Maggie and Jeff’s Favourite Restaurants, Wineries, Beaches and other things to do in and around Kelowna
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Food scene, Wineries and Brewpubs
One of Kelowna’s most sought after fine dining restaurants. You won’t be disappointed.
84 locals recommend
Waterfront Wines Restaurant
1180 Sunset DrOne of Kelowna’s most sought after fine dining restaurants. You won’t be disappointed.
Central Kitchen + Bar
1155 Ellis StGreat service, fun atmosphere and awesome food!
A short 10 min walk from us. Beer, bowling ally, great food and a vibrant evening place to check out. We highly recommend!!
270 locals recommend
BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery
1250 Ellis StA short 10 min walk from us. Beer, bowling ally, great food and a vibrant evening place to check out. We highly recommend!!
Located on the lake right downtown. Always great food and service. This is probably one of Cactus Clubs most iconic locations in Kelowna.
199 locals recommend
Cactus Club Cafe Kelowna Yacht Club
1370 Water StLocated on the lake right downtown. Always great food and service. This is probably one of Cactus Clubs most iconic locations in Kelowna.
We absolutely love the restaurant on the boardwalk at the Hotel El. Whether it’s fine dining inside or being on the patio on a hot summer day we are sure you’ll enjoy checking this spot out!
98 locals recommend
Lakeside Dining Room - Hotel Eldorado
500 Cook RdWe absolutely love the restaurant on the boardwalk at the Hotel El. Whether it’s fine dining inside or being on the patio on a hot summer day we are sure you’ll enjoy checking this spot out!
Sensational wines and an absolutely fantastic restaurant that is open all year round. You’ve got to check it out!
309 locals recommend
Quails' Gate
3303 Boucherie RdSensational wines and an absolutely fantastic restaurant that is open all year round. You’ve got to check it out!
MOO-LIX Ice Cream Shop
239 Bernard AveCome on...who doesn’t want an ice cream cone?
Micro Bar & Bites
1500 Water StTrendy spot for some drinks and appetizers.
Raudz Regional Table
1560 Water StMission Hill Family Estate Winery
1730 Mission Hill RdVice & Virtue Brewing Co.
1033 Richter StOne of our favourite local brew pubs with great food
Red Bird Brewing
1080 Richter StCRAFT Beer Market Kelowna
257 Bernard AveCedarCreek Estate Winery
5445 Lakeshore RdGreat wine and views and the Home Block Restaurant
It’s about a 30-40min drive but worth checking out. The wine is fabulous and restaurant is top shelf!
130 locals recommend
50th Parallel Estate
17101 Terrace View RdIt’s about a 30-40min drive but worth checking out. The wine is fabulous and restaurant is top shelf!
If you are a pizza lover you’ve got to check this place out. It’s located on Bernard Ave downtown Kelowna
32 locals recommend
Antico Pizza Napoletana
347 Bernard AveIf you are a pizza lover you’ve got to check this place out. It’s located on Bernard Ave downtown Kelowna
Beaches, boat rentals, bike rentals and float plane tours
Our favourite beaches to check out
Boyce-Gyro Beach Park
3400 Lakeshore RdYou can walk to Hot Sands beach from our place. It’s a 5-10min walk.
20 locals recommend
Hot Sands Beach
You can walk to Hot Sands beach from our place. It’s a 5-10min walk.
Kelowna City Park
1600 Abbott StDowntown Marina Kelowna
210 Bernard AveBoat rental shop right by the sails downtown.
Float plane tour. It’s a 15min walk and if they take off going north you’ll see our place from above.
Air Hart Aviation
1348 Water StFloat plane tour. It’s a 15min walk and if they take off going north you’ll see our place from above.
Kelowna E Ride
540 Ellis St10 min walk from our place to rent a bike and explore.
Local Ski Resorts & Mountain Biking
Big White Ski Resort Ltd
5315 Big White RdSkiing, Snowboarding and mountain biking.
Silver Star Mountain
Skiing, Snowboarding and mountain biking.
Amazing views, walking, hiking and cycling
You can see our place to the left of the lighthouse at Manhattan Point. There are all sorts of hiking trails to the top. To get to the base of the mountain is a 15min walk from our home. We highly recommend checking this out. You can also drive up to the top.
401 locals recommend
Knox Mountain Park
450 Knox Mountain DrYou can see our place to the left of the lighthouse at Manhattan Point. There are all sorts of hiking trails to the top. To get to the base of the mountain is a 15min walk from our home. We highly recommend checking this out. You can also drive up to the top.
You can walk or rent bikes and cycle from one end to the other. It’s 12km each way. Pack a lunch and take you time and soak it all in. It’s well worth 3-5 hours of a day to enjoy this activity.
242 locals recommend
Myra Canyon Trestles - Myra Station
Myra Forest Service RoadYou can walk or rent bikes and cycle from one end to the other. It’s 12km each way. Pack a lunch and take you time and soak it all in. It’s well worth 3-5 hours of a day to enjoy this activity.
It’s about a 1 hour hike up. Absolutely stunning views from the top.
63 locals recommend
Pincushion Mountain Hiking Trail
4639 Ponderosa DrIt’s about a 1 hour hike up. Absolutely stunning views from the top.