Red Range Rover Sport in tunnel
Things to Do

Things to Do

a woman is standing on a balcony overlooking a lake and a city with a mountain in the background in Kelowna
A lush vineyard with rows of green grapevines, overlooks a body of water and distant forested hills under a clear sky.
A woman sitting on a couch in front of a wall full of pictures and a coffee table in front of her at Bright Jenny Coffee Shop in Kelowna
@vancouverfoodie
A serene dusk view of Kelowna with city lights reflecting on the calm waters of Okanagan Lake under a twilight sky.
Things to Do

Exploring Kelowna's Most Instagrammable Locations

Surrounded by pristine lakes, rugged mountains, flourishing vineyards, and charming orchards, Kelowna is a paradise for nature enthusiasts and for wine and food lovers – but also a hotspot for social media-savvy adventurers.
Featured

Exploring Dog-Friendly Spots in Kelowna: A Guide for Pet Owners

Kelowna is a city that is filled with dog-friendly parks, beaches, and establishments.

Kelowna by Night: Best Evening Activities in the City

As the sun sets and the city lights sparkle, Kelowna truly comes alive.

Appreciating the Diversity of Kelowna’s Flora and Fauna

The city of Kelowna is full of natural wonders, allowing nature enthusiasts and tourists alike to appreciate the unique diversity of its flora and fauna.

Kelowna's Best Parks and Recreation Areas: A Local’s Guide

Kelowna's natural allure is enhanced by a sprinkling of beautifully curated parks and recreational areas.

Culinary Inspirations: Kelowna's Farmers' Markets

Immerse yourself in Kelowna's culinary landscape where the colours of fresh produce meet the rich aromas of artisanal delights in the Farmers’ Markets – a place where food not only nourishes the body but also inspires the soul.

Advertisement

Red Range Rover Sport in tunnel

Outdoor Recreation

>
Don Weixl
Things to Do

An Outdoor Enthusiast's Guide to Kelowna

Kelowna is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

Activities

Adventures in Kelowna: Exploring the Great Outdoors

Kelowna is an outdoor adventurer's paradise.

Kelowna's Best Parks and Recreation Areas: A Local’s Guide

Kelowna's natural allure is enhanced by a sprinkling of beautifully curated parks and recreational areas.

Luxury on the Lake: Experiencing Kelowna's Top Boat Rental Services

Kelowna's pristine Okanagan Lake is a perfect location for luxury boating enthusiasts.

Night Rides: Exploring Kelowna's Bike Trails After Dark

Imagine cruising along a moonlit trail, the crisp night air mingling with the exhilaration of biking under a starry sky.

Family Cycling Adventures: Kid-Friendly Bike Paths in Kelowna

Kelowna’s commitment to fostering a cycling-friendly environment is evident in its extensive network of bike lanes and paths.

Birdwatching in Kelowna: Discovering the Region's Avian Wonders

Kelowna, a city where the natural world seamlessly intertwines with urban charm, has quietly become a paradise for birdwatching enthusiasts.

A Guide to Cross-Country Skiing in Kelowna

From snow-laden trails to breathtaking mountain views, the Kelowna region is a retreat for skiers of all skill levels.

Uncovering Kelowna’s Hidden Hiking Trails

Renowned for its water sports and skiing, this oasis in Canada also boasts some of the most enchanting hidden hiking trails.

Wine Tours

>
a large field of green plants next to a lake with mountains in the background and a dirt road in the foreground
Gray Monk Estate Winery

The Gray Monk Estate Winery Experience: Taste, Tour, Treasure

Gray Monk Estate Winery danced into existence in 1972, a passion project borne from the innovative visions of the Heiss family.
Outdoor dining space with wine barrels and an outdoor pizza oven at 50th Parallel Estate
50th Parallel Estate
Food & Drink

50th Parallel Estate: Charting a Course for Excellence in Winemaking

50th Parallel Estate, located in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, is an icon in the Canadian winemaking industry.
A decorated table with wine bottles, a wooden feather sculpture, and glasses at Mission Hill Family Estate Winery in West Kelowna.
Mission Hill Family Estate Winery
Wineries

Kelowna Uncorked: Discovering the City's Finest Wineries

Kelowna's wineries stand as testaments to the city's deep-rooted love for viticulture, offering experiences that transcend the ordinary.

