Brenda’s guidebook
Wineries
They are a boutique winery in the beautiful Ellison area of North Kelowna. Located directly across from the Kelowna Airport, on land originally planted to grapes more than 60 years ago. They specialize in small lots of tasty wines. The wines are made entirely from grapes grown in their own vineyard and processed on-site in their European style winery. Go visit them and see a working winery in action. Taste the wines in their wineshop or bring a lunch and enjoy them by the glass in the picnic area, which boasts panoramic views of the valley. 10 minutes away from the Borgata lodge.
20 locals recommend
Ancient Hill Winery
4918 Anderson RdThey are a boutique winery in the beautiful Ellison area of North Kelowna. Located directly across from the Kelowna Airport, on land originally planted to grapes more than 60 years ago. They specialize in small lots of tasty wines. The wines are made entirely from grapes grown in their own vineyard and processed on-site in their European style winery. Go visit them and see a working winery in action. Taste the wines in their wineshop or bring a lunch and enjoy them by the glass in the picnic area, which boasts panoramic views of the valley. 10 minutes away from the Borgata lodge.
Gray Monk is a fairly large winery with large tanks & a substantial educational winery tour. There is a lot of information on the history of wines & the area. Gray Monk, established in 1972 boasts over 50 acres of vineyards, a restaurant & large sunny deck boasting a “Stunning View” of Lake Okanagan! Featuring award winning VQA wines & culinary delights from the chef. They have a large selection of specialty white wines. Gray Monk Winery also hosts a fantastic dinner / entertainment event at the winery in fall around harvest time.
166 locals recommend
Gray Monk Estate Winery
1055 Camp RdGray Monk is a fairly large winery with large tanks & a substantial educational winery tour. There is a lot of information on the history of wines & the area. Gray Monk, established in 1972 boasts over 50 acres of vineyards, a restaurant & large sunny deck boasting a “Stunning View” of Lake Okanagan! Featuring award winning VQA wines & culinary delights from the chef. They have a large selection of specialty white wines. Gray Monk Winery also hosts a fantastic dinner / entertainment event at the winery in fall around harvest time.
Arrowleaf Cellars is a family owned and operated winery located in beautiful Lake Country, BC. Our winemaker, Manuel Zuppiger, completed his training in Switzerland and refined his craft in Australia before returning to BC with the goal of producing terror-driven wines of exceptional quality. Arrowleaf officially opened its doors in the spring of 2003, with 2001 reds and 2002 whites. Our Tasting Room, designed by award-winning architect Robert Mackenzie, opened in 2014. It’s a small & quaint winery with a great view of the lake & vineyards in the foreground. It offers picnic tables with shady trees nearby for those hot days. 2019 - Named the Number 8 Winery in Canada by The National Wine Awards of Canada based on our medal standing at the 2019 competition
2018 - New addition to our portfolio: Summerstorm sparkling Rosé made with the Zweigelt grape
2018 - Release of our new wine labels and updated portfolio: Arrowleaf varietal wines, Field Collection blended wines and Archive limited production premium wines
2017 - Two Gold medals at the Mondial des Pinots held in Switzerland
126 locals recommend
Arrowleaf Cellars
1574 Camp RdArrowleaf Cellars is a family owned and operated winery located in beautiful Lake Country, BC. Our winemaker, Manuel Zuppiger, completed his training in Switzerland and refined his craft in Australia before returning to BC with the goal of producing terror-driven wines of exceptional quality. Arrowleaf officially opened its doors in the spring of 2003, with 2001 reds and 2002 whites. Our Tasting Room, designed by award-winning architect Robert Mackenzie, opened in 2014. It’s a small & quaint winery with a great view of the lake & vineyards in the foreground. It offers picnic tables with shady trees nearby for those hot days. 2019 - Named the Number 8 Winery in Canada by The National Wine Awards of Canada based on our medal standing at the 2019 competition
2018 - New addition to our portfolio: Summerstorm sparkling Rosé made with the Zweigelt grape
2018 - Release of our new wine labels and updated portfolio: Arrowleaf varietal wines, Field Collection blended wines and Archive limited production premium wines
2017 - Two Gold medals at the Mondial des Pinots held in Switzerland
The strength of the partnership at this winery is in the complimentary mix that they all bring to the table. A winemaker, an accountant, an internet entrepreneur and a business advisor. Some people like to know where the wine comes from. Others like to know who made it or how it will change with time. The foodies want to know what flavours they will find in their glass and how it will pair with a certain dish. We are all intrigued about wine. It’s constantly changing and evolving. That is part of the excitement and allure of winemaking. Go and give it a try.
76 locals recommend
Intrigue Wines
2291 Goldie RdThe strength of the partnership at this winery is in the complimentary mix that they all bring to the table. A winemaker, an accountant, an internet entrepreneur and a business advisor. Some people like to know where the wine comes from. Others like to know who made it or how it will change with time. The foodies want to know what flavours they will find in their glass and how it will pair with a certain dish. We are all intrigued about wine. It’s constantly changing and evolving. That is part of the excitement and allure of winemaking. Go and give it a try.
They are a boutique winery in Lake Country, BC. They specialize in aromatic whites and full body and beautiful reds. They also have an on site Bistro called CHAOS that focuses on a farm to table concept. Outdoor during the warmer months and operates indoors during the winter months.
