Guidebook for West Kelowna
Food Scene
Fabulous German themed restaurant across the street from Okanagan Lake in Peachland. The twenty minute drive is well worth it...this one of our favourite restaurants. Gasthaus offers three areas to eat, a dining room, pub, and the preferred outdoor patio in the summer. Make sure you make dinner reservations as they do get busy. Open 11:00 am-9:00 pm.
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Gasthaus on the Lake
5790 Beach AveFabulous German themed restaurant across the street from Okanagan Lake in Peachland. The twenty minute drive is well worth it...this one of our favourite restaurants. Gasthaus offers three areas to eat, a dining room, pub, and the preferred outdoor patio in the summer. Make sure you make dinner reservations as they do get busy. Open 11:00 am-9:00 pm.
Just a 20 minute walk to the top of the community, cross Carrington Rd and walk toward the strip mall on the left. You will see Bliss Bakery across the parking lot on the far left side. They offer a wide selection of bakery goods, special drinks and outdoor patio. If you are a Winner’s fan, you will be happy you checked it out as it’s directly across from Bliss.
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Bliss Bakery & Bistro West Kelowna
3608 Carrington RdJust a 20 minute walk to the top of the community, cross Carrington Rd and walk toward the strip mall on the left. You will see Bliss Bakery across the parking lot on the far left side. They offer a wide selection of bakery goods, special drinks and outdoor patio. If you are a Winner’s fan, you will be happy you checked it out as it’s directly across from Bliss.
If you look directly across the lake from our home you will see where Carmelis Goat Cheese is located. It is approximately a 40 minute drive. If you enjoy goat cheese you will want to visit this location. They offer tastings and a wonderful selection of Gelato....YUMMY! A viewing area of their goats is also fun to take in. Plan to spend 25 minutes to 1 hr. visiting. Hours are 10am-6pm.
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Carmelis Alpine Goat Cheese Artisan
170 Timberline RdIf you look directly across the lake from our home you will see where Carmelis Goat Cheese is located. It is approximately a 40 minute drive. If you enjoy goat cheese you will want to visit this location. They offer tastings and a wonderful selection of Gelato....YUMMY! A viewing area of their goats is also fun to take in. Plan to spend 25 minutes to 1 hr. visiting. Hours are 10am-6pm.
Now this has got to be our all time favourite place for brunch! A funky ambiance and large portions of great meals. Its downtown Kelowna, but what the heck it’s only 20 minutes away and well worth it. That’s nothing for those of you that are from a big city. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. Open from 7:30am-2:30pm Wednesday to Sundays.
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Bohemian Café & Catering Co.
524 Bernard AveNow this has got to be our all time favourite place for brunch! A funky ambiance and large portions of great meals. Its downtown Kelowna, but what the heck it’s only 20 minutes away and well worth it. That’s nothing for those of you that are from a big city. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. Open from 7:30am-2:30pm Wednesday to Sundays.
The Fixx Cafe
3275 Lakeshore RdQuaint, intimate restaurant offering fabulous food.
Have you ever tried bannock? The Kekuli specializes in a First Nations twist on classic fast foods like burgers and tacos. Serving them in freshly fried bannock instead of traditional buns and shells. If you are just looking for a quick meal and want to try something different then this is the place for you. Open Mon-Wed 7:00am-4:00 & Thurs-Sat 7:00am-7:00pm. Sun 8:00am-7:00pm
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Kekuli Café Coffee West Kelowna
3550 Carrington RdHave you ever tried bannock? The Kekuli specializes in a First Nations twist on classic fast foods like burgers and tacos. Serving them in freshly fried bannock instead of traditional buns and shells. If you are just looking for a quick meal and want to try something different then this is the place for you. Open Mon-Wed 7:00am-4:00 & Thurs-Sat 7:00am-7:00pm. Sun 8:00am-7:00pm
Arlo's Honey Farm
2290 Saucier RdTastings of the many types of honey offered.
Courses Restaurant offers great food, fabulous view of the lake and golf course and only fifteen minutes from our home. Opens daily at 8:00 am.
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Shannon Lake Golf Course
2649 Shannon Lake RdCourses Restaurant offers great food, fabulous view of the lake and golf course and only fifteen minutes from our home. Opens daily at 8:00 am.
