# Naramata

Naramata is an unincorporated community in the Okanagan region of south central British Columbia, located on the eastern shore of southern Okanagan Lake. It is a small community of about 2,000 permanent residents and known for its high concentration of wineries.

## Understand

Naramata is a member of Cittaslow is an organization inspired by the slow food movement and promotes improving the quality of life in towns by slowing down its overall pace.

### Tourist information

* Discover Naramata tourism website

## Get in

Naramata is 15 km north of Penticton by taking Naramata Road.

## Do

* Hiking
** 49.596-119.568191 Kettle Valley Rail Trail. Part of the former Kettle Valley Railway, the trail extends between Kelowna and Penticton and beyond. (updated Feb 2025)
** 49.59183-119.578592 Naramata Creek Park, 1225 Upper Debeck Road. The Naramata Creek Park hiking trail follows Naramata Creek up through a deep river canyon to a cascading waterfall. The hike is about 2.4 km (1.5 mi), round trip, and takes about an hour or so. (updated Feb 2025)
* Water sports – Naramata has access of Okanagan Lake, which offers a variety of water sports during the summer, including:
** Boating
** Kayaking
** Paddleboarding
*** 49.59753-119.601643 Sun n' Sup, #151 176 Robinson Avenue, ☏ +1 778-514-5594 (April-September), +1 250-809-9094 (October-April). Offers gear rentals, lessons, as well as a paddle board and beachwear shop. (updated Feb 2025)
** Fishing – a wide variety of fishing opportunities for Kokanee Salmon, Lake Whitefish, Burbot and Rainbow Trout

## Buy

* 49.59756-119.602411 4th Meridian Art, Vintage & Gifts, #4 126 Robinson Avenue, ☏ +1 250-488-0850, info@4thmeridian.ca. (updated Feb 2025)
* 49.59355-119.598592 Naramata Farmer's Market (Manitou Park), NaramataSlowMarket@gmail.com. June-September: W 4-7PM. (updated Feb 2025)
* 49.5979-119.601073 Naramata General Store, 219 Robinson Avenue, ☏ +1 250-496-5450, info@naramata.store. (updated Feb 2025)
* 49.60063-119.594024 Playlist Lavender Shop, 640 Boothe Road, ☏ +1 604-698-7676. Focus on creating a wide range of hand-made, lavender-based products. (updated Feb 2025)

## Eat

* 49.59757-119.600991 Just Baked Naramata, 244 Robinson Avenue, ☏ +1 250-809-2721, justbakednaramata@gmail.com. (updated Feb 2025)
* 49.59589-119.587162 Real Things Pizza, 961 Robinson Avenue, ☏ +1 250-496-4008, RealThingsPizza@gmail.com. (updated Feb 2025)

## Drink
### Pubs

* 49.59575-119.586321 Naramata Pub & Grill, 985 Robinson Avenue, ☏ +1 778-514-0040. (updated Feb 2025)

### Wineries

* 49.59431-119.575432 Daydreamer Wines, 1305 Smethurst Road, ☏ +1 778-514-0026, wine@daydreamerwines.ca. (updated Feb 2025)
* 49.57964-119.586313 Deep Roots Winery, 884 Tillar Road, ☏ +1 250-460-2390. (updated Feb 2025)
* 49.58117-119.585614 Elephant Island Winery, 2730 Aikins Loop, ☏ +1 250-496-5522, info@elephantislandwine.com. (updated Feb 2025)
* 49.58343-119.584195 JoieFarm Winery, 2825 Naramata Road, ☏ +1 250-496-0093, hospitality@joiefarm.com. (updated Feb 2025)
* 49.58708-119.591926 Kettle Valley Winery, 2988 Hayman Road, ☏ +1 250-496-5898, info@kettlevalleywinery.com. (updated Feb 2025)
* 49.59786-119.577447 Nichol Vineyard, 1285 Smethurst Road, ☏ +1 250-496-5962, info@nicholvineyard.com. (updated Feb 2025)
* 49.58926-119.587348 Serendipity Winery, 990 Lower Debeck Road, ☏ +1 250-486-5290, wineclub@serendipitywinery.com. (updated Feb 2025)

## Sleep
### Motels

* 49.59789-119.599231 Naramata Courtyard Suites, 365 Robinson Avenue, ☏ +1 250-486-3327, info@naramatacourtyardsuites.com. (updated Feb 2025)
* 49.59749-119.6012 The Village Motel, 244 Robinson Avenue, ☏ +1 250-496-5535, thevillagemotel@shaw.ca. (updated Feb 2025)

### Resorts

* 49.69131-119.535783 Chute Lake Lodge, 9540 Chute Lake Road, ☏ +1 250-496-5262, book@chutelakelodgeresort.ca. Located in the mountains above the Naramata Bench and the Okanagan Provincial Park, it offer cabins, lodge rooms, camping, yurts and glamping tents. (updated Feb 2025)
* 49.59529-119.597844 Naramata Centre, 460 Ellis Avenue, ☏ +1 250-496-5751, info@naramatacentresociety.org. A retreat centre located on 23 acres of land on the east shore of Lake Okanagan. (updated Feb 2025)
* 49.60147-119.597085 Sandy Beach Lodge & Resort, 4275 Mill Road, ☏ +1 250-496-5765, toll-free: +1-866-496-5765, hello@sandybeachresort.com. A lakeshore resort on beautiful Okanagan Lake which offers over 400 feet of beachfront access. Offers 6 B&B lodge guest rooms and 13 2-bedroom log cottages (accommodates up to 6 guests) which include a fully equipped kitchen, a gas fireplace and a large deck area with a gas barbecue. (updated Feb 2025)