Guidebook for Lake Country
Essentials
Closest to the house, small but well stocked. Suggest calling ahead to confirm they have the product you want and/or hours. They have a small selection of dairy, pantry, fresh local produce and meats/cheeses. Small deli for lunches/baked goods.
Commonage Market
301 Village Centre PlaceClosest to the house, small but well stocked. Suggest calling ahead to confirm they have the product you want and/or hours. They have a small selection of dairy, pantry, fresh local produce and meats/cheeses. Small deli for lunches/baked goods.
IGA
2340 Main StSave-On-Foods
9522 Main StGreat small produce and natural foods store, they stock local seasonal foods, organic and vegan options.
9 locals recommend
Farmer's Fruit & Produce
9918 BC-97Great small produce and natural foods store, they stock local seasonal foods, organic and vegan options.
Fresh local produce grown on site (including pears, apples, cucumbers, tomatoes, plums, zucchini, squash, vegetables, cherries, grapes).
10 locals recommend
Gambell Farms
12133 Okanagan Centre Rd EFresh local produce grown on site (including pears, apples, cucumbers, tomatoes, plums, zucchini, squash, vegetables, cherries, grapes).
Shoppers Drug Mart
9970 Main StClosest late night pharmacy to our house.
Turtle Bay IDA Pharmacy
11850 Oceola RdClosest pharmacy to the house.
Parks & Nature
A great place for a walk. This is a 4 km long, skinny park that follows the shoreline of the lake between a quiet road (Okanagan Centre Road) and the lake with great views around every corner. Lots of nice places to stop for a swim. Don’t forget to visit OK Patio Café or Grey Monk Winery while you’re in the neighbourhood!
About a 10 minute drive from the house; on Okanagan Centre Road West follow this road over the speed bumps and past the 3-way stop sign for about 3 minutes. You’ll see the first access to this linear park on the lake side just past the corner store directly abeam 4th Street. Dogs welcome.
9 locals recommend
Okanagan Centre
A great place for a walk. This is a 4 km long, skinny park that follows the shoreline of the lake between a quiet road (Okanagan Centre Road) and the lake with great views around every corner. Lots of nice places to stop for a swim. Don’t forget to visit OK Patio Café or Grey Monk Winery while you’re in the neighbourhood!
About a 10 minute drive from the house; on Okanagan Centre Road West follow this road over the speed bumps and past the 3-way stop sign for about 3 minutes. You’ll see the first access to this linear park on the lake side just past the corner store directly abeam 4th Street. Dogs welcome.
Predator Ridge resort is a quick 10-12 minute drive from the house up a dirt road towards Vernon. Wonderful golf and dining facilities, but they also have some great hiking trails that are open to the public. They publish a hiking map and we should have several copies in the back of this book, if not you can get one at the resort, or online at: www.predatorridge.com
87 locals recommend
Predator Ridge Resort
301 Village Centre PlPredator Ridge resort is a quick 10-12 minute drive from the house up a dirt road towards Vernon. Wonderful golf and dining facilities, but they also have some great hiking trails that are open to the public. They publish a hiking map and we should have several copies in the back of this book, if not you can get one at the resort, or online at: www.predatorridge.com
http://summer.skisilverstar.com/s/my-activities-and-events/on-the-mountain/hiking-info
A fantastic place to walk or hike in the summer. Beautiful vistas of the valley and lakes, fresh mountain air, wildlife and wildflowers. The operate the chair lift during the summer months so you can ride to the top and walk down, or just take a walk on the trails right from the village. They also offer down hill mountain biking and cross country biking.
169 locals recommend
SilverStar Mountain Resort
123 Shortt Sthttp://summer.skisilverstar.com/s/my-activities-and-events/on-the-mountain/hiking-info
A fantastic place to walk or hike in the summer. Beautiful vistas of the valley and lakes, fresh mountain air, wildlife and wildflowers. The operate the chair lift during the summer months so you can ride to the top and walk down, or just take a walk on the trails right from the village. They also offer down hill mountain biking and cross country biking.