You are in for a real treat...a 45 minute drive will get you to the Penticton Farmers Market. This market is one of the largest if not the largest in the Okanagan. Several streets are blocked off downtown to accommodate the local farmers, artisans and crafters. Plan to have breakfast or lunch and stay a couple of hours. After you are finished make sure to drive along the lakefront on your way home.
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Penticton Farmers' Market
100 Main StYou are in for a real treat...a 45 minute drive will get you to the Penticton Farmers Market. This market is one of the largest if not the largest in the Okanagan. Several streets are blocked off downtown to accommodate the local farmers, artisans and crafters. Plan to have breakfast or lunch and stay a couple of hours. After you are finished make sure to drive along the lakefront on your way home.
Only a twenty minute drive to the Kelowna Farmers Market and well worth it. Filled with local farmers produce, artisan bakers and crafters. You won’t be disappointed. Plan to spend an hour here.
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Kelowna Farmers' and Crafters' Market
1800 Springfield RdOnly a twenty minute drive to the Kelowna Farmers Market and well worth it. Filled with local farmers produce, artisan bakers and crafters. You won’t be disappointed. Plan to spend an hour here.
Savour the seasons of the Okanagan at Bonfire Restaurant, where amazing waterfront views, great ambiance and extraordinary cuisine await you. Dine in the warm and inviting main restaurant, grab a cozy table in the intimate lounge or relax on the stunning seasonal outdoor patio with panoramic views of the courtyard fountain, lush gardens and Okanagan Lake. It’s a ten minute drive from our home or do what we like to do, take a walk on the promenade and enjoy the scenes of Gellatly Bay on your way.
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Bonfire Restaurant
4205 Gellatly RdSavour the seasons of the Okanagan at Bonfire Restaurant, where amazing waterfront views, great ambiance and extraordinary cuisine await you. Dine in the warm and inviting main restaurant, grab a cozy table in the intimate lounge or relax on the stunning seasonal outdoor patio with panoramic views of the courtyard fountain, lush gardens and Okanagan Lake. It’s a ten minute drive from our home or do what we like to do, take a walk on the promenade and enjoy the scenes of Gellatly Bay on your way.
If you are looking for ambiance view and great food, this restaurant has it all and you will not be disappointed! A higher end restaurant so bit pricey but well worth it. Plus it’s only a five minute drive from our home.
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Old Vines Restaurant
3303 Boucherie RdIf you are looking for ambiance view and great food, this restaurant has it all and you will not be disappointed! A higher end restaurant so bit pricey but well worth it. Plus it’s only a five minute drive from our home.
Rated as one of the top 100 Outdoor Restaurants in Canada. It’s all about the presentation...you won’t be disappointed. Best to make reservations. This restaurant is a 45 minute drive from our home and situated at the Gray Monk Winery in Lake Country.
Grapevine Restaurant
1055 Camp RoadRated as one of the top 100 Outdoor Restaurants in Canada. It’s all about the presentation...you won’t be disappointed. Best to make reservations. This restaurant is a 45 minute drive from our home and situated at the Gray Monk Winery in Lake Country.
Great restaurant with a great view of the golf course and Okanagan Lake. Bonus is that it’s within walking distance or a five minute drive from our home. Rated as one of the top 100 outdoor patio restaurants in Canada.
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19 Okanagan Grill + Bar
3509 Carrington RdGreat restaurant with a great view of the golf course and Okanagan Lake. Bonus is that it’s within walking distance or a five minute drive from our home. Rated as one of the top 100 outdoor patio restaurants in Canada.
An evening spent in the Hotel Eldorado's award-winning Kelowna lakeside restaurant will be an evening to remember. They strive to take advantage of the Okanagan's bounty of seasonal and organic products provided by local suppliers.
Boasting fantastically prepared Stirling Silver Beef selections, fabulous Chateaubriand for Two, Kelowna’s most extensive seafood offerings and an award-winning wine list featuring over 150 different labels. To top it off you are treated with a view of gorgeous Okanagan Lake. This restaurant is a 25 minute drive on the other side of the lake.
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Lakeside Dining Room - Hotel Eldorado
500 Cook RdAn evening spent in the Hotel Eldorado's award-winning Kelowna lakeside restaurant will be an evening to remember. They strive to take advantage of the Okanagan's bounty of seasonal and organic products provided by local suppliers.
