Oliver, Birtish Columbia 作者： 来源： 发布时间：2021-12-06
I.Population and Area
-Area
Land: 4.88 km2 (1.88 sq mi)
-Population (2016)
Urban: 5,279
Density: 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
II.Natural Geography (environment and resources)
-Oliver is a town near the south end of the Okanagan Valley in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada, with a population of over 4,000 people. It is located along the Okanagan River by Tuc-el-nuit Lake between Osoyoos and Okanagan Falls, and is labeled as the Wine Capital of Canada by Tourism British Columbia.
-The community of Oliver is made up of land governed by three different bodies: the Town of Oliver, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and the Osoyoos Indian Band.
-Local industries include grape and fruit production, agri-tourism, wine production, ranching, golfing and recreation, retail and service trades. Some of the largest employers include Osoyoos Indian Band, School District #53, Interior Health and Okanagan Tree Fruit Cooperative.
-Airports
CAU3 Paved Hard Surface 3200 ft by 50 ft
Elevation: 1015 ft
VFR - Lighted strip
Owned by Town of Oliver
Coordinates:
Lat 49-10.24 N
Lon 119-33.04 W
Home to Oliver Flying Club (terminal and hangars), Okanagan Kootenay Air Cadet Gliding Program, VMR Aviation, Transwest Helicopters, Oliver Fire Department, Oliver
III.ECONOMY
-Average salary: $23.77 per hour
-Website: https://ca.indeed.com/salaries/chef-Salaries,-Oliver-BC
IV.Industrial Characteristics
-Oliver was unincorporated for many years, and was run from Victoria, the provincial capital of British Columbia. The town was incorporated in 1946, and elected its own council in 1968.
-Oliver has a climate that suits just about everyone, from California bighorn sheep to Northwestern Pacific Rattlesnakes. Whether splashed with the pink blossoms of spring or surrounded by the bursting colours of autumn, the orchards, forest, vineyards and mountains around Oliver are beautiful. Magnificent scenery can be reached within ten minutes from just about anywhere in Oliver, and afternoon drive possibilities are almost endless.
-Today, Oliver is a thriving community, with agriculture, tree fruits and vineyards still prime industries. The economy is still dependent upon the irrigation ditch to keep the land arable, although the ditch has seen many changes and upgrades over the years.
-Website: http://britishcolumbia.com/plan-your-trip/regions-and-towns/thompson-okanagan/oliver/
V.Attractions
1.Burrowing Owl Estate Winery
-Balance is a time-honored goal in the making of premium wines and working toward balance is a way of life at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery. Founder Jim Wyse is committed to balance, well beyond that of the fine, world-class wines being produced. A kind of Hippocratic oath (“to do no harm”) underlies the creative viticultural and enological practices at Burrowing Owl.
-The northernmost tip of the antelope brush ecosystem
The winery and vineyards lie within the northernmost tip of the antelope brush ecosystem, which is part of a semi-arid shrub-steppe1 that lies within the western United States. The location (on a southwest-tilting, sandy plateau) near the north end of Osoyoos Lake, is one of the most highly rated grape-growing locations in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, and for that matter Canada.
In 1993, when Jim Wyse began to replant the vineyards which had been carefully selected for their ability to produce world class, premium quality grapes, the winery was not part of his long term vision. Having recognized the potential of this location, Jim was gratified to see wines made with his grapes gaining immediate recognition.
Finally, the decision to build Burrowing Owl Estate Winery was confirmed and a winery license was obtained in 1997. Construction began in early 1998 and completed just in time for that year’s harvest. The site has since been enhanced with a beautiful fine-dining Restaurant and luxurious Guest House.
-The varied and deceptively fragile desert ecosystems within the adjoining vineyards continually challenge the environmentally sensitive team at Burrowing Owl. Alternative pest control systems are the standard. More than 100 bluebird boxes and two bat nurseries invite insect-eating guests to stay awhile and dine in the vineyards. Ground nests of meadowlarks are protected by barriers in springtime to prevent farm machinery and vineyard workers from inadvertently destroying them. Snakes are safely relocated. Bears and big horned sheep are discouraged from sharing the harvest but never harmed.
-Today, with its dramatic vantage point in the middle of the vineyard, Burrowing Owl Estate Winery is a winemaking facility that combines state-of-the-art technologies with proven, classic winemaking traditions. A gravity-flow system handles ripe grapes delicately, preserving their rich fruit character. Extensive underground cellaring capacity ensures that long term barrel aging is never limited by space.
-Mailing and Delivery Address:
Wyse Family Wines 500 Burrowing Owl Place Oliver, British Columbia, V0H 1T1
-Toll Free: 877.498.0620
-Local: 250.498.0620
-Website: https://www.burrowingowlwine.ca/contact/
2.Silver Sage Winery
-Silver Sage Winery was established by Anna and Victor Manola. Set on the bank of Oxbow Creek, which meanders gently through the vineyard, Silver Sage offers a picturesque view of the surrounding mountains and countryside.
-The winery is located in the Okanagan Valley, more precisely in Oliver, BC, in the Golden Mile region, which is well known for its rich soils and warm microclimate.
-This region provides ideal conditions for growing high-quality premium grapes, to produce world-class, award-winning wines.
-Silver Sage Winery is among the best in the BC industry. Through dedication, passion, and hard work, we have made our name for our family business. We strive to maintain outstanding quality in all our products.
