Tony's Craft Cider Co.

Tony's Craft Cider Co. is a farm-based cidery in Coldstream, in the north Okanagan, run by people who describe themselves as farmers first. They handle the whole process on their own farm, growing and pressing the apples, then fermenting and bottling on-site, which gives them tight control over quality and lets the local fruit and terroir shine through. The result is premium craft cider made with fresh local apples and traditional, minimal-intervention fermentation that keeps the focus on natural apple flavour. The range centres on classic hard ciders, including an O.G. Dry for those who like their cider crisp and unsweetened, alongside a non-alcoholic cider so everyone in the group has something to enjoy. Regulars can join Tony's Cider Club for ongoing access to what the farm is pouring. The tasting room is the place to experience it all firsthand. Drop in to sample the lineup, shop bottles to take home, and keep an eye out for the special events they host through the season. The setting, a working farm in the green, lake-dotted countryside around Vernon and Coldstream, makes it a pleasant and authentic stop a little off the busier southern wine routes. What makes Tony's worth seeking out is that genuine farmers-first ethos: cider made start to finish by the people who grow the apples, with a light hand in the cellar that lets the fruit speak. If you appreciate honest, terroir-driven dry cider and the chance to taste it right where it's grown, this north Okanagan cidery is a rewarding detour. Pair it with the wineries and farm stands around Vernon and the Coldstream valley for a relaxed day in one of the region's quieter, prettier corners.