Location: Kelowna
Top Things to do in Kelowna
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Kelowna, Okanagan Valley
Located on the sunny Lake Okanagan, Kelowna offers a cure for whatever ails you. Spend the weekend golfing, relaxing on the beach or exploring a nature trail. The Okanagan Valley is chock-full of orchards, while many local vineyards offer wine tasting and tours. Stop at the mid-19th-century Father Pandosy Mission for a glimpse of Kelowna's history, then plan a moonlit cruise on the lake to end your day.
Restaurants in Kelowna
1. The Vibrant Vine
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 478 reviews
Located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, surrounded by Orchards you will find a wine experience like no other. Voted on Trip Advisor as the Number 1 Winery Experience in British Columbia, and Number 2 in Canada, The Vibrant Vine boasts beautifully crafted wines, amazing art by Phil Lewis, the proprietor’s eldest son, and numerous musical events throughout the year! As soon as you enter new Wine Shop you will be handed 3D glasses that will lead you into another world! Whether it is our Award winning Woops White Wine, or our red Merlin's Merlot, there are a great range of wines on each tasting bar! Join us for a Glass of Vibrante, our traditional method Sparkling Wines, listen to live music every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm, and enjoy delicious food all year long! The Vibrant Vine is an experience you don’t want to miss out on for your vacation at the Okanagan Valley!
Reviewed By wanderingSpirit8 - West Kelowna, Canada
I had never been to Vibrant Vine before so on recommendation of an employee at Vibrant(Valeria), I decided to visit. What a great experience! A unique winery with very interesting 3D Art Gallery, Great Wine, Fun Wine tasting experience (Caila) live music with a bottle of wine and superb pizza out on the grass was the cherry on the top for an overall great experience! I will be back again for sure.
2. Urban Distilleries + Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 97 reviews
TEMPORARILY CLOSED - Urban Distilleries is British Columbia's First Craft Distillery and now winery in the central Okanagan; a small batch micro-distillery producing top-shelf, award winning Okanagan Gin with lavender and apple, Vodkas, Espresso Vodka, naturally infused vodka's and Single Malt Whisky. At Urban Distilleries, each batch is hand crafted in Artesian copper stills Made from 100% British Columbian fruit, grains,and BC's finest pure glacier water without additives, chemicals or artificial flavours. Tasting room open to the public. Tours available.
3. Myra Canyon Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,649 reviews
Reviewed By NatalieR629
Such a fun activity to do when visiting Kelowna! My husband and I rented bikes from Myra Canyon bike rental and spent the morning exploring the paths that take you around the canyon, through caves and over old bridges that were previously used for trains. Would highly recommend!
4. Don-O-Ray Farm Adventure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 159 reviews
MARKET IS OPEN. PETTING ZOO IS OPEN. Hours updated regularly on Google. Summer Open 7 days a week & open all holidays 10am-5pm. Come enjoy our Farm Petting Zoo and Maze! Head over to Billy’s House to feed the goats, or the Lil’ Red Barn to feed the Pony. Experience our aquatic area, the Quack Shack to pet and feed our ducks or Hoppy Ville to pet our little bunnies. Some of our other barnyard friends include silkie chickens and peacocks. Need more? How about exploring our Hedge Maze! Play various farm games or get a free temporary airbrush tattoos. Pick up tonight’s dinner from the market of fresh fruits & vegetables, sauces and tasty baked goods. Then top off your visit with delicious creamery ice cream!
Reviewed By jolanacampbell - Cranbrook, Canada
My children had a great time they especially loved feeding the goats Don o ray farms is a great place to to stop in for a fun filled family afternoon.
5. Okanagan Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Discover the natural and human history of Kelowna. Museums are living places, and that’s true of Kelowna’s flagship museum, the Okanagan Heritage Museum too. In fact, the entire permanent gallery has been reimagined! In spring 2019, we wrapped up a multi-year process that saw us overhaul our entire permanent gallery. Pay us a visit and enjoy our ‘new’ museum. Experience fascinating displays and learn how the Okanagan valley was formed, and why it supports tremendous biodiversity. Step into the world of the syilx/Okanagan people, and gain insights into their close connection to the land. Learn about the arrival of traders and settlers, and peer into the windows of an original “Chinatown” shop. Meet some individuals from Kelowna’s past and present, and be inspired by the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame. This museum is also home to two important facilities: the Kelowna Public Archives and the Ursula Surtees Regional Conservation Laboratory.
6. Lake Okanagan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,057 reviews
If you spot Ogopogo, the legendary lake monster said to inhabit these waters, you'll make headline news, but other than that, you're sure to enjoy all the recreational activities this 82-mile long lake has to offer: swimming, boating, parasailing and all types of water sports.
Reviewed By abarker02 - Kelowna, Canada
This is one f the cleanest and most beautiful lakes in Canada. Beautiful beaches, clean water and gorgeous scenery all through the valley. A “must experience”!
7. City Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 309 reviews
Reviewed By Larry4Africa - Kitale, Kenya
Such aA water park for the kids, a nice sidewalk adjacent to the beach, and lots of grassy areas. There is lawn bowling, and many great events in the summer.
8. Waterfront Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 546 reviews
Reviewed By WilliamThomas - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
The walk around the park offers beautiful views of the Okanagan Lake and surrounding mountains. In the park there is plenty to children to do; offering a number of play areas. The park also has a public washroom facility that is in a decent condition for how public washrooms go. The park is very well maintained and offers large green spaces to sunbathe and also sandy beaches when you can chill out or swim in the lake. The pier is really cool to walk on and view the boats and head out further into the lake. In addition the walkway around the park is perfectly flat for bike riding.
9. House of Rose Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By colleenm320 - Edmonton, Canada
Had stopped at another winery, saw signs for House of Rose so started driving....and driving. But once we got there, we were so glad we made the trip. The staff were so friendly and chatty, shared some lovely wines with us, and made recommendations to other wineries based on our tastes, even took out a map and highlighted other wineries. A real gem, we hope to be back.
10. Tantalus Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
We're located in South East Kelowna, in the heart of British Columbia's beautiful Okanagan Valley. Spectacular lake views, an historic old vineyard and our new state-of-the-art LEED Certified winery make visiting Tantalus Vineyards a one-of-a-kind experience. Enjoy premium quality, single-vineyard wines in a stunning gallery-style tasting room, surrounded by works of art from some of Canada's most highly-acclaimed artists. We're open year round, please check our website for hours and directions. A small tasting fee of $4 for 4 wine samples, will be waived with your wine purchase.
Reviewed By FireHorseSire66 - British Columbia, Canada
Enjoyed a VIP tour with Clarissa, and got to walk the vines, and see great integration of sustainable practices, and investment in wine made in harmony with nature. Whether its the bees, the deer, birds, or pests, these folks are the winery of the future, reducing the carbon footprint, and producing some unique wines, where, after touring the land, I understand better than ever, how the terroir comes through. Look for this winery to make an impression.
