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Kelowna & Penticton Travel Guide
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Kelowna & Penticton Travel Guide

July 11, 2020
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Posted by Lauren Rodych-Eberle

Kelowna…Penticton…Wine! Need I say more?! But in truth, last time I was in both those places, I was pregnant and didn’t have a sip of vino and still had a fabulous time, so regardless if you are a wine-o or not, there’s so much to explore.

Activities

Kelowna

  • Accommodations: I think it’s best to stay downtown or along the waterfront, to have easy walking access to everything. [Resort Accommodations on Bernard St. is good for rentals]
  • Transportation: There is no Uber there, so if you’re not renting a car or using your own, you will need to use Taxis. There is a service called Current Taxi that picks you up in a Tesla, if that appeals to you!
  • BNA Brewery – you can eat, bowl, play bocce, drink beer…if you’re going to bowl, book it ahead of time!
  • Liquid Zoo – if you are going to Kelowna for a bachelor or bachelorette party, it’s kind of the only place to dance and see some dancers…
  • Book a wine tour with Elite Mile Wine Tours – some stop suggestions…Mission Hill (not my favourite wine, but a gorgeous place to tour), the hatch (has a unique brewery feel, and super casual!), Quail’s Gate (my fav, and a great place to stop for lunch too), Sandhill (just a building to drink wine and not a vineyard). Others: Summerhill Pyramid & Meadow Vista Honey Wines
  • Have a beach day in Downtown Kelowna and walk the waterfront 
  • Wander along Bernard Ave 

Other things that I didn’t get a chance to do, but were recommended and/or researched:

  • Kelowna Farmers’ Market & Crafters’ Market – Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, various things going on!
  • Kelowna Mountain Suspension Bridges – an expensive endeavour, but you go for the views!
  • Knox Mountain – nice, easy nature walk (hike) right near downtown
  • Boyce-Gyro Beach – A short drive from downtown, where you can enjoy the beach, play beach sports, rent water sport equipment, and be close to other restaurants
  • Scandia Golf & Games –  For mini golf 

Penticton

  • Accommodations: Penticton Lakeside Resort is right on the water and has good restaurants, and the best bar in town (The Barking Parrot). They have an old and a new building, if that makes a difference to you!
  • Hike (nature walk) the KVR Trails – they are not intense at all, and you get such beautiful views! See the Little Tunnel, if you can
  • Wine Tours / Orchard Tours!

Now to the Food…

Restaurants Kelowna
*In the summer (with groups, at least), you will likely want to book dinner reservations, or you will be waiting quite a long time*

  • Cactus Club Yacht Club – gorgeous view and food that can appeal to all taste buds
  • BNA Brewery – like I said above, you go there for all the entertainment, but the food is good too and you can book dinner ahead of time
  • Earls on Top – Earls with a rooftop patio overlooking the water
  • Any of the wineries!
  • Bean Scene – coffee shop with lots of intolerance-friendly options

Other Restaurants that I didn’t get a chance to try, but were recommended and/or researched:

  • Jack’s – great, little pub 
  • Bliss Bakery – for baked goods & coffee
  • Hotel Eldorado – wonderful food right on the water and you can walk the boardwalk after
  • Raudz – farm to table
  • Bohemian Café – for (homemade) breakfast
  • Bread Co. – a grab-and-go kind of place
  • Blue tail Sushi – good sushi
  • Latin Fiesta – inexpensive and yummy Mexican
  • D- Dutchmen Dairy – located in Sicamouse off the highway, on the way to Kelowna. Ice cream! 
  • Frankie We Salute You – Vegetarian

Restaurants Penticton

  • You could go to wineries forever and a day – we only were able to experience Hillside, but it was beautiful and we had a lovely meal there!
  • The Bench Market – great little cafe and lunch spot

Enjoy the sunshine, the water, and the vibes!

July 11, 2020
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The stuff. I know this is a privileged point, so please be kind. I’ve always attempted to be a wannabe-minimalist (seeing as I have two of everything living between two places, but I want everything to have a purpose and a ‘home.’). 

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Taking your car to the shop with car seat aged kids. 

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It’s not a competition, but if J was trying to w It’s not a competition, but if J was trying to win at Christmas, he did. For my gift he booked @throughcarrieslens to come follow our family on our Anniversary hike this year and take pictures of our butts…🤣 Maybe it’s because he knows pictures of him wearing our babies has me like…😍

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