Okanagan Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Waterfront Park featuring bird life and a park
Waterfront Park which includes art, outdoor art and a statue or sculpture
Okanagan Heritage Museum which includes interior views
Waterfront Park showing a bay or harbour and kayaking or canoeing as well as a large group of people
St. Lawrence Islands National Park showing a bridge

Visit this valley to find British Columbia’s largest wine country and a breathtaking surrounding landscape of glaciers, massive peaks and five extinct volcanoes.

Choose your own adventure from the wide range of attractions in the Okanagan Valley. Make it a leisurely visit by sampling wines at some of the 170 wineries and playing golf at the 50 courses on offer in the region. Seek out the valley’s extreme activities: Hike around the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, see a massive waterfall and descend deep into an old gold mine.

Originally settled as gold mining territory, the Okanagan Valley has developed into British Columbia’s largest wine-growing region and a highly popular tourist area. At the center is Kelowna, the valley’s largest city. Stay here for easy access to the rest of the valley and to enjoy the town’s beautiful Lake Okanaga shoreline. Fish, kayak or swim in the lake’s warm waters.

Learn the history of the region’s wine-growing industry at the BC Wine Museum in Kelowna. Visit during the evening on the first Thursday of each month for a free tasting of regional wines. Head to Princeton in the southwest part of the valley to see the Mascot Gold Mine and learn about the industry that once ruled the area. Climb up into the mountains, descend a heritage walkway and go deep into the old mine.

Explore the northeast end of the valley to find its most picturesque natural areas. Wells Gray Provincial Park sits among the Cariboo Mountains. Hike the region’s trails to find a volcanic cave or see the majestic Helmcken Falls cascading 463 feet (141 meters). Head farther into the mountains to Mount Robson Provincial Park, centered on the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, Mount Robson. Take the popular Berg Lake Trail to cross paths with Berg Glacier.

Reach the Okanagan Valley by driving 4 hours inland from Vancouver. You can also fly into the Kelowna airport from Vancouver and Seattle. Once there, get around easily by car or make use of the bike paths that traverse the valley and the surrounding hills.

Where to stay in Okanagan Valley

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Downtown Kelowna

5/5(1 area review)

Downtown Kelowna is well-regarded for its beaches, abundant dining options and lake views, and you might also want to make a stop by Kelowna Centennial Museum, a top sight in the neighbourhood.

Downtown Kelowna
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South Pandosy

5/5(1 area review)

The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to South Pandosy. A stop by Okanagan Lake or Guisachan Heritage Park might round out your trip.

South Pandosy
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Westbank

Westbank is known for its lake views, and you can plan a trip to Two Eagles Golf Course and Willow Beach while you're in town.

Westbank
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North End

If you're spending some time in North End, Knox Mountain Park and Okanagan Lake are top sights worth seeing.

North End
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Dilworth Mountain Estates

While visiting Dilworth Mountain Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Scandia Golf & Games and Orchard Park Shopping Centre.

Dilworth Mountain Estates
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Rutland

Rutland is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St Andrews by the Lake and Kelowna Springs Golf Club.

Rutland
Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort

Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort

4 out of 5
1310 Water St, Kelowna, BC
The price is AU$303 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$303
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kelowna. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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"Room had tall ceilings and was very clean"

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC

4 out of 5
4801 27 St, Vernon, BC
The price is AU$83 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$83
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Vernon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7/10 Good! (1,655 reviews)
"I stay there 3 or 4 times a year when in town working. The staff is great. Always smiling, always helpful. The price is reasonable as well. My son also stays there when travelling."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC
Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna

Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna

3 out of 5
2130 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, BC
The price is AU$137 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$137
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kelowna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (1,859 reviews)
"Nice stay but lots of renovations occurring"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna
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Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC

4 out of 5
4801 27 St, Vernon, BC
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Vernon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7/10 Good! (1,655 reviews)
"I stay there 3 or 4 times a year when in town working. The staff is great. Always smiling, always helpful. The price is reasonable as well. My son also stays there when travelling."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC
Desert Surfside Waterfront Accommodations

Desert Surfside Waterfront Accommodations

3 out of 5
7310 Main Street, Osoyoos, BC
Stay at this 3-star beach condo in Osoyoos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,235 reviews)
"We loved our view of the lake. There were tommy Bahama chairs available for use on the beach. Bbqs were available to use as well as a patio with chairs to have a group gathering. The grounds keeper was hilarious!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Desert Surfside Waterfront Accommodations
Borgata Lodge

Borgata Lodge

2.5 out of 5
3185 Via Centrale, Kelowna, BC
Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Kelowna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Okanagan Golf Club and Shadow Ridge ...
7.8/10 Good! (27 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Borgata Lodge
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