The Okanagan’s Best Fall Cideries: A Complete 2026 Cider Trail Guide
Every fall, the Okanagan’s orchards go into overdrive — and while the region’s wineries tend to get most of the attention, its cideries have quietly built one of the most rewarding trails in the valley. From century-old family orchards to a cidery with its own resident chef and a farm-to-table restaurant attached, here’s the complete guide to cider season in the Okanagan.
Wards Cider
Experience: Real orchard history in Southeast Kelowna.
Why Visit: This family property dates all the way back to 1918, and the cidery still operates out of the original 1922 packinghouse. For anyone who wants their cider tasting paired with genuine local history, Wards is the obvious starting point.
Perfect For: History lovers, a scenic afternoon close to the city.
Truck 59 Ciderhouse
Experience: A young, hip West Kelowna hangout with a 1959 pumper truck out front.
Why Visit: Truck 59 leans into wild, unexpected flavour combinations — think blueberry hazelnut — and pairs them with a picnic area and BBQ food truck built for an entire afternoon with friends.
Perfect For: A relaxed group outing, families, casual afternoons.
Upside Cider
Experience: Kelowna’s first organic cidery.
Why Visit: Located on a Certified Organic Farm, Upside pairs cider flights with wood-fired pizza and a rooftop patio, using organic apples from the owner’s own farm alongside fruit from other local growers.
Perfect For: A relaxed, farm-to-glass afternoon with food included.
Summerland Heritage Cider
Experience: A proper day-trip destination in Summerland’s orchard country.
Why Visit: Set further into the valley, Summerland Heritage Cider is worth building an entire day around — the kind of stop that anchors a broader Summerland itinerary rather than a quick pass-through.
Perfect For: A full day trip, pairing with other Summerland wineries and orchards.
Cambium Cider Co.
Experience: A full farm-to-table restaurant built into a third-generation certified organic orchard in Vernon.
Why Visit: Run by Dave and Missy Dobernigg on land that’s been in the family since the 1940s, Cambium has become one of the most complete cider destinations in the Okanagan. Resident chef Christian Scott built out a wood-fired restaurant menu — pizzas, halibut, short rib, pork belly — designed to pair with ciders like Earl Grey and Haskap Berry, with live music and picnic tables scattered among the apple trees.
Perfect For: A full dinner, not just a tasting; live music nights; special occasions.
Creek & Gully Cider
Experience: A family-run cidery on the Naramata Bench with sweeping lake and vineyard views.
Why Visit: Creek & Gully produces high-quality cider from certified organic apples grown on their own orchards, served on a shaded patio overlooking the lake, vineyards, and orchards below. Try the Goldie or the Crabby-pear, poured into old-school crystal glassware, and pick up fresh peaches when they’re in season.
Perfect For: Scenic Naramata Bench touring, a relaxed patio afternoon, non-drinkers (they pour their own organic apple juice too).
NOMAD Cidery
Experience: A consistently excellent, repeat-visit-worthy stop.
Why Visit: NOMAD has built its reputation on reliability — the kind of cidery that delivers the same quality experience every time, making it an easy addition to any cider trail itinerary.
Perfect For: A dependable stop on a longer cider-touring day.
La Petite Abeille Cider
Experience: French-style sparkling cider made with real technique.
Why Visit: La Petite Abeille takes a more refined, technique-driven approach to cider, producing a French-style sparkling option that stands apart from the rest of the valley’s more rustic offerings.
Perfect For: Cider drinkers who want something closer to sparkling wine in style.
Soma Craft Cidery
Experience: Classic and seasonal ciders made from apples grown onsite — with resident alpacas.
Why Visit: Beyond the cider itself, Soma offers a genuinely different kind of visit, with friendly alpacas to meet and Italian plates served alongside the tasting. It’s one of the more memorable stops on the trail for exactly that reason.
Perfect For: Families, a unique outing beyond the standard tasting room.
Planning Your Okanagan Cider Trail
With ten cideries spread from Kelowna and West Kelowna out to Naramata, Summerland, and Vernon, the Okanagan’s cider trail rewards a bit of planning. Pair a couple of nearby stops — like Wards Cider and Truck 59 in the Kelowna area, or Creek & Gully and Howling Moon on thenNaramata side — for an easy half-day, or build a full day trip around Cambium if you want dinner included.
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