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OVERVIEW
Take a road trip along the scenic Coquihalla Highway to the heart of wine country in the Okanagan Valley to visit Kelowna, known for its sunny climate, golf, wine and orchards. Okanagan Lake is the perfect place to fish, water-ski, canoe, jet-ski, paraglide, or hire a speedboat in the summer, and Big White Ski Resort is the perfect place for all your winter fun.
Top things to do
Credit: Uncorked Wine Tours
Taste world-famous wines
Taste world-famous Thompson Okanagan wines at your choice of over 30 local wineries, along five wine trails.
Credit: Destination BC / Kari Medig
Explore local trails
Horseback ride, hike or bike along the town's vast trail network, with spectacular mountain vistas and views of sweeping vineyards, and awesome Okanagan Lake.
Credit: tourismkelowna.com / Scott Bakken
Hike or bike
Hike or bike along the old Kettle Valley Railway, boasting scenic views of orchards and vineyards, over 18 trestle bridges and two tunnels through Myra Canyon.
Credit: tourismkelowna.com / Tower Ranch
Play a round of golf
Golf at your choice of 19 stunning golf courses, surrounded by vineyards, orchards, lakes and mountains. Whether you’re new to golf or a seasoned professional, there’s a perfect course for you.
Credit: tourismkelowna.com / Art Ark Gallery
Enjoy local art and culture
See the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra or visit local galleries and markets for work by local artists.
Explore activities
Uncorked Okanagan Wine Tours - Celebrate Fun on the Westside Tour
If you’re a wannabe sommelier, or just enjoy the taste of award-winning Okanagan wines, join a five-to-six hour guided winery tour to several of Kelowna’s top wineries. Sit back and relax as you are driven around in the comfort of an air-conditioned mini-coach.
Tour highlights:
- Visit five unique local wineries and learn how wine is made.
- Sample up to 20 local wines, from chardonnays, to merlots, to dessert wines and everything in-between.
- Stop for a delicious lunch at a local restaurant along the way (lunch not included in tour price)
Uncorked Okanagan Wine Tours - Westside Friday Photo Funday Tour
Kickstart the weekend with a fun tour of four award-winning Kelowna wineries. All wineries overlook stunning Okanagan Lake—ideal for selfies, landscapes and group photos. Bring your camera and travel in style on this four-hour guided tour in a comfy air-conditioned mini-coach. Tour highlights • Visit four top local wineries and learn how wine is made. • Sample local cheeses and over 15 different red, white, rose and dessert wines. • Get ready to say "cheese" the best moments of the day will be photographed by the tour guide and shared with you on Facebook. Important: • Any cancellation prior to 7 days will incur a $20 fee per person • No refunds available for any changes or cancellations made within 7 days. Availability: • Uncorked Okanagan Wine Tours - Westside Friday Photo Funday Tour is available to experience between April and October
Nearby cities
Penticton
Drive to the centre of the famous Okanagan wine region to visit Penticton, a four-season recreational hub for water activities, tasty food and wine, plus head to Apex Mountain Resort for all your winter fun. You can enjoy an enchanting blend of small-town atmosphere and urban amenities, while surrounded by a backdrop of breathtaking lake and mountain vistas.
Vernon
Adventure to the Okanagan’s oldest city to enjoy year-round activities from hiking trails full of beautiful spring blooms, to an abundance of freshwater lake activities in the summer, to tasting fall’s delicious harvests, to skiing on SilverStar Mountain in the winter, to relaxing and enjoying the scenic views any time of year—there’s something for everyone.
Osoyoos
Surrounded by an endangered desert ecosystem, Osoyoos is a vibrant, picturesque town with rich Indigenous culture and an abundance of vineyards with world-class wines.
Kamloops
Travel along the scenic Coquihalla Highway to visit Kamloops, where the North and South Thompson Rivers meet. The central location of Kamloops provides the perfect pit stop on longer journeys, and somewhere that’s not too far from home when you want to get away for a few days. With four seasons of activities to choose from, there’s something for everyone year round.
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