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Food scene
Tea or coffee on the patio at Bliss is the perfect way to end a walk along the lake front. With the beautiful lake views, and a large selection of fresh baked goods, breads or sandwhiches to choose from, this is also a great breakfast or lunch spot.
The chocolate caramel nut bar is our favourite!!
83 residents recomanen
Bliss Bakery and Bistro - Peachland
4200 Beach AveTea or coffee on the patio at Bliss is the perfect way to end a walk along the lake front. With the beautiful lake views, and a large selection of fresh baked goods, breads or sandwhiches to choose from, this is also a great breakfast or lunch spot.
The chocolate caramel nut bar is our favourite!!
If you are looking for hearty, filling traditional German food such as schnitzel, this is the place to go to. There is also a large outdoor seating area, and a Christmas market selling handmade ornaments is open in December.
89 residents recomanen
Gasthaus on the Lake
5790 Beach AveIf you are looking for hearty, filling traditional German food such as schnitzel, this is the place to go to. There is also a large outdoor seating area, and a Christmas market selling handmade ornaments is open in December.
This casual, always busy little breakfast and lunch market has great local food and a lovely patio. Situated on the way to Naramata it's the perfect stop to fuel up or stock up for a picnic.
74 residents recomanen
The Bench Market
368 Vancouver AveThis casual, always busy little breakfast and lunch market has great local food and a lovely patio. Situated on the way to Naramata it's the perfect stop to fuel up or stock up for a picnic.
The Kekuli Cafe serves traditional Aboriginal food with a twist...sandwhiches, burgers and tacos on Bannock. A tasty, casual lunch, well worth a visit.
19 residents recomanen
Kekuli Café Coffee West Kelowna
3550 Carrington RdThe Kekuli Cafe serves traditional Aboriginal food with a twist...sandwhiches, burgers and tacos on Bannock. A tasty, casual lunch, well worth a visit.
Peachland Sushi
5818 Beach AveBuy local fruit and vegetables, or pick your own fruit (seasonal availability)
43 residents recomanen
Paynter's Fruit Market
3687 Paynter RdBuy local fruit and vegetables, or pick your own fruit (seasonal availability)
Cibo & Vines
5842 B Beach AveAmazing thin crust pizza!! Take out and dine in.
Great new restaurant attached to the Mt Boucherie winery. They have small plates, sharing plates and large plates, and all the food is impeccably presented and cooked.
29 residents recomanen
The Modest Butcher Kitchen + Market, West Kelowna
829 Douglas RdGreat new restaurant attached to the Mt Boucherie winery. They have small plates, sharing plates and large plates, and all the food is impeccably presented and cooked.
Great ice cream!!! What more needs to be said?
They have a large variety of flavours, and also cater to sugar free and dairy free customers.
If you're lucky, you might get to see a pup or two enjoying their K9 ice cream treats :)
48 residents recomanen
Tickleberry's
1207 Main StGreat ice cream!!! What more needs to be said?
They have a large variety of flavours, and also cater to sugar free and dairy free customers.
If you're lucky, you might get to see a pup or two enjoying their K9 ice cream treats :)
Sightseeing and relaxation
A peaceful walk alongside the creek to Hardy Falls. This short walk is wheelchair accessible, and suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
If you are visiting in September or October you might be lucky enough to watch the salmon run up the creek.
9 residents recomanen
Hardy Falls
Hardy FallsA peaceful walk alongside the creek to Hardy Falls. This short walk is wheelchair accessible, and suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
If you are visiting in September or October you might be lucky enough to watch the salmon run up the creek.
Stop in to learn about local history, and view the model of the Kettle Valley Railway in action upstairs.
25 residents recomanen
Peachland Museum
5890 Beach AveStop in to learn about local history, and view the model of the Kettle Valley Railway in action upstairs.
Stop in at the Farmers and Crafters market on Sunday mornings
from May to October, 10am - 2pm. Browse the crafts, desserts, fresh fruit and vegetables on offer.
15 residents recomanen
Peachland Farmers and Crafters Market
Beach AvenueStop in at the Farmers and Crafters market on Sunday mornings
from May to October, 10am - 2pm. Browse the crafts, desserts, fresh fruit and vegetables on offer.