Farms & Markets

>
a couple of old tractors parked in the woods next to a forest of pine trees and a man standing next to one of them at Wiseacre Farm Distillery in Kelowna.
Wiseacre Farm Distillery
Things to Do

Exploring Kelowna's Agricultural Roots: Visiting Local Farms

Behind the undeniable charm of Kelowna lies a rich history of agricultural roots, with local farms forming an essential part of the city's identity. If you're planning a visit, exploring Kelowna’s agricultural heritage by visiting local farms presents an intriguing adventure that touches the corners of gustatory delight and educational fulfillment.
Farmers' Markets

The Best Farmer's Markets in and Around Kelowna

Kelowna is known for its optimal growing conditions, which promote the production of top-quality fruits, vegetables, and exceptional wines.

Supporting Local: Kelowna's Best Independent Shops and Boutiques

Perusing a locally-owned boutique or shop is a different experience compared to shopping at chain stores.

The Best Local Produce in Kelowna

Kelowna is a city known for its vivid local food scene, a reputation anchored by its eclectic, bountiful farmers' markets.

Kelowna's Thriving Farmer's Market

The Kelowna Farmer's and Crafters' Market brings together farmers, foodies, artisans, and community members from every corner of the city in a celebration of all things local..
Farmers' Markets

Crafts and Creations: Exploring the Artisan Crafts of Kelowna’s Markets

Immerse yourself in Kelowna's culture through its markets, a trading hub of artisan crafts and creations.

Advertisement

Red Range Rover Sport in tunnel

Arts & Culture

>
A wooden trestle bridge surrounded by green foliage and rocky terrain in Kelowna.
Urban Adventure

Exploring Local Heritage Sites in Kelowna

Kelowna is rich in history and culture.
a bunch of flowers that are sitting in a vase on a table with some wrapping paper on top of it, at the Kelowna Farmer's and Crafter's Market in Kelowna.
Kelowna Farmer's and Crafter's Market
Farmers' Markets

Spring Artisan Markets in Kelowna: A Local's Guide to Unique Finds

As the snow melts away and cherry blossoms begin to dot the landscape, Kelowna springs to life with an array of artisan markets.
A large white abstract sculpture with flowing shapes, set against a deep blue sky in Kelowna.
Arts & Culture

Art in the Streets: Public Art and Installations in Kelowna's Cultural District

Kelowna's Cultural District, a hub that teems with creativity, serves as a canvas where art transcends gallery walls and merges into daily life.

Spas

>

Pamper Yourself

a large indoor swimming pool in a building with a skylight above it and a staircase leading up to the pool
Spas

Couple's Spa Getaways in Kelowna
A person in a red jacket rides a bike on a wooden bridge through a scenic landscape in Okanagan under a dramatic cloudy sky.
Other Activities

Fitness and Wellness Retreats in Kelowna: A Wellness Getaway
a woman doing a yoga pose in front of a body of water with a mountain in the background
Other Activities

Mind and Body: Holistic Fitness in Kelowna
a large building sitting next to a body of water with trees in the foreground and a pond in front of it
Hotels & Resorts

Wellness and Relaxation: Top Spa Resorts in Kelowna

Casino

>
A vibrant close-up of a spinning roulette wheel in a casino with colorful lights in the background.
Casino

Kelowna's Casino Scene: Entertainment and Gaming

Welcome to the exhilarating world of casino entertainment in Kelowna, where the thrill of gaming meets the joy of leisure and dining.
A man sitting at a table surrounded by stacks of coins and stacks of money with a watch on it, depicting a casino scene.
Casino

Responsible Gambling in Kelowna

In Kelowna, gambling is a popular pastime, offering a blend of excitement and leisure.
A slot machine with a lot of money on the front and a lot of money on the back of the machine at Chances Casino Kelowna in Kelowna.
Chances Casino Kelowna
Casino

A Casino Resort Experience in Kelowna

Kelowna offers something for everyone including those seeking the thrill of a casino resort.

Advertisement

Red Range Rover Sport in tunnel

Nightlife

>
A close-up of wine corks from Volcanic Hills Estate Winery in West Kelowna.
Volcanic Hills Estate Winery
Nightlife

Sip and Dip: Creative Evenings in Kelowna

Imagine unleashing your inner artist while sipping on a fine glass of local wine. This is the essence of Volcanic Hill's 'sip and dip' evenings – a delightful blend of creativity, relaxation, and social interaction.

Best Nightlife Spots in Kelowna

Kelowna offers a range of options for anyone seeking a memorable nightlife experience.

