Oliver, British Columbia

Oliver
Town of Oliver[1]
Motto(s): 
"Borne of the Waters, Blest by the Sun"
Oliver is located in British Columbia
Oliver
Oliver
Location of Oliver in British Columbia
Coordinates: 49°10′58″N 119°33′5″W / 49.18278°N 119.55139°W / 49.18278; -119.55139
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
RegionSouth Okanagan
Regional districtOkanagan-Similkameen
Village Incorporated1945
Village Founded1921
Town Incorporated1990
Government
 • Governing bodyBand Council, Town Council, RDOS Board
 • Chief/Mayor/DirectorC. Louie, M.Johansen, R.Knodel
Area
 • Town4.88 km2 (1.88 sq mi)
Elevation
310 m (1,020 ft)
Population
 (2016)[2][3]
 • Town4,928
 • Density1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi)
 • Urban
5,279
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
Postal code
V0H 1T0
Area code250 / 778 / 236
Highways Highway 97
WaterwaysOkanagan River
Websitewww.oliver.ca Edit this at Wikidata

Oliver is a town near the south end of the Okanagan Valley in the southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada, with a population of nearly 5,000 people. It is located along the Okanagan River by Tuc-el-nuit Lake between Osoyoos and Okanagan Falls, and is labelled as the Wine Capital of Canada by Tourism British Columbia.[4] It was once "The Home of the Cantaloupe" as well as the "Home of the International Horseshow."

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, agritourism, 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.

  1. ^ "British Columbia Regional Districts, Municipalities, Corporate Name, Date of Incorporation and Postal Address" (XLS). British Columbia Ministry of Communities, Sport and Cultural Development. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  2. ^ "2016 Census Profile". 2016 Census. Statistics Canada.
  3. ^ Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and population centres, 2011 and 2006 censuses: British Columbia. Statistics Canada. Retrieved March 17, 2013
  4. ^ Tourism BC website