Welcome to Kelowna!
Wineries
There are SO many to choose from but here are a few to get you started, especially if this is your first visit to the area. If you're looking for something specific ... eclectic, rustic, themed, etc., maybe I can make a suggestion.
Check out this architecturally amazing property and its views! The Terrace Restaurant books up so you'll need a reservation if you're staying to eat. Have some extra fun and roll down the grassy hill :-)
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Mission Hill Family Estate Winery
1730 Mission Hill RdCheck out this architecturally amazing property and its views! The Terrace Restaurant books up so you'll need a reservation if you're staying to eat. Have some extra fun and roll down the grassy hill :-)
A mid-afternoon flight of wine and cheese on the shaded patio overlooking Okanagan Lake is not to be missed. Be prepared, sometimes there's a bit of a wait.
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Quails' Gate
3303 Boucherie RdA mid-afternoon flight of wine and cheese on the shaded patio overlooking Okanagan Lake is not to be missed. Be prepared, sometimes there's a bit of a wait.
Small, classy winery with good wine and a great summer patio experience. Among other delicious menu items ... the best grilled cheese sandwich EVER!
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Indigenous World Winery
2218 Horizon DrSmall, classy winery with good wine and a great summer patio experience. Among other delicious menu items ... the best grilled cheese sandwich EVER!
As part of the Fab Five Wine Trail in East Kelowna, the Vibrant Vine has lots on the go and is the only winery where you get to wear 3D glasses ... check out their website for a schedule of events and live music.
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The Vibrant Vine
3240 Pooley RdAs part of the Fab Five Wine Trail in East Kelowna, the Vibrant Vine has lots on the go and is the only winery where you get to wear 3D glasses ... check out their website for a schedule of events and live music.
This is the only lakefront winery. Grab a bottle and a snack and enjoy on the beach or a shaded picnic table. Of course there's also a patio with a full-service menu to enjoy!
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Frind Estate Winery
3725 Boucherie RdThis is the only lakefront winery. Grab a bottle and a snack and enjoy on the beach or a shaded picnic table. Of course there's also a patio with a full-service menu to enjoy!
The Cafe Scene
These are a few of my faves ...
Hipster vibe. Amazing bread ... how about toast/jam and your favourite hot beverage to start the day?
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Sprout Bread
1295 Cannery LnHipster vibe. Amazing bread ... how about toast/jam and your favourite hot beverage to start the day?
Located on Bernard Avenue, this Bean Scene provides a relaxed atmosphere to watch the world go by. Food includes vegan options ... but how about a coconut green tea and Mexican spice cookie?!
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Bean Scene Coffee Works
371 Bernard AveLocated on Bernard Avenue, this Bean Scene provides a relaxed atmosphere to watch the world go by. Food includes vegan options ... but how about a coconut green tea and Mexican spice cookie?!
This delicious place is closest to the condo ... luckily it's got it all ... fancy cafe drinks, breakfast/lunch food and of course bakery goodies BAKED NAKED! ... meaning no additives/preservatives and all ingredients are locally sourced and baked. What did you think I meant :-)
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Bliss Bakery - Ellis Street
1289 Ellis StThis delicious place is closest to the condo ... luckily it's got it all ... fancy cafe drinks, breakfast/lunch food and of course bakery goodies BAKED NAKED! ... meaning no additives/preservatives and all ingredients are locally sourced and baked. What did you think I meant :-)
This hidden gem of a tea house is just around the corner. It has a few seats and a large variety of loose tea to choose from. This is a wonderful quiet oasis.
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Chaibaba
1289 Ellis StThis hidden gem of a tea house is just around the corner. It has a few seats and a large variety of loose tea to choose from. This is a wonderful quiet oasis.
Breakfast ... or brunch
This is one of those places that locals tend to like. And if you hang around until later in the day their pizza is worth the wait!
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Curious Cafe
1423 Ellis StThis is one of those places that locals tend to like. And if you hang around until later in the day their pizza is worth the wait!
Super popular with locals and visitors alike ... the Boh' has been around for a couple of decades and is going strong.
