Kelowna

Activities

Kelowna boasts all the amenities of a major city: fine dining, unique shops and vibrant culture.

Orchards and vineyards thrive within a 10-minute drive of the downtown core and spectacular vistas await those ready to explore.

A delightful day can be spent sampling the award-winning wares of our numerous internationally-acclaimed wineries, while several championship golf courses draw enthusiasts from all parts of the globe.

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Transportation

Kelowna is situated on an excellent road network at the junction of Highway 97 and Highway 33, making transportation options many.

Highway 97 runs through the city and continues south through the Okanagan Valley into Washington State.

To the north it intersects with Highway 1, the Trans-Canada Highway, providing access to Vancouver and Calgary.

The most direct route to Vancouver is the Highway 97C/Highway 5 combination, which meets Highway 97 20km/12.4mi south of downtown.

Highway 33 runs southeast from Kelowna and connects with Highway 3 for access east or west to Calgary or Vancouver. For a longer scenic route follow the Mountains & Vineyards Circle Route.

Food & Drink

Kelowna enjoys a diverse and rich food scene ranging from street side cafés to elegant bistros.

Kelowna restaurants have earned the recognition of top restaurant awards like Gold Medal Plates and the Canadian Culinary Championships, Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, and glowing reviews in food sections and magazines across Canada.

Whether you're looking for a family eatery, ethnic cuisine, off-the-beaten track diners, specialty pizza joints, winery restaurants, best breakfast spots, farm-to-table dining, organic, or posh multi-course dining, Kelowna has you covered.