The small Town very local Every building is unique oh!!! Here have big mountain bike and skateboard site

Trail is well maintain! Our dog love it. We walked in black diamond trail and its doable if you walked alot before. Nice view in the top! Free parking, toilet pit in the area, there is a bike repair station near in the parking lot. There is a lot of trail in the area too.

All parks should be 5 ⭐️ especially this one. Absolutely beautiful park on an island on the Thompson River. Great paved trail that completely circles the entire park. It’s about 3 km. There is lots of parking available and public washrooms also. Lots of green spaces. Lots of benches but no picnic tables. The park supports multiple sports ⚽️ ⚾️🏒🏏🛹🚴‍♂️🥏 also mini golf. Lots of wildlife 🦆🪿🦉🦇🐿️

Great service at Match in Kamloops by Ashlee R. She went above and beyond and was very attentive to us. Great food. Floor Manager was also very nice, didn't get her name.

This is a really nice riverside park. It should be very popular for locals in summer. The new water park is great for kids. If you bring kids make sure you bring the swim suits, they can enjoy the water park in hot summer. There are many tables and benches in shady area. The beach is beautiful with the sunset too. It's good for the whole family have fun and walk there no matter you are locals or visitors. The parking lot is big and free after 5pm. A park you should go for a walk.

Monck Provincial was really pretty. The drive from Merritt is gorgeous, we passed many pastures and cattle guards to get to the campground. We stayed there in August and it was quite warm but many sites had shade for a good portion of the afternoon and evening. The roads are mostly paved which is good for kids on bikes. There is a small playground for young children. The "outhouse" toilets are plumbed/flush. The sites were nice and level for our tent trailer. The park had desert-like terrain and was very dry but there were many places to hang hammocks and very little bugs. Mosquitoes were not an issue. The stars and moon at night were incredible. The new park water system was having challenges so we were notified prior to arriving and we brought our own potable water. We chose not to bring our dogs swimming as there were signs posted warning of a blue-green algae issue (toxic for dogs or humans if ingested). There are a number of sites right close to the water if you can get one. The camp staff were very friendly and actively seen around maintaining all the facilities.

Great as it was a donation only place. It was pretty cool, but I think my dad liked it better than me. "The first Nation baskets were really cool I also like the cabin because you can walk inside." He said and I agree with him on the cabin part.

Great place for an early spring camping weekend. The highway is right there, so traffic noise is a bit annoying but you get used to it! The beach is lovely — soft sand, lovely ambiance. Really enjoyed ourselves.

An Unforgettable Adventure for All Ages! We recently visited ZipZone Peachland with my 5-year-old daughter, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience! From the moment we arrived, she was brimming with excitement, and ZipZone certainly delivered on the thrill. What truly made our day, though, were the amazing staff. They were so welcoming, patient, and engaging with my daughter, making sure she felt comfortable and confident throughout her adventure. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and it really added to the overall enjoyment. My daughter absolutely loved soaring through the trees, and watching her face light up with each zip was priceless. It's a truly great place for families, offering an exciting and memorable outdoor activity.

Great little mountain but beware - there’s only one major lift, plus a smaller lift and a T-bar. Conditions were great the day I went, with groomed runs and small crowds. Would recommend buying a lift ticket pass from Costco to save yourself ~$30.

Davison Orchards is such a great place to visit! Not only do they have amazing produce like sweet corn and juicy cherries, but they also offer fresh pressed apple juice that tastes naturally sweet and refreshing. It feels like you’re drinking pure sunshine in a glass. The whole atmosphere here is very welcoming and family and friendly. There are beautiful farm views, fun areas for kids to explore, and it’s just a relaxing spot to spend an afternoon. The market area is busy but organized, with lots of local products to browse. It’s more than just shopping for produce it’s a full experience. Definitely a must-stop if you’re in Vernon or nearby.