Swim Bay is the only beach in the Okanagan Valley with a lifeguard on duty during the summer. There is a boardwalk, a rope swing and a zip line, as well as a grassy area and picnic tables.
A concession stand and public bathrooms are available.
20 residents recomanen
Swim Bay
Beach AvenueSwim Bay is the only beach in the Okanagan Valley with a lifeguard on duty during the summer. There is a boardwalk, a rope swing and a zip line, as well as a grassy area and picnic tables.
A concession stand and public bathrooms are available.
Another section of the Kettle Valley Railway, situated on the other side of the lake in Naramata. The trail can be walked, or cycled. It is a scenic section, looking down onto the lake and across to Summerland and Peachland. The walk ends when you get to the Little Tunnel...this is a perfect location for a picnic lunch, surrounded by amazing views.
10 residents recomanen
Little Tunnel
Kettle Valley Rail TrailAnother section of the Kettle Valley Railway, situated on the other side of the lake in Naramata. The trail can be walked, or cycled. It is a scenic section, looking down onto the lake and across to Summerland and Peachland. The walk ends when you get to the Little Tunnel...this is a perfect location for a picnic lunch, surrounded by amazing views.
The park is downtown, right on the lake front, and now includes the fully accessible 120m long pier that runs parallel to the park. Step out over the water and take in the views!
There is a children's playground, benches and grassy areas for picnics.
Events such as the Christmas Light Up, summer music concerts and the Farmers and Crafters markets are held in the park.
8 residents recomanen
Heritage Park
Beach AvenueThe park is downtown, right on the lake front, and now includes the fully accessible 120m long pier that runs parallel to the park. Step out over the water and take in the views!
There is a children's playground, benches and grassy areas for picnics.
Events such as the Christmas Light Up, summer music concerts and the Farmers and Crafters markets are held in the park.
Have a lazy day floating down the channel in Penticton.
Coyote Cruises will provide an inner tube if you do not have your own float. At the end of the 7km channel, you will be picked up and brought back to the starting point and your vehicle.
Bring some sunscreen and prepare to relax and let the current guide you down the channel.
54 residents recomanen
Coyote Cruises
215 Riverside DrHave a lazy day floating down the channel in Penticton.
Coyote Cruises will provide an inner tube if you do not have your own float. At the end of the 7km channel, you will be picked up and brought back to the starting point and your vehicle.
Bring some sunscreen and prepare to relax and let the current guide you down the channel.
This is your chance to experience the Kettle Valley Steam Railway...a 90 minute ride through valleys, fields, orchards and vineyards in Summerland, including a trestle bridge.
There are often special events on the train that can be pre-booked, such as the Halloween Train, or the Sommelier Express, so keep an eye on their website if you are planning a visit.
69 residents recomanen
Kettle Valley Steam Railway
18404 Bathville RdThis is your chance to experience the Kettle Valley Steam Railway...a 90 minute ride through valleys, fields, orchards and vineyards in Summerland, including a trestle bridge.
There are often special events on the train that can be pre-booked, such as the Halloween Train, or the Sommelier Express, so keep an eye on their website if you are planning a visit.
A beautiful walk through the trees, alongside the creek. The trail will take you all the way to the lakefront in Peachland, or you can just have an easy walk and enjoy the surroundings.
11 residents recomanen
Trepannier Creek Greenway Regional Park
Trepanier RoadA beautiful walk through the trees, alongside the creek. The trail will take you all the way to the lakefront in Peachland, or you can just have an easy walk and enjoy the surroundings.
For the adventurous
For the adventurous and brave, ziplining across the Deep Creek Gorge on Canada's highest zipline is a must. All just 8kms from downtown Peachland.
51 residents recomanen
ZipZone Peachland
5875 Princeton AveFor the adventurous and brave, ziplining across the Deep Creek Gorge on Canada's highest zipline is a must. All just 8kms from downtown Peachland.
Enjoy time in the lake on the giant floating playground and obstacle course. Fun for all ages!
13 residents recomanen
Wibit Water Park
Beach AvenueEnjoy time in the lake on the giant floating playground and obstacle course. Fun for all ages!
