Emily’s guidebook
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Beautiful desert community with many Indigenous amenities. About 40 mins drive from us.
21 locals recommend
Osoyoos
Beautiful desert community with many Indigenous amenities. About 40 mins drive from us.
Oliver
Wine capital of Canada. About 20 mins drive from us.
Lots of fruit and vegetable stands, local cafes, and scenic river. About a 40 min drive from our suite.
8 locals recommend
Keremeos
Lots of fruit and vegetable stands, local cafes, and scenic river. About a 40 min drive from our suite.
Cawston is Canada’s organic growing capital. Check out the fruit and veg stands as well as their attached cafes. About 45 - 55 mins from our suite.
Cawston
Cawston is Canada’s organic growing capital. Check out the fruit and veg stands as well as their attached cafes. About 45 - 55 mins from our suite.
Cute little community along the water with a section of the KVR trail and beaches for paddle board launch, etc. 5 minute drive from us.
8 locals recommend
Kaleden
Cute little community along the water with a section of the KVR trail and beaches for paddle board launch, etc. 5 minute drive from us.
Wineries, breweries, restaurants, golf, beaches, floating the channel, Loco Landing... Penticton has a ton of fun things to do and places to go! About 20 mins away by car.
58 locals recommend
Penticton
Wineries, breweries, restaurants, golf, beaches, floating the channel, Loco Landing... Penticton has a ton of fun things to do and places to go! About 20 mins away by car.
Cute little community, food, wine, produce/farms, honey, hiking, so cool. About 35 mins away by car.
59 locals recommend
Naramata
Cute little community, food, wine, produce/farms, honey, hiking, so cool. About 35 mins away by car.
Beautiful little community with orchards, thrift stores, breweries, restaurants, and more. Approx 30 min drive away.
22 locals recommend
Summerland
Beautiful little community with orchards, thrift stores, breweries, restaurants, and more. Approx 30 min drive away.
Great little place by the water. Bliss bakery is great & we love the dog park. About 40 mins away with light traffic.
48 locals recommend
Peachland
Great little place by the water. Bliss bakery is great & we love the dog park. About 40 mins away with light traffic.
Large centre with airport, shopping, restaurants, and more. About 1 hour away by car, allow more time (1.5hrs) during busy times.
35 locals recommend
Kelowna
Large centre with airport, shopping, restaurants, and more. About 1 hour away by car, allow more time (1.5hrs) during busy times.
Food scene
A few blocks from our suite, fresh local in season fruit & veggies. Honour system, take cash/change.
The Apple Bin
598 Eastside RdA few blocks from our suite, fresh local in season fruit & veggies. Honour system, take cash/change.
Delicious ice cream and other treats just blocks away! Doggie ice creams too! Gift shop on site as well.
48 locals recommend
Tickleberry's
1207 Main StDelicious ice cream and other treats just blocks away! Doggie ice creams too! Gift shop on site as well.
Cute friendly local coffee shop. Chef Karl makes amazing bread and I love the doughnuts. Good food, fair trade coffee, nice people. Jo & Karl speak fluent French as well. 3 min walk away.
KJ Coffee Bar
5121 9th AveCute friendly local coffee shop. Chef Karl makes amazing bread and I love the doughnuts. Good food, fair trade coffee, nice people. Jo & Karl speak fluent French as well. 3 min walk away.
Doug’s is a great little butchers with famous home made beef jerky, all kinds of pepperoni, chops, steaks, and more. 3 min drive away.
7 locals recommend
Doug's Homestead
224 97 BCDoug’s is a great little butchers with famous home made beef jerky, all kinds of pepperoni, chops, steaks, and more. 3 min drive away.
Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery Inc
2145 Sun Valley WayLocal award winning winery and yummy bistro.
Meyer Family Vineyards
4287 McLean Creek RdBeautiful winery close by, lovely people.
Stag's Hollow Winery
2237 Sun Valley WayAnother great winery close to our suite.
Noble Ridge Vineyard and Winery
2320 Oliver Ranch RdClose to our suite, wonderful wines.
Liquidity Wines
4720 Allendale RdWinery just up the road from us, more great wine and people!
Local wine village, minutes from our suite, a variety of local vineyards share their wares. Food on site.
16 locals recommend
District Wine Village
100 Enterprise WayLocal wine village, minutes from our suite, a variety of local vineyards share their wares. Food on site.
Farm gate sales a short drive along Eastside Rd. Yummy fruit & vegetables, great smoothies!
Matheson Creek Farm
29 Eastside RdFarm gate sales a short drive along Eastside Rd. Yummy fruit & vegetables, great smoothies!
The Dubh Glas Distillery
Frontage RoadLocal distillery, very tasty gin if I do say so.
Linden Gardens and the Frog City Café
351 Linden AveGreat little cafe, beautiful gardens.
Pub close to our suite, 7 mins down the road. Pub food and kids allowed during the day.
