What to do and see in Kelowna, Canada: The Best Places and Tips

February 9, 2018 Emerita Lamoureux

Located on the sunny Lake Okanagan, Kelowna offers a cure for whatever ails you. Spend the weekend golfing, relaxing on the beach or exploring a nature trail. The Okanagan Valley is chock-full of orchards, while many local vineyards offer wine tasting and tours. Stop at the mid-19th-century Father Pandosy Mission for a glimpse of Kelowna's history, then plan a moonlit cruise on the lake to end your day.
Restaurants in Kelowna

1. Okanagan Villa Estate Winery and the Vibrant Vine Tasting RoomKelownaWelcome to Wine Country (Kelowna's Fab Five)

3240 Pooley Rd, Kelowna, British Columbia V1W 4G7, Canada +1 778-478-4153
Excellent
84%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 314 reviews

Okanagan Villa Estate Winery and the Vibrant Vine Tasting RoomKelownaWelcome to Wine Country (Kelowna's Fab Five)

Winner of the Platinum Award for the Best White Wine in the World at the 2013 World Wine Competition, Geneva, Switzerland ( The biggest Wine Competition in the world with over 10,000 entrants).... And....The newly expanded Vibrant Vine Tasting Room is the only 3-D tasting room in the world! All our artwork, including the fantastic shrink wrapped bottles, is in 3D and every visitor gets a pair of 3D glasses to fully appreciate the Bronze and Silver Award winners in the World Beverage Packaging Competition! Home of The Doug and Lisa TV Variety Show recorded every Saturday afternoon July 13th to Sept 5th. Live music on Sunday afternoons on Vibrant Vine Tasting Room Lawn Stage and Bellissimo Pizza. Come and sip, stare and enjoy some relaxing time with a friend on the lawn enjoying our flowers under the shade of the London Plane trees.

Reviewed By Butterflykissesbc - New Westminster, Canada

The 3 D artwork is simply amazing, my sister and sister in law tasted three kinds of wine and loved them. We bought a bottle of there new sparkling rose to take home to celebrate nephew graduation. They had live music playing down on the grassy area, taco food truck, and wine popsicles. Check this winery out for both the wine (oops) and the artwork.

2. Myra Canyon ParkKelownaFamily Fun

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada +1 250-878-8763
Excellent
79%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
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Terrible
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5 based on 1 reviews

Myra Canyon ParkKelownaFamily Fun

Reviewed By finndawg - Lake Country, Canada

This was a great walk and we' ll definitely be back with out bicycles to go farth along the trail. We were there in lag August so it was quite smoky fro the fires, but we will be back this spring since I know that the views will be great!

3. Knox Mountain ParkKelownaHiking and Biking Adventure!

Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 7M8, Canada +1 250-717-2757
Excellent
70%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 595 reviews

Knox Mountain ParkKelownaHiking and Biking Adventure!

Reviewed By Rod H

Great park with easy access and good parking in downtown Kelowna. Hiking trails are abundant with views of the lake and city once you are up the hill that are fantastic! A water tap and washroom are available at the top but it is seasonal. On the lower side along the lake there is a trail to a beach called Pauls Tomb and that trail goes on past there with some more aggressive hiking as well. Great views along this side as well!

4. Lake Okanagan

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Excellent
73%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 869 reviews

Lake Okanagan

If you spot Ogopogo, the legendary lake monster said to inhabit these waters, you'll make headline news, but other than that, you're sure to enjoy all the recreational activities this 82-mile long lake has to offer: swimming, boating, parasailing and all types of water sports.

Reviewed By giffenk

The lake is nicely nestled in the valley and provides many picturesque settings.
But it kind of gets in the way if you are trying to travel since you have to drive around it. The west side highway running south to Penticton gives lots of views as you drive up and down the hills.

5. Mission Creek Regional Park

Coordinates: 49.8753744 -119.4273201, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada +1 250-763-4918
Excellent
68%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 112 reviews

Mission Creek Regional Park

Reviewed By Mrs-Dash59 - Prince Albert, Sask.

Spent an afternoon biking from one end of Kelowna to the other. What a wonderful trail for walking or biking. So nice to stay off the busy roads. The trail is marked well so you can veer off and see this or that.

6. Waterfront ParkKelownaRomantic Getaway

1200 Water St, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada +1 604-704-5108
Excellent
62%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
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4.5 based on 446 reviews

Waterfront ParkKelownaRomantic Getaway

Reviewed By davea538 - Kelowna

Mark you calendar for JULY 1st at Waterfront Park. Whether standing on the boardwalk or seated on the grassy hills, it's a great place to watch the Canada Day fireworks out over the water !

7. Kasugai Japanese Garden

Queensway and Water Street | 7362 douglas circle La Palma Ca, Kelowna, British Columbia 90623, Canada
Excellent
65%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 321 reviews

Kasugai Japanese Garden

Reviewed By Oilsandsgal - Leduc, Canada

We toured around here the middle of September and was impressed with the Gardens and the size of the Koi fish in the pond they are very large and so many different colors.

8. CedarCreek Estate WineryKelownaWelcome to Wine Country (Lakeshore Wine Route)

5445 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, British Columbia V1W 4S5, Canada +1 778-738-1027
Excellent
60%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 220 reviews

CedarCreek Estate WineryKelownaWelcome to Wine Country (Lakeshore Wine Route)

Purchased in 1986, CedarCreek released its first wines in 1987 and was one of the first 8 pioneering wineries of BC. With four generations of agricultural heritage and more than a quarter century of experience, we have pursued perfection and produced some of the valley's best wines resulting in CedarCreek being twice recognized as "Canada's Winery of the Year".Mother nature has been kind to CedarCreek with breathtaking views and excellent growing slopes also making it a gorgeous wedding venue. One can enjoy wine tastings at our year round wine shop, explore the vineyard trail, join in on an educational winery tour, or savour lunch at our seasonal Vineyard Terrace Restaurant.

Reviewed By Vancouver_Roary - Vancouver, Canada

This is the first time we've visited CedarCreek.
Tasting Room: Good size. Lots of light. Nice view.
Wine: Good.
Service: Good.
Family Friendly: No. Nothing much for the kids to do or see.
Area is under a fair bit of construction, so there is a lot of noise at this time. Wine and restaurant are good for adults. Not really recommended for families with young children.

9. City ParkKelownaFamily Fun

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Excellent
56%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 262 reviews

City ParkKelownaFamily Fun

Reviewed By jetsaver - Southport, United Kingdom

Very relaxing place to visit. Sit in the park, go to the beach, or mess about on the water. Ideal place for the family to come to.

10. Gyro BeachKelownaFamily Fun

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Excellent
56%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 184 reviews

Gyro BeachKelownaFamily Fun

Reviewed By Dan M - Calgary, Canada

Nice sand, water sport rentals, play structures, sand volley ball courts, lots of shade. One of the premier public Beaches in Kelowna. But there is limited parking.

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