David And Jennifer’s guidebook
Food scene in Lower Mission
An elegant hotel, originally from 1926 . There are lots of things to do here, visit a lake view restaurant, the spa or the marina for boat rentals. Or simply walk along the boardwalk and connect to Rotary beach and watch the kite surfers or a sunset.
Reservations recommended for dining.
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Hotel Eldorado
500 Cook RdAn elegant hotel, originally from 1926 . There are lots of things to do here, visit a lake view restaurant, the spa or the marina for boat rentals. Or simply walk along the boardwalk and connect to Rotary beach and watch the kite surfers or a sunset.
Reservations recommended for dining.
DunnEnzies Pizza & Parlour features a huge backyard style patio with the 185-year-old London Plane tree and full menu with appetizers, tacos, salads, desserts, specialty cocktails, beer, wine, and of course our great pizza!
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DunnEnzies Pizza and Parlour
4638 Lakeshore RdDunnEnzies Pizza & Parlour features a huge backyard style patio with the 185-year-old London Plane tree and full menu with appetizers, tacos, salads, desserts, specialty cocktails, beer, wine, and of course our great pizza!
Basil & Mint Restaurant and Bar brings simplicity and freshness to our West Coast Contemporary Cuisine, in a modern and vibrant environment.
Reservations recommended.
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Basil & Mint
3799 Lakeshore RdBasil & Mint Restaurant and Bar brings simplicity and freshness to our West Coast Contemporary Cuisine, in a modern and vibrant environment.
Reservations recommended.
Restaurant serving pasta dishes & sandwiches in a cozy space with an open kitchen & patio seating.
Reservations recommended.
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The Fixx Cafe
3275 Lakeshore RdRestaurant serving pasta dishes & sandwiches in a cozy space with an open kitchen & patio seating.
Reservations recommended.
They offer an assortment of breads, pastries & other treats. As well as coffee and grab & go lunch options.
Milk Shed Coffeehouse
They offer an assortment of breads, pastries & other treats. As well as coffee and grab & go lunch options.
Neighbourhoods
Bernard Street is the hub of downtown Kelowna. Here you will see City Park, Lake Okanagan and city beach. There are many shops, restaurants, boat rentals and more.
In the summer, Bernard street is closed to traffic and many restaurants have street side patios.
From our guesthouse it is possible to cycle along Pandosy and Abbott streets and then cross under the bridge to reach City Park. Abbott Street has many Kelowna heritage homes and beach access points.
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Downtown
Bernard Street is the hub of downtown Kelowna. Here you will see City Park, Lake Okanagan and city beach. There are many shops, restaurants, boat rentals and more.
In the summer, Bernard street is closed to traffic and many restaurants have street side patios.
From our guesthouse it is possible to cycle along Pandosy and Abbott streets and then cross under the bridge to reach City Park. Abbott Street has many Kelowna heritage homes and beach access points.
Pandosy Village is a vibrant and unique neighbourhood where you can find amazing little boutiques, hair salons, great cafes and restaurants, and it's just minutes from the beach and park.
You can drive there from our guest suite in less than 10 mins, or bike easily in about 15.
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Pandosy Street
Pandosy StreetPandosy Village is a vibrant and unique neighbourhood where you can find amazing little boutiques, hair salons, great cafes and restaurants, and it's just minutes from the beach and park.
You can drive there from our guest suite in less than 10 mins, or bike easily in about 15.
Abbott Street follows the lake from Pandosy Village to the bridge at Harvey. Bike and walking paths wind along tree lined streets with glimpses of many of Kelowna's heritage homes. There are also a lot of lakefront parks along the corridor.
A lovely walk, jog, cycle or rollerblade route any time of year.
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Abbott Street
Abbott StreetAbbott Street follows the lake from Pandosy Village to the bridge at Harvey. Bike and walking paths wind along tree lined streets with glimpses of many of Kelowna's heritage homes. There are also a lot of lakefront parks along the corridor.
A lovely walk, jog, cycle or rollerblade route any time of year.
Sightseeing
Mission Creek greenway is a well maintain gravel path the runs along Mission Creek. It is the perfect spot for a walk, morning run or cycle. It is pretty anytime of year.
The Greenway is easy to access from either Gordon Road or along Lakeshore by the Creekside Pub.
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Mission Creek Greenway
Mission Creek greenway is a well maintain gravel path the runs along Mission Creek. It is the perfect spot for a walk, morning run or cycle. It is pretty anytime of year.
The Greenway is easy to access from either Gordon Road or along Lakeshore by the Creekside Pub.
Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market is a market that features farm, food and craft vendors. It draws vendors from between the boundaries of Armstrong and Summerland and focuses on handmade, locally-grown, and artisanal products.
The summer market occurs outdoors on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am - 1 in the Landmark District on Parkinson Way.
