Kelowna Travel Guide

Kelowna, British Columbia has something to offer to everyone all year-long. The town is both an urban hot-spot, as well as a place blessed with incredible natural sites. Located in the Okanagan Valley by Okanagan Lake, Kelowna has access to surrounding mountains, parks, pine forests, and numerous vineyards and wineries that are open to visitors even during winter.

Things to Do in Kelowna

Downtown Kelowna and its waterfront boardwalk burst with restaurants, shops, and bars that offer a vibrant nightlife. You can also relax and get a cup of coffee in the afternoon in City Park or in Kelowna´s Cultural District. However, some of the most memorable sites in town include parks like the Myra Canyon Trestles, Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park, and the town´s sandy beaches, where you can golf, sail, windsurf, kayak, dive and fish.

Best Time to Visit Kelowna

The months of May through September are dry and warm and are also the most popular for visitors and outdoor activities. Winters in the area are relatively mild and some resorts offer skiing. Make sure to plan ahead if you´re visiting during the fall because the Okanagan Wine Fall Festival takes place and it´s definitely worth checking out.