Kelowna BC

Kelowna is the hub of Central Okanagan and the gateway for air transportation from Vancouver or Calgary, Alberta. Here, family fun can be found mixed with exciting nightlife, fine dining and championship golf, hiking trails, fresh water fishing, boating, parasailing and many more exciting activities. 

Kelowna has a wide range of accommodations available. Kelowna Hotels & Resorts, B&B's, Motels, and Vacation rental suites and homes. Booking early is always advised, especially for the summer months as it is a popular destination.  Kelowna is home to 8 of the finest 18-hole  championship golf courses the Okanagan has to offer. Visit Father Pandosy's Mission, the first agricultural settlement in the city. Guisachan Heritage Park, once the summer home of Lord Aberdeen, offers an English Garden and restaurant. The Fintry Queen, one of the original paddle wheelers to ply Okanagan Lake still sails daily with lunch and dinner cruises. 

For a fascinating insight into the city's past, visit The Orchard Industry Museum in the historic laurel Packing House and nearby Kelowna Centennial Museum. 

Downtown, stroll through acres of lawn and garden in City Park and past lagoons, waterfalls and manicured lawns in Waterfront Park. Stop at the new Kelowna Art Gallery where internationally acclaimed art exhibitions can be seen. 

Consider seeing the area by air with float plane tours departing from the shore of Okanagan lake at the Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort and Conference Centre. 

Family fun can include indoor golf, a mini Grand Prix race track and Wildwater's waterslides. 

Take a ride on the Okanagan Valley Wine Train which operates July through September. Travel in a restored railcar on a scenic round-trip north to Vernon, past farms and orchards and three lakes. Several of the orchards in the Kelowna area offer guided tours and others offer U-Pick. At Pioneer Country Market, an old-fashioned rural store, preserves and treats can be found.  The restored Benvoulin Church (circa 1892) is located close by. This heritage site is free to explore. 

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Kelowna - Hotels - Motels - Bed and Breakfasts - Vacation Rental Suites

Super 8 Kelowna - Just north on Highway 97 from the junction with Highway 33. Close to shopping, golf, and restaurants. 60 rooms. Outdoor pool. Free local calls. No pets.

Lakeshore Inn The Lakeshore Inn features modern, bright accommodations on the shores of Okanagan Lake. We are located next to Rotary Beach Park and are a short walk to the Mission Creek Parkway with its miles of bike and walking trails.

Accent Inns - Kelowna's Accent Inn is right in the middle of British Columbia's sunny Okanagan, a year-round recreation paradise, ideal for family vacations and ski or golf getaways. Sandy beaches, acres of orchards, famous golf courses and charming estate wineries, rim sparkling Okanagan Lake. In winter, exhilarating downhill and cross-country skiing are nearby.

A Touch Of English Bed & Breakfast  - Traditional English Hospitality in a Mediterranean Style Villa in the heart of the Okanagan wine country and the city of Kelowna. Our bed and breakfast accommodations consists of 4 rooms, king and queen size suites, ensuite bathrooms, gourmet breakfasts either in the dining room or on the private patio over looking the property, a large private in-ground pool and more.

Bellasera Tuscan Villas & Piazza - Kelowna

Immersed in the beauty and recreational bounty of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, Bellasera Tuscan Villas & Piazza is luxury long-stay resort living at its most magnifico (month stays). Less than fifteen minutes from Kelowna’s international airport and overlooking the Okanagan Golf Club’s Quail Course, Bellasera basks in inspiring valley views, direct access to 18 Les Furber-designed holes and the utmost in luxury.

Lakeside Illahee Inn - On the Shores Of beautiful Lake Kalamalka. Lake Kalamalka is rated by the National Geographic Society among the top ten most beautiful lakes of North America. The Inn is nestled on 2½ acres amid magnificent scenery, adjacent to 3300 acres of Provincial Park. Lakeside Illahee Inn combines the comforts of a first class resort with the congeniality, serenity and privacy of an exquisite lakeshore inn. Come and enjoy.

Oyama - Lake Country Vacation Suite Accommodations

Orchard Lane Vacation Suite - Enjoy a peaceful quiet home nestled in a private orchard setting! Nearby you will find a ski mountain, beaches, golf, fishing, biking, hiking. boat launch and restaurants! Located midway between Kelowna and Vernon - See Map 

Peachland to Merritt - Coquilhalla Connector Highway - Highway 97C See Map

Paradise Lake Chalet -  Paradise Lake Chalet is a beautiful log home in a wilderness hideaway situated 6 km. off the Coquihalla Connector - halfway between Merritt and Peachland. Paradise Lake has an elevation of approximately 5000 ft and is nestled in amongst several other lakes that are easily accessible.

Big White Ski Resort

AlluraDirect - Big White Owner Direct Vacation Rentals - Quickly search top Big White property locations.  Book your Big White accommodations directly with homeowners and don't pay costly middle agent fees and taxes. Save even more with discount lift tickets, equipment rentals and activities.

OKChalets - Premium Mountain Accommodations. OK Chalets features British Columbia's finest selection of ski-in/ski-out accommodations. We specialize in Hotels, Ski Villas, Resorts, Condos and private Chalets for your family holiday or business needs.

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West Kelowna

In West Kelowna, a bustling community on the west side of the lake across the floating bridge, you will find family attractions like the petting zoo at Old Mac Donald's Farm, ostrich and emus at Bear Creek Provincial Park, or ride the slides at Wet N' Wild. It's a perfect stop as you head south to Peachland on the west side of Okanagan Lake. See the eight-sided church as you sample the many beaches along the shore. 

Peachland

The picturesque town of Peachland, situated on Okanagan Lake off Highway 97 just south of Kelowna and 1/2 hour drive north of Penticton, offers seven kilometers of beaches, a gentle sloping shoreline, and cool, clean waters . The main street of Peachland runs right along the lake, surrounded by orchards, vineyards, and towering Ponderosa Pines. Peachland is a boaters paradise and is located just across the lake from Rattlesnake Island, rumoured to be the home of the legendary lake monster Ogopogo. Bring your camera just in case of a sighting!

Okanagan Mountain Park offers countless hiking trails, mountain biking and horseback riding. Explore coves and inlets along the beach. If you are looking for adventure, golf, tennis, boating, hiking or simple relaxation, Peachland's unique waterfront setting makes it an excellent vacation choice.

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