Dominion Cider Co.

Tucked into the orchards of Summerland, Dominion Cider Co. makes small-batch craft cider from locally grown apples, pears and fruit, with a real reverence for the land they steward. Founded in 2015 by three friends, the cidery takes its name from the historic Dominion Experimental Farms, the late-1800s agricultural research network that helped shape Okanagan fruit-growing. In that spirit, the team has planted orchards of heritage apple varieties and leans into traditional techniques, including wild-fermented bottlings released in 750ml format alongside their everyday canned ciders and a perry. You'll also find non-alcoholic apple sodas for designated drivers and younger visitors. The tasting room is the kind of relaxed, unpretentious spot the Okanagan does so well. Settle in for a tasting, browse the take-home shop for cans and bottles to carry on your tour, and spread out in the picnic areas to soak up the surrounding orchard and valley views. Dogs are welcome, so your four-legged road-trip companion is part of the day too. Hours run seasonally, so it's worth checking ahead before you set out, but the warmer months are the sweet spot for lingering on the grounds with a glass in hand. What makes Dominion worth a detour is the marriage of place and process: ciders that taste of the specific apples and ground they come from, made by people genuinely curious about heritage fruit and slow fermentation. Whether you're a dry-cider devotee chasing the wild-fermented bottles or simply after a scenic, easygoing stop on a Summerland day, this is a memorable one. Pair a visit with the other cideries along Summerland's Bottleneck Drive for a full day of sipping through one of BC's most concentrated craft-cider corridors.