Who needs Napa Valley when you can have Canada’s Okanagan?

While many people think about the larger vineyards of the Napa Valley right away, as a side effect of putting together my photography book celebrating Western Canada, I’ve also discovered some wonderful local Canadian wineries much closer to home.
Sometimes people don’t even realize that there are wineries right around the corner from their own homes. If you live in Florida, did you know that you have 10 wineries spread out all over the state? New Yorkers looking to visit a winery can find 53 of them in the Seneca Lake area alone. There are even wineries in places such as Ohio, Colorado and Hawaii. Even the Calgary area in Alberta, Canada has a few good wineries. A quick search online for the winery closest to you is the first step in planning your perfect day trip or weekend away to a fantastic relaxing and fun winery trip!
For those who have never been to a winery, it is an experience unlike any you have ever had before. Walking on the grounds and seeing the rows of grapes on their vi…
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