Boasting fantastically prepared Stirling Silver Beef selections, fabulous Chateaubriand for Two, Kelowna’s most extensive seafood offerings and an award-winning wine list featuring over 150 different labels. To top it off you are treated with a view of gorgeous Okanagan Lake. This restaurant is a 25 minute drive on the other side of the lake.
Rated as one of the top 100 outdoor patio restaurants in Canada. This is a bit of a drive, approximately one hour from our home but then you will get to explore more of the Okanagan and be treated to some great views at the restaurant.
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Liquidity Wines
4720 Allendale RdRated as one of the top 100 outdoor patio restaurants in Canada. This is a bit of a drive, approximately one hour from our home but then you will get to explore more of the Okanagan and be treated to some great views at the restaurant.
A five minute drive from our home. Located in the Volcanic Family Estate Winery. Rated Excellent by 81 Trip Advisor travellers.
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Blu Saffron Bistro
2845 Boucherie RdA five minute drive from our home. Located in the Volcanic Family Estate Winery. Rated Excellent by 81 Trip Advisor travellers.
You won’t want to miss the spectacular view from the outdoor patio of this restaurant.
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Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards at Greata Ranch
659 BC-97You won’t want to miss the spectacular view from the outdoor patio of this restaurant.
A great spot for a quick meal and drink on the patio. It’s only an 8 minutes drive from out home OR if you’re really adventurous a twenty minute walk! Check out their website for the daily Happy Hour $3 specials (drinks & menu) or brunch on Saturday’s, Sunday’s and Holidays. Mondays-Sundays 11:00am-12:00am.
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Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar
3000 Louie DrA great spot for a quick meal and drink on the patio. It’s only an 8 minutes drive from out home OR if you’re really adventurous a twenty minute walk! Check out their website for the daily Happy Hour $3 specials (drinks & menu) or brunch on Saturday’s, Sunday’s and Holidays. Mondays-Sundays 11:00am-12:00am.
Their motto, Fresh, Local and Comfortable says it all. Featuring 100% local wines. Won 2017 Best of Wine Country Restaurants. Menu is online. The Arctic Char is a favourite. Note: Reservations are only taken for groups of 6-20 so go early to ensure a seat in the restaurant. Open 7 days/week at 5:00 pm.
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Raudz Regional Table
1560 Water StTheir motto, Fresh, Local and Comfortable says it all. Featuring 100% local wines. Won 2017 Best of Wine Country Restaurants. Menu is online. The Arctic Char is a favourite. Note: Reservations are only taken for groups of 6-20 so go early to ensure a seat in the restaurant. Open 7 days/week at 5:00 pm.
This is the location of the Westbank Farmers Market every Saturday morning from the first of July until mid-September they feature the best growers, bakers, crafters and artisans in the area who bring fresh produce and one-of-a-kind items for sale at terrific prices. Located at the Westridge Shopping Centre (corner of Main & Elliott) only a ten minute drive from our home. Open 9-2.
Westridge Centre
2484 Main StThis is the location of the Westbank Farmers Market every Saturday morning from the first of July until mid-September they feature the best growers, bakers, crafters and artisans in the area who bring fresh produce and one-of-a-kind items for sale at terrific prices. Located at the Westridge Shopping Centre (corner of Main & Elliott) only a ten minute drive from our home. Open 9-2.
Peachland is the perfect place to visit on a Sunday to enjoy the many wonderful experiences that the market and community can offer. Starts: 1st Sunday AFTER the May long weekend
Ends: The last Sunday in September Hours Open: 10 AM to 2 PM. A 20 minute drive from our home and well worth it! Plan to take a stroll along their promenade.
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Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market
Beach AvenuePeachland is the perfect place to visit on a Sunday to enjoy the many wonderful experiences that the market and community can offer. Starts: 1st Sunday AFTER the May long weekend
Ends: The last Sunday in September Hours Open: 10 AM to 2 PM. A 20 minute drive from our home and well worth it! Plan to take a stroll along their promenade.
The Main Street of Summerland provides a quaint backdrop for the Summerland Rotary Sunday Market. Farmers, Artists, Crafters and Food Vendors fill over 50 stalls with the bounty of Summerland and the Okanagan Valley BC. Hours 9am-1pm.
Throughout the year, more than 200 different vendors come and go, selling their wares at the Summerland Rotary Sunday Market. During the height of the season, up to 2,000 visitors and locals alike shop here every Sunday. The live market entertainment paired with a lineup of great food vendors and wineries make this bustling market a special destination. Approximately a 30 minute drive from our home.
