About Us - Roots and Vines Tours

Our Roots & Vines Family

We take the position of tour guide rather than just a driver. We are in the hospitality industry, guiding guests through the vines, wineries, breweries, distilleries and cideries – to experience the beauty the Okanagan has to offer; sharing food, wine, with a sense of adventure & community.

When you’re with the Metcalfes, you’re with family!

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The Okanagan is our home. Michael’s father came to the Okanagan Valley many years ago and fell in love with it. Michael was a young boy when they moved from Osoyoos to Kelowna.

Terri’s family came over from Ireland to settle on property in Southeast Kelowna, and Terri was born here. Michael and Terri were married in the Okanagan, and while they have done their fair share of travelling and adventuring, have settled. Embracing the sense of rootedness, and raising a family here in Kelowna, and building a business in hospitality. Hosting is in our blood!

“I highly value the pioneer spirit that has set a firm foundation for this region. I have watched the evolution of the fledging BC wine industry to the award winning status that it holds today. I believe in this valley.”
~ Michael

I was born here in Kelowna. Mike and I were married here and we have raised our four children here. The longer I live here, the more I love it. This place is absolutely beautiful! “
~ Terri

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Settling down has been the opposite of restrictive. Instead of giving up our dreams, putting down roots has helped make our dreams come true.

The last seven years of building strong relationships with other industry professionals in the Okanagan, and gaining friends along the way. Roots & Vines Tour Co. is the embodiment of our dream of hospitality.

Through the Wine, Adventure, Culture Tours AND through Roots & Vines B&B, we continue to meet amazing people from around the world, and its an honour to share in lives from all around the world, and be touched by stories.

Nothing is better than opening a favourite bottle of wine, with new family or old, and talking and laughing all day and long into the night.

What we have learned is that everyone needs a little TLC…
Taste. Laugh. Connect.

Terri ~ Owner & Office Administrator

Terri takes charge of the admin side of things. She is the voice on the other end of the phone when you call the office to ask questions or to book a tour. She is the organizer of tours, schedules, social media and website. She is also a tour guide on occasion.

Jameilo ~ Daughter & Office Genius

Jameilo is oldest of the Metcalfe children and a twin to Nygel Metcalfe.
She is very organized and it is a pleasure to have her join the Roots & Vines Team this year. We only get her for the summer though because she is attending full-time school in the fall.

Michael ~ Tour Guide & Host

Michael is a face of Roots & Vines out on the wine trail. His warmth and passion for people, storytelling and wine are unmistakable, and he has a lot of love for the people and history of this valley. Step into the crosshairs of Michael and you are guaranteed to get a hefty dose of tall tales and good times.

Nygel ~ Son & Tour Guide

Nygel is very similar to his father – charming and very entertaining to be around. His interests include writing and performing spoken word, music, sports and chess! In 2016 he married Danielle. He works as a school teacher so you will see him in the tour guide role most weekends throughout the year and full time during the summer.

If you wish to talk to us about any of our tours, please do not hesitate to give us a call 250.868.0611 or click below to read more about our wine tours.

Office Hours: 10:00am-6:00pm 7 days a week
*Closed for winter months – November 2022 to March 2023

More about our Wine Tours

This is the Wine Tour Company to go with. Super friendly and knowledgeable about the wines and the wineries. Michael made everyone on the tour comfortable and we all had fun.

Joann M

Quite simply a superb day. Visiting several wineries with a small group accompanied by Nygel our guide who provided an excellent commentary and background to the history of the places we visited. Certainly a tour I would recommend to anyone.

Tim W

We had a wonderful time. Our guide, Michael Metcalfe, knew a lot, not only about the wine, but about the history and geography of the area, which made the tour even more interesting. You cannot go wrong booking with this company.

Susan C

Had an amazing wine tour in Kelowna, Mike was very knowledgeable and brought a very positive energy to the experience. Would absolutely come back.

Tyler C

Our wine tour hosted by Mike was a fantastic experience. His knowledge of the wine industry and the history of the region was extensive. Having grown up in the area, and even living on a vineyard for some years, there was still so much to learn.

Evelyn P

Honestly these people are amazing. Our tour guide was so knowlegeable and fun that it made my experience even better! I highly recommend Roots and Vines Tours.

Kaitlyn W

We wanted to take our daughter and her fiancé on a wine tour before her wedding. We got to spend the day touring wineries in Lake Country with Terri. What a wonderful experience. Terri was on time, very professional and a joy to be with. She took care of everything.

Stewart M

Outstanding wine tour. Mike was able to blend stories, wine, and food experiences to ensure everyone in the tour had a perfect day. I can’t see myself using any other tour guide future. Highly recommend this company.