I am so lucky to connect with Kelowna dwelling and I get requested all the time the place to go, what to try to eat and in which to remain! I have rounded up a list of my favorite places in this Kelowna Summertime Journey Guidebook to make setting up your journey right here a small easier… and a good deal more enjoyable!
Kelowna is 1 of the greatest sites to travel any time of calendar year, but the summertime is by far the ideal! Kelowna is nestled in a valley crammed with environment course wineries, contemporary local fruit and greens, epic eating places, climbing, sandy seashores and some fantastic boutique shopping.
So without further more delay, right here is my mini Kelowna journey guide… from a foodie’s lens of class!
What to do in Kelowna
If you’re searching for things to do with little ones I advise examining out this post 20 Pleasurable Issues to do with Young ones in Kelowna. If you have a weekend away from the kids or don’t have young children to be concerned about at all I endorse a wine tour (see underneath for winery suggestions)! If you are venturing a little bit further south, examine out this post for the South Okanagan area or this post for anything nearer to Osoyoos.
You can lease a boat down by the Cove or in Metropolis Park (and several other locations) for a day on the lake (keep your eyes peeled for Ogopogo), go climbing (attempt Knox Mountain, Kalamoir Park for amazing views or Bear Creek Park for a gorgeous waterfall – pack a picnic to love on the lake in the Bear Creek Provincial Park just after!). Pritchard Park is our regular hangout with a good wharf for the kids to bounce off of (on the West Side) or Gyro Beach front is a sizzling hangout as properly.
For a little bit of workout hire bikes at Kelowna eride (or an electrical 1 if exercise isn’t on the precedence checklist lol) by the hour for a thing diverse! Moo-lix and Parlour are wonderful places to get an ice product cone as you stroll the downtown location.
Stop by the Okanagan Lavender and Herb Farm for a beautiful botanical practical experience (I adore it most effective at dusk)! It is so beautiful, and they develop the most lovely sustainable merchandise. You can also obtain them on-line here.
Exactly where to Continue to be in Kelowna
There’s so a lot of options of sites to remain in Kelowna it can get a tiny frustrating! The Cottages at Quail’s Gate are a terrific option for teams up to 10 individuals. For someplace close to the water I suggest the Delta Grand, the Manteo, or the Eldorado. The Eldorado also has a gorgeous patio searching out about at the lake and is an amazing location to halt for a glass of wine or a martini! The Cove is on the West Side and has really awesome lakeside lodging with a gorgeous pool area – their spa is actually magnificent as well!
The place to Try to eat in Kelowna
The Kelowna restaurant scene has gotten SO Very good. It’s not frequently that Charles and I get out for a day night time but when we do we adore the Aged Vines Restaurant at Quails Gate. We also appreciate Raudz for fun, neighborhood delicacies. The Curious has some of the extremely finest pizza in town and wine and beer on faucet – tremendous casual.
New to Kelowna this calendar year, OEB has made very an impression on the brunch scene and The Bohemian Cafe is an amazing spot for brunch: test the Mexican Omelette and do not pass up the homemade toast with jam. Krafty Kitchen area & Bar is a great place for everyday neighborhood eats and has a hip hop brunch! Minimal Hobo is a superior selection for quite relaxed eats (only open up for breakfast and lunch Monday to Friday) and if you are hunting for a vegan spot look no further more than the Bare Cafe.
BNA Brewing is a person of the most common places in Kelowna and for fantastic purpose. They have a wonderful menu but also have a bowling alley, bocce ball, and previous arcade games! Tree Brewing Beer Institute is a fantastic spot for a day night time with craft beers and a wide collection of board video games. Oh sure and Vice and Advantage is a have to for you beer lovers!
Verify out Central Kitchen and Bar if informal fare is up your alley, or for a incredibly exclusive Western saloon experience verify out The Hatching Put up on the West Aspect. Pink Bird Brewing and King Taps are more recent on the sector and are on my listing! Oh my gosh I could create a reserve on this subject but I’ll halt!
Where by to Get Espresso in Kelowna
As a mother coffee is sort of a significant deal to me. Sprout Bread Shop is our put to go when we have crew conferences the coffee is excellent and so is their baking (do not go away without a loaf of bread – you can thank me later … the sourdough, focaccia and desk loaf are major notch)!
Dazzling & Jenny Coffee is found on the edge of downtown and has some of the ideal espresso with beans they roast in this article in Kelowna. 3rd Area Coffee is a non-profit that gives counselling and psychological wellbeing applications for those people in have to have … and wonderful coffee! Last but not least, Bean Scene is a Kelowna basic and a terrific area to loosen up with a cup of espresso or tea.
Wineries to Go to in Kelowna
It is hard to pick out just a couple of wineries to pick as ‘must visits’ but Kitsch and Mission Hill equally have an incredible watch of the Okanagan. Sandhill is often on the best of my listing – you seriously can’t go mistaken with ANY of their wines and they are conveniently positioned downtown.
Cedar Creek just lately went by means of renovations and has an extraordinary new restaurant House Block. The Hatch is a a thing a small different and so unique to examine out! Vivid Vine has some terrific tales guiding their wines and labels and has a neat 3D working experience. I have mentioned Quails Gate a several periods but I critically recommend it, their patio is probably my favourite position to be in the summer (you will see why if you go). Also Frind Winery has an epic beachfront setup the place you can get pizza (and vino of system) and sit in the sand. Speak about Okanagan dwelling!
The place to Shop in Kelowna
When I have the time to store I totally ADORE some of the smaller stores we have listed here in Kelowna. A person of my favorite pieces of home furnishings in my residence is my laundry space wooden cabinet and it is from Lakehouse! They have these lovely issues for your kitchen and home. They a short while ago even expanded their retail outlet to be even even larger! I very endorse stopping by. Same goes for Olive & Elle, a cute boutique for homewares as well. Oh and don’t forget about to halt at Alchemy.
For apparel I suggest checking out Fossello’s, Boheme Collective, Okanagan Life style or Male+Female.
Wherever to Get Groceries & Deliver in Kelowna
Staying a foods blogger, I get asked a large amount where by the greatest area is to invest in a couple of healthy groceries or exactly where the ideal generate is in Kelowna. The Kelowna’s Farmers Market is a one quit shop on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s for neighborhood deliver, sustainably sourced meats and cheeses, apparel, jewellery and much more.
If the current market isn’t heading on I’d end by Nature’s Fare, Urban Fare, or Options to seize a couple of points or a quick picnic lunch. For fresh new develop Paynter’s U-Pick is constantly a good time with the young children – they even have picnic tables and ice cream for the young ones (major and modest:).
If you give any of these places a check out or if I missed something let me know in a remark below… satisfied extended weekend!
xo,
Tori
