"When we see a bicycle in the city, we rejoice as if we saw nature itself; when we see a bicycle in nature, we rejoice as if we saw two great friends!"

~ Mehmet Murat ildan

Kurt Flaman owns Freedom Bike Shop in Penticton. For him, bicycles are more than just transportation or exercise; they're the best way to experience a place he loves.

"For the past 25 years, my crew and I have been collaborating on everything from bicycle sales to service to rentals."

“Everything in moderation…including moderation.” ~ Julia Child

For Mark Morrison and Tanya Tougas, Modesta Winery didn't start as a business plan; it was a feeling. A story of a couple trading life in city life for a tiny, mid‑century farmhouse on the Naramata Bench, crafting low‑intervention wines with personality, patience, and a light touch on the land.

The Season Between Seasons

Why early spring might be the most beautiful time to visit the Naramata Bench

There’s a moment on the Naramata Bench when winter hasn’t quite let go, but spring is clearly on its way. The sun lingers longer. The lake starts to stir. The wind feels just a little warmer on your face.

It’s not quite full bloom, not yet - but everything is reaching toward it. And that slow, steady shift might just be the best time to be here.