Any time of year, you can find a wide array of activities to suit any group size and budget. Whether you are looking for an activity for two or two hundred please see the list below for just a few suggestions. Contact our Meeting & Incentive Travel staff for more details and options specific to your group.
Art/Pottery Classes
Inside the Rotary Centre for the Arts, several art classes are offered. Take home a beautiful, hand-made souvenir of your experience in Kelowna.
Boat Cruise
Enjoy the views of Kelowna as you travel along Okanagan Lake on board Executive Houseboat Charters or the Iristani Princess. Soak in their hot tub, have a drink at the bar, dinner at the barbecue, or head indoors and sit by the fire and watch their home theatre system.
Cooking Classes
Channel your inner chef and participate in a hands-on cooking experience. There are two options to choose from. Chef Michael Allemeier at Mission Hill Family Estate Winery shares his passion for food and wine while he demystifies the secrets of the kitchen. The Producer’s Culinary Cooking Classes at Deep Creek Wine Estate & Hainle Vineyard offers inspirational culinary programs for home cooks and food enthusiasts.
Cycling Tours
Whether you are looking for a leisurely sight-seeing tour or a cycle along the historic Kettle Valley Railway, Monahsee Adventure Tours will pick you up, outfit you completely with a bicycle, helmet and water and then escort you along your cycling journey.
Galleries/Museums
Located within the heart of downtown Kelowna is the Cultural District. Within the six-block district you will find six galleries, four museums and three theatres along with eleven pieces of public art and a variety of shops and restaurants.
Garden Tours
Carved out of an old apple orchard Elysium Gardens offers inspirational and informative tours for garden enthusiasts. Learn how to make a lavender wand or wreath while you sip lavender lemonade at the Okanagan Lavender Herb Farm or stroll through the fields of echinacea at Falcon Ridge Farms and finish your day with a cup of their organic tea.
Golf
There are 15 courses located in the Kelowna area, providing golfers of all ages and abilities with premium experiences. See our listings for details on specific golf courses.
Horseback Riding
There is nothing like exploring the countryside on horseback. Get close to nature and tour the rolling hills, open meadows, refreshing waters and majestic mountains with Mandy and Me Trailriding or Lake Okanagan Resort Stables.
Orchard Tours
Visit Kelowna Land & Orchard Co. or Gatzke Farm Market. Both local working orchards, you can take a tour and taste fruit fresh from the farm. Learn how they make fresh pressed apple juice, logoed apples, apple cider, salsa, and stay for a piece of homemade pie.
Ski
Only 56kms from Kelowna lays Big White Ski Resort which receives on average 24 feet of Mother Nature’s finest, dry, champagne powder annually. With over 118 runs and five powder bowls you’ll soon realize why Big White has been consistently voted one of the top ski resorts in the world. To the south of Kelowna is Crystal Mountain Resort. With a large percentage of beginner and intermediate runs, Crystal is already a local favorite ski destination for learning to ski, snowboard, or Nordic ski in a peaceful, scenic setting.
Walking Tours
Take a hike and explore some of Kelowna’s natural beauty. The professionals at Wildflower Trails & Wine Tours offer guided experiences and provide walking poles, water and snacks.
Wine Tours
With 14 wineries in and around Kelowna you are sure to discover some new vintages that please your palate. Many wineries offer dining experiences as well so plan to stay for lunch or dinner. See our listings for details on specific wineries.