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Kelowna Farmers' and Crafters' Market
1800 Springfield RdKelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market is a market that features farm, food and craft vendors. It draws vendors from between the boundaries of Armstrong and Summerland and focuses on handmade, locally-grown, and artisanal products.
The summer market occurs outdoors on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8am - 1 in the Landmark District on Parkinson Way.
This highly scenic portion of the Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) runs along a steep-walled canyon. Originally built by hand at the turn of the last century, this impressive landmark is highlighted by 2 tunnels and 18 trestle bridges that are too spectacular for words. You can hike it, or bike it.
Direction to Myra Station: Follow K.L.O. Road to McCulloch Road, which you follow past the pavement. About 2 km after the pavement ends on the right is the Myra Forest Service Road. Follow this road for 8 km to the parking lot. The first trestle is a few hundred metres away.
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Myra Canyon Trestle Restoration Society
Kettle Valley Rail TrailThis highly scenic portion of the Kettle Valley Railway (KVR) runs along a steep-walled canyon. Originally built by hand at the turn of the last century, this impressive landmark is highlighted by 2 tunnels and 18 trestle bridges that are too spectacular for words. You can hike it, or bike it.
Direction to Myra Station: Follow K.L.O. Road to McCulloch Road, which you follow past the pavement. About 2 km after the pavement ends on the right is the Myra Forest Service Road. Follow this road for 8 km to the parking lot. The first trestle is a few hundred metres away.
Wineries and Distilleries Nearby
Of course the Okanagan is a premier wine region of Canada and many lovely, large and small wineries are close by.
There are also a growing number of fun cider houses and distilleries.
Many companies in town offer wine tours, either motorized or by ebike.
CedarCreek Estate Winery
5445 Lakeshore RdSummerhill Pyramid Winery
4870 Chute Lake RdTantalus Vineyards
1670 DeHart RdPriest Creek Family Estate Winery
2555 Saucier RdSOMA Craft Cidery
4485 Sallows RdForbidden Spirits Distilling Co.
4400 Wallace Hill RdMeadow Vista Honey Wines
3975 June Springs RdBeer and Cocktails
A doctor, a teacher, and a church worker walked into a barn … and the rest is history. An idea that had been brewing for years finally completed fermentation 2019. Welcome to Barn Owl Brewing!
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Barn Owl Brewing
4629 Lakeshore RdA doctor, a teacher, and a church worker walked into a barn … and the rest is history. An idea that had been brewing for years finally completed fermentation 2019. Welcome to Barn Owl Brewing!
We share our passion of beer with a love for great food. Inspired by the idea of creative comfort food, we take the 'craft' philosophy to the kitchen. Offering modern twists, on familiar favorites with the highest quality in mind.
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Shore Line Brewing Co.
3477 Lakeshore RdWe share our passion of beer with a love for great food. Inspired by the idea of creative comfort food, we take the 'craft' philosophy to the kitchen. Offering modern twists, on familiar favorites with the highest quality in mind.
A tradition in the Mission. Creekside Pub and Grill with great food made fresh in house. Traditional Pub & Grill in Kelowna. Providing highest quality of food and service since 1964.
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Creekside Pub & Grill-LRS
3929 Lakeshore RdA tradition in the Mission. Creekside Pub and Grill with great food made fresh in house. Traditional Pub & Grill in Kelowna. Providing highest quality of food and service since 1964.
Since 1926 The Train Station has welcomed newcomers to Kelowna and seen friends and family reunited. Nothing’s changed, except that we now offer great food, craft beer on tap, and Okanagan wine. The Train Station is a Kelowna Pub known for it’s comfortable food, hearty burgers, and fresh, healthy salads.
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The Train Station Pub
1177 Ellis StreetSince 1926 The Train Station has welcomed newcomers to Kelowna and seen friends and family reunited. Nothing’s changed, except that we now offer great food, craft beer on tap, and Okanagan wine. The Train Station is a Kelowna Pub known for it’s comfortable food, hearty burgers, and fresh, healthy salads.
Rustic Reel Brewing Co. channels that essence of the Okanagan lifestyle into a place that feels like home, with beers that call to mind those distinct memories of what it means to be here. Built on a foundation of inclusion, we foster a community while producing craft beers that are truly symbolic of our great valley.
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Rustic Reel Brewing Company
760 Vaughan AveRustic Reel Brewing Co. channels that essence of the Okanagan lifestyle into a place that feels like home, with beers that call to mind those distinct memories of what it means to be here. Built on a foundation of inclusion, we foster a community while producing craft beers that are truly symbolic of our great valley.
In the heart of YLW's cultural district, BNA is an independent craft brewery with an onsite Tasting Room and attached full-service Eatery.
They also have a boutique 6-lane alley features ten-pin bowling and a variety of vintage arcade games and pinball! Reservations required for the bowling alleys.