Making the Most of Kelowna's Nightlife: From Restaurants to Clubs

Kelowna is a unique city that teems with an exciting after-dark scene that hosts an enticing blend of fine dining, pubs, clubs, and live music venues.
Bars & Pubs

Kelowna's Speakeasy Bars: A Nod to the Prohibition Era

A thrilling revival of the Prohibition era's clandestine allure is taking place in Kelowna.
Bars & Pubs

LGBTQ+ Friendly Bars: Inclusive Nightlife in Kelowna

Kelowna's nightlife scene shines with a spectrum of colours, embracing diversity and inclusion, particularly in its LGBTQ+ friendly bars.
Nightlife

Dance the Night Away: Kelowna's Premier Dance Clubs and DJ Scenes

Kelowna's nightlife pulses with energy, offering a diverse array of dance clubs and DJ spots that cater to every taste and style.

Advertisement

Red Range Rover Sport in tunnel

Other Activities

>
A room filled with lots of vibrant, intricate paintings on the wall and stored below the wall is a row of wooden benches.
The Vibrant Vine (Okanagan Villa Estate Winery)
Other Activities

Kelowna's Best Indoor Attractions for Chilly Days

As the temperature dips, Kelowna offers a myriad of indoor activities that promise warmth and excitement.
A vibrant rainbow over the lush green hills of Penticton under a dramatic, cloudy sky.

Rainy Day Activities

Kelowna is known for its sunny climate and vast selection of outdoor activities, however, when the weather turns, the city's diverse indoor attractions offer an equally enthralling experience.
a gym filled with lots of machines and people doing exercises in the gym area of a large building with a red ceiling.
Global Fitness & Racquet Centre
Other Activities

Student Fitness in Kelowna: Affordable and Convenient Options

Kelowna's student population is uniquely poised to embrace a lifestyle that blends fitness with affordability and convenience.

Other Tours

>

Things to Do Listings

the front desk of a store with a sign that says amora on the front of the counter and shelves behind it
Amora Day Spa

549A Lawrence Ave Kelowna, BC V1Y 6L8 Canada

A woman with a towel wrapped around her head laying on a bed with her eyes closed receiving a back massage.
Beyond Wrapture Day Spa

1171 Harvey Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 6E8 Canada

a red building with a sign that says bsn on the side of it at dusk with a street light in front of it.
H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre

4075 Gordon Drive Kelowna, BC V1W 5J2 Canada

a car is parked in front of Landmark Cinemas Grand 10 Kelowna at night with a neon sign on the front of the building
Landmark Cinemas Grand 10 Kelowna

948 McCurdy Rd #110, Kelowna, BC V1X 2P7

Interior view of Cineplex Cinemas Orchard Plaza in Kelowna showing the concession counter with menu screens above and no attendants present.
Cineplex Cinemas Orchard Plaza

2080 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6H5

A woman is holding a sign that says Let's Create & Connect on the side of her face.
Monet Meets Merlot

A welcoming reception area of a yoga studio in Kelowna featuring a wooden desk, modern light fixtures, a comfortable seating area with a green couch, and a cozy ambiance.
Our Yoga Space

1445 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3 Canada

a white chair sitting in a room next to a wall with a curtain on its side and a person standing next to it at KurSpa at Sparkling Hill Resort in Vernon.
KurSpa at Sparkling Hill Resort

888 Sparkling Place Vernon, BC V1H 2H7 Canada

a building with a sign that says the lions cyclery on the front of it and a clock on the outside of the building
The Lions Cyclery

1276 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z4 Canada

A neon sign that is on the side of a wall in a dark room with the letters exit lit up.
EXIT Kelowna Escape Games

2453 Highway 97 N Kelowna, BC V1X 4J2 Canada

a room with a desk and a plant on the wall and a sign on the counter in front of it
The Wellness Spa

2402 Highway 97 N Kelowna, BC V1X 4J1 Canada

A vibrant painting of three koi fish swimming in deep blue water.
Ellis Art Studios

1021 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z3

a bowling alley with multiple lanes and a mural featuring an astronaut and the Statue of Liberty on the wall at McCurdy Bowling Centre in Kelowna.
McCurdy Bowling Centre

124-948 McCurdy Road Kelowna, BC V1X 2P7 Canada

a bunch of wooden benches sitting in a courtyard next to a wooden fence and a building with lights on it
Forest Spa by Tality Wellness

370 Clifton Road, Kelowna, BC, V1A 1A5 Canada

a group of people standing in front of a building at night with the word distrkt lit up on the side of the building.
Distrikt Nightclub

