Area Guide
The
Okanagan Valley is
renowned for a variety of year round activities for all ages and
tastes. The Valley boasts fruit-laden orchards and scenic
vineyards. Many of the orchards offer tours, and the area is dotted
with
historical
attractions and exhibits that bring back to life the first
farmers and settlers in the area.
In the Valley's mild climate, 320 kms of vineyards flourish
under the watchful eye of winemakers and winery proprietors.
Discover how wine is produced and talk to the local masters while
touring one of the Valley's 40 wineries. The
Okanagan Wine Festival is proud to
be recognized as one of the Top 100 Events to attend in North
America. Regularly held wine festivals are celebrations that
welcome everyone to enjoy the finest food, wine, and hospitality
the Valley has to offer.
Downtown
Kelowna is a friendly
walkabout area offering colourful gift shops, galleries, sidewalk
cafes, and many unique retail outlets. The downtown area is located
at the foot of City Park, five minutes from the Coast Capri Hotel.
The park is an ideal destination with its vast beaches, children's
water park, playgrounds, fields, walkways, wetland sanctuary, and
an outdoor amphitheatre.