We'd love to hear from you
Whether you have a question about pricing, real estate, potential earnings, or anything else, our team is ready to answer all of your questions.
- info@staylocations.com
- 250-544-7036
Kelowna Guidebook
Looking for things to do in Kelowna but don’t know where to start? You’ve found it! We’ve put together this guidebook of our favourite things to do—from restaurants to beaches to nights on the town. We’ve got a custom curated and ever-evolving list of things to do. Dive in below to start planning your Okanagan visit!
Categories
Coffee
Our favourite coffee shops around town
Restaurants
Hidden gems and local favourites, organized by breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Local Spots
A quick guide to days or nights out in Kelowna
Tours and Activities
Must-see tours and attractions of the valley
Hiking
Some handpicked favourites in the Okanagan
Parks and Beaches
Three beaches in Kelowna, with each offering something a little different
Boat Rentals
Our picks for boat and watersport rentals
Fruit Stands
Experience the industry that initially brought settlers to Kelowna
Wineries
Wineries are winning awards and receiving international acclaim. Check out our directory.
Coffee
Cafe XI
Fresh homemade baked goods with a personal touch. A necessary stop if in Kelowna’s Mission and right next door to Playa del Sol.
Bean Scene
Handcrafted coffee, roasted in small batches. Three locations in Kelowna, fresh food and coffee is not far away!
Pulp Fiction Coffee House
Cool coffee shop set in a cozy bookstore in downtown Keowna.
Restaurants
Breakfast
Marmalade Cat Cafe
Fresh homemade baked goods with a personal touch. A necessary stop if in the Mission.
The Bohemian
Bright, cheery outfit offering daytime cafe eats, including sandwiches, salads & breakfast.
Pepperpot Grill
Breakfast, wholesome, and casual; located in West Kelowna: a local favourite.
Lunch & Dinner
Smack Dabb
Along with gorgeous view, the food and service is excellent. Personal favourite, right across from Playa del Sol, and best patio in Kelowna.
Mad Mango
Locally owned family business and a cult favourite. Try the Laksa downtown Kelowna.
Central Kitchen & Bar
Very cool, hipster joint, attached to a sports complex. Great food, great service, and great people. Highly recommended.
Cactus Club Cafe
Great spot to go for dinner or a drink to get your night started. Five star views all around and right next to the Kelowna Yacht Club
Basil & Mint
If you are at Playa del Sol, or in the Mission, be sure to check this place out for great fine dining.
Bouchons Bistro
An elegant French Bistro in the heart of Kelowna’s cultural district offering traditional authentic French Cuisine in a casual elegant ambiance.
Momo's Sushi
A favourite spot in Kelowna to grab some sushi at an affordable price. With three locations across town, and one in West Kelowna, you are never too far from Momo’s.
Salt & Brick
Small location, so make sure you get reservations. But so worth it with loads to choose from and something for everyone.
Zabb Thai Restaurant
Favourite spot in Kelowna to grab some Thai food. The Green Curry is amazing.
Local Spots
BNA Brewing
An exciting addition to Kelowna’s food & beverage scene. Stop in to try some of their craft beers or bowl on one of their six lanes upstairs.
CRAFT Beer Market
Looking for an inviting spot to enjoy great food and drinks (including Canada’s largest selection of draft beer)? Downtown Kelowna with a rooftop patio, too? This is the place.
Blue Gator Bar & Grill
If you are looking for a more adult crowd in Kelowna, be sure to check out the Gator for live music and good times.
Tree Fruits Brewing
BC Tree Fruits Cider Co. hand crafts premium hard cider from 100% BC fruit picked from local orchards and crushed in their own mill. No artificial flavours or water added. Try the plum cider, you wont be disappointed!
Sapphire Night Club
One of Kelowna’s busiest nightclubs, Sapphire has been crushing the local scene for over 10 years. Their capacity crowds ensure your experience at the venue is unlike any other.
Red Bird Brewing
Local brewery serving up cold beer, good vibes, and often featuring live music!
Tours & Activities
Okanagan ATV Tours
Whether you are a beginner wanting an easy ride or an expert looking for a challenge, or you classify yourself somewhere in between, Okanagan ATV Tours offers you a wide variety of great trails, great scenery, and great fun.
Uncorked Wine Tours
Uncorked Okanagan Wine Tours is the fun wine tour company taking you the best wineries in Kelowna, West Kelowna, Summerland, Lake Country and Oliver.
Kelowna Flyboard
The original Flyboarding Kelowna experience. Whether you fly solo or with a group you’ll never forget an amazing adventure with Okanagan Flyboard.
Hiking
Knox Mountain Park
Located just past the north end of Kelowna, Knox Mountain Park offers multiple trails and vehicle access to two lookout points.
Rose Valley Regional Park
Just a short drive across the bridge, Rose Valley Regional Park takes you out of the city and into the back country of West Kelowna. It has many trails to explore and unparalleled views.
Mount Boucherie
Mt. Boucherie is another hike in West Kelowna which will offer you 360-degree views of the Okanagan Valley.
Parks & Beaches
Bertram Park
Betram Park is located at the south end of Kelowna and is ideal for anyone desiring a more tranquil beach and park experience.
City Park
City Park is an expansive park in downtown Kelowna, boasting a large beach, soccer field, basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts, and two water parks.
Boyce-Gyro Park
You will find Boyce Gyro Park in Kelowna’s Mission. It is a hot spot for beach goers and volleyball enthusiasts.
Boat Rentals
Okanagan Watersports
Okanagan Watersports in one of the longest running rental companies in the Okanagan Valley. If you are looking for good quality, well-maintained boats, look no further. Based in West Kelowna.
Kelowna Boat Rentals
Kelowna Boat Rentals offers a mobile delivery service that makes renting a boat quick and easy. For boats on location at ultra competitive prices, this is your best bet.
Okanagan Beach Rentals
Situated on the sandy shores of beautiful Okanagan Lake, this company is happy to provide user-friendly people-powered watercrafts such as Stand Up Paddleboards, single and double recreational kayaks, pedal boats and aqua bikes.
Fruit Stands
Kelowna Fruit Market
Great spot to stop to pick up fruit on the way in or out of town. Located near Kelowna International Airport.
Paynter's Market
Great local fruit stand with a long history in West Kelowna. Be sure to top in if you’re passing through.
Kelowna Farmers' Market
Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market is a market that features farm, food and craft vendors. They draw their vendors from the area between Armstrong and Summerland and focus on handmade, locally-grown, and artisan products.
Wineries
Mission Hill Family Estate
Mission Hill is a landmark winery featuring stunning architecture and award-winning world class wine in West Kelowna.
Quail's Gate Winery
The winery’s Old Vines Patio offers a place to relax, savor wine and fine cuisine and take in the magnificent views of lush vineyards and Lake Okanagan. Located in West Kelowna on the Wine Trail.
Summerhill Pyramid Winery
Summerhill Pyramid Winery features organic and biodynamic wine grown in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. Located at the tranquil, south end of Kelowna.