275 Leon Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J1

a room with a lot of furniture and a brick wall with a lot of windows and a wooden floor at The Okanagan Wine & Orchard Museum in Kelowna.
The Okanagan Wine & Orchard Museum

1304 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z8 Canada

a building that has some lights on the side of it at night with a lot of lights on the side of the building
Chances Casino

1585 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC V1Y 5V5 Canada

A group of people sitting in a room with a woman standing in the middle of the room and a man standing in the middle of the room at Damara Day Spa at Delta Grand Okanagan Resort in Kelowna.
Damara Day Spa at Delta Grand Okanagan Resort

1310 Water St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9P3 Canada

Two women performing an acro yoga pose with one balancing on the
Invati Yoga & Wellness Okanagan

1829 Chandler St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 3Z2 Canada

A carved wooden mask with intricate details on a pink wall.
Kelowna Art Gallery

1315 Water Street Kelowna

A group of people walking around a street next to tents and tables with food on them and a blue sky with white clouds at the Kelowna Farmer's and Crafter's Market.
Kelowna Farmers' and Crafters' Market

Dillworth Drive & Springfield Road Kelowna, BC V1W Canada

a house with a fence and a clock tower in front of it and a tree in front of it located in Kelowna, known as the Kelowna Yoga House with a sign saying Yoga House.
Kelowna Yoga House

1272 Saint Paul Street Kelowna, BC V1Y 2C9 Canada

a large building with a large sign on the front of its front entrance and a parking lot in front of it
Landmark Cinemas West Kelowna, Xtreme

525 Highway 97 South, Sneena Rd, West Kelowna, BC V1Z 4C9

a woman in a black shirt is ironing clothes in a white room with a large window and a view of the city
Namaste Day Spa & Organic Skin Shop

1631 Dickson Ave Ste 1260 Kelowna, BC V1Y 0B5 Canada

A building with a neon sign that reads Playtime at night with an entrance underneath it.
Playtime Casino

1300 Water Street Kelowna, BC V1Y 9P3 Canada

The inside of a building with a wooden bench, a sign that says Moksha Kelowna, and a reception area with shelves and lighting.
Pranify Yoga

2900 Pandosy St #206, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1V9 Canada

a statue of a man on top of a wooden pole in front of a building with a glass window
Rotary Centre for the Arts

421 Cawston Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 6Z1 Canada

a group of people that are standing in front of a microphone and some microphones in front of a group of people at The Blue Gator Pub in Kelowna
The Blue Gator Pub

441 Lawrence Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6L5 Canada

A room with many windows, couches, and a bar with numerous lights.
The Liquid Zoo Lounge & Gentlemen's Club

274 Lawrence Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6L3 Canada

A welcoming reception area of The Recovery Spa in Kelowna with two staff members at the counter and clients relaxing on recliners in the background.
The Recovery Spa

2936 Pandosy St Unit #3, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1V9 Canada

a woman squats on a rowing machine in a gym with other rowing machines and exercise balls in the background
The Woman's Place Fitness

1851 Kirschner Road Suite 109 Kelowna, BC V1Y 4N7 Canada

a room with a counter, chairs and a plant growing on the wall of the room, and a bar in the middle of the room at Bliss Yoga Lounge in Kelowna
Yoga and Wellness with Tara

223 Bernard Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6N2

More Articles

Advertisement

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Diving Dynamics and Innerspace Water Sports are popular dive shops in Kelowna.

H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre and Kangaroo Creek Farm are great for kids.

Yes, Exit Kelowna is a popular escape room venue.

The Myra Canyon Trestles and the Father Pandosy Mission are notable historical landmarks.

Yes, Kelowna is home to several renowned wineries, including Mission Hill Winery, Quails' Gate Winery, and Summerhill Pyramid Winery.

Yes, Kelowna boasts numerous golf courses, including Gallagher's Canyon Golf & Country Club and Kelowna Springs Golf Club. See our Golf page for more courses.

Yes, the Kelowna Heritage Foundation occasionally offers guided architectural tours.

Yes, Kelowna Concierge offers a variety of guided city and cultural tours.

Yes, companies like Myra Canyon Bicycle Rental and Tours offer guided bike tours.

Yes, companies like Kelowna Wine Tours and Kelowna Concierge offer various types of guided tours.

Bear Creek Provincial Park and Fintry Provincial Park have hiking trails with waterfalls.

While there are no hot springs directly in Kelowna, Ainsworth Hot Springs is a popular option a few hours away.

The Capital News Centre and Stuart Park Outdoor Rink offer ice skating opportunities.