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BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery
1250 Ellis StIn the heart of YLW's cultural district, BNA is an independent craft brewery with an onsite Tasting Room and attached full-service Eatery.
They also have a boutique 6-lane alley features ten-pin bowling and a variety of vintage arcade games and pinball! Reservations required for the bowling alleys.
Food scene - Kelowna
A terrific vegetarian restaurant - and a Kelowna fav. Reservations recommended.
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Frankie We Salute You!
1717 Harvey AvenueA terrific vegetarian restaurant - and a Kelowna fav. Reservations recommended.
Casual cafe with great baked good and breakfasts. Handmade, naturally-fermented bread, specialty coffee, indulgent pastries, simple food and a nice time.
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Sprout Bread
1295 Cannery LnCasual cafe with great baked good and breakfasts. Handmade, naturally-fermented bread, specialty coffee, indulgent pastries, simple food and a nice time.
Hearty, wholesome breakfasts and cocktails, including a mimosa flight. Reservations needed most days
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OEB Breakfast Co.
1590 Ellis StreetHearty, wholesome breakfasts and cocktails, including a mimosa flight. Reservations needed most days
Salt & Brick features a Fresh Sheet Menu filled with well thought out share/small plates created daily by Chef James Holmes.
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Salt & Brick
243 Bernard AveSalt & Brick features a Fresh Sheet Menu filled with well thought out share/small plates created daily by Chef James Holmes.
A diverse menu including homemade wood fired pizzas.
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Curious Cafe
1423 Ellis StA diverse menu including homemade wood fired pizzas.
At Bernie’s, you’ll find artisan cocktails, one-of-a-kind wines, local craft beer, and truly tasty dishes. Our dinner menu is a uniquely Justin Best creation, with influences from all over the Spanish diaspora and beyond.
We’re excited to bring the movies back to Bernard Ave., but we also love a great meal. Above Bernie’s restaurant is a cinema like no other. Comfortable and stylish seating, food, and beverage options outside the concession norm (don’t worry, we’ve got the classics too), and of course, motion pictures that are sure to entertain!
Reservations recommended.
Bernie's
At Bernie’s, you’ll find artisan cocktails, one-of-a-kind wines, local craft beer, and truly tasty dishes. Our dinner menu is a uniquely Justin Best creation, with influences from all over the Spanish diaspora and beyond.
We’re excited to bring the movies back to Bernard Ave., but we also love a great meal. Above Bernie’s restaurant is a cinema like no other. Comfortable and stylish seating, food, and beverage options outside the concession norm (don’t worry, we’ve got the classics too), and of course, motion pictures that are sure to entertain!
Reservations recommended.
Downtown Lakeside restaurant. Everything's better at the lake. King Taps Kelowna serves family-style plates, cold beer & famous pizzas at our iconic lakeside patio restaurant.
King Taps Kelowna Lakeside
Downtown Lakeside restaurant. Everything's better at the lake. King Taps Kelowna serves family-style plates, cold beer & famous pizzas at our iconic lakeside patio restaurant.
Beaches
One of Kelowna's most well-known beaches - Equipped with snack venues, a rope swing, volleyball courts, playground, inflatable waterpark, watersport rentals, picnic areas and washroom facilities.
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Parque Boyce-Gyro Beach
3400 Lakeshore RdOne of Kelowna's most well-known beaches - Equipped with snack venues, a rope swing, volleyball courts, playground, inflatable waterpark, watersport rentals, picnic areas and washroom facilities.
Sarsons Beach Park is a great place for the whole family to enjoy Okanagan Lake. It’s usually quieter and less crowded than some of the more popular beaches along the lakeshore. The park has some small grassy areas, a playground, picnic tables and washroom facilities.
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Sarsons Beach Park
4398 Hobson RdSarsons Beach Park is a great place for the whole family to enjoy Okanagan Lake. It’s usually quieter and less crowded than some of the more popular beaches along the lakeshore. The park has some small grassy areas, a playground, picnic tables and washroom facilities.
BlueBird Beach
4004 Bluebird RdPark located next to waterfront (water access for swimming but no sandy beach). Tall leafy trees, large grassy areas, picnic tables, tennis courts, playground, and washrooms facilities.
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Kinsmen Park
2600 Abbott StPark located next to waterfront (water access for swimming but no sandy beach). Tall leafy trees, large grassy areas, picnic tables, tennis courts, playground, and washrooms facilities.
A lovely beach just north of the El Dorado from our guest house. On a windy day it's a great spot to watch the kite surfers.
There are SUP and kayak rentals here too.
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Parque Rotary Beach
3736 Lakeshore RdA lovely beach just north of the El Dorado from our guest house. On a windy day it's a great spot to watch the kite surfers.
There are SUP and kayak rentals here too.