Explore
The Area
The Okanagan, and the rest of BC, is a natural paradise! If you're on the road, be sure to check out the Route 97 website to explore nearby sights and sounds while on the move.
West Kelowna, steeped in the rich history of the Syilx (Okanagan) people, is a vine-laden lake side valley with an abundance of beauty and entertainment!
Start your day learning about West Kelowna’s agricultural roots with a visit to Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park, a working heritage farm where you can pick your own chestnuts, walnuts and hazelnuts for purchase.
Later, you can play a round at two of the area’s premier golf courses, Shannon Lake and Two Eagles. Or, if you prefer grapes over golf, drink in the beauty of the area by embarking on a wine tour to some of the oldest and most established vineyards and wineries in the Okanagan.
For some leisure time, spend the day relaxing on one of the area’s many beaches on the sparkling waters of Okanagan Lake. Enjoy quality time with family in the many play areas, or walk your dog from our West Kelowna pet friendly hotel to a nearby park, with forested and beach trails offering spectacular views.
Hiking is also popular in the area, as there are numerous parks—such as Glen Canyon Regional Park and Bear Creek Provincial Park—that provide expansive trail networks and some of the most breathtaking views the Okanagan Valley has to offer.
At the end of your day, wind down and enjoy an evening at many of the award-winning West Kelowna winery restaurants: Mission Hill; Indigenous World Winery and Quails’ Gate.
Local
Events
Okanagan Wine Festivals
https://www.thewinefestivals.com/
Sip on crisp, fruity and full-bodied varietals all-year long at the spring, summer, fall and winter Okanagan Wine Festivals!
Westside Wine Trail
http://thewestsidewinetrail.com/
Go for on a Summertime adventure and leisurely drive the Westside Wine Trail on your own Okanagan wine tour.
Okanagan Fest-of-Ale
If you prefer beer over wine, why not imbibe on some of the best micro-brew offerings from all over Western Canada and the US at the Okanagan Fest-of-Ale in Penticton.
Parks Alive
http://parksalive.festivalskelowna.com/
Catch up with your friends, listen to live music, and enjoy a view of Okanagan Lake at the Parks Alive summer music series.
Center of Gravity
http://centerofgravity.ca/kelowna/
Love the combination of sports and music? Get yourself to this annual three-day festival.
Kelowna Annual Folkfest
https://www.facebook.com/Kelowna-Folkfest-890129557692142/
Feast on delicious food from around the world and take in cultural performances at the Kelowna Folkfest held annually on Canada Day.
Peachland Peach Festival
This free 5 day family-friendly festival is located just a 40-minute drive from the Best Western West Kelowna Hotel in the Okanagan Lake Park in Peachland.
World Community Film Festival
http://www.worldfilmfestkelowna.net/
Documentaries about environmental, social justice and human rights issues sure to entertain, educate, and inspire!
Dragon Boat Festival
https://www.kelownadragonboatclub.com/
Get down to the beautiful Waterfront Park and hear the thump of the drum as paddles dig the water at the annual Kelowna Dragonboat Festival.
