October in Kelowna: the trees are full of colourful leaves, the air is crisper, harvest is in full swing, and there is a ton of outdoor adventure to be had. Here are some things to do over the Thanksgiving weekend in Kelowna; take it all in or build your own adventure and take your time while you #exploreKelowna. 


Last Chance Activities

Couple Biking at Myra Canyon TrestlesPhoto by: Scott Bakken Productions

Rent a Bike at Myra Canyon Trestles

Explore what is described as a photographer's dream and take in the golden larches at Myra Canyon Trestles. Rent a bike from Myra Canyon Bicycle Rentals (open until October 15) to fully explore the 12 km (one-way) rail trail, which will have you riding over 18 trestles and through two tunnels. 

Swing from the Tree Tops at Myra Canyon Adventure Park

Climb high within the trees at Myra Canyon Adventure Park (open until October 15) with 77 climbing elements and 1.6 kilometres of climbable courses. Push yourself on the Ropes and Challenge courses or bring along the little ones who can conquer the Kinder course. If you can't make it over Thanksgiving weekend, be sure to visit towards the end of the month when it will be transformed into a Halloween Scare Park.

Glide Through the Air at ZipZone Adventure Park

The exhilarating feeling of gliding through thin air, but now you are also gliding over a canyon that is 381 ft. deep. If that's not enough to get your heart pumping, you can also do it upside down and backwards. ZipZone Adventure Park (open until October 13) is sure to offer an epic adventure since they do have Canada's highest freestyle zip lines. 

 

Sip Kelowna

Fall Vineyard

October is BC Wine Harvest Month, a time to celebrate the season and support local by visiting your favourite Kelowna area winery, where you'll get to see the vineyards at their peak and taste newly-released red wines. Tour the wineries safely and comfortably by booking a guided wine tour, using our Kelowna Wine Community guide, or downloading the Wines of BC Explorer App.

Over Thanksgiving weekend, you can also catch the tail end of Kelowna Beer Week—the finale event, A Reel Street Fest, which will feature all of the Central Okanagan breweries and craft beverage producers, hosted by Rustic Reel on Bay Avenue (between Guy Street and Ellist Street), with two-time frames from 11 am to 4 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm on Saturday, October 12. Along with the region's best craft brews, beer lovers will enjoy live music and delicious food! Grab your tickets here.


Fall-inspired Eats

Turkey Dinner

While you explore Kelowna over the long weekend, enjoy hassle-free and tasty Thanksgiving eats from Kelowna and area restaurants: 

Dine-in 
  • Gulfstream Restaurant: Family-style, three-course traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings offered from Saturday, October 12 through Monday, October 14 starting at 4 p.m. Reservations are strongly recommended. You can also get their take-home Thanksgiving dinner!
  • Dinner Series: Chef Danny's Take on a Thanksgiving Feast at Ex Nihilo Vineyards. Reimagine your Thanksgiving with an indulgent 4-course dinner on October 11 and 12.
  • Peak Cellars Winery is hosting a 3-course Thanksgiving dinner which can be paired with wines from October 11-14.
  • Old Vines Restaurant at Quails' Gate Winery is hosting a 3-course seasonal Thanksgiving dinner on October 13 and 14.
To-go/Take and Bake

Discover more of the restaurants in and around Kelowna here. Or, if you're looking for ingredients to prepare your own feast, check out the vendors at the Kelowna Farmers' & Crafters' Market.