Ye Old Welcome Inn
8380 Gallagher Lake Frontage RdPub close to our suite, 7 mins down the road. Pub food and kids allowed during the day.
Blasted Church Vineyards
378 Parsons RdMore great wine & food within a short drive.
Another great winery close by. Beautiful short scenic drive from our suite. Great wine & good food!
24 locals recommend
See Ya Later Ranch
2575 Green Lake RdAnother great winery close by. Beautiful short scenic drive from our suite. Great wine & good food!
Amazing wine! Golden Mile Trail hike. Seasonal outside concerts.
17 locals recommend
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
537 Tinhorn Creek RdAmazing wine! Golden Mile Trail hike. Seasonal outside concerts.
Miradoro Restaurant at Tinhorn Creek
537 Tinhorn Creek RdAmazing food & wine, great service!
Oliver Eats Ltd
6060 Station StCafe / deli with yummy fare.
Oliver Global Grocers
5638 British Columbia 97Lots of foods from around the world. Check here first!
El Sabor De Marina
5636 Okanagan HwyBest little taco truck on the side of the road- so tasty!
Convivia Bistro Cuisine
8312 74 AveFrench & Italian influenced food.
Saturday morning farmers market with lots of local vendors. Main St. Penticton
83 locals recommend
Penticton Farmers' Market
100 Main StSaturday morning farmers market with lots of local vendors. Main St. Penticton
The Nest & Nectar
1475 Fairview RdGreat brunch restaurant, lots of cocktails, great food!
Bad Tattoo Brewing
169 Estabrook AveBeer & pizza! Yay!
La Casa Ouzeria Restaurant
1090 Main StGreat Greek food!
Best beer ever. My favourite is the seasonal apple scotch ale but they will let ya taste them all!
6 locals recommend
Tin Whistle Brewing Company
1475 Fairview RdBest beer ever. My favourite is the seasonal apple scotch ale but they will let ya taste them all!
Skaha Pizza
3450 Skaha Lake RdYummy pizza, delivers to Ok Falls.
The Black Antler
215 Winnipeg StYummy food & good drinks.
Delicious Turkish influenced food with beautiful view of Okanagan Lake. I personally love the smoked eggplant dip! Yum!
23 locals recommend
Elma
994 Lakeshore Dr WDelicious Turkish influenced food with beautiful view of Okanagan Lake. I personally love the smoked eggplant dip! Yum!
Kojo Sushi
3480 Skaha Lake RdAwesome sushi and ramen restaurant.
Gratify
544 Main StVegan bakery- lots of tasty treats!
Most delicious sandwiches on a bun to go. Great for a day at the beach, hike, or picnic. Locals love this little gem.
16 locals recommend
Il Vecchio Delicatessen
317 Robinson StMost delicious sandwiches on a bun to go. Great for a day at the beach, hike, or picnic. Locals love this little gem.
Wouda's Bakery
146-1848 Main StYummy bakery, lots of sweet treats!
Good food, local beer. Pub fare, great fish & chips special on Sundays. Family seating upstairs.
17 locals recommend
Barley Mill Pub
2460 Skaha Lake RdGood food, local beer. Pub fare, great fish & chips special on Sundays. Family seating upstairs.
NOMAD Cider
8011 Simpson RdDelicious cider-cheers!
Tree To Me Inn
1217 Hwy 3AAwesome little cafe and store.
Craft cider at Klippers Organic Acres. Market & Cafe on site as well as Row Fourteen Restaurant.
Untangled Craft Cider
725 MacKenzie RdCraft cider at Klippers Organic Acres. Market & Cafe on site as well as Row Fourteen Restaurant.
Harker's Organics
British Columbia 3Fresh local in season fruit & veggies. Love their vegetarian borscht Mmm!
Your hosts favourite Okanagan winery. German influenced wine and food, beautiful view. Love their white blend, “Harvest Moon”.
11 locals recommend
Crowsnest Winery
2035 Surprise RdYour hosts favourite Okanagan winery. German influenced wine and food, beautiful view. Love their white blend, “Harvest Moon”.
Sightseeing
Close to suite- 3 blocks away. Park has beach, water park, playground, picnic tables, washrooms, and dog park.
6 locals recommend
Kenyon Park
5332 Cedar StClose to suite- 3 blocks away. Park has beach, water park, playground, picnic tables, washrooms, and dog park.
Trestle bridge on KVR trail. Beautiful views, nice trail for walking, running, biking. Some folks jump off the bridge when swimming!
Okanagan Falls KVR Trestle Bridge
Kettle Valley TrailTrestle bridge on KVR trail. Beautiful views, nice trail for walking, running, biking. Some folks jump off the bridge when swimming!
Peachcliff Place
Peachcliff PlaceLocal hiking spot, beautiful views, wildlife, pond. Mins from suite.
Quiet little park close to our suite. Ball fields, cricket pitch, and skate park on site. Dogs welcome to play.
