Cideries + Distilleries
Privato Vineyard & Winery
+ Woodward Cider Co
Royce Sihlis
Discover the vibrant flavours and craftsmanship of Kamloops in our local cideries and distilleries.
Our cideries offer a refreshing array of small-batch ciders, crafted from the finest BC apples. Each sip is a testament to care and skill of our family-owned cideries and the crisp, fresh apples they’re crafted from.
Meanwhile, our distilleries bring the Thompson Valley to life with unique small-batch spirits and inventive cocktails. Enjoy a drink that captures our region’s spirit and warmth with more heat than our summer sun.
Whether you're a cider enthusiast or a spirit connoisseur, Kamloops' lively craft beverage scene promises an adventure for your taste buds. Stop by to sip and savour something truly special.
Cideries
Woodward Cider Co.
After becoming engineers, the Woodward brothers decided, “nah!” and returned to the family farm to start Kamloops' first craft cidery. Woodward Cider Co.’s small-batch ciders are engineered (teehee) to perfection using only BC apples. Only 20 km from town, the tasting room sits adjacent to the orchard and offers fun for the whole family. Kick back and relax with a flight or challenge your family to a game of cornhole. Furry friends are welcome.
Left Field Cider Co.
After giving DIY cidermaking a go, Kate Garthwaite decided she couldn’t bear to pour another batch-gone-wrong down the drain and decided to learn everything she could about cidermaking from the best of the best. Fast forward to today and you have Left Field Cider, a family-owned company run by Kate and her sister, Theresa. Located on their family ranch north of Merritt, Left Field Cider handcrafts artisanal English-style cider by blending English and French cider varieties with BC dessert apples. Ooo la la!
Distilleries
Gin Lane Distilling Co.
Where beer drinkers and gin drinkers go for a first date. Gin Lane is located at Red Collar Brewing so along with a fun selection of delicious cocktails with names like Habanero Gin Daisy, you can also enjoy a pint or two.
Red Bridge Distilling
As iconic as the truss road bridge it’s named after, Red Bridge Distilling is a small batch distillery that produces a variety of Gin and Vodkas from Devil’s Flower Garden Gin to Cold Brew Coffee Vodka. Good morning! Stop by and try before you buy.
Route 1 Distillery
As iconic as the highway itself, Route 1 Distillery was built on its love for the country and the desire to bottle the Canadian spirit. Fuelled by double doubles and Timbits, they use a triple distillation process through a 20 plate still resulting in crisp local spirits that taste as fresh as a Kamloops’ Fall breeze. Private Tours Available
