Claire’s guidebook
Bars and Breweries
Funky, local brewery in revamped historic barn! They sometimes have live music and excellent food trucks!
49 locals recommend
Barn Owl Brewing
4629 Lakeshore RdFunky, local brewery in revamped historic barn! They sometimes have live music and excellent food trucks!
Great food and drinks, as well as bowling lanes and arcade machines! Super cool place (it's massive) If you want to go bowling make sure you book in advance!
270 locals recommend
BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery
1250 Ellis StGreat food and drinks, as well as bowling lanes and arcade machines! Super cool place (it's massive) If you want to go bowling make sure you book in advance!
Rustic Reel Brewing Company
760 Vaughan AveGreat beer and amazing food.
Vice & Virtue Brewing Co.
1033 Richter StA bit of a drive but if you’re heading to Vernon it’s definitely worth stopping for some tasty cider and amazing pizza!
30 locals recommend
Upside Cider & Farm Market
2555 Gale RdA bit of a drive but if you’re heading to Vernon it’s definitely worth stopping for some tasty cider and amazing pizza!
Red Bird Brewing
1080 Richter StGreat vibe with live music
Shore Line Brewing Co.
3477 Lakeshore RdFood Scene
If there is a particular restaurant or winery you would like to go to I would highly recommend booking in advance especially in July and August it gets crazy busy here!
Central Kitchen + Bar
1155 Ellis StBest burgers and a cool vibe!
Frankie We Salute You!
1717 Harvey AvenueSome of the best food ever...and it's vegan!
Yummiest breakfast place! You have to get there early as they are very popular.
146 locals recommend
Bohemian Café & Catering Co.
524 Bernard AveYummiest breakfast place! You have to get there early as they are very popular.
Great patio close to the lake to relax and have a drink.
98 locals recommend
Lakeside Dining Room - Hotel Eldorado
500 Cook RdGreat patio close to the lake to relax and have a drink.
Cantina del Centro - Kelowna
271 Bernard AveBest margaritas! Try the coconut flavour!
Micro Bar & Bites
1500 Water StSkinny Duke's Glorious Emporium
1481 Water StFun and funky decor in the heart of downtown.
Karat Chocolate
1526 Ellis StAmazing chocolate, pastries and coffee!
Zabb Thai Restaurant
3005 Pandosy StGreat Thai food for takeaway and delivery only.
Raudz Regional Table
1560 Water StAmazing atmosphere and food.
Wine
There are so many incredible wineries to choose from! Here are a few favourites recommended by friends and guests!
CedarCreek Estate Winery
5445 Lakeshore RdFrind Estate Winery
3725 Boucherie RdSummerhill Pyramid Winery
4870 Chute Lake RdSandhill Wines
1125 Richter StQuails' Gate
3303 Boucherie RdMt. Boucherie Estate Winery - West Kelowna
829 Douglas RdMission Hill Family Estate Winery
1730 Mission Hill RdA fun place for a glass of wine, cocktail and an appie! The atmosphere is awesome!
22 locals recommend
Ricco Bambino
1630 Pandosy StA fun place for a glass of wine, cocktail and an appie! The atmosphere is awesome!
The Vibrant Vine
3240 Pooley RdSt Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery
5205 Lakeshore RdSpearHead Winery
3950 Spiers RdCoffee
Our favourite coffee house! Grab a coffee and wonder around the locally owned stores in Pandosy village :)
26 locals recommend
Bean Scene Pandosy Village
2942 Pandosy StOur favourite coffee house! Grab a coffee and wonder around the locally owned stores in Pandosy village :)
It’s a Bakery
4629 Lakeshore RdGreat coffee and tasty treats.
This place is a little gem! Amazing atmosphere and great coffee.
42 locals recommend
Bright Jenny Coffee
984 Laurel AveThis place is a little gem! Amazing atmosphere and great coffee.
Love this place! Great atmosphere, coffee and amazing sourdough bread!
48 locals recommend
Sprout Bread
1295 Cannery LnLove this place! Great atmosphere, coffee and amazing sourdough bread!
Things to Do
Great place to rent fun non-motorized watercraft! Our daughter works here; go say "hi"! :)
27 locals recommend
Okanagan Beach Rentals
1088 Sunset DrGreat place to rent fun non-motorized watercraft! Our daughter works here; go say "hi"! :)
A beautiful short drive from our house. The ice cream is amazing!!
53 locals recommend
Carmelis Alpine Goat Cheese Artisan
170 Timberline RdA beautiful short drive from our house. The ice cream is amazing!!
If you’re here on a Saturday and feel like a little drive to Penticton...the farmers market is fantastic! It’s not just fruit and veggies, there are lots of funky local vendors and stores to browse.
83 locals recommend
Penticton Farmers' Market
100 Main StIf you’re here on a Saturday and feel like a little drive to Penticton...the farmers market is fantastic! It’s not just fruit and veggies, there are lots of funky local vendors and stores to browse.
Kangaroo Creek Farm
5932 Old Vernon RoadRent bikes and ride along this beautiful trail!
12 locals recommend
Myra Canyon Trestle Restoration Society
Kettle Valley Rail TrailRent bikes and ride along this beautiful trail!
Sightseeing
Bertram Creek Regional Park
5680 Lakeshore RdNice beach not too far down the road.
Pincushion Mountain Hiking Trail
4639 Ponderosa DrPopular hike with spectacular views!
Five minutes walk from our house this is a dog park but the view is absolutely stunning! A great place to sit and watch the sun go down.
17 locals recommend
Cedar Creek Park
5200 Lakeshore RdFive minutes walk from our house this is a dog park but the view is absolutely stunning! A great place to sit and watch the sun go down.
Crawford Falls
Beautiful hike with a spectacular reward!
Knox Mountain Park
450 Knox Mountain DrPaul's Tomb
Beautiful short hike with stunning views.
Shops
Sunshine Market
4600 Lakeshore RdLocal grocery store; they have lots of unique and yummy foods.
Don-O-Ray Farms
3443 Benvoulin RdLocal, fresh, organic produce.