ACTIVITIES

HIKING

The innumerable hikes, walks and strolls are far too many to mention. There is excellent hiking throughout the Okanagan for every level of fitness and determination. You can enjoy a gentle stroll by the lakeside, or get really serious about covering kilometres in the mountains.

The Kettle Valley route is an excellent venue for longer hikes, as well as day trips. There is also good hiking in Knox Mountain Park and Okanagan Mountain Park. Kalamoir Park and the Mission Creek Greenway are interesting areas. You've even got a gorgeous lakeside walkway right in downtown Kelowna.

You'll find beauty mile after mile, but where ever you go, be sure to bring plenty of water. Here is a list of some of the trails that can be found in and around Westbank and Kelowna. They have been ranked from easy to difficult.

Kelowna Trails:

Knox Mountain
Mission Creek Regional Park
McDougall Rim
Knox Mountain / Paul's Tomb
Glen Canyon Regional Park
Rose Valley Reservoir
Bear Creek Provincial Park
Hardy Falls
Brant's Creek / Glenmore Valley Linear Park
Downtown City Park / Water Front Park
Mission Creek Regional Park
Gellatly Heritage Park / Nut Farm
Trepanier Creek Linear Park

You can hike your own way or enjoy a guided expedition. Adventure Okanagan's stunning 4-hour McDougall Rim Scenic Trek is just one of many options. Including water, energy bars, walking sticks, pick up/drop off and a tour guide, you'll have everything you need.

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MacDougall Rim Scenic Trek

"Join a 4-hour hiking tour and let your adventure begin. Experience first hand the stunning natural areas of Kelowna. Hike to views of unbelievable beauty along forest and grassland trails. Observe the wildflowers in bloom, take photos of the natural beauty, and learn about the Valley and its origins. This scenic hike offers and gentle climb mixed with level areas and spectacular viewpoints, we will be trekking to the edge of Carrot Mountain, Mount Hayman and Mount Swite. On a clear day we will be able to view the Monashee's to the east mixed with a spectacular lake view in the foreground.

A 4-hour tour that includes energy bar, water, walking sticks, pick up, tour guide and air conditioned van."

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THE AREA
Geography
Weather
Wildlife
Balsamroot

ART
Performance
Art

GOLF
Okanagan Golf Club
Harvest Golf Club
Gallagher's Canyon Golf Club
Predator Ridge Golf Club
Vintage Hills Golf Course
Shannon Lake Golf Course
Ponderosa Golf Course

SKIING
Crystal Mountain
Silver Star
Big White
Apex
X-Country Skiing

RECREATION
Recreation
Nature
Boating
Beaches
Fishing
Kids
Hikes
Events
Cycling
Dining
Snowshoeing
Marina

WINE
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Okanagan Wine Festivals
Mission Hill
Special Tours
Quails' Gate Estate Winery

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