About a 5 minute drive from the house towards Kelowna is Kopje Park, it is on the lake side of Carrs Landing Road. This park features a kid’s play structure, a heritage house, beach access, and soccer fields. It is a nice place for a picnic. (see map in Lake Country Guide) Dogs not permitted.
15 locals recommend
Kopje Park
15480 Carrs Landing RdAbout a 5 minute drive from the house towards Kelowna is Kopje Park, it is on the lake side of Carrs Landing Road. This park features a kid’s play structure, a heritage house, beach access, and soccer fields. It is a nice place for a picnic. (see map in Lake Country Guide) Dogs not permitted.
Raven Ridge Trailhead - Spion Kop Hiking Trails
13850 Forest Hills DrBeautiful, flat, expansive - bike or walk. Many different lengths/sights.
118 locals recommend
Okanagan Rail Trail
Beautiful, flat, expansive - bike or walk. Many different lengths/sights.
Food Scene
Terrific Greek food. As with our other recommendations, this one too can be very busy in the summer so it is best to make reservations. Service can be slow. The Arni Psito (slow cooked lamb shoulder) is recommended.
39 locals recommend
Greek House Restaurant
3159 Woodsdale RdTerrific Greek food. As with our other recommendations, this one too can be very busy in the summer so it is best to make reservations. Service can be slow. The Arni Psito (slow cooked lamb shoulder) is recommended.
Excellent breakfast (can be long waits, arrive early!), lunch and afternoon tea (yummy scones) – oh, and jam, of course!
79 locals recommend
The Jammery
8038 BC-97Excellent breakfast (can be long waits, arrive early!), lunch and afternoon tea (yummy scones) – oh, and jam, of course!
Locally owned and operated, fresh baked goods, rustic and casual, lots of local art, a local favourite.
47 locals recommend
Lake Country Coffee House
10356 Bottom Wood Lake RdLocally owned and operated, fresh baked goods, rustic and casual, lots of local art, a local favourite.
A casual family run restaurant offering Sicilian cuisine; pastas, paninis and entrees. A good deal, reasonable prices, fresh food and friendly staff. Reservations recommended.
36 locals recommend
L'Isola Bella Bistro
3250 Berry RdA casual family run restaurant offering Sicilian cuisine; pastas, paninis and entrees. A good deal, reasonable prices, fresh food and friendly staff. Reservations recommended.
Not open in 2022 for construction :( In Okanagan Centre, about 10 minute drive from the house. A very casual, little outdoor café serving home-made breakfast, lunches, snacks and ice cream. Nice place to hang out, kids appreciate the playground on site and the ability to run free.
The OK Patio Café is open seasonally from Mother’s Day to Labour Day. Regular hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Wednesday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday & Friday.
7 locals recommend
OK Patio Café
11255 - A Okanagan Centre Rd WNot open in 2022 for construction :( In Okanagan Centre, about 10 minute drive from the house. A very casual, little outdoor café serving home-made breakfast, lunches, snacks and ice cream. Nice place to hang out, kids appreciate the playground on site and the ability to run free.
The OK Patio Café is open seasonally from Mother’s Day to Labour Day. Regular hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Wednesday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday & Friday.
Beautiful views of this world-class golf resort, and great food and service. Modern, upscale restaurant. Very nice Sunday brunch. Reservations optional but accepted.
7 locals recommend
Range Lounge & Grill at Predator Ridge
301 Village Centre PlBeautiful views of this world-class golf resort, and great food and service. Modern, upscale restaurant. Very nice Sunday brunch. Reservations optional but accepted.
“Chinese-Canadian” food run by a local family, not fancy but good and fresh. On Fri-Sun evenings they have a dinner buffet, it’s about $14 for adults, $8 for kids. They usually have about 15 dishes, and unless you’re here late the food is usually fresh as there is a high turnover.
