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Kelowna

A kayaker paddles past scores of new tract houses on a hillside: it's an iconic image for ever-growing Kelowna, the unofficial 'capital' of the Okanagan and the sprawling center of all that's good and not-so-good with the region.

Entering from the north, the ever-lengthening urban sprawl of tree-lined Hwy 97/Harvey Ave seems to go on forever. Once past the ceaseless waves of chains and strip malls, the downtown is a welcome respite. Museums, culture, nightlife and the park-lined lakefront feature. You can spend a day strolling here. About 2km south of the center is Pandosy Village, a charming and upscale lakeside enclave.

Explore Kelowna

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Kelowna City Park
Kelowna's lakeside park is a charming feature and gets busy on warm summer days.
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Summerhill Pyramid Winery
In the hills along the lake’s eastern shore, you’ll soon come to one of the Okanagan’s most colorful wineries. Summerhill Pyramid Winery combines a…
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BC Tree Fruits Cidery & Tasting Bar
The cidery division of BC Tree Fruits, a 400-family BC cooperative, is booming. Head to the Cidery & Tasting Bar, next to its fruit and vegetable market…
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Carmelis Goat Cheese Artisan
At Carmelis you can sample soft-ripened cheeses with names such as Moonlight and Heavenly, or the hard-ripened Smoked Carmel or Goatgonzola. For those…
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Sandhill Wines
Formerly known as Calona Vineyards, Sandhill Wines was the Okanagan’s first winery when it kicked off production in 1932. Its architecturally striking…
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Okanagan Lavender Farm
Visiting Okanagan Lavender Farm is a heady experience. Rows and rows of more than 60 types of lavender waft in the breeze against a backdrop of the…
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Okanagan Wine & Orchard Museum
Located in the historic Laurel Packing House, the Okanagan Wine & Orchard Museum recounts the Okanagan Valley from its ranchland past, grazed by cows, to…
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CedarCreek Estate Winery
Known for excellent tours, its Riesling and its Ehrenfelser, a refreshing fruity white wine. Its bistro,Home Block at CedarCreek, has the kind of view…
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St Hubertus Estate Winery
Taste a selection of four wines ($5) at one of the area's oldest wineries – the original vineyards were planted in 1928. Try the floral, somewhat spicy…

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Kelowna City Park
Kelowna's lakeside park is a charming feature and gets busy on warm summer days.
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Summerhill Pyramid Winery
In the hills along the lake’s eastern shore, you’ll soon come to one of the Okanagan’s most colorful wineries. Summerhill Pyramid Winery combines a…
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BC Tree Fruits Cidery & Tasting Bar
The cidery division of BC Tree Fruits, a 400-family BC cooperative, is booming. Head to the Cidery & Tasting Bar, next to its fruit and vegetable market…
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Carmelis Goat Cheese Artisan
At Carmelis you can sample soft-ripened cheeses with names such as Moonlight and Heavenly, or the hard-ripened Smoked Carmel or Goatgonzola. For those…
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Sandhill Wines
Formerly known as Calona Vineyards, Sandhill Wines was the Okanagan’s first winery when it kicked off production in 1932. Its architecturally striking…
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Okanagan Lavender Farm
Visiting Okanagan Lavender Farm is a heady experience. Rows and rows of more than 60 types of lavender waft in the breeze against a backdrop of the…
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Okanagan Wine & Orchard Museum
Located in the historic Laurel Packing House, the Okanagan Wine & Orchard Museum recounts the Okanagan Valley from its ranchland past, grazed by cows, to…
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CedarCreek Estate Winery
Known for excellent tours, its Riesling and its Ehrenfelser, a refreshing fruity white wine. Its bistro,Home Block at CedarCreek, has the kind of view…
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St Hubertus Estate Winery
Taste a selection of four wines ($5) at one of the area's oldest wineries – the original vineyards were planted in 1928. Try the floral, somewhat spicy…

Top attractions

These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Kelowna.

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Kelowna City Park
Kelowna's lakeside park is a charming feature and gets busy on warm summer days.
See
Summerhill Pyramid Winery
In the hills along the lake’s eastern shore, you’ll soon come to one of the Okanagan’s most colorful wineries. Summerhill Pyramid Winery combines a…
See
BC Tree Fruits Cidery & Tasting Bar
The cidery division of BC Tree Fruits, a 400-family BC cooperative, is booming. Head to the Cidery & Tasting Bar, next to its fruit and vegetable market…
See
Carmelis Goat Cheese Artisan
At Carmelis you can sample soft-ripened cheeses with names such as Moonlight and Heavenly, or the hard-ripened Smoked Carmel or Goatgonzola. For those…
See
Sandhill Wines
Formerly known as Calona Vineyards, Sandhill Wines was the Okanagan’s first winery when it kicked off production in 1932. Its architecturally striking…
See
Okanagan Lavender Farm
Visiting Okanagan Lavender Farm is a heady experience. Rows and rows of more than 60 types of lavender waft in the breeze against a backdrop of the…
See
Okanagan Wine & Orchard Museum
Located in the historic Laurel Packing House, the Okanagan Wine & Orchard Museum recounts the Okanagan Valley from its ranchland past, grazed by cows, to…
See
CedarCreek Estate Winery
Known for excellent tours, its Riesling and its Ehrenfelser, a refreshing fruity white wine. Its bistro,Home Block at CedarCreek, has the kind of view…
See
St Hubertus Estate Winery
Taste a selection of four wines ($5) at one of the area's oldest wineries – the original vineyards were planted in 1928. Try the floral, somewhat spicy…

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