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One way to get a really good taste of the South Okanagan is to discover the area from the comfort of a bicycle. Peddle from winery to winery at a leisurely pace and have fun on a journey that allows you to be apart of something instead of merely driving through.

Heatstroke Cycle & Sport in Osoyoos BC offers a Golden Mile Wine Country Tour and bicycle rental. The package includes bicycle drop off, rental, pick up and tour guide as well as wine tasting at seven of the South Okanagan premiere wineries.

The Tinhorn Creek Concert series is a rare opportunity to see some of Canada's top talent while sipping award-winning wines and enjoying a breathtaking view of the South Okanagan Valley.

The concerts offer a great reason to vacation in the South Okanagan or make for an excellent add-on to your already planned trip.

The concert series kicks off May 25 with Brickhouse, known as Vancouver's hardest working band.

Tinhorn Creek Canadian Concert Series - 2013

The beautiful natural environment of the South Okanagan continues to inspire locals and visitors. Come visit the South Okanagan and enjoy a fantastic even inspired by the beauty of nature.

The Meadowlark Festival will be celebrating 16 year of encouraging nature-enthusiasts, locals and visitors to get out and explore the great outdoors.

One of the many great things about Osoyoos in spring and summer is spending time outdoors. Nature abounds in Osoyoos and there is so much to see and do. 

The following are some spring and summer Naturalist events brought to you by Oliver-Osoyoos Naturalists:

The Slow Food Canada National Conference takes place in Osoyoos, BC April 25 to 28, 2013 at the beautiful Watermark Beach Resort. Enjoy three gorgeous days fully immersed in the culinary experience and agri-tourism of the South Okanagan. Spend your weekend inspiring your senses and taste buds while sipping extraordinary local wines and celebrating culinary and agri-tourism achievements.

With beautiful spring temperatures, locals and visitors are back to hitting the links here in Osoyoos and the South Okanagan. It's perfect spring weather for golf!

For those looking to brush up on their golf skills, the Desert Golf Academy opens for 2013 on March 18. You can book your appointment now by calling the Desert Golf Academy office at 250-495-8099. View more on the Academy's 2013 Teaching Programs

What a great way to discover Osoyoos and the South Okanagan Wine Region! Watermark Beach Resort has teamed up with Heartstroke Cycle & Sport to offer cycle and stay packages in Osoyoos, BC.

2013 Packages Include:

A Weekend at Watermark Is A Great Way to Surprise Your Sweetheart with the Gift of Romance

This Valentine's Day, or whatever date your heart desires, why not give the give of romance with a decadent escape to Watermark Beach Resort.

When you book your Romantic Getaway Package at Watermark Beach Resort, you and your significant other will enjoy more than the usual Valentine's Day gifts of excellent food and wine, you will relax, unwind in a luxurious sweet.

Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Winemakers Cup at Mt. Baldy Ski Resort and Watermark Beach Resort.

The Winemakers Cup was created and organized as a partnership between Cellar-Tek, Black Hills Estate Winery, Mt. Baldy, and Watermark Resort. Now in it's sixth year, this is the World's only annual ski challenge weekend for the wine industry. It is a great opportunity for industry networking, peer camaraderie and palate appreciation.

Calling all Oyster lovers. If you love Oysters, you need to be in Osoyoos for the 2013 Oliver Osoyoos Oyster Festival.

Oysters, showcased alongside award-winning wines of the Oliver Osoyoos Winery Association, make for a decadent weekend.

The Oliver Osoyoos Oyster Festival runs April 17 to 21, 2013.

More details on OOOYster events to come!