Planning a successful business event starts with one key decision: choosing the right venue. The space you select can set the tone for the entire experience, so it’s essential to understand your needs and find the perfect venue that aligns with them.In this post, we’ll introduce you to 5 exceptional Kelowna venue options ready to welcome your mid- to large-sized business events.
Best Western PLUS Kelowna Hotel & Suites
Sustainability is top of mind at Best Western PLUS, which has a Green Key Eco-Rating, Green Meetings certification, and a LEED-certified environmental wing. The hotel’s 9 event spaces, including meeting rooms, offer 6,000 sq. ft. of flexible space, with natural lighting in every room. You can take advantage of their unique rooftop, which offers expansive views and an additional 2,000 sq. ft. of premium space. After a day of meetings and networking, your delegates can relax in the hotel’s indoor heated saltwater pool and outdoor hot tubs or take a short walk to Mission Creek Regional Park to centre themselves in nature.
Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport
The recently expanded Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport offers modern suites, 7 event rooms, enhanced corporate facilities, and upgraded dining options. Conveniently located across from Kelowna International Airport, this venue can accommodate groups of up to 300 thanks to its more than 5,000 sq. ft. of event space. Ranked in the Top 5 Four Points in Canada, the Four Points team will ensure that your delegates have a comfortable and productive stay. The hotel is also located nearby several area golf courses, making it easy to add a round to your offsite activities.
Mission Hill Family Estate
The iconic Mission Hill Family Estate winery is not only known for its world-class wines but also for its award-winning architecture. Planning your event at Mission Hill means your attendees will be rewarded with sweeping views of the Okanagan Valley. The winery’s event space can accommodate receptions for up to 200 people while also offering experiences like wine-paired, plated meals or a Chef’s Table-themed dinners. Be sure to allow time for your group to tour the winery, including its underground Bordeaux-inspired wine cellar, blasted from the volcanic mountainside on which Mission Hill sits.
Sandman Hotel & Suites
The 100% Canadian-owned and operated Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna is ready to welcome your group to its centrally located property. It is across the street from Orchard Park Shopping Centre and only blocks away from Mission Creek Regional Park and the Okanagan Rail Trail. The hotel’s three meeting rooms offer a total of 5,118 sq. ft. of space, allowing them to accommodate a group of 250 for a banquet configuration. The atrium, set within the centre of the property, offers a relaxing space after a busy day with an indoor pool and hot tub. There are three restaurants onsite and numerous other fast-casual dining options within walking distance.
Summerhill Pyramid Winery
Overlooking 80 acres of organic farmland and vineyards, with expansive views of Okanagan Lake and the surrounding mountains, Summerhill Pyramid Winery offers a wow factor your attendees won’t soon forget. With a variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces throughout the property, a winery-wide event can accommodate groups of up to 500 people. If food is involved in your event, the winery will deliver delicious organic offerings, including vegetables grown on-site. You can even book an interactive winemakers' dinner so your guests can learn more about Summerhill's long history of organic winemaking.
To learn more about planning your meeting, conference, or other business event in Kelowna, explore the Meetings & Groups section of Tourism Kelowna's website or connect with a member of the organization's business development team.
