Must-see attractions in Okanagan Valley

  • Mission Hill Family Estate

    Okanagan Valley

    As if it were a Tuscan hill town, this winery's architecture wows. Go for a taste of one of the blended reds (try the Bordeaux) or the excellent Syrah…

  • SS Sicamous Heritage Park

    Okanagan Valley

    Back when the best way to get around inland BC was by boat, the SS Sicamous hauled passengers and freight on Okanagan Lake from 1914 to 1936. Now the boat…

  • Kelowna City Park

    Kelowna

    Kelowna's lakeside park is a charming feature and gets busy on warm summer days.

  • Planet Bee Honey Farm & Meadery

    Okanagan Valley

    At Planet Bee you can learn all the sweet secrets of the golden nectar, taste 25 different honeys and see a working hive up close. Even better, taste the…

  • Summerhill Pyramid Winery

    Kelowna

    In the hills along the lake’s eastern shore, you’ll soon come to one of the Okanagan’s most colorful wineries. Summerhill Pyramid Winery combines a…

  • BC Tree Fruits Cidery & Tasting Bar

    Kelowna

    The cidery division of BC Tree Fruits, a 400-family BC cooperative, is booming. Head to the Cidery & Tasting Bar, next to its fruit and vegetable market…

  • Carmelis Goat Cheese Artisan

    Kelowna

    At Carmelis you can sample soft-ripened cheeses with names such as Moonlight and Heavenly, or the hard-ripened Smoked Carmel or Goatgonzola. For those…

  • Rust Wine Co

    Okanagan Valley

    Recently rebranded to Rust Wine Co, these guys produce excellent whites, reds and rosé, though it's best known for the Zinfandel. Breathtaking views in…

  • Hester Creek Estate Winery

    Okanagan Valley

    Has a sweeping location, a great new tasting room and is known for its reds, especially its richly flavored Cabernet Franc. The winery's Terrafina…

  • Davison Orchards

    Okanagan Valley

    Has tractor rides, homemade ice cream, fresh apple juice, a cafe, winsome barnyard animals and more. Great for the family, but definitely on the beaten…

  • Oliver Twist Estate Winery

    Okanagan Valley

    How can you go wrong when your Nostalgia Series includes the Boogie Woogie White, Pink Cadillac and Rockabilly Red? Head to Oliver Twist for some fun with…

  • Traditional Osoyoos buckskin and beading on display at Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre

    Osoyoos Desert Centre

    Okanagan Valley

    Hear the rattle of a snake and the songs of birds at the Osoyoos Desert Centre, 3km north of town, where interpretive kiosks along raised boardwalks…

  • Historic O'Keefe Ranch

    Okanagan Valley

    Home to the O’Keefe family between 1867 and 1977, the O'Keefe Ranch retains its original log cabin, and has lots of live displays of old ranching…

  • Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park

    Okanagan Valley

    The main attraction here is the annual spawning of sockeye salmon. The 10.59-sq-km park protects both sides of the Adams River between Shuswap Lake and…

  • Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park

    Okanagan Valley

    Propelled by the dry weather and compact gneiss rock, climbers from all over the world come to this park to enjoy climbing on more than 400 bolted routes…

  • Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park

    Okanagan Valley

    The beautiful 9-sq-km Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park lies south of town on the eastern side of the warm, shallow lake. The park offers great swimming at…

  • Sandhill Wines

    Kelowna

    Formerly known as Calona Vineyards, Sandhill Wines was the Okanagan’s first winery when it kicked off production in 1932. Its architecturally striking…

  • Okanagan Lavender Farm

    Kelowna

    Visiting Okanagan Lavender Farm is a heady experience. Rows and rows of more than 60 types of lavender waft in the breeze against a backdrop of the…

  • Vaseux Lake Provincial Park

    Okanagan Valley

    This lakeside park has a 300m boardwalk for viewing oodles of birds, bighorn sheep, mountain goats and some of the 14 species of bat. You can also hike to…

  • Burrowing Owl Estate Winery

    Okanagan Valley

    Wine with an eco-accent that includes organic farm techniques; try the Syrah. Other award-winners include the Cabernet Franc and Meritage. This Golden…

  • Nk'Mip Desert & Heritage Centre

    Okanagan Valley

    Part of a First Nations empire, the Nk'Mip Desert & Heritage Centre features cultural demonstrations and tours of the arid ecology. Located off 45th St…

  • Penticton Museum

    Okanagan Valley

    Inside the library, the Penticton Museum has delightfully eclectic displays, including the de rigueur natural-history exhibit with stuffed animals and…

  • Black Hills Estate

    Okanagan Valley

    The tasting room here is an arresting vision of glass and metal, with deeply shaded patios for sunset tippling. Besides vintages such as Viognier, there…

  • Okanagan Wine & Orchard Museum

    Kelowna

    Located in the historic Laurel Packing House, the Okanagan Wine & Orchard Museum recounts the Okanagan Valley from its ranchland past, grazed by cows, to…

  • Church & State Wines

    Okanagan Valley

    Making a big splash at its Coyote Bowl vineyards, especially with its full-bodied, luscious Syrahs. Also home to the Lost Inhibitions label, which…

  • CedarCreek Estate Winery

    Kelowna

    Known for excellent tours, its Riesling and its Ehrenfelser, a refreshing fruity white wine. Its bistro,Home Block at CedarCreek, has the kind of view…

  • Road 13 Vineyards

    Okanagan Valley

    Its very drinkable reds (Pinot Noir) and whites (Chenin Blanc) win plaudits. The no-frills vibe extends to its picnic tables with gorgeous views and the…

  • Haywire Winery at Okanagan Crush Pad

    Okanagan Valley

    Ages many of its wines in concrete tanks, reviving a centuries-old practice that largely died out when the industry shifted to stainless steel. Tastings…

  • LaStella Winery

    Okanagan Valley

    A beautiful vision of Italy rises up near Osoyoos Lake. Terra-cotta roof tiles and floors and granite touches combine for one of the valley's most…

  • St Hubertus Estate Winery

    Kelowna

    Taste a selection of four wines ($5) at one of the area's oldest wineries – the original vineyards were planted in 1928. Try the floral, somewhat spicy…

  • Quails' Gate Winery

    Okanagan Valley

    A small winery with a huge reputation; it's known for its Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc. The Old Vines Restaurant is among the best.

  • Okanagan Heritage Museum

    Kelowna

    The Okanagan Heritage Museum looks at centuries of local culture in an engaging manner that includes a First Nations pit house, a Chinese grocery and a…

  • Inniskillin

    Okanagan Valley

    BC's first producer of Zinfandel is also home to the elixirs known as ice wines, which are harvested when the grapes are frozen on the vine; go for the…

  • Orchard Hill Estate Cidery

    Okanagan Valley

    All wined out? Stop on the side of Hwy 97 at this family roadside place for a free tasting of their excellent cider. Our pick: the Red Roof Apple Cider (…

  • Bear Statue

    Kelowna

    A visually striking piece of public art near the waterfront.

  • Waterfront Park

    Kelowna

    Has a variegated shoreline and a popular open-air stage.

  • Hot Sands Beach

    Kelowna

    A fine place for a lazy dip near the center of town.

  • Spotted Lake

    Okanagan Valley

    About 8km west of town on Hwy 3, look for Spotted Lake, a weird natural phenomenon that once would have made a kitschy roadside attraction. In the hot…