Oliver town in British Columbia is bordered by desert on the south side whereas in all other directions, it is surrounded by mountains lakes, vineyards, and orchards. This unique weather nurtures unique species of animals including Pacific hammer snakes and Californian big horn sheep. Spring sees the orchards becoming covered in pink flowers while fall brings about colorful and deep foliage across the land. No matter where you are driving from within the town to its outskirts, there will always be an inviting view.
Even today, Oliver remains an important agricultural hub whose mainstay is tree fruits and vineyards. The economy is majorly strengthened by uninterrupted agricultural growth. On your trip through the wineries of Oliver, you will find many family farms and big estates with their unique flavour, top-notch service and prize-winning wines. The town is named after ‘Honest’ John Oliver who was an interwar premier. He believed that this northern corner of the Sonora desert would flourish if an irrigation canal was constructed; his vision made it possible for Oliver to become one of the most important wine regions today.