Kelowna is located within the southern interior of British Columbia in the Okanagan Valley and holds a population of 109,000. The community is set against a spectacular backdrop of mountains and lakes, making Kelowna a great place to golf, fish, hike, ski, and enjoy water sports. The Okanagan Valley is also home to an internationally acclaimed wine industry. Orchards and vineyards are only 10 minutes away. The city also offers visitors numerous fine dining options, unique shops and vibrant cultural attractions.
Things to do in Kelowna
Art Ark
The Art Ark is a spacious warehouse gallery and boutique located in downtown Kelowna in the Cultural District. Come in and browse; we would like to introduce you to the exceptional artists we exhibit.
135 1295 Cannery Lane, Kelowna, BC
B.C. Orchard Industry Museum
View the old equipment used to pick and pack apples and other fruits 100 years ago. You will also find photographs depicting the history of the Okanagan Valley's orchard industry. Call 250-763-0433 for more information.
1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC
B.C. Wine Museum
Vintage wine bottles from Ancient Greece, Rome and the Middle East are on display at this museum that traces the history of wine making and an exceptional selection of British Columbia wines is available for purchase at the on-site wine shop. Call 250-868-0441 for more information.
1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC
Calona Vineyards
Open daily and year-round for tours and tastings, the award-winning vineyard has been in operation since 1932. It is conveniently located close to downtown restaurants and shops and to Knox Mountain Park, one of the city's most scenic areas. Call 250-762-3332 for more information.
1125 Richter Street, Kelowna, BC
Elysium Garden Nursery
Explore 3 acres of serene inspirational gardens in an orchard setting. Surrounded by mountain views and pastoral countryside offering a unique specialty nursery for avid gardeners. A very elegant venue for wedding ceremonies and photo sessions. Call 250-491-1368 for more information.
2834 Belgo Road, Kelowna, BC
Father Pandosy Mission
This was the first non-native settlement in the Okanagan Valley. It was at one time a mission established on this site in 1859 by Father Pandosy. You can take a self-guided tour of the replicated mission buildings and a collection of horse-drawn carriages. Located south of the city center Call 250-860-8369 for more information.
Fintry Provincial Park
This Park site was part of the Hudsons Bay Company trade route. Easy walking through the park will bring you to the waterfalls and deep pools of Shorts Creek, as well as a suspension bridge and the remains of irrigation and power generation structures. Other features from the past are a ferry wharf from which freight boats operated, and a preserved Manor house, caretakers' house, and several barns. Call 250-260-3590 for more information.
Geert Maas Sculpture Gardens Gallery and Studio
Take the time to wander through the gardens and galleries and enjoy this Dutch artist's bronze sculptures. Call 250-860-7012 for more information.
250 Reynolds Road, Kelowna, BC
House Of Rose Vineyards & Winery
Visit this casual, family run winery nestled amongst the orchards and farmland, House of Rose is a great place to enjoy a personal tour or a taste of our award winning wines. Open daily 10am – 5pm; open to 9pm during summer & fall seasons.
2270 Garner Road, Kelowna, BC
Kelowna Centennial Museum
Stop and see the natural history and history museum that revolves around Canada's Okanagan Valley. Call 250-763-2417 for more information.
470 Queensway, Kelowna, BC
Kelowna Museum
Learn all about Okanagan and Kelowna history through natural history displays, travelling displays, school and group tours. We are wheelchair accessible and have a gift shop on site for your convenience. The Orchard Museum features B.C.'s orchard history, tours, gift shop, model railroad display, packing, processing, and picking. Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am - 5pm. Call 250- 763-2417 for more information.
470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, BC
Lake Okanagan
Come and enjoy all the recreational activities this 82-mile long lake has to offer: swimming, boating, parasailing and all types of water sports. If you are lucky enough to spot Ogopogo, the legendary lake monster said to inhabit these waters, you'll make headline news!
Laurel Packinghouse
This is Kelowna's oldest remaining packinghouse and the City of Kelowna's first designated heritage building. It was used as a fruit packinghouse up until the 1970s. It has since been restored and reborn as a community center for arts and culture while at the same time maintaining strong ties to the Okanagan's agricultural heritage. Throughout the year the Laurel is used for hundreds of annual community and regional events. Laurel is home to The Wine Museum and VQA Wine Shop, the British Columbia Orchard Industry Museum (the very first of its kind in Western Canada) and over a dozen not-for-profit and commercial tenants. Call 250-763-4761 for more information.
1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC
Okanagan Military Museum
The Society is dedicated to collecting and preserving artifacts and memorabilia relating to Canadian Military heritage. This memorabilia is displayed in order to increase public awareness and understanding. Exhibits cover Canada's military service from 1899, youth volunteer opportunities, school and youth group tours, a Reference Library for browsing or research, an arms gallery of bayonets, handguns, rifles, and machine guns (1850s to 1980s), and developing Archives are among its services. Call 250-763-9292 for more information.
1424 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC
Okanagan Wine Country Tours
We invite you to enjoy year round, first-class tours of several of the over 60 exquisite and award-winning wineries of the Okanagan Valley. Located in central British Columbia, our wine region encompasses over 320kms/200 miles of carefully tended vineyards. Call 866-689-9463 for more information.
470C Cawston Avenue, Kelowna, BC
Pinot Reach Cellars
The winery is open noon – 6pm daily April - October; winter hours are by appointment. You will find a tasting room on site so you can enjoy tasting some of the wines made here. Call 250-764-0078 for more information.
1670 Dehart Road, Kelowna, BC
Quails' Gate Vineyards Estate Winery
This winery specializes in producing premium VQA wines. Quails' Gate is renowned for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Located on a historic BC site the wine shop and gift shops are open daily 10am - 5pm. Tours of the winery and vineyard are available throughout the summer. Located at 3303 Boucherie Road, on the west side of Lake Okanagan.Summerhill Estate Winery - Organic wines are aged in a replica of Egypt's Great Pyramid at this unique vineyard. Visitors are personally welcomed by owner Stephen Cipes for tours and tastings, and can lunch or dine on sushi at the Smokehaus Bistro. Call 250-764-8000 for more information.
4870 Chute Lake Road, Kelowna, BC
Wine Museum
The Wine Museum is located inside the Laurel Packinghouse, Kelowna’s first designated heritage building in the heart of the City's Cultural District. This specialty Museum explores the Okanagan's strong connection with the grape-growing and wine industry. There is lots to see here to include an exhibit showcase of ancient wine vessels dating back to 1000 BC and an original wine press c1930 on display. Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sunday & Holidays noon - 5pm. Call 250-868-0441 for more information.
1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC