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

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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
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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 Okanagan Lake or Guisachan Heritage Park might round out your trip.

South Pandosy
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Westbank

4.5/5(176 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
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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 forests

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
Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna

Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna

3 out of 5
2130 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, BC
The price is CA $130 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $130
CA $153 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kelowna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (1,734 reviews)
"We stayed two nights at the Sandman. Overall, it was a decent stay and much more affordable compared to other hotels in Kelowna. The hotel is still under renovation, so some areas need improvement. Our room was okay, but the bathtub wasn’t very clean, the AC was noisy, and traffic noise carried through ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2025

Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna
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 $69 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
CA $69
CA $80 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,444 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2025

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC
Coast Capri Hotel

Coast Capri Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, BC
The price is CA $172 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
CA $172
CA $199 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Kelowna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,932 reviews)
"Staff was amazing and atmosphere!"

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2025

Coast Capri Hotel
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! (1,444 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2025

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC
Residence & Conference Centre - Kelowna

Residence & Conference Centre - Kelowna

3 out of 5
880 KLO Rd, Kelowna, BC
Stay at this 3-star residence in Kelowna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Waterfront Park and Okanagan Lake are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (73 reviews)
"Safe and clean"

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2025

Residence & Conference Centre - Kelowna
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,182 reviews)
"Great location and fantastic lake access. The 1 bedroom unit was a great size and has everything you need."

Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2025

Desert Surfside Waterfront Accommodations
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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