Kelowna Summer Travel Guide – Fraiche Living

I am so lucky to connect with Kelowna dwelling and I get questioned all the time where to go, what to eat and wherever to keep! I have rounded up a list of my favourite places in this Kelowna Summertime Vacation Information to make scheduling your vacation listed here a very little easier… and a lot a lot more enjoyment!

Kelowna is 1 of the finest sites to vacation any time of calendar year, but the summertime is by far the very best! Kelowna is nestled in a valley filled with globe class wineries, clean area fruit and vegetables, epic eating places, mountaineering, sandy beaches and some amazing boutique procuring.

So with out even more hold off, in this article is my mini Kelowna travel guide… from a foodie’s lens of program!

What to do in Kelowna

If you are on the lookout for items to do with young ones I endorse examining out this post 20 Fun Matters to do with Kids in Kelowna. If you have a weekend away from the kids or really do not have young ones to worry about at all I suggest a wine tour (see under for winery suggestions)!  If you are venturing a bit more south, test out this post for the South Okanagan location or this put up for something closer to Osoyoos.

You can lease a boat down by the Cove or in Town Park (and several other destinations) for a working day on the lake (keep your eyes peeled for Ogopogo), go mountaineering (test Knox Mountain, Kalamoir Park for fantastic sights or Bear Creek Park for a beautiful waterfall – pack a picnic to delight in on the lake in the Bear Creek Provincial Park following!).  Pritchard Park is our regular hangout with a good wharf for the little ones to bounce off of (on the West Aspect) or Gyro Seashore is a warm hangout as well.

For a little bit of physical exercise rent bikes at Kelowna eride (or an electric powered one if work out is not on the priority list lol) by the hour for something diverse!  Moo-lix and Parlour are fantastic locations to grab an ice product cone as you stroll the downtown spot.

Visit the Okanagan Lavender and Herb Farm for a amazing botanical expertise (I enjoy it very best at dusk)! It is so stunning, and they generate the most beautiful sustainable solutions. You can also locate them on the net here.

Exactly where to Continue to be in Kelowna

There’s so lots of decisions of destinations to keep in Kelowna it can get a small too much to handle! The Cottages at Quail’s Gate are a terrific solution for groups up to 10 individuals. For someplace close to the h2o I recommend the Delta Grand, the Manteo, or the Eldorado. The Eldorado also has a magnificent patio seeking out above at the lake and is an wonderful place to halt for a glass of wine or a martini!  The Cove is on the West Side and has seriously good lakeside lodging with a beautiful pool region – their spa is truly magnificent way too!

In which to Take in in Kelowna

The Kelowna cafe scene has gotten SO Very good. It is not normally that Charles and I get out for a date night but when we do we enjoy the Previous Vines Restaurant at Quails Gate. We also like Raudz for enjoyment, neighborhood cuisine. The Curious has some of the really very best pizza in town and wine and beer on tap – tremendous everyday.

New to Kelowna this year, OEB has created pretty an effect on the brunch scene and The Bohemian Cafe is an magnificent place for brunch: try out the Mexican Omelette and do not overlook the home made toast with jam. Krafty Kitchen & Bar is a great location for casual community eats and has a hip hop brunch!  Minor Hobo is a very good preference for pretty relaxed eats (only open for breakfast and lunch Monday to Friday) and if you’re seeking for a vegan location glance no more than the Naked Cafe.

BNA Brewing is a person of the most well-liked spots in Kelowna and for good cause. They have a terrific menu but also have a bowling alley, bocce ball, and old arcade online games! Tree Brewing Beer Institute is a excellent spot for a date night with craft beers and a vast assortment of board game titles. Oh indeed and Vice and Advantage is a will have to for you beer enthusiasts!

Verify out Central Kitchen area and Bar if informal fare is up your alley, or for a extremely one of a kind Western saloon practical experience check out out The Hatching Post on the West Facet. Crimson Fowl Brewing and King Taps are newer on the market place and are on my list! Oh my gosh I could compose a ebook on this matter but I’ll end!

Where to Get Espresso in Kelowna

As a mom espresso is sort of a significant deal to me. Sprout Bread Shop is our location to go when we have workforce conferences the espresso is excellent and so is their baking (don’t go away with no a loaf of bread – you can thank me later … the sourdough, focaccia and table loaf are prime notch)!

Bright & Jenny Espresso is found on the edge of downtown and has some of the greatest espresso with beans they roast listed here in Kelowna. Third Space Coffee is a non-revenue that offers counselling and psychological health plans for those people in need … and good espresso! Last but not least, Bean Scene is a Kelowna common and a excellent place to unwind with a cup of espresso or tea.

Wineries to Visit in Kelowna

It’s really hard to decide on just a couple wineries to decide on as ‘must visits’ but Kitsch and Mission Hill the two have an outstanding check out of the Okanagan.  Sandhill is usually on the top rated of my checklist – you very seriously simply cannot go erroneous with ANY of their wines and they are conveniently positioned downtown.

Cedar Creek lately went as a result of renovations and has an outstanding new cafe Property Block. The Hatch is a something a tiny different and so distinctive to check out! Lively Vine has some fantastic stories at the rear of their wines and labels and has a awesome 3D experience. I’ve stated Quails Gate a couple of instances but I significantly propose it, their patio is in all probability my favorite area to be in the summer time (you will see why if you go). Also Frind Winery has an epic beachfront set up exactly where you can get pizza (and vino of study course) and sit in the sand. Converse about Okanagan living!

Exactly where to Shop in Kelowna

When I have the time to shop I unquestionably ADORE some of the modest stores we have in this article in Kelowna. 1 of my favourite parts of home furnishings in my home is my laundry area picket cabinet and it is from Lakehouse! They have this sort of stunning issues for your kitchen area and house. They a short while ago even expanded their shop to be even bigger! I extremely recommend stopping by. Identical goes for Olive & Elle, a adorable boutique for homewares as well. Oh and really do not forget to prevent at Alchemy.

For clothes I advocate examining out Fossello’s, Boheme Collective, Okanagan Life-style or Person+Woman.

In which to Get Groceries & Develop in Kelowna

Staying a food items blogger, I get questioned a lot exactly where the most effective place is to invest in a few balanced groceries or in which the finest deliver is in Kelowna. The Kelowna’s Farmers Market place is a one particular prevent store on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s for area produce, sustainably sourced meats and cheeses, garments, jewelry and extra.

If the market place is not going on I’d halt by Nature’s Fare, Urban Fare, or Possibilities to grab a number of matters or a rapid picnic lunch. For fresh new produce Paynter’s U-Choose is generally a wonderful time with the young ones – they even have picnic tables and ice cream for the little ones (massive and little:).

If you give any of these sites a try or if I skipped anything let me know in a remark below… content very long weekend!

xo,

Tori