Okanagan Lifestyle
Golf
With over 2000 hours of sun every year the Okanagan Valley offers one of the longest and driest golf seasons in Canada. Kelowna and area features seventeen picturesque golf courses with lake, mountain orchard and vineyard views. You can find courses that will challenge your golf skills or one that offer a fund round of golf with friends and family.
Wineries
The Okanagan Valley has become one of the top wine travel destinations in the world. With over 30 wineries in and around Kelowna the opportunity to experience award winning wineries is at your door step. The Okanagan valley has 200+ wineries offering an amazing range of wines that reflect the terrior, region and talents of our winemakers.
Lakes
Lake Okanagan is at the core of the valley’s activities. With over 30 beaches the 110 Km lake spans from Vernon in the north to Penticton in the south. It is the perfect place to be on a hot summer days boating, wakeboarding, tubing, paddle boarding or just floating around in the sun. It also features many excellent lakeside patios and restaurants.
Dining
The Okanagan is famous for its sunshine, stunning lakes and mountain views. In addition to exploring the natural beauty of the region, there’s delicious local cuisine to discover, and a huge selection of wines to be sampled. With so many options, deciding where to eat out in the Okanagan can be an adventure in itself. Okanagan restaurants offer several menu choices including bistros, ethnic food, pub fare, and fine dining.There are hundreds of establishments offering great wines and fine dining – from a restaurant furnished with crystals… to a 3 course meal sailing on the Lake Okanagan.
Outdoors
Kelowna is a lifestyle city. You can pick an adventure for every day of the week and never run out of things to do. Go zip lining, sailing, wine tasting, skiing, golfing, swimming or biking and there will still be more. Visit the farmer’s markets, art galleries, movies, restaurants, shops, and theatre or kangaroos and crocodiles its’ all here, so get out and enjoy the Okanagan lifestyle.
Markets
Kelowna has a rich history or farmers markets, orchards and gardens. We have the best climate in all of Canada for tree fruits, produce and vineyards. This fresh supply is one of the reasons our local restaurants are so amazing. From farm gate to your table you can experience the freshness that makes the Okanagan valley an epicurean treasure.
Parks
Kelowna’s dedication to the outdoors is evident in its many parks. From the lakeshore gems at Bertram Creek, Gyro Beach and City Park to Knox Mountain, Myra Canyon, Mission Creek and Waterfront Park there is something for everyone. In the Mission the H2O, CNC, Cedar Creek and Tulameen Park are just around the corner for your enjoyment.
Biking
South Slope Trails patiently await your arrival right outside your front door. The Kettle Valley Railway Trail and Myra Canyon Trestles are just minutes away. Upper Mission also hosts a vast network of professional mountain bike trials that connect to Kelowna’s Mission Creek park network. For road warriors lakeshore drive is a favourite ride.