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Summerland
The Main Street of Summerland provides a quaint backdrop for the Summerland Rotary Sunday Market. Farmers, Artists, Crafters and Food Vendors fill over 50 stalls with the bounty of Summerland and the Okanagan Valley BC. Hours 9am-1pm.
Throughout the year, more than 200 different vendors come and go, selling their wares at the Summerland Rotary Sunday Market. During the height of the season, up to 2,000 visitors and locals alike shop here every Sunday. The live market entertainment paired with a lineup of great food vendors and wineries make this bustling market a special destination. Approximately a 30 minute drive from our home.
Sightseeing
Not only is Mission Hill Winery great for several different wine tastings, its also has stunning views from many areas of their grounds. There is a first class outdoor restaurant with ambiance and presentation to die for but be prepared to pay for it. What the heck you are on holidays right?! If you time it right you might attend one of the four outdoor concerts they offer in their amphitheatre in the summer. Mission Hill is a 10 minute drive from our home or do what John and I do, climb the hill to the top on your bike. A great workout!
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Mission Hill Family Estate Winery
1730 Mission Hill RdNot only is Mission Hill Winery great for several different wine tastings, its also has stunning views from many areas of their grounds. There is a first class outdoor restaurant with ambiance and presentation to die for but be prepared to pay for it. What the heck you are on holidays right?! If you time it right you might attend one of the four outdoor concerts they offer in their amphitheatre in the summer. Mission Hill is a 10 minute drive from our home or do what John and I do, climb the hill to the top on your bike. A great workout!
Essentials
Are you conscious about eating local and organic? Then this store is for you. It's a twenty minute walk or five minute drive.
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Nature's Fare Markets - West Kelowna
3480 Carrington RdAre you conscious about eating local and organic? Then this store is for you. It's a twenty minute walk or five minute drive.
Getting Around
If you want to make a quick trip to Vancouver for the day...hop on the Greyhound and take the Express Bus which will get you there in four hours. Definitely a stress-free way to go plus you get to check out the view on the way! A round trip will cost approximately $100 depending on the days you travel. The station is a five minute drive from our home.
Greyhound
2565 Main StreetIf you want to make a quick trip to Vancouver for the day...hop on the Greyhound and take the Express Bus which will get you there in four hours. Definitely a stress-free way to go plus you get to check out the view on the way! A round trip will cost approximately $100 depending on the days you travel. The station is a five minute drive from our home.
Westside Cabs
3312 Appaloosa RoadLocal cab company: 250-768-1333
250-212-9631.....
Will help get you and your car home safe in the Kelowna District - West Kelowna and even Lake Country. They service and pick up you and your vehicle so there is no need to worry about leaving it behind. Please don't drink and drive. Whether you are at a pub, bar, nite club or party, you can rely on Kelowna Designated Drivers to deliver you and your car home safe and sound. They also service wine tours, safe rides for restaurant outings, parties and everything else needed to get you home safe and sound.
Home Safe Designated Drivers
3491 Norwood Road250-212-9631.....
Will help get you and your car home safe in the Kelowna District - West Kelowna and even Lake Country. They service and pick up you and your vehicle so there is no need to worry about leaving it behind. Please don't drink and drive. Whether you are at a pub, bar, nite club or party, you can rely on Kelowna Designated Drivers to deliver you and your car home safe and sound. They also service wine tours, safe rides for restaurant outings, parties and everything else needed to get you home safe and sound.
778-738-0848
A trip TO or FROM the Kelowna Airport will cost you approximately $65.00.
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Checkmate Cabs Ltd
1988 Windsor Rd778-738-0848
A trip TO or FROM the Kelowna Airport will cost you approximately $65.00.
Drinks & Nightlife
A unique, rustic, quaint winery only 10 minutes from our home. One of our many favourite wineries in the area to do a tasting. A must for your tour!
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The Hatch
3225 Boucherie RdA unique, rustic, quaint winery only 10 minutes from our home. One of our many favourite wineries in the area to do a tasting. A must for your tour!
Popular spot to check out the latest beer. BNA is an independent craft brewery with an onsite Tasting Room and eatery attached if you so choose.
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BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery
1250 Ellis StPopular spot to check out the latest beer. BNA is an independent craft brewery with an onsite Tasting Room and eatery attached if you so choose.
