Points of interest in Kelowna
Photography by: Dave Dmytryshyn
Golfing in Kelowna
There are 17 golf courses close by which range from world class
championship courses to putting courses offering fun for the
whole family. See the regional map,
section for a list of all golf courses and locations.
19 Greens Putting Course by floating bridge.
Shannon Lake Golf Course in Westbank.
Kelowna Wineries
There are 10 wineries within a few minutes drive from any Kelowna
hotels. Take a drive throught the beautiful orchard country and
enjoy the fruit stands, tours and spectacular views from most of
our wineries. See the regional map,
section for a list of all wineries and locations.
Photo by Calona Wines, Kelowna.
Wine is aged under a Pyramid at Summerhill Estate Winery in Kelowna. Photo from the winery.
Roadside fruit and produce stand in Westbank.
Adventrue
There is no lack of outdoor activities and interesting places to
go in Kelowna.
Historic Kettle Valley Railway Tresels. Photo by Monashee Adventure Tours.
Float plane veiw of Okanagan Lake Floating Bridge in Kelowna.
1st Lakeview Scouts admire a view of Kelowna on a night hike, as seen from a ridge above West Kelowna Estates.
Hiking trail along the lake in Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park.
Okanagan Lake
Kelowna has several clean parks and sandy beaches. See them
listed in the Recreational Services section. The lake is ideal
for all sorts of water sports. Go parasailing, rent a boat or
personal water craft, take a cruise or just swim in the lake.
Drive the countryside and enjoy spectacular lake views
Kelowna as seen from Bear Creek Park hiking trail
Gyro Beach Park off Lakeshore Rd in Kelowna
Kelowna Yatch Club marina and Grand Hotel
Kerry Park in Downtown Kelowna. Fintry Queen Paddlewheeler.
Mission Creek Greenway
Connects to Mission Creek Park bordering Mission Creek, this park
offers a playground, picnic tables and hiking trails in a quiet
setting. Come and see the spawning of Kokanee Salmon from
mid-to-late September. Springfield Road past Orchard Park Mall.
The west end of the greenway which runs for miles along the
creek, is located on Lakeshore Rd, two blocks south of Cook Rd.
Benvoulin Heritage Church
Built in 1892 in the Gothic Revival style featuring high
ceilings, vaulted arches and steeple, this picturesque church
served the community until 1964. 2279 Benvoulin Road. Phone:
762-6911
Father Pandosy Mission
In 1860, Father Pandosy started this mission in order to convert
natives, traders and new settlers. Since then it has been
completely refurbished and contains Kelowna’s oldest
structures. 3685 Benvoulin Road. Phone: 860-8369