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Bohemian Café & Catering Co.
524 Bernard AveSuper popular with locals and visitors alike ... the Boh' has been around for a couple of decades and is going strong.
This newer kid on the block is diner style with a LARGE menu, great food and patio seating too.
Molly's Cafe
520 Bernard AveThis newer kid on the block is diner style with a LARGE menu, great food and patio seating too.
Amazing location close to the Sails sculpture to watch the world walk, bike, boat and drive by.
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Sunny's A Modern Diner
235 Bernard AveAmazing location close to the Sails sculpture to watch the world walk, bike, boat and drive by.
Good food and fancy dessert available any time. Located in the 'patio zone' during summer months.
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Bread Co.
363 Bernard AveGood food and fancy dessert available any time. Located in the 'patio zone' during summer months.
Craft Brewery Culture
Kelowna's growing selection of craft breweries is within walking distance. These are the originals but more have been added along Clement Avenue.
The 'it' spot for beer, good food, hanging out and bowling upstairs!
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BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery
1250 Ellis StThe 'it' spot for beer, good food, hanging out and bowling upstairs!
One of a cluster of small craft breweries in the North End. Worth the 'tour'. Red Bird often has the Surf Side Taco truck parked outside.
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Red Bird Brewing
1080 Richter StOne of a cluster of small craft breweries in the North End. Worth the 'tour'. Red Bird often has the Surf Side Taco truck parked outside.
Check out our growing number of small batch craft brewers in the North End ... a 10-minute walk.
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Kettle River Brewing Co
731 Baillie AveCheck out our growing number of small batch craft brewers in the North End ... a 10-minute walk.
The North End is becoming THE area for small batch brewers. The area is industrial, it's hip, it's not shiny and fancy, it's just good beer and good people.
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Vice & Virtue Brewing Co.
1033 Richter StThe North End is becoming THE area for small batch brewers. The area is industrial, it's hip, it's not shiny and fancy, it's just good beer and good people.
Great place to stop while touring the boardwalk ... stop in for a beverage and a little trivia while you wait for your pizza.
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Tree Brewing Company
1346 Water StGreat place to stop while touring the boardwalk ... stop in for a beverage and a little trivia while you wait for your pizza.
Rustic Reel Brewing Company
760 Vaughan AveThe craft brewery scene is growing in the north end ... walk 10 minutes to check them out. And their pizza!
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Jackknife Brewing
727 Baillie AvenueThe craft brewery scene is growing in the north end ... walk 10 minutes to check them out. And their pizza!
Restaurants
Here are a few suggestions ... just ask if there's something specific you're looking for.
Local ingredients and talent .... and they take reservations now. It's a good idea!
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Raudz Regional Table
1560 Water StLocal ingredients and talent .... and they take reservations now. It's a good idea!
A quieter atmosphere than a lot of places, Thai Terrace overlooks City Park and serves FANTASTIC food!
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Thai Terrace Kelowna
210 Lawrence AveA quieter atmosphere than a lot of places, Thai Terrace overlooks City Park and serves FANTASTIC food!
The epitomy of summer living in Kelowna ... the patio on the lagoon behind the Delta Resort.
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OAK + CRU Social Kitchen & Wine Bar
1310 Water StThe epitomy of summer living in Kelowna ... the patio on the lagoon behind the Delta Resort.
Kelowna is becoming known for its great Thai food. Bai Tong is one of my favourites!
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Bai Tong Thai Food
275 Bernard AveKelowna is becoming known for its great Thai food. Bai Tong is one of my favourites!
Central Kitchen + Bar
1155 Ellis StSay no more. Best burger in town!
Modern Korean Italian fusion! And the whiskey bar. And hot chocolate and goodies baked in-house. And the floor-to-ceiling windows providing some great street-level people watching. And the outdoor patio under the trees.
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Gather Restaurant
460 Doyle AveModern Korean Italian fusion! And the whiskey bar. And hot chocolate and goodies baked in-house. And the floor-to-ceiling windows providing some great street-level people watching. And the outdoor patio under the trees.
