Oliver, Agricultural town in Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
Located between mountains at 310 meters elevation, Oliver extends along the Okanagan River near Tuc-el-nuit Lake in southern British Columbia.
The town was established in 1921 as a settlement for World War I veterans, named after John Oliver, the 15th Premier of British Columbia.
The Syilx Okanagan Nation inhabitants, British settlers, Germans, Hungarians, Portuguese, and Sikh Canadians form distinct communities within Oliver.
Oliver provides municipal services including waste management, recycling programs, and emergency preparedness initiatives through three governing bodies.
Tourism British Columbia designates Oliver as the Wine Capital of Canada due to its numerous vineyards and wine production facilities.
Location: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
Elevation above the sea: 310 m
Website: https://www.oliver.ca/
Website: https://oliver.ca
GPS coordinates: 49.18280,-119.55100
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:38
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