Planet Bee Honey Farm is a wonderful local spot with a great selection of bee-related products. You’ll find everything from honey, beeswax candles, and pollen to mead, sauces, souvenirs, and more. There’s even a live hive you can observe, along with tasting stations for honey and sauces. A charming and educational place—definitely worth a visit!

My First Wine Tasting – What an Experience! This was my very first wine tasting and I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction. Tony was our wine advisor and he was absolutely fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience relaxed and fun. The wines were delicious (the whites especially!) and the setting overlooking the Okanagan Valley was stunning. Highly recommend Gray Monk if you’re new to wine tastings or just looking for a great time with amazing views and even better wines!

This is not your usual stop on a winery tour. This truly stunning spot requires hours to explore and appreciate. We opted to dine in the restaurant for the three course chef tasting menu with the reserve wine pairing, as well as a regular pairing. The meal offerings changes seasonally with what’s fresh, and I can truly say the chefs and servers are at the top of their game. This was a $350 bill before tip, and it was worth every penny, nearly three hours of dining, wining in the most beautiful place you can imagine… it’s a luxury experience we felt was worth every penny. You won’t want it to end. The only critique I could possibly find is we stopped passed the wine shop and tasting room before our reservation, and the sales person was quite pushy to get us out the door, as they closed in 20 minutes. A bit of a sour start to the evening, but the meal more than made up for it. A couple things to expect: parking is ample, the grounds are glorious so take your time to explore and take pictures before your meal, there are affordable and expensive bottles (so something for everyone), but maybe skip the gift shop if you have no interest in overpriced, kitschy items and $2000 luggage (I get this is a luxury place, but come on), you WILL need a reservation and you WILL need to put down a credit card to do so, it books up fast but we were able to get a table for the next day. 10/10 experience, will be raving about it to anyone who asks how my summer was. Cheers!

A view equal or better to all wineries in Okanagan. I think it's super interesting and a wonderful community event that they have a weekend market/craft fair for local crafts people. Hopefully it's repeated for several weekends over the summer because I thought it was brilliant. The wine is also well regarded from this establishment but true draw is the outside sitting and the view.

What a little gem of a location. I stopped in with my girlfriend and her family for a tasting. Everyone was so nice and the space was really cool. We tried the tasting and grabbed the cheese platter. Just to die for!! it really is the little touches that people add that make or break an experience. This place has a ton of charm and I can’t wait to come back again and see what they’ve got in the summer.

Awesome experience! Had a large group and rented out 2 VIP Cabanas. There's a shared green space in the middle to sun tan while the kids went on their own. We liked that there were overhead covers while waiting in line to keep us away from the sun. Took a short 40 minute trip from Salmon Arm.

What a wonderful meal and location. We had three courses and a wonderful bottle of wine. We sat outside and were at first worried it would be a bit cold but the heaters were perfect and we were offered blankets also but didn’t need these! View was such a wonderful bonus and music and atmosphere was great. Food was absolutely amazing and our waitress Paige was just wonderful, she was so kind, friendly and attentive, making some wonderful choices/recommendations for us on the wine and dessert. We spoke at the table about how lovely she was! Thank you Paige and Quails gate for a fantastic evening!

Today was a great day, in large part to our guide Lakin. The building facility is very cool, the tour was great, as was the tasting, and the whole time we had an amazing host. Friendly, knowledgeable (and cute). 100% recommend visiting here and taking a tour. Whether you're a local, or visiting the Okanagan from elsewhere. Support local!!!!! I'm a huge new fan of gin.

I’ve been on several preserved railroads in Alberta but they’ve all been diesel, this one in BC, 45 minutes or so south of Kelowna, was steam. We visited for the “scenic ride” which goes up the full length of the track and returns, lasting 90 minutes. There is narration and music explaining the line on the way up and not on the return journey. No food/drink served on the train and there are only basic snacks (chips, popcorn, chocolate, cookies etc), soft drinks and hot coffee sold at the station. Some of their other events do have food available. The run is over 12 miles and gives some stunning views of the impressive local scenery. The staff were all courteous and ready to be helpful. A good afternoon for railroad enthusiasts.