Winfield Chinese Restaurant
British Columbia 97“Chinese-Canadian” food run by a local family, not fancy but good and fresh. On Fri-Sun evenings they have a dinner buffet, it’s about $14 for adults, $8 for kids. They usually have about 15 dishes, and unless you’re here late the food is usually fresh as there is a high turnover.
The best Indian food we’ve had, anywhere. Amazing tastes in a quiet unassuming location in downtown Kelowna. Nice ambiance, decorated with relevant items. If we’re picking up groceries in Kelowna sometimes we will order take out to have for dinner that night as the food reheats well (they close at 2 pm in the afternoon, so make sure to get there before that). They have an extensive menu but some of our favourite items are chicken coconut, eggplant bhartha, prawn saag and garlic-basil naan. Reservations recommended.
29 locals recommend
Dawett Fine Indian Cuisine
1435 Ellis StThe best Indian food we’ve had, anywhere. Amazing tastes in a quiet unassuming location in downtown Kelowna. Nice ambiance, decorated with relevant items. If we’re picking up groceries in Kelowna sometimes we will order take out to have for dinner that night as the food reheats well (they close at 2 pm in the afternoon, so make sure to get there before that). They have an extensive menu but some of our favourite items are chicken coconut, eggplant bhartha, prawn saag and garlic-basil naan. Reservations recommended.
Filipino Kitchen. Breakfast (served with homemade bread), lunch and Friday dinner. Fresh pastries, buns and desserts. They do a great job of Canadian diner favourites and authentic Filipino food.
Rosalinda's
2810 33 StFilipino Kitchen. Breakfast (served with homemade bread), lunch and Friday dinner. Fresh pastries, buns and desserts. They do a great job of Canadian diner favourites and authentic Filipino food.
This is a classy, modern sushi bistro located at the north end of Kelowna. The food is fresh and well flavoured, the service is great, and they have a few sake on tap (warm and cold). Reservations are recommended for dinner.
18 locals recommend
Bluetail Sushi
1873 Spall RdThis is a classy, modern sushi bistro located at the north end of Kelowna. The food is fresh and well flavoured, the service is great, and they have a few sake on tap (warm and cold). Reservations are recommended for dinner.
Fabulous, authentic Mexican food in a lively setting. Located in the lower Mission area of Kelowna. Reservations highly recommended, request the patio if it’s nice out (mostly shaded, located at the back of the restaurant, away from the street).
21 locals recommend
Hector's Casa
2911 Pandosy StFabulous, authentic Mexican food in a lively setting. Located in the lower Mission area of Kelowna. Reservations highly recommended, request the patio if it’s nice out (mostly shaded, located at the back of the restaurant, away from the street).
Closest restaurant and winery to the house! Make reservations well in advance.
130 locals recommend
50th Parallel Estate
17101 Terrace View RdClosest restaurant and winery to the house! Make reservations well in advance.
Plant base cafe in a lovely little neighborhood at OK Centre. Just across the street there is a linear park with a trail that runs 6 km along the lake.
28 locals recommend
The Salty Caramel Kitchen
11407 Okanagan Centre Rd WPlant base cafe in a lovely little neighborhood at OK Centre. Just across the street there is a linear park with a trail that runs 6 km along the lake.
Authentic, delicious thai food by the sweetest lady. Not sure what to order, ask them! They've had some great suggestions for us and put together a great combination of dishes. Tiny location inside a strip mall, best for take out but possible to eat in if you wish.
22 locals recommend
Chantana's Thai Food
11852 BC-97Authentic, delicious thai food by the sweetest lady. Not sure what to order, ask them! They've had some great suggestions for us and put together a great combination of dishes. Tiny location inside a strip mall, best for take out but possible to eat in if you wish.
Lovely patio for a meal/snack, delicious Rose wines and others.
