Kelowna

Okanagan Valley, Canada

A friendly lakeside town known for its truly excellent farm-to-table and boat-to-plate bar and restaurant scene.

Places in Kelowna

Practical notes for Okanagan Valley

Best time to visit
Late spring through fall offers the best conditions, with world-class wineries, farm-to-table dining, and beaches on Okanagan Lake.
Getting around
The Okanagan Valley is best explored by car, connecting Kelowna, West Kelowna, and the surrounding wineries along Okanagan Lake.
Currency
Canadian Dollar (CA$)
Language
English. French is co-official nationwide.
Timezone
PST (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Current trends
The Okanagan's dining scene continues to rival its wine, with Kelowna's restaurants having risen to meet the quality of the wine, and Summerhill's tasting rooms and farm-to-table restaurant reflecting the valley's growing culinary sophistication alongside its status as BC's largest wine region.

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