Okanagan Valley

Travel Guide

Waterfront Park showing a garden and bird life
Waterfront Park showing outdoor art, art and a fountain
Okanagan Heritage Museum featuring interior views
Waterfront Park which includes kayaking or canoeing and a bay or harbor as well as a large group of people
St. Lawrence Islands National Park featuring a bridge

Visit this valley to find British Columbia’s largest wine country and a breathtaking surrounding landscape of glaciers, massive peaks and five extinct volcanoes.

Choose your own adventure from the wide range of attractions in the Okanagan Valley. Make it a leisurely visit by sampling wines at some of the 170 wineries and playing golf at the 50 courses on offer in the region. Seek out the valley’s extreme activities: Hike around the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, see a massive waterfall and descend deep into an old gold mine.

Originally settled as gold mining territory, the Okanagan Valley has developed into British Columbia’s largest wine-growing region and a highly popular tourist area. At the center is Kelowna, the valley’s largest city. Stay here for easy access to the rest of the valley and to enjoy the town’s beautiful Lake Okanaga shoreline. Fish, kayak or swim in the lake’s warm waters.

Learn the history of the region’s wine-growing industry at the BC Wine Museum in Kelowna. Visit during the evening on the first Thursday of each month for a free tasting of regional wines. Head to Princeton in the southwest part of the valley to see the Mascot Gold Mine and learn about the industry that once ruled the area. Climb up into the mountains, descend a heritage walkway and go deep into the old mine.

Explore the northeast end of the valley to find its most picturesque natural areas. Wells Gray Provincial Park sits among the Cariboo Mountains. Hike the region’s trails to find a volcanic cave or see the majestic Helmcken Falls cascading 463 feet (141 meters). Head farther into the mountains to Mount Robson Provincial Park, centered on the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Mount Robson. Take the popular Berg Lake Trail to cross paths with Berg Glacier.

Reach the Okanagan Valley by driving 4 hours inland from Vancouver. You can also fly into the Kelowna airport from Vancouver and Seattle. Once there, get around easily by car or make use of the bike paths that traverse the valley and the surrounding hills.

Where to stay in Okanagan Valley

Downtown Kelowna showing a small town or village

Downtown Kelowna

4.5/5(23 area reviews)

Downtown Kelowna is well-regarded for its beaches, abundant dining options and lake views, and you might also want to make a stop by Kelowna Centennial Museum, a top sight in the neighborhood.

Downtown Kelowna
Regional District of Central Okanagan showing a small town or village and landscape views

South Pandosy

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

The abundant dining options and lake views are top of the list for many visitors to South Pandosy. A stop by Okanagan Lake or Guisachan Heritage Park might round out your trip.

South Pandosy
A little walk around the lake. #westkelowna #lakeside

Westbank

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Westbank is known for its lake views, and you can plan a trip to Two Eagles Golf Course and Willow Beach while you're in town.

Westbank
Tantalus Vineyards which includes a lake or waterhole, a small town or village and tranquil scenes

Southeast Kelowna

You'll enjoy the wineries and gardens in Southeast Kelowna. You might want to make time for a stop at Gallagher's Canyon Golf and Country Club or Harvest Golf Club.

Southeast Kelowna
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North End

If you're spending some time in North End, Knox Mountain Park and Okanagan Lake are top sights worth seeing.

North End
Scenic Canyon Regional Park featuring forest scenes

Black Mountain

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

Unique features of Black Mountain include the golf courses and lake views. Make a stop by Black Mountain Golf Club or Elysium Gardens while you're exploring the area.

Black Mountain
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC

4 out of 5
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Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna

Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna

3 out of 5
2130 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, BC
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Days Inn by Wyndham Kelowna

Days Inn by Wyndham Kelowna

2.5 out of 5
2649 Highway 97 N, Kelowna, BC
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Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC

4 out of 5
4801 27 St, Vernon, BC
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Vernon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
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Residence & Conference Centre - Kelowna

Residence & Conference Centre - Kelowna

3 out of 5
880 KLO Rd, Kelowna, BC
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8.2/10 Very Good! (51 reviews)
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Residence & Conference Centre - Kelowna
Desert Surfside Waterfront Accommodations

Desert Surfside Waterfront Accommodations

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