Keogan Sports Park
1525 Cedar StreetQuiet little park close to our suite. Ball fields, cricket pitch, and skate park on site. Dogs welcome to play.
Nice walk along the campground and the channel. Good for families and leashed dogs. Nice water views, salmon habitat.
Okanagan Falls Provincial Park
Nice walk along the campground and the channel. Good for families and leashed dogs. Nice water views, salmon habitat.
Beautiful lake, bird sanctuary with walking path and tall viewing deck. No motorized boats.
9 locals recommend
Vaseux Lake
Beautiful lake, bird sanctuary with walking path and tall viewing deck. No motorized boats.
Gallagher Lake
Beautiful little lake and campground close by.
Hike near Ok Falls and Oliver, great views! Bighorn, badger, bats, and more. Indigenous stories of battles fought at the bluff.
8 locals recommend
McIntyre Bluff
Hike near Ok Falls and Oliver, great views! Bighorn, badger, bats, and more. Indigenous stories of battles fought at the bluff.
Park at the entrance to Oliver. Skate park, playground, walking path, washrooms, and large fenced dog park.
Lion's Park
6629-6633 Okanagan HighwayPark at the entrance to Oliver. Skate park, playground, walking path, washrooms, and large fenced dog park.
Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park
Smythe DriveBeautiful park for hiking and rock climbing.
Beautiful grounds for hiking. Tours of facility available.
17 locals recommend
Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory (DRAO)
717 White Lake RdBeautiful grounds for hiking. Tours of facility available.
St. Andrews By The Lake
111 St Andrews DrPretty golf course by the lake, food served as well.
SS Sicamous Heritage Park
1099 Lakeshore Dr WCool old boat, beautiful beach.
LocoLanding Adventure Park
75 Riverside DrFamily fun park with attractions for all ages.
Penticton Golf & Country Club
600 Comox StGreat golf course and good food.
GottaGoat Farm
2099 Green Mountain RoadAwesome little goat farm with lots to do and see. They even have fainting goats!
Float down the Penticton channel on a hot summer day. Great relaxing fun for one or the whole family.
54 locals recommend
Coyote Cruises
215 Riverside DrFloat down the Penticton channel on a hot summer day. Great relaxing fun for one or the whole family.
Hoodoo Adventure Co
131 Ellis StLots of physical fun. Climbing wall and outdoor adventures.
Cascades Casino
553 Vees DrCasino fun and a couple of food options.
Penticton Bike Rentals
1070 Lakeshore Dr WRent a bike for a hard or leisurely ride.
Beautiful view of the area/Okanagan Lake, easy walk to basic lookout, more challenging to higher up.
19 locals recommend
Munson Mountain Park
Munson Mountain RoadBeautiful view of the area/Okanagan Lake, easy walk to basic lookout, more challenging to higher up.
Melt Mineral Spa
53 Front StWho doesn’t love a spa visit? From massage to facials, awesome!
Penticton E-Kruise
4145 Skaha Lake RoadRent an e-bike for a trip around town!
Landmark Cinemas Penticton
250 Winnipeg StCatch a movie!
South Okanagan Events Centre
853 Eckhardt Ave WEvents, festivals, concerts, etc.
Historic grist mill site with demos, beautiful grounds/gardens, yummy cafe/restaurant on site.
11 locals recommend
Grist Mill and Gardens at Keremeos
2691 Upper Bench RdHistoric grist mill site with demos, beautiful grounds/gardens, yummy cafe/restaurant on site.
Area 27 Motorsports Park
Motorsports and local racing.
NK'MIP Canyon Desert Golf Course
6891 Tucelnuit DrGorgeous golf course & food at the Rattlesnake!
Giant's Head Mountain Park
9296 Milne RdBeautiful hike/climb for the fit or experienced hiker.
Kettle Valley Steam Railway
18404 Bathville RdA great ride on a steam train!
Summerland Ornamental Gardens
4200 BC-97Beautiful gardens, lovely views
ZipZone Peachland
5875 Princeton AveZip line fun!
Parrot Island Sanctuary
5090 MacKinnon RdLots of rescued parrots and other exotic birds.
Learn about the desert and it’s plants, animals, and people.
26 locals recommend
Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre
1000 Rancher Creek RdLearn about the desert and it’s plants, animals, and people.
Spotted Lake
16300 BC-3Sacred Indigenous lake. Beautiful sight!
Mount Kobau
A nice hike with great views between Osoyoos and Cawston.
Indian Grove Riding Stables
600 Rancher Creek RdHorseback riding, desert and beach tours.
Sun Hills Riding Centre
4001 Golf Course DrHorseback riding- trail rides up to 90 mins.
Must do for families with kids! Kangaroos and other critters. The baby kanga’s are the cutest ever! A great day trip from our suite.
260 locals recommend
Kangaroo Creek Farm
5932 Old Vernon RoadMust do for families with kids! Kangaroos and other critters. The baby kanga’s are the cutest ever! A great day trip from our suite.