77 locals recommend
O’Rourke’s Peak Cellars
2290 Goldie RdLovely patio for a meal/snack, delicious Rose wines and others.
Entertainment & Activities
Kangaroo Creek Farm
5932 Old Vernon Road30 minutes drive from Kelowna, about 55-60 minutes from the house. Walking or biking these historic trestles are lovely to see and experience. If walking we recommend you start at the Myra Station end to see the most trestles in the least distance.
242 locals recommend
Myra Canyon Trestles - Myra Station
Myra Forest Service Road30 minutes drive from Kelowna, about 55-60 minutes from the house. Walking or biking these historic trestles are lovely to see and experience. If walking we recommend you start at the Myra Station end to see the most trestles in the least distance.
Great place for kids to play and exlore. Go here for the Apple Pie! This is a great stop for many reasons (especially with kids) – you can find more about the activities offered in our “Things to Do” Section. But even if you’re not traveling with children, stop in here and get some apple pie! They have a great little café with snacks, sandwiches and other goodies – nice place for lunch. You can have fruit pies fresh at the café, take a fresh one home or even buy it frozen and cook it at the house – it makes the house smell terrific! They also offer seasonal produce, most grown on site, in their market.
143 locals recommend
Davison Orchards Country Village
3111 Davison RdGreat place for kids to play and exlore. Go here for the Apple Pie! This is a great stop for many reasons (especially with kids) – you can find more about the activities offered in our “Things to Do” Section. But even if you’re not traveling with children, stop in here and get some apple pie! They have a great little café with snacks, sandwiches and other goodies – nice place for lunch. You can have fruit pies fresh at the café, take a fresh one home or even buy it frozen and cook it at the house – it makes the house smell terrific! They also offer seasonal produce, most grown on site, in their market.
Lovely smaller scale winery and wine shop. Great local white wines and blends, and a very small deli selection. A really lovely spot to have a picnic on their lawn overlooking the vineyards and lake, in 2015 they opened a small kitchen offering picnic items/salads/charcuterie, etc. They have a dessert wine (less sweet than an ice wine and sweeter than a zinfandel) that has lovely apricot flavours, it is fantastic over local frozen grapes as an after dinner drink – very unique and delicious.
126 locals recommend
Arrowleaf Cellars
1574 Camp RdLovely smaller scale winery and wine shop. Great local white wines and blends, and a very small deli selection. A really lovely spot to have a picnic on their lawn overlooking the vineyards and lake, in 2015 they opened a small kitchen offering picnic items/salads/charcuterie, etc. They have a dessert wine (less sweet than an ice wine and sweeter than a zinfandel) that has lovely apricot flavours, it is fantastic over local frozen grapes as an after dinner drink – very unique and delicious.
A fabulous and quite diverse farmer's market - the largest in the province I'm told.
120 locals recommend
Kelowna Farmers' and Crafters' Market
1800 Springfield RdA fabulous and quite diverse farmer's market - the largest in the province I'm told.
Lake Country Cycle
3175 Woodsdale RdGreat bike rental store near the rail trail.
Arts & Culture
A fantastic, unique, outdoor theatre experience in Armstrong (1 hour drive away). If you have any interest in theatre this is one not to be missed. Open July & August & December/January.
26 locals recommend
Caravan Farm Theatre
4886 Salmon River RdA fantastic, unique, outdoor theatre experience in Armstrong (1 hour drive away). If you have any interest in theatre this is one not to be missed. Open July & August & December/January.
Lake Country Museum
11255 Okanagan Centre Rd WQuaint but cute.
Shopping
SweetLegs Clothing Inc
9950 Main StAmazing, comfy tights for all sizes! Lake Country local business.
City advice
Book before you go
This company delivers from any local business to our house.
https://delivered4u.ca/ Liquor, pharmacy, bakery, grocery, fruit, wine, etc.
Book before you go
Grocery Delivery to House (for a fee $5-10)
https://www.saveonfoods.com
What to pack
Water shoes
The beaches are made up of small rocks/pebbles.