-Silver Sage founders Anna and Victor Manola emigrated to the Okanagan from Romania 32 years ago. Winemaking comes naturally to the Manola family, as they have four generations of winemaking experience behind them. Victor shared his father’s experience in grape growing, as back home he managed 25 hectares of vineyard. Anna’s father managed a 600-hectare vineyard and was its winemaker. From him, Anna learned the secrets of making a unique fruit wine that Silver Sage now shares with you.
-With our experience in the physical and technical challenges of grape-growing and winemaking, we have absolute confidence in our products.
-We always dreamed of owning a vineyard in the Okanagan Valley, and in 1996 the dream became a reality. We purchased 25 acres of land near Oliver, BC, and with a lot of hard work, love, and passion, it became an established vineyard. A tragic accident took Victor away from Anna on November 10, 2002, but Anna and the family have carried on to fulfill the family tradition and dream.
-Phone: 250-498-0310 Fax: 250-498-0319
-Physical Address: 4852 Ryegrass Rd Oliver, B.C. Canada V0H 1T1
-Mailing Address: P.O. Box 293 Oliver, B.C. Canada V0H 1T0
-Website: https://silversagewinery.com/contact-us/
3.Oliver & District Heritage Society Museum
-The Oliver and District Museum is housed in the old BC Provincial Police building, a heritage location built in the 1920s.
-Our current feature exhibit is Deep Roots, which focuses on the history of Oliver and its surrounding area. Learn about the unique ecosystem of the South Okanagan, its settlement during eras of fur trading, mining, ranching and agriculture, and the culture and resilience of the Syilx Okanagan people who continue to call it home. This interactive exhibit also takes a contemporary look at Oliver’s growth and demographic change and includes a history of the Museum building. Come in and watch a film, listen to radio broadcasts of local news from the 1930s and 40s, touch a beaver pelt, and take a photo to remember your visit with our photographic Selfie Station.
-When you’re finished, you can take a stroll down paved paths in our new, wheelchair-accessible Heritage Garden, which features native plants and information about plants, animals and landscape and their names in nsyilxcən or the Okanagan language.
-Location: 474 School Ave., Oliver BC
-Website: https://www.oliverheritage.ca/museum
VI.History
-The First Nations of the South Okanagan settled near the river, creeks and valley lakes. The first encroachment from the outside world came circa 1811, when fur traders came to the area with the establishment of Fort Okanagan (now in the US) and first explored the area for trade.
-In the 1880s, free gold-bearing quartz was found at Camp McKinney (east of Oliver) which became a busy gold mine, attracting miners, con men, and outlaws. Fairview (just west of and above Oliver) miners found gold and fueled the growth of a boomtown but it lasted just a few years and no remnants of the town survive today, other than a heritage marker.
Established in 1918, Oliver was a settlement for unemployed veterans of the First World War. A gravity-fed canal was constructed to provide irrigation to the semi-arid area.
On January 30, 1919, the South Okanagan Lands Project (SOLP) began work on the Intake Dam at the base of McIntyre Bluff. Over the next eight years the 23 concrete-lined miles of the main canal were dug southward to the boundary. Eighteen and a half feet across the top, five feet deep and delivering 230 cubic feet per second, SOLP designed it to enable farmers to put nearly a foot of water per month on every acre of bottom land in the southern Valley. To get the canal from the east side of the Valley to the benches on the west, the “big siphon”—now concrete, but originally a 1,940-foot (590 m)-long wood-stave pipe of six and a half-foot-diameter—was constructed. It runs directly beneath the centre of Oliver. The offices of the land project and the building that housed the BC Police built circa 1924 stand today in Oliver as preserved heritage sites.
A post office was established in 1921 and the BC government administered the area until 1945 when a village was incorporated and a council elected. In 1991, the community's municipal incorporation was upgraded to town, its current status.
In 1922 electrical power was brought to Oliver by the West Kootenay Power and Light Co.
In 1923 the Kettle Valley Railway (CPR) constructed Oliver station and rails to transport fruit north to Penticton.
VII.Other information
-Roads
-The Town of Oliver is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all roads within its municipal boundaries except the curb-to-curb portion of Highway 97, which is maintained by Aim Road Maintenance under contract to the Ministry of Transportation and Highways. The Ministry is also responsible for all road maintenance in the rural areas.
-Concerns about Highway 97 and all rural roads should be reported to the Ministry of Transportation in Penticton at 250-487-4750 or Aim Road Maintenance at 1-866-222-4204. Traffic signals are also maintained by the Ministry.
-Most regular road maintenance inside Oliver is carried out directly by municipal crews. This work includes street sweeping, snow removal, sidewalk repair, banner maintenance, sign maintenance and minor pavement repairs. Specialty items such as crack-sealing, line-painting, drainage system maintenance and paving are normally contracted out.
-To contact the Town with a road concern, you may call 250-485-6213 during regular office hours or send an email to Public Works at works@oliver.ca. For after hours emergency concerns only, you may call 250-498-6335 to leave a message for on-call crew. Please note: The Town of Oliver maintains roads within town boundaries only.
-Most street lights within town boundaries are owned and maintained by FortisBC, the Town also owns and maintains some of the street lights within town boundaries. Street light outages can be reported to the Town and will be forwarded to the appropriate crew for attention.
-To report a street light outage, please contact Public Works at 250-485-6213 or works@oliver.ca.
VIII.Contact information
-Government
Governing body: Band Council, Town Council, RDOS Board
Mayor: C. Louie, M.Johansen, R.Knodel
-Town Hall
Corporate Services Development Services 6150 Main Street Box 638 Oliver, BC V0H 1T0
Phone 250-485-6200
Fax 250-498-4466
-Opening hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Website: https://oliver.ca/contact-us/