Okanagan Valley

Travel Guide

Waterfront Park which includes bird life and a park
Waterfront Park featuring outdoor art, a statue or sculpture and a fountain
Okanagan Heritage Museum showing interior views
Waterfront Park featuring kayaking or canoeing and a bay or harbour 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(306 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(132 area reviews)

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

South Pandosy
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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
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
Scenic Canyon Regional Park featuring forest scenes

Black Mountain

4.5/5(45 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
Mission Creek Regional Park which includes a river or creek

Rutland

4/5(449 area reviews)

Rutland is noteworthy for its coffeehouses, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St Andrews by the Lake and Kelowna Springs Golf Club.

Rutland
Days Inn by Wyndham Kelowna
Days Inn by Wyndham Kelowna
2.5 out of 5
2649 Highway 97 N, Kelowna, BC
The price is CA $112 per night from Apr. 6 to Apr. 7
CA $112
CA $130 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this hotel in Kelowna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,065 reviews)
"Liked the smoking area"

Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Kelowna
Walnut Beach Resort
Walnut Beach Resort
4 out of 5
4200 Lakeshore Dr, Osoyoos, BC
The price is CA $121 per night from Apr. 16 to Apr. 17
CA $121
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Osoyoos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Great for families and offers flexibility. Pool and hot tubs were great."

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2025

Walnut Beach Resort
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
The price is CA $50 per night from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22
CA $50
CA $58 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (926 reviews)
"Fabulous for the price. Pleasantly surprised"

Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2025

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (926 reviews)
"Fabulous for the price. Pleasantly surprised"

Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2025

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC
Desert Surfside Waterfront Accommodations
Desert Surfside Waterfront Accommodations
3 out of 5
7310 Main Street, Osoyoos, BC
Stay at this 3-star beach condo in Osoyoos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,096 reviews)
"Great beach location"

Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2024

Desert Surfside Waterfront Accommodations
Lake View Condo in Kelowna<br>
Lake View Condo in Kelowna<br>
Kelowna
Stay at this apartment in Kelowna. Enjoy balconies, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Prospera Place and Okanagan Lake are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews)
Located in the heart of downtown
"We enjoyed the convenience of location. A short walk to our destinations. The Rental had everything we required. We had a little trouble at check in and with the fob but being seniors we just laughed it off...all good"

Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2025

Lake View Condo in Kelowna<br>
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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