. This grocery store has a deli department. (updated Mar 2023) 5 Pizza 97, 5936 Main St, ☏ +1 250-498-0112. (updated Mar 2023)

Mid-range 6 Oliver Garden, 6213 Main St, ☏ +1 250-498-2168. Chinese food. (updated Mar 2023) 7 Best of India, 6390 Main St, ☏ +1 250-498-0872. Enjoy authentic Indian food in the comfortable, bright decor of India. (updated Mar 2023) 8 Savvio's Family Restaurant, 5948 Main St, ☏ +1 250-498-4418. 34646-97th Street Enjoy a Mediterranean meal in a family friendly environment. (updated Mar 2023) 9 Hammer's House of Hog, 6607 Main St, ☏ +1 250-535-3700. The barbeque sauce is out of this world. This place serves up all your southern BBQ favourites. (updated Mar 2023)

Splurge 10 Pappa's Firehall Bistro, 6077 Main St, ☏ +1 250-498-4867. for a taste of their chic atmosphere and classic cuisine. (updated Mar 2023) 11 Miradoro, 537 Tinhorn Creek Rd (at Tinhorn Creek Winery), ☏ +1 250-498-3742. Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with a breathtaking view of the valley. (updated Mar 2023) 12 Terrafina Restaurant, 877 Road 8 (at Hester Creek Winery), ☏ +1 250-498-2229, [email protected]. Discover the Tuscan-inspired cuisine while enjoying a view of the valley from the patio. (updated Mar 2023) 13 The Sonora Room (at the Burrowing Owl Winery), toll-free: +1-877-498-0620. A marriage of food, wine and ambiance. Freshness and flavour are mixed with an obsession to deliver the very best of the region to ensure unsurpassed quality. (updated Mar 2023)

飲品與夜生活

There is a bar in the Ghallager Lake area (a bit outside of town, north toward Okanagan Falls). There is a provincial liquor store on Main Street. The drinking age in BC is 19.

14 Ye Olde Welcome Inn, 8380 Ghallagher Lake Frontage Rd, ☏ +1 778-439-2435. This pub has an old English feel to it, inside and out; they'll be serving up your pub favourites. (updated Mar 2023)

Wineries and vineyards The Okanagan Valley is