Local Guide
Explore Kelowna
Our picks for wineries, beaches, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and day trips. These are real recommendations — not a generic list.
Wineries
Mission Hill Family Estate
Iconic hilltop winery with stunning architecture and Okanagan Lake views. 15 min drive.
CedarCreek Estate Winery
Beautiful lakeside estate on the Kelowna wine trail. Excellent restaurant on site.
Quails' Gate Winery
West Kelowna. Excellent Old Vines Foch and a great patio restaurant.
Summerhill Pyramid Winery
Organic estate with biodynamic wines and a gorgeous hilltop restaurant. 20 min.
Beaches and Waterfront
Boyce-Gyro Beach Park
Popular local beach with a playground and green space. Good for families.
Manhattan Beach
Longer sandy stretch with views of the William R. Bennett Bridge. A bit north of downtown.
Outdoor Adventures
Knox Mountain Park
The city's biggest park. Hike to the summit for panoramic 360 lake views. Trailhead 10 min away.
Myra Canyon Trestles
Historic wooden railway trestles, now a paved trail through stunning canyon. The best day trip from Kelowna.
Okanagan Rail Trail
Paved multi-use trail running along the lake. Rent a bike and go north or south for hours.
Kettle Valley Rail Trail
Longer backcountry trail system through the mountains south of Kelowna. A proper adventure.
Eat and Drink
Raudz Regional Table
Local favourite. Seasonal menu, great Okanagan wine list, relaxed vibe.
BNA Brewing Co.
Craft beer hall in the old British North America Tobacco building. Casual and fun.
Krafty Kitchen and Bar
South Pandosy neighbourhood gem. A few minutes from the unit.
Markets and Shopping
Pandosy Village
Walkable strip of local boutiques, cafes, and restaurants right around the corner from the unit.
Kelowna Farmers' and Crafters' Market
Wednesday and Saturday mornings downtown. Local produce, preserves, baked goods, artisan vendors.
Day Trips
Naramata Bench
The prettiest stretch of wine country in BC. 1 hour south — dozens of small wineries on a winding lakeshore road.
Penticton
45 min south. Skaha Beach, the Penticton wine trail, and a great little downtown.
Vernon and Kalamalka Lake
45 min north. Kalamalka Lake is called "the lake of a thousand colours" — worth the drive to see it.
Big White Ski Resort
World-class powder, 55 km east of Kelowna. Year-round destination — skiing in winter, mountain biking in summer.
Kelowna, BC
Map centred on the South Pandosy waterfront — the unit is right here