Bob's View

 

              Cawston British Columbia

This peaceful community in the south Similkameen Valley was named for R.L. Cawston, a pioneer rancher and magistrate who settled in the area in the 1800's. For years now the Similkameen Valley has been now for its vineyards.
The town has a small population of just over 900. But its gowning thanks to the flourishing wine industry.

Prior to the wine industry the town was know for rural life, horse ranches, hobby farms, nature enthusiasts and the like.  There are many hiking trails in the area covering just about every terrain possible, from cactus and sagebrush desert to sub-alpine meadows.

Just down the road 8 Km west is the town of Keremeos. Keremeos is known far and wide as the best place in British Columbia to buy fruit and vegetables from the many fruit stands lining the routes in and out of town or directly from the farm. Here is the home of one of Similkameen Valley older wineries St Lazlo's vineyards.

One of the early pioneers in Cawston was Crowsnest which in recent years has blossomed under the
direction of winemaker Ann Heinecke. Their Barcello Canyon label produces numerous award winning wines

A number of newer wineries have opened in the last few years. Herder Winery and Vineyards under the guidance of experienced winemaker Lawrence Herder produces limited qualities of exceptional wines.

Located right on the Similkameen River is Forbidden Fruit Winery (also B&B) producing top notch wines from from  100% Certified Organic exotic tree fruits.

The list of  wineries include Seven Stones Winery (the name embraces the history of the valley) Cawston's newest winery, Orofino Canada's only strawbale winery. Orofino means Fine Gold in Spanish

All these wineries produce limited quanities of wine thus ensuring maxium quality.

Cawston is located on Highway 3 a few miles east of Keremeos. It is approximately 25 kilometers east of Hedley, 35 kilometers west of Osoyoos and 370 kilometers east of Vancouver. I can strongly recommend a visit to this wonder town and the  Similkameen Valley.  Great wines and beautiful scenery.

For more on the wineries of the Similkameen Valley click here

 

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