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The city of Kelowna is the Okanagan’s
largest population centre and a very popular destination
for all types of travelers. One of Kelowna’s first
settler was Father Pandosy who established a home in Lower
Mission near Mission Creek in the 1860s. This area was quickly
one of the largest farming operations in the valley. The
earliest settlers began with cattle ranching – which
was an industry needed to feed the Cariboo gold miners and
other people who soon settled in the Kelowna area. With
the Kettle Valley Railway line soon connecting Kelowna to
Okanagan Landing, Kelowna became a new town in 1892. Kelowna
became a city in 1905 and continues to this day to experience
continued growth.
There is truly something for everyone
in every season. From biking, hiking, lake activities, golfing
and winery tours to skiing, snowmobiling and snowboarding
– Kelowna offers a plethora of activities. There are
always festivals on the go, wonderful restaurants, great
shopping, museums, galleries and spas where you can relax
away the day.
Okanagan Lake is home to Ogopogo,
the Okanagan Valley’s own version of the Loch Ness
Monster. So keep you eyes open, maybe you’ll be the
one to solve the legend.
Crossing the great Okanagan Lake is the longest floating
bridge – opened in 1958 it gave Kelowna the ability
to expand relationships with Westbank on the other side
of the Lake.
Westbank was initially settled by
the Allison Family in 1870. They built a log cabin on the
bench overlooking Okanagan Lake. Their original family home
still stands today and is now the home of Quail’s
Gate Winery. With hiking, lake activities, golfing, wineries,
provincial parks, camping and many more activities there
is plenty of things to do when visiting the west side of
the lake. Bear Creek Provincial Park is a wonderful place
to camp or just have a picnic. With over 23 km of hiking
trails, you are bound to see some wonderful things nestled
in amongst their natural habitat.
Westbank has two main golf courses:
Shannon Lake Golf Course is 5,506 yards, par 72, 18-hole
championship course. It offers panoramic views and is a
challenge for all levels of play. Vintage Hills Golf Course
is 4,661 yards, par 63, 18-hole course. It has views of
the lake and hills with a wonderful design by Les Furber.
Whether you are an avid adventurer,
a wine connoisseur or just looking for a bit of relaxation
and fun, Kelowna and Westbank offer a wonderful vacation
or better yet a whole new lifestyle.
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Calona
Vineyards
1125 Richter Street
Kelowna, BC
250-762-9144
1-888-246-4472
Quails'
Gate Estate Winery
3303 Boucherie Road
Kelowna, BC
250-769-4451
1-800-420-9463
Mount
Boucherie Estate Winery
829 Douglas Road
Kelowna, BC
250-769-8803
1-877-684-2748
Raven
Ridge Cidery
3002 Dunster Rd.
Kelowna, BC
250-763-1091
Tantalus
Vineyards
1670 Dehart Road
Kelowna, BC
250-764-0078 |
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CedarCreek
Estate Winery
5445 Lakeshore Road
Kelowna, BC
250-764-8866
1-800-730-9463
St.
Hubertus Estate Winery
5225 Lakeshore Road
Kelowna, BC
250-764-7888
1-800-989-9463
Bounty
Cellars
7-364 Loughheed Rd
Kelowna, BC
250-765-9200
1-866-465-9463
House
Of Rose
2270 Garner Road
Kelowna, BC
250-765-0802
Rollingdale Winery
2306 Hayman Rd.
Kelowna, BC |
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Gray
Monk Estate Winery
1055 Camp Road
OK Centre , BC
250-766-3168
1-800-663-4205
Summerhill
Estate Winery
4870 Chute Lake Road
Kelowna, BC
250-764-8000
1-800-667-2598
Little
Straw Vineyards
2815 Ourtoland Road
Kelowna, BC
250-769-0404
Mission
Hill Winery
1730 Mission Hill Road
Westbank, BC
250-768-6422
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