This place is literally fabulous!! The patio is absolutely gorgeous, shaded, great views! The wine is delicious!!! But it is NOT Dog Friendly anymore!! Right now Google labels it dog friendly, so we drove all the way out there just to discover it is not. There is a red umbrella and bench out by the parking lot, with no view, where you can sit with your dogs and the might agree to let you drink your wine there. Make sure you have plans for a cool place for the pups.

We recently visited Summerhill Pyramid Winery and while the experience started with a long wait, it was well worth it in the end. The winery was very busy, even though it wasn’t peak hours be prepared to wait if you are coming for a tasting, as it takes time to serve each party 4–5 glasses and give proper attention to the wine storytelling. Since the indoor tasting area was packed, we were redirected to the gazebo tasting room outside, which had a lovely setting. Still, we had to wait about 30 minutes as 2–3 groups were ahead of us. When it was finally our turn, we were served by the manager, Daniel (if I recall the name right), and he was absolutely fantastic. Despite being pulled in every direction, Daniel remained calm, warm, and engaging. He didn’t rush us at all he explained each wine thoughtfully, poured generously, and made the whole experience enjoyable and educational. He also didn’t pressure us to make any purchases, which we appreciated. In the end, we left with several bottles and a box of wine, including a few delicious ice wines. The wait was long, but the customer service and quality of wine made it worth it. Pro tip: If you’re planning a visit, try to arrive early in the day or on a weekday to avoid the peak crowd

Make sure to save PLENTY of time to take it all in! We were on a tight schedule of the many things we wanted to do while in Kelowna from Alberta. But our greatest regret from the trip is not allowing more time at the kangaroo Farm. First of all, the amount of love, dignity and respect they show to the animals is why why the animals are also chill! It was a little bit pricey to get in for a family of six but worth every penny! Everyone from the adults to teenagers and toddler all had a wonderful time. They could have stayed there all day! But they do close at 3:00 p.m. so make sure that you keep that in mind. Most of the animal handlers were very friendly except for the bird guy.. he took his job a little too seriously. But once again care for the animal is their primary concern, which isn't the bad thing. All of the staff were knowledgeable and genuinely loved the animals. I think 4 hours would probably be a good amount of time to spend here. Just like most places, the snack stand is outrageously priced. But it's really nice that they supply little treats to feed the animals, for free. I know some zoos and such make you pay coins for treats. We had an absolute blast and would definitely go back!

The staff were very knowledgeable and easy to engage. They were able to get us pointed in the right direction with many suggestions. If you want to know what's happening in Penticton they have all the answers!

Awesome experience taking our 12 & 15 year old nephew/niece there for the afternoon! We did the “big kid” high rope adventure course and zip lines. There are 6 different courses to choose from, some very challenging but all do-able! Definitely make time for the zip lines. We spent 3 hours there but it could have been more! Options to buy a few snacks, but I’d recommend packing something. There are places to have a picnic and eat. Washrooms too. There was a chance of rain/thunderstorm when we went and they said they would possibly have to close the course, but luckily they did not as the clouds stayed away. So, check the weather before you go. Owner and staff was very nice, albeit a little lax on safety (these were their words— referring to other staff that didn’t know/enforce some safety rules). Nonetheless it was a great day! Would recommend and return!

Rode from Princeton to Rock Creek in 4 and a half days. Was incredible. Met loads of wonderful people along the way, saw lots of wildlife, beautiful scenery and challenged myself each day. The grade never gets to be more than 2%, so there are no steep hills. Chute Lake Lodge is a must stop for beers and food. Myra Canyon is incredible. This is the BC that I love so much! I really recommend it to anyone.

