Charly's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Walk along the boardwalk and spot some turtles, osprey and ducks on your way down to this great spot.
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Tugboat Bay
Waterfront ParkWalk along the boardwalk and spot some turtles, osprey and ducks on your way down to this great spot.
Great hiking and biking. You can also drive to the top lookout spot.
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Knox Mountain Park
450 Knox Mountain DrGreat hiking and biking. You can also drive to the top lookout spot.
Main beach in Kelowna with restaurants and shopping nearby
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Kelowna City Park
1600 Abbott StMain beach in Kelowna with restaurants and shopping nearby
Kangaroo Creek Farm
5932 Old Vernon RoadCool experience for the whole family
Jack Brow Park
900 Guy StreetSmall kids park with 2 swings and grass area (walking distance)
Manhattan Drive Beach Access
A few swings on a quiet beach area. Walkable, good for families. Quiet.
The rail trail is a bike path that runs all the way from the airport to downtown Kelowna via Clement avenue.
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Okanagan Rail Trail
The rail trail is a bike path that runs all the way from the airport to downtown Kelowna via Clement avenue.
Food scene
There are a ton of nearby options. For specific recommendations, don't hesitate to reach out!
Great spot walking distance for great food and drinks with a patio.
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Central Kitchen + Bar
1155 Ellis StGreat spot walking distance for great food and drinks with a patio.
The Train Station Pub
1177 Ellis StreetGood food and drinks (next to Central)
Great patio, walk along the boardwalk and waterfront to get here.
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OAK + CRU Social Kitchen & Wine Bar
1310 Water StGreat patio, walk along the boardwalk and waterfront to get here.
Rustic Reel Brewing Company
760 Vaughan AveGreat beer and food.
Amazing restaurant right at our doorstep!
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Waterfront Wines Restaurant
1180 Sunset DrAmazing restaurant right at our doorstep!
Tree Brewing Company
1346 Water StGreat beers and patio down the road
Bouchons Bistro
1180 Sunset DrFrench bistro down the road
Sprout Bread
1295 Cannery LnAmazing baked goods, sandwiches and coffees
Great lively brewery with good food and indoor bowling alley.
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BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery
1250 Ellis StGreat lively brewery with good food and indoor bowling alley.
Raudz Regional Table
1560 Water StOne of Kelowna's top restaurants
Salt & Brick
243 Bernard AveGreat intimate restaurant for share plates and wine
The Hatching Post
2850 Boucherie RoadBrewery and smoked BBQ joint in West Kelowna
Best Patio Spots
Earls Kitchen + Bar
211 Bernard AvenueRooftop patio with views
CRAFT Beer Market Kelowna
257 Bernard AveRooftop patio with games and views
In the Brewery District nearby with huge renovated patio (opens May 2022) and great beers
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Red Bird Brewing
1080 Richter StIn the Brewery District nearby with huge renovated patio (opens May 2022) and great beers
Lakefront patio with great views in the Delta Hotel around the corner from us
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OAK + CRU Social Kitchen & Wine Bar
1310 Water StLakefront patio with great views in the Delta Hotel around the corner from us
Lakefront patio (covered) walking distance.
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Cactus Club Cafe Kelowna Yacht Club
1370 Water StLakefront patio (covered) walking distance.
Smack Dab has a lakefront patio (about 20 minute drive) in Mission area.
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Manteo Waterfront Hotel & Villas
3762 Lakeshore RdSmack Dab has a lakefront patio (about 20 minute drive) in Mission area.
Large waterfront patio with great food and drinks. 10 min walk away !
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King Taps Kelowna Lakeside
1352 Water StreetLarge waterfront patio with great food and drinks. 10 min walk away !
Favourite Wineries
A few of our favourites in Kelowna, West Kelowna (15 minutes drive) and Lake Country (30 minutes drive).
There are many companies that offer customizable wine tours (Uncorked, Vivid, Wicked etc.) so that you don't have to worry about driving.
Other favourite areas if you are happy to go further are Summerland, Okanagan Falls, Osoyoos if you have more time.
Kitsch
3330 Neid RdEast Kelowna winery with a mansion and views!
New(ish) West Kelowna winery with fantastic wines and a great restaurant (Modest Butcher)
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Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery - West Kelowna
829 Douglas RdNew(ish) West Kelowna winery with fantastic wines and a great restaurant (Modest Butcher)
West Kelowna winery with fantastic wines and views
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Black Swift Vineyards
2345 Boucherie RdWest Kelowna winery with fantastic wines and views
Stunning Mission area winery known for their Riesling
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Tantalus Vineyards
1670 DeHart RdStunning Mission area winery known for their Riesling
Beautiful recently renovated winery with an excellent restaurant (Home Block)
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CedarCreek Estate Winery
5445 Lakeshore RdBeautiful recently renovated winery with an excellent restaurant (Home Block)
Newer winery with delicious wines
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Priest Creek Family Estate Winery
2555 Saucier RdNewer winery with delicious wines
SpearHead Winery
3950 Spiers RdGreat small batch winery in south east Kelowna
Iconic winery in West Kelowna with an amazing restaurant
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Mission Hill Family Estate Winery
1730 Mission Hill RdIconic winery in West Kelowna with an amazing restaurant
Arrowleaf Cellars
1574 Camp RdStunning Lake Country winery.
Winery on a beach with a great restaurant and cafe
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Frind Estate Winery
3725 Boucherie RdWinery on a beach with a great restaurant and cafe
Urban Winery within walking distance from our condo
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Sandhill Wines
1125 Richter StUrban Winery within walking distance from our condo
Beaches
Tugboat Bay
Waterfront ParkGreat spot in front of our condo
Boyce-Gyro Beach Park
3400 Lakeshore RdPopular summer spot in lower-Mission
Kalamoir Beach
3041 Collens Hill RdLocal beach in West Kelowna
Raymer Bay Regional Park
605 Westside RoadWest Kelowna beach with a playground
Kelowna City Park
1600 Abbott StBusy beach right downtown
Neighbourhoods
Main strip downtown with great shops and restaurants. Meets the beach and boardwalk for great walking options.
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Bernard Avenue
Bernard AvenueMain strip downtown with great shops and restaurants. Meets the beach and boardwalk for great walking options.
About 15 minute drive. West Kelowna has a great selection of wineries, hiking and biking. Over the Bennett Bridge.
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West Kelowna
About 15 minute drive. West Kelowna has a great selection of wineries, hiking and biking. Over the Bennett Bridge.
Quaint walkable strip with cafes and shops in lower mission towards Gyro Beach
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Pandosy Street
Pandosy StreetQuaint walkable strip with cafes and shops in lower mission towards Gyro Beach
Shopping
Lakehouse Home Store
510 Bernard AveFossello's Downtown Kelowna
565 Bernard AveMorgane
1393 Ellis StreetLolo and Spence
740 Clement Avenue