Spring and oysters go together like love and marriage. Spring is all about new life, fresh energy, and rejuvenation, and what could taste more like spring than an ocean fresh elixir: the oyster.
And after eating an oyster – don’t you just feel rejuvenated. And no wonder, the nutritional benefits of oysters are well known.
Not only are they low fat, high protein, and full of copper, zinc, selenium, iron and the elusive vitamin B12, but as we most fortunately know, they are also aphrodisiacs. Venus herself may have created this creature to provide us with a wonderful source of – nutrition.
But did you know that there are five types of Oyster – each with it’s own unique flavour?
Wondering what to do in Osoyoos this Weekend?
To celebrate this most illustrious fruit de mer why not join us for a weekend of fresh and feisty events where you can sample the finest oysters from around the world paired with award-winning wines, at the 2017 Osoyoos Oyster Festival, April 19th-23rd. Special guest Patrick McMurray, also known as “Shucker Paddy.” a former World Champion Oyster Shucker will be on hand to share his expertise.
There are a few fun things to in Osoyoos this weekend. Why not begin with the first ever Beach BBQ & Brews event at Watermark Beach Resort. What a great way to end the week and spread your spring wings. Informal, fun, and definitely a great way to start the season and prepare you for…
…Saturday at The Deep Sea Garden Party at the Walnut Beach Resort. Explore an array of ocean inspired delicacies. Sample the most unique variety of craft beers and artisan wines from local boutique wineries. Prepare your palate and put your party hat on before heading off to…
…Spirit Ridge Resort for the Art of the Pearl Gala. Creative oyster dishes served by local chefs, Oyster shucking and charcuterie, and of course, wine tastings from the area’s award-winning wines. Feast, frolic and ffffind new friends as you peruse the Pearl Gala with pleasure.
Contact us for special Oyster Fest rates, VIP packages, and tickets, stay the weekend, take some time to relax and revitalize. You’ve earned it. It’s been a long winter, but spring has sprung, and this is a great way to get ready for a summer full of fun.
