Kelowna Information
Kelowna Accommodations

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Peachland Accommodations

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Big White Ski Resort

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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.

Kelowna Bay Resort Rental Agency offers spectacular lakefront vacation condos in Kelowna, British Columbia. We offer upscale luxury accommodations just a short walk from the center of town.

Sunset Waterfront Reort  - Verjac Management - We offer PRIVATELY OWNED, fully furnished, outstanding "home away from home vacation rental condos," centrally located to everything Kelowna has to offer. Most suites features a gas fireplace, natural gas BBQ, television, CD/DVD player, well-equipped kitchens with all the conveniences of home -- and a few perks, too. Vern and Jackie will even stock your refrigerator so you can start enjoying your time as soon as you arrive.

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.

Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts - visit the BC Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express Reservations Page

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

Paradise Lake Resort -  Paradise Lake Resort 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.

Kelowna Bay Resort Rental Agency - Offers upscale vacation Condos in the new Peachland Gardens Resort. Located on the pebble shores of spectacular Okanagan Lake and within walking distance to Peachland town center. This Resort and quiet town is a prime vacation area nestled in the heart of the Central Okanagan Valley close to Kelowna.

Peachland

Lakebend Bed and Breakfast - We are located just moments past the "Historic Peachland Sign", off Hwy. 97, with convenient access to golf courses, wineries, beaches, museum, marina and restaurants and shopping.

Big White Ski Resort

South Point Mountain Homes -Superb Ski-In/Ski-Out location next to Gondola and minutes to Big White village in a natural, uncrowded setting. Townhomes have steam-shower, sauna, heated floors, hot tub on deck and stone fireplace. Heated garages and covered entryways. Many different design options and layouts available, from 2 bedroom to luxury penthouse. Available for sale or rent.

Big White Vacation Homes - Luxury ski-in/ski-out vacation homes. Ski homes have rock fireplace, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar, king-size bed, luxury bedding, steam showers and private hot tubs. Chalet rentals available for groups up to 24.

Big White Ski Resort, awarded North America’s #1 Family Resort, is Canada's largest, totally ski-in ski-out resort village. With over 2,765 acres (1,147 hectares) of skiable terrain on 118 runs serviced by 16 lifts, you’ll be entertained at any level.

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Westbank

In Westbank, 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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