111 locals recommend
Ex Nihilo Vineyards
1525 Camp RdThey are a boutique winery in Lake Country, BC. They specialize in aromatic whites and full body and beautiful reds. They also have an on site Bistro called CHAOS that focuses on a farm to table concept. Outdoor during the warmer months and operates indoors during the winter months.
Calona is Located in the heart of Kelowna between downtown and Knox Mountain, Calona Vineyards has the distinction of being British Columbia's original winery. As a pioneer in the BC wine industry, Calona leads the way to higher levels of craftsmanship and professionalism. Calona’s wines are award-winning, rivalling the world’s most established names while complimenting the Okanagan Valley & its growing international reputation.
Calona Vineyards
1125 Richter StCalona is Located in the heart of Kelowna between downtown and Knox Mountain, Calona Vineyards has the distinction of being British Columbia's original winery. As a pioneer in the BC wine industry, Calona leads the way to higher levels of craftsmanship and professionalism. Calona’s wines are award-winning, rivalling the world’s most established names while complimenting the Okanagan Valley & its growing international reputation.
Golf
The Borgata Lodge is a vacationer’s paradise. It’s directly beside The Okanagan Golf Club, which has 2 separate 18-hole championship courses, 'The Bear' and 'The Quail', for you to enjoy! My guests also have easy access to the courses' onsite restaurant ‘Sarazens’, which is just steps outside the door. These courses should make for a fun filled golfing stay!
29 locals recommend
The Okanagan Golf Club - Quail and Bear
3200 Via CentraleThe Borgata Lodge is a vacationer’s paradise. It’s directly beside The Okanagan Golf Club, which has 2 separate 18-hole championship courses, 'The Bear' and 'The Quail', for you to enjoy! My guests also have easy access to the courses' onsite restaurant ‘Sarazens’, which is just steps outside the door. These courses should make for a fun filled golfing stay!
This 18-hole Country Club is located less than 10 minutes away. Kelowna Springs Golf Club was designed by renowned Canadian golf course architect Les Furber, and has garnished accolades from both the media and golfers of all abilities since first opening in 1990. Be sure to add this course to your must play (again and again) list of Kelowna golf courses in 2019!
16 locals recommend
Kelowna Springs Golf Club
480 Penno RdThis 18-hole Country Club is located less than 10 minutes away. Kelowna Springs Golf Club was designed by renowned Canadian golf course architect Les Furber, and has garnished accolades from both the media and golfers of all abilities since first opening in 1990. Be sure to add this course to your must play (again and again) list of Kelowna golf courses in 2019!
Tower Ranch Golf Course is one of the Okanagan’s premier public courses. Located just minutes from the Kelowna International Airport and downtown Kelowna, Tower Ranch is an 18-hole, spectacular golf course designed by renowned golf course architect Thomas McBroom that provides numerous risk/reward shotmaking opportunities that enable any level of golfer to have an memorable experience. This course was voted best in Kelowna by ScoreGolf Magazine.
23 locals recommend
Tower Ranch Golf & Country Club
1855 Tower Ranch BlvdTower Ranch Golf Course is one of the Okanagan’s premier public courses. Located just minutes from the Kelowna International Airport and downtown Kelowna, Tower Ranch is an 18-hole, spectacular golf course designed by renowned golf course architect Thomas McBroom that provides numerous risk/reward shotmaking opportunities that enable any level of golfer to have an memorable experience. This course was voted best in Kelowna by ScoreGolf Magazine.
One of the best Kelowna Golf Courses. Sunset Ranch Kelowna Golf Course was chosen by Golf Digest in the 2009 version of “Golf Digest’s Best Places to Play”, and voted “Finalist: Kelowna’s Best Golf Course 2011″ in Okanagan Life magazine and voted Finalist – Kelowna’s Best Golf Course- Best of Kelowna 2013!
Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club is therefore considered to be among the best courses in Okanagan golf. Conveniently located just minutes from the Kelowna BC International Airport, Sunset Ranch’s natural beauty is rivalled only by its exceptional course conditions and playability for golfers of all skill level.
18 locals recommend
Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club
5101 Upper Booth Road SouthOne of the best Kelowna Golf Courses. Sunset Ranch Kelowna Golf Course was chosen by Golf Digest in the 2009 version of “Golf Digest’s Best Places to Play”, and voted “Finalist: Kelowna’s Best Golf Course 2011″ in Okanagan Life magazine and voted Finalist – Kelowna’s Best Golf Course- Best of Kelowna 2013!
Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club is therefore considered to be among the best courses in Okanagan golf. Conveniently located just minutes from the Kelowna BC International Airport, Sunset Ranch’s natural beauty is rivalled only by its exceptional course conditions and playability for golfers of all skill level.
Sightseeing
Visiting Kangaroo Creek Farm is a very unique experience for the whole family to enjoy, and it is located just minutes away! This farm has many kangaroos and other animals to go and see and interact with.
260 locals recommend
Kangaroo Creek Farm
5932 Old Vernon RoadVisiting Kangaroo Creek Farm is a very unique experience for the whole family to enjoy, and it is located just minutes away! This farm has many kangaroos and other animals to go and see and interact with.