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Kelowna ( / kəˈloʊnə / ⓘ kə-LOH-nə) is a city on Okanagan Lake in the Okanagan Valley in the southern interior of British Columbia, Canada. It serves as the head office of the Regional District of Central Okanagan. The name Kelowna derives from the Okanagan word kiʔláwnaʔ, referring to a grizzly bear.
- Canada
- May 5, 1905
- 344 m (1,129 ft)
- British Columbia
Apr 9, 2024 · Tourism Kelowna would like to thank Westbank First Nation and Okanagan Indian Band for the privilege to live, work, and play on the tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land), that is the unceded and traditional territory of syilx Okanagan peoples, the original stewards of these lands and to whom we give thanks to as our hosts
2023. 1. The Vibrant Vine. 874. Wineries & Vineyards. Located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, surrounded by Orchards you will find a wine experience like no other. Voted on Trip Advisor as the Number 1 Winery Experience in British Columbia, and Number 2 in Canada, The Vibrant Vine boasts beautifully crafted wines, amazing art by Phil Lewis ...
- What are the top attractions to visit in Kelowna?The top attractions to visit in Kelowna are: Myra Canyon Park Okanagan Lake Knox Mountain Park Kangaroo Creek Farm Don-O-Ray Farm Adventure See all...
- What are the best outdoor activities in Kelowna?The best outdoor activities in Kelowna according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Myra Canyon Park Okanagan Lake Knox Mountain Park Kasugai Japanese...
- What are the best day trips from Kelowna?The best day trips from Kelowna according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Full Day Tour - Guarantee Tasting At Mission Hill Winery & Quails Gate Win...
- What are the most popular things to do in Kelowna with children?The most popular things to do in Kelowna with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:Okanagan Mountain HelicoptersDon-O-Ray Farm Adventur...
- Step Back in Time and Taste Wine at Crown & Thieves
- Have A Drink at The Broken Hearts Club
- Have Dinner Family Style at Angel Share
- Bike Or Hike Along The Myra Canyon / Kettle Valley Railway
- Go Trail Riding with Kelowna Stables at Myra Canyon Ranch
- Taste Wine at Quails Gate Estate Winery
- Have Lunch (or Dinner) at Old Vines Restaurant
- Pick Your Own Cherries at A Local Orchard
- Pick Seasonal Fruit at Paynter’s Fruit Market
- Taste Some Incredible Wines at Black Swift Vineyards
Address:3887C Brown Rd, West Kelowna I couldn’t help but start this post off with a winery, and Crown & Thieves is hands down the most unique winery in Kelowna. Visiting wineries is one of my absolute favourite things to do when I’m in Kelowna. In fact, I love it so much I wrote a full guide to the best wineries in Kelowna. There’s just so many ama...
Address:3887C Brown Rd, West Kelowna Another thing that makes Crown & Thieves so unique, is they actually have a speakeasy bar in the basement! Open Friday – Sunday from 12pm-9pm, The Broken Hearts Club serves great cocktails and of course Cown & Thieves wine in the coolest speakeasy bar. They also have a happy hour Friday – Sunday from 3pm-5pm whe...
Address:3887C Brown Rd, West Kelowna Located on the rooftop at Crown & Thieves is Angel Share, Kelowna’s only fully outdoor restaurant! Angel Share specializes in family share plates, and the menu is ever changing. Seriously, every day the menu is different based on the availability of local seasonal ingredients. Expect an incredibly unique menu an...
Address:Kettle Valley Rail Trail, Naramata If you’re spending a couple of days in Kelowna you absolutely have to head out to the Myra Canyon portion of the Kettle Valley Railway. Located about a 45 minute drive from the heart of Kelowna, the Myra Canyon Trestle trail is multi-use trail made along the old Kettle Valley Railway train tracks. The cool...
Address:4675 June Springs Rd Another great activity to do in Myra Canyon (located just 25 drive from downtown Kelowna) beyond biking the Kettle Valley trail is horseback riding with Kelowna Stables. Whether you’re a beginner, moderate level or expert horseback rider Kelowna Stables is the place to go. You’ll get to experience some of the most beaut...
Address:3303 Boucherie Rd Quail’s Gate Estate Winery is one of Canada’s first family owned estate wineries, and really is an institution in Kelowna because of its history. The Stewart family who owns it has been in the viticulture business for 60 years, and Quail’s Gate has been around for 30 of those years! We visit Quail’s Gate Estate Wineryalmos...
Address:3303 Boucherie Rd There are a few really great wineries that have amazing restaurants for lunch in Kelowna, and Quail’s Gate is the first on this list! After visiting their beautiful vineyard and doing a tasting in their tasting room, you have to stop for lunch at Old Vines Restaurant. Old Vines Restaurantis a stunning restaurant with incre...
Picking cherries is something that had been on our list for the last few years but somehow we never got around to it. I was so happy that we made it out cherry picking this year and I definitely recommend visiting an orchard and doing it yourself! There are so many great cherry orchards you can go to pick cherries (and other fruits) at. It’s the pe...
Address:3687 Paynter Rd, West Kelowna Open mid-late June until early fall, Paynter’s Fruit Market is a fantastic farm and orchard to visit in West Kelowna. No matter what month you arrive, they will have something fun you can pick! It is such a fun experience to visit Paynter’s and pick fresh fruit. We went and picked golden plums which I had never...
Address:2345 Boucherie Rd Black Swift Vineyardsopened in 2020 and is easily one of my all time favourite wineries in Kelowna. (you can read my guide to the best wineries in Kelowna here) The wines at Black Swift are absolutely incredible! Black Swift is the kind of winery for people who love good wines, but like any Jason Parkes’ winery they aren’t...
- Go on a Kelowna Winery Tour. Whether you sign up for an actual tour or just go on your own, Kelowna is a great place for trying a variety of delicious Canadian wines.
- Go Boating on Okanagan Lake. Another activity you shouldn’t miss when visiting Kelowna in the warmer months is hopping on some sort of water vessel and heading out onto the beautiful and massive Okanagan Lake.
- Rent Maeg’s BBQ Boat. While we’re on the topic of boating on Okanagan Lake, why not rent a BBQ Boat from Maeg’s? Talk about unique! You and up to nine friends can rent one of these eco-friendly, electric-powered bright orange donut-shaped vessels for a day out under the sun, including an awesome BBQ on the water!
- Go Flyboarding. Another fun activity to try on Okanagan Lake is flyboarding. This was one of our highlights during our 150-day road trip through Kelowna and we’d love to go again.
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Kelowna is a sunny, laid-back city set in British Columbia’s wine country. Golf, taste wine, cider, and craft beer, and cycle a reclaimed rail line.
Kamloops and Kelowna with stops in Chase, Sorrento, Salmon Arm, Enderby, Armstrong, and Vernon. Travel time to Kelowna from Kamloops is 2.5-3.25 hours (some trips do not stop between Vernon and Kamloops), from Salmon Arm is 1 hour 50 minutes, and from Vernon is 1 hour. Rider Express, toll-free: +1-833-583-3636.