Just a five minute drive from our home and you will be treated to a very cute boutique winery. Their wines are 100% organic. The whites, reds and ice wine are packed with flavour. The chilled red and the Trio (white) are our favourites. If you time it right you will make their wine crush and be able to dip your toes in a bucket of grapes and live music.
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Beaumont Family Estate Winery
2775 Boucherie RdJust a five minute drive from our home and you will be treated to a very cute boutique winery. Their wines are 100% organic. The whites, reds and ice wine are packed with flavour. The chilled red and the Trio (white) are our favourites. If you time it right you will make their wine crush and be able to dip your toes in a bucket of grapes and live music.
Within five minutes of our home you will be in the parking lot of this winery. The building is quite new and holds a large-sized boutique shop and tasting area. This winery has a casual atmosphere and friendly, fun people working there. If you are ready for a meal, check out their “Blu Saffron Bistro which is rated Excellent by 81 Trip Advisor travellers. Open Monday to Sundays 11:30am-8:00 pm.
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Volcanic Hills Estate Winery
2845 Boucherie RdWithin five minutes of our home you will be in the parking lot of this winery. The building is quite new and holds a large-sized boutique shop and tasting area. This winery has a casual atmosphere and friendly, fun people working there. If you are ready for a meal, check out their “Blu Saffron Bistro which is rated Excellent by 81 Trip Advisor travellers. Open Monday to Sundays 11:30am-8:00 pm.
If you are looking for something cheap to eat and drink late at night this is the place to go. .. Hangout offering a patio, frequent live music, pub fare & draft beer including craft brews. specials on drinks and $5 menu. Located on the main street in downtown Kelowna. Open 11:00am-2:00am daily.
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Doc Willoughby's Public House
353 Bernard AveIf you are looking for something cheap to eat and drink late at night this is the place to go. .. Hangout offering a patio, frequent live music, pub fare & draft beer including craft brews. specials on drinks and $5 menu. Located on the main street in downtown Kelowna. Open 11:00am-2:00am daily.
Well, it’s actually a cidery! If you like to switch it up from wine and beer, give Scenic Road Cider a try. Their tasting room is an 80 year old packing house situated among beautiful orchards that produce the apples for their cider. Open every Saturday & Sunday from 12-5:00pm.
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Scenic Road Cider Co.
772 Packinghouse RdWell, it’s actually a cidery! If you like to switch it up from wine and beer, give Scenic Road Cider a try. Their tasting room is an 80 year old packing house situated among beautiful orchards that produce the apples for their cider. Open every Saturday & Sunday from 12-5:00pm.
Parks & Nature
Great for a stroll around the lake and some people watching. Or if you are into jogging or riding your bike that works here too. Lots of beach area to drop a beach towel and bask in the sun. If you are lucky you will be able to take in one of the many concerts and entertainment offered at the parks in the summer. Check local listings for entertainment.
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Kelowna City Park
1600 Abbott StGreat for a stroll around the lake and some people watching. Or if you are into jogging or riding your bike that works here too. Lots of beach area to drop a beach towel and bask in the sun. If you are lucky you will be able to take in one of the many concerts and entertainment offered at the parks in the summer. Check local listings for entertainment.
If you are into hiking and looking for a spectacular view, take this hike! One of our favourites we take our visitors to. Plan on bringing lots of water if it’s a hot day. It’s only a 20 minute drive to the trail head from our home.
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Pincushion Mountain Hiking Trail
4639 Ponderosa DrIf you are into hiking and looking for a spectacular view, take this hike! One of our favourites we take our visitors to. Plan on bringing lots of water if it’s a hot day. It’s only a 20 minute drive to the trail head from our home.
Arts & Culture
Small museum admittance by donation. Lot’s of clothes, furniture and household items but we really enjoyed seeing the miniature sawmill which was built in the 1960’s by Phil Quelch and modelled after the “jack ladder” type mill. The replica mill is the smallest known operating sawmill in the world. The museum is a ten minute drive from our home.
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Westbank Museum
2376 Dobbin RdSmall museum admittance by donation. Lot’s of clothes, furniture and household items but we really enjoyed seeing the miniature sawmill which was built in the 1960’s by Phil Quelch and modelled after the “jack ladder” type mill. The replica mill is the smallest known operating sawmill in the world. The museum is a ten minute drive from our home.