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Sight seeing–Davison’s Orchard

Muddy Boot Dreams first in a new series of local attractions in the Okanagan

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Nestled into the Bella Vista hills of Vernon, in the sunny Okanagan is Davison’s Orchards, and what a view they command of the valley below. It is simply stunning, Vernon is a large city now, and Davison’s Orchards might have been in the countryside at one time, but now it’s almost on the edge of town.

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A family farm since 1933 this unbelievably beautiful property is now a inviting farm attraction, along with a beautifully designed gift shop, bakery, and children’s area.

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We went there on a sunny day to see the acres of apple trees all neatly spaced just blooming their little hearts out. If you are ever in Vernon, take a tour on their John Deere tractor train with authentic apple boxes used for seating. There is a great children’s play area and a small petting zoo.

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A stop by the bakery will let you see the range of jams, jellies, and salad dressings, all made from produce they grow themselves, there are other beautiful items that you might want to take home as a souvenir in the gift shop.

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The farm is a popular tourist attraction, it’s squeaky clean which is not a easy feat, and there is a real cohesiveness to the signage that is everywhere explaining the history, and adding to the charm of the buildings.

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A wonderful place for kids, and adults, we enjoyed our time, and can’t wait to try that jam we bought. Now I wish I had thought to buy some of the caramel sauce, and the strawberry rhubarb jam, my husband polished off the cinnamon buns as soon as we got home.

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I got lovely photos of that amazing antique truck, so we are both happy.

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They do mail order so if you are craving some homemade jam, the website is right up there in the Davison’s orchard link.

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