| Kelowna is the most popular tourist destination in | | | | around the perimeter, footbridge, koi fish pond, |
| British Columbia's Okanagan region. Located on the | | | | waterfall and many scenic sitting areas. |
| shores of Lake Okanagan, the city offers a number | | | | Mission Creek Path |
| of amenities to keep visitors entertained. Activities | | | | Mission Creek Park offers 12 km of moderate to |
| range from boating, houseboat cruises, world class | | | | difficult trails, including Mission Creek Path which is a |
| golfing and of course plenty of shopping. While these | | | | popular trail for walking, cycling and jogging. The path |
| activities will keep you entertained, they can also get | | | | begins at the intersection of Dilworth and Springfield |
| fairly expensive. | | | | and continues all the way to Lakeshore Road. Dogs |
| The following are 10 free activities and events you | | | | are allowed in this park. Enjoy an active stay in |
| can enjoy while staying in Kelowna that will give your | | | | Kelowna. |
| pocketbook a rest. | | | | Beaches |
| Knox Mountain/Paul's Tomb | | | | Located on the shores of Lake Okanagan, Kelowna |
| Knox Mountain Park is located at the North end of | | | | offers some of the best beaches in the Okanagan. |
| the downtown area and offers hiking trails, picnic | | | | Young adults will enjoy the busy atmosphere of Gyro |
| areas and two of the best lookouts over the city of | | | | Beach, while families with small children may prefer |
| Kelowna. Paul's Tomb Trail is accessed via Poplar | | | | the quieter Rotary Park Beach. If you are looking for |
| Point Drive and offers an easy hiking trail which ends | | | | lots of amenities, City Park features one of the |
| at a secluded beach. Maps of this and other trails are | | | | largest sand beaches in town as well as a playground, |
| available from the City of Kelowna tourism office. | | | | picnic area, basketball and tennis court, children's |
| Parks Alive | | | | water park and a skateboarding park. Waterfront |
| Offering a variety of free performances throughout | | | | Park offers a semi-secluded beach and bird sanctuary |
| the summer, Parks Alive is a community program | | | | for visitors that are looking for a quiet place to relax |
| that provides music and entertainment that the | | | | and enjoy the sunshine and nature. |
| whole family can enjoy. Participate in weekly | | | | Summerhill Pyramid Winery Tour |
| concerts, music festivals, arts & crafts shows | | | | Kelowna has no shortage of high quality wineries to |
| and youth activities all at the scenic lakefront park | | | | visit and Summerhill Pyramid Winery is known both |
| downtown. | | | | for its delicious organically grown Okanagan wine and |
| Fat Cat Children's Festival | | | | signature on-site pyramid. Unlike many of the other |
| Now in its 18th year, the Fat Cat Children's Festival is | | | | wineries in the area, Summerhill offers free guided |
| a community event hosted completely by volunteers. | | | | tours several times a day followed by a |
| Bring your children to enjoy two days of stage and | | | | complimentary tasting. |
| street performances, games, hands-on activities and | | | | Father Pandosy Mission |
| even a parade. Each year the festival promotes a | | | | This heritage site is where the missionary Father |
| different theme with unique activities, costumes and | | | | Charles Pandosy ministered for the Okanagan's |
| entertainment, attracting more than 15,000 patrons! | | | | original settlers. Founded in 1860, this site marks an |
| Life & Arts Festival | | | | important period in Okanagan history. Today you can |
| This family orientated festival showcases local talent | | | | explore the four acre property, which contains |
| and the growing cultural district of Kelowna. Enjoy | | | | several of the original buildings that have been |
| stage and street performances in music, live theatre | | | | restored and filled with antiques unique to the area. |
| as well as culinary and performing arts. With three | | | | Bear Creek Park |
| stage venues as well as an artisan market and | | | | Located in West Kelowna, Bear Creek Provincial Park |
| "IlluminArts Lantern Celebration", this festival offers a | | | | offers more than 5 km of well marked hiking trails, |
| little something for everyone. | | | | including Bear Creek Canyon Trail. This popular trail |
| Kasugai Japanese Garden | | | | makes a loop of the canyon and includes a |
| Located within a walled enclosure behind City Hall, | | | | footbridge over the creek, a sturdy staircase on the |
| Kelowna's Kasugai Japanese Garden is almost | | | | side of the mountain and several viewpoints offering |
| completely hidden from the streets. Built to represent | | | | spectacular Okanagan vistas - don't forget to bring |
| the sister-city relationship with Kasugai, this botanical | | | | your camera and binoculars. The park is also home to |
| sanctuary offers a relaxing retreat from the busy | | | | a 400m sandy beach, playground and summer |
| downtown core of Kelowna during the summer | | | | concession. |
| months. The garden itself features a walking path | | | | |