Beautiful beach setting with a walking path around. Clean sand. Lots of places for lounging. There are a couple slides in the water. This beach is the ending point for the Penticton channel (offered by Coyote Cruises) there is a large hidden current in where the channel meets the lake and it is *EXTREMELY DANGEROUS* stay out of the area. There is a nice playground steps away from the beach that offers two slides and a Small ropes course that can offer a challenge for kids ages 5 to 12. They have Beach volleyball court steps away from the parking lot. With year-round washrooms and change rooms available nearby. There is a Tickleberry's concession just beside the playground, so if you are not traveling into Okanagan Falls, you have the experience to visit in Penticton.

My kids knew I always wanted to try kayaking, so for my birthday they got me Gift Certificate with Big Bear Tours! I contacted Ron and arranged a Kayaking tour down the Enderby river! It was amazing! Ron and his wife know their stuff! They even fed me! It was about a 3.5 hr paddle that was a great way to unwind! Can't recommend this company enough! Next I'm trying their Quad tour!

If you're considering taking up paragliding and reading through reviews to help make your decision—look no further. After extensive research on the best place in Canada to complete my P1 and P2 courses, all signs kept pointing back to Freedom Flight School. One phone call with Dave (the owner) sealed the deal for me, and I’ve had zero regrets since. I flew from Ontario to Lumby, BC in mid-June 2025, ready to dive into two full weeks of training. From the moment I landed in Kelowna and met Terry (one of the instructors), I felt completely welcomed and confident I’d made the right choice. Freedom Flight School offers an experience that’s truly immersive and authentic. The school’s property includes a large camping area, and I pitched a tent right on-site. There’s something incredibly special about sleeping under the stars while pursuing your passion—but fair warning: bring a warm sleeping bag, as nighttime temps in June can drop to around 10°C. The Pilots’ Lounge is a well-equipped communal space with couches, a fridge and freezer, BBQ, hotplate, microwave, coffee maker, and full kitchenware—everything you need to keep yourself fueled and comfortable. It overlooks the landing zone, where you can watch paragliders, hang gliders, and even small planes come in. The site also includes running water, clean washrooms, and a hot shower, making it a perfect setup for students and visiting pilots alike. The instructors? Incredible. Terry, Susan, Lorne, and Jerry—each brought their own style, expertise, and passion for the sport. A special thanks to all of you for sharing your knowledge with such patience and enthusiasm. And Dave—thank you for creating such a vibrant and supportive learning environment. The course progression felt natural and well thought out, each skill building on the last until the moment came for our first tows and eventual flights from Coopers. Your charisma and daily dedication don’t go unnoticed. During my stay, I was lucky enough to be there for the Lumby Air Races, a week-long event that brings together pilots from all over Canada. The camaraderie was amazing—we’d spend the evenings playing cards and board games, swapping stories about flying sites across BC. In the end, your choice is yours. But if you’re looking for a school that offers expert instruction, a welcoming community, and a chance to truly immerse yourself in the world of paragliding—choose Freedom Flight School.

I had the pleasure of visiting Big White Ski Resort in mid-April, and despite it being the off-season, the experience was nothing short of magical. To my surprise, there was still a generous amount of snow covering the landscape, creating a stunning winter wonderland that looked straight out of a postcard. The views were absolutely breathtaking — snow-capped trees, endless white slopes, and a peaceful atmosphere that made the entire experience incredibly serene and picturesque. It was the perfect spot to take in the natural beauty of the mountains and enjoy some quiet time surrounded by nature. While many of the activities and services had wound down for the season, the charm of the place remained alive. The village itself is cozy and well-kept, and the fresh mountain air was incredibly refreshing. Whether you’re an avid skier or simply looking to enjoy stunning alpine scenery, Big White has something special to offer — even in the shoulder season. I can only imagine how lively and vibrant it must be during peak winter months! Highly recommend a visit to anyone who appreciates nature, mountain vibes, and a bit of quiet beauty. I’ll definitely be coming back!