Treat Yourself
The calories! The CALORIES!! But what a treat.
Even though you'll have to drive 10 minutes to get to QB (or you can hit it on your way out of town if you're heading north), IT IS WELL WORTH THE TRIP! They hand make their own base so the flavours actually taste like the real deal. Flavours change regularly so it's always a great surprise!
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QB Gelato
1884 Dayton StEven though you'll have to drive 10 minutes to get to QB (or you can hit it on your way out of town if you're heading north), IT IS WELL WORTH THE TRIP! They hand make their own base so the flavours actually taste like the real deal. Flavours change regularly so it's always a great surprise!
This new hot spot scoops it up delicious ... what a great place to stop after dinner at the Thai Terrace just a few steps away :-)
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Parlour Ice Cream
1571 Abbott StThis new hot spot scoops it up delicious ... what a great place to stop after dinner at the Thai Terrace just a few steps away :-)
Designer chocolate, for here or maybe to go home? Word has it that their hot chocolate is amazing too.
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Karat Chocolate
1526 Ellis StDesigner chocolate, for here or maybe to go home? Word has it that their hot chocolate is amazing too.
Look no further for an off-the-charts donut experience. They have donuts but they also create ... CRONUTS. They regularly sell out by 10:00am. A treat!
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350° Bakehouse and Cafe
567 Bernard AveLook no further for an off-the-charts donut experience. They have donuts but they also create ... CRONUTS. They regularly sell out by 10:00am. A treat!
Random Mix
A small sampling of places to stop and things to do while you take in the area ...
Also, bicycle and scooter rentals (seasonally) and
Smile Cycle Tours is fun with a group (no link here).
Okay, the kangaroos aren't downtown but they're not that far away by car. Check out the website for times because our bouncy friends tend to nap in the afternoon.
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Kangaroo Creek Farm
5932 Old Vernon RoadOkay, the kangaroos aren't downtown but they're not that far away by car. Check out the website for times because our bouncy friends tend to nap in the afternoon.
There's something to be said for breaking up with our electronics and browsing a great book store once in a while. Maybe pick up a summer read? Mosaic also has a great card selection as well as loads of discounted books in the back 40.
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Mosaic Books
411 Bernard AveThere's something to be said for breaking up with our electronics and browsing a great book store once in a while. Maybe pick up a summer read? Mosaic also has a great card selection as well as loads of discounted books in the back 40.
Although a coffee house, Pulp Fiction is also a labyrinth of antiques and rare books ... and the best canine greeter downtown.
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Pulp Fiction Coffee House & Robbie Rare Books
1598 Pandosy StAlthough a coffee house, Pulp Fiction is also a labyrinth of antiques and rare books ... and the best canine greeter downtown.
A mere 15-20 minute walk will get you to Knox Mountain for a pretty easy hike for amazing views. Or in three minutes you can be there by vehicle. And you can even drive up to the lookout for those amazing views and photos.
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Knox Mountain Park
450 Knox Mountain DrA mere 15-20 minute walk will get you to Knox Mountain for a pretty easy hike for amazing views. Or in three minutes you can be there by vehicle. And you can even drive up to the lookout for those amazing views and photos.
Relocated to The District on Bernard Avenue, THE best place to pick up souvenirs in town. They've also got a HUGE greeting card selection ... and Canada Post operates in the rear of the store.
Souvenirs Kelowna and Towne Centre Card Shop
565 Bernard AveRelocated to The District on Bernard Avenue, THE best place to pick up souvenirs in town. They've also got a HUGE greeting card selection ... and Canada Post operates in the rear of the store.
Both hip and old school at the same time, this place is FILLED with every board game imaginable! Head in for only $5 per person and play as long as you'd like. It's also licensed and serves some food. What a great and unique way to spend some time with friends and family.
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Twice The Dice Board Game Cafe
575 Bernard AvenueBoth hip and old school at the same time, this place is FILLED with every board game imaginable! Head in for only $5 per person and play as long as you'd like. It's also licensed and serves some food. What a great and unique way to spend some time with friends and family.