Head out along the old Kettle Valley Railway (bikes are available to rent in the parking lot, check with Myra Canyon Bike Rentals) for a day of sun, spectacular views and history. Ride over the 18 wooden trestles and through the 2 tunnels for a 12 km journey each way.
The trail can also be walked.
242 residents recomanen
Myra Canyon Trestles - Myra Station
Myra Forest Service RoadHead out along the old Kettle Valley Railway (bikes are available to rent in the parking lot, check with Myra Canyon Bike Rentals) for a day of sun, spectacular views and history. Ride over the 18 wooden trestles and through the 2 tunnels for a 12 km journey each way.
The trail can also be walked.
Only a half hour drive away, Telemark offers cross country skiing and snowshoe trails. Rentals are available.
19 residents recomanen
Telemark Nordic Club
Only a half hour drive away, Telemark offers cross country skiing and snowshoe trails. Rentals are available.
Big White Ski Resort is known for winter activities...downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding and snow shoeing.
There are also summer activities such as downhill biking, hiking trials, scenic chair lift rides and horseback riding available.
162 residents recomanen
Estació d'esquí Big White
5315 Big White RdBig White Ski Resort is known for winter activities...downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding and snow shoeing.
There are also summer activities such as downhill biking, hiking trials, scenic chair lift rides and horseback riding available.
The start of the trail up to Pincushion Mountain is a short drive from the suite, and the walk up to the top is approximately an hour.
You will have breathtaking views of Peachland and lake. Take a picnic and stay a while before heading back down.
63 residents recomanen
Pincushion Mountain Hiking Trail
4639 Ponderosa DrThe start of the trail up to Pincushion Mountain is a short drive from the suite, and the walk up to the top is approximately an hour.
You will have breathtaking views of Peachland and lake. Take a picnic and stay a while before heading back down.
Spend some time out on the lake...rent a speed boat, pontoon boat or Seadoo. Your rental will be delivered to Peachland for you!
7 residents recomanen
Boat Rentals Kelowna
4058 Gellatly RdSpend some time out on the lake...rent a speed boat, pontoon boat or Seadoo. Your rental will be delivered to Peachland for you!
If you want to try something different, try ice fishing!! Rodney's Reel Outdoors provides ice fishing charters, which is the best way to try this activity for the first time.
Rodney’s REEL Outdoors
3463 Parkview CtIf you want to try something different, try ice fishing!! Rodney's Reel Outdoors provides ice fishing charters, which is the best way to try this activity for the first time.
Ogopogo Parasail
230 QueenswayGet a bird's eye view of the lake!!
It's Wine o'Clock!
This unassuming boutique winery produces some of the best wines in the area...at least that's what we think. It's one of our top 5 favourite wineries. Stop in for a tasting and see if you agree.
7 residents recomanen
Silkscarf
4917 Gartrell RdThis unassuming boutique winery produces some of the best wines in the area...at least that's what we think. It's one of our top 5 favourite wineries. Stop in for a tasting and see if you agree.
Ever since tasting the gewurztraminer in 2011, this has been my top choice. Stop by and try it, as well as all of the other varieties they have to offer. If you have time, buy a bottle to sip on the patio, and take in the valley views. You may be lucky, and be there when there is live music!
19 residents recomanen
Thornhaven Estates
6816 Andrew AveEver since tasting the gewurztraminer in 2011, this has been my top choice. Stop by and try it, as well as all of the other varieties they have to offer. If you have time, buy a bottle to sip on the patio, and take in the valley views. You may be lucky, and be there when there is live music!
Another unassuming winery, family owned, producing beautiful organic wines. My favourite is the muscat ottonel.
During the summer, on select Fridays they also offer the Canadian specialty of poutine with a wine tasting; this is enjoyed on the patio and in the garden, is always busy and is a lot of fun.
15 residents recomanen
SummerGate Winery
11612 Morrow AveAnother unassuming winery, family owned, producing beautiful organic wines. My favourite is the muscat ottonel.
During the summer, on select Fridays they also offer the Canadian specialty of poutine with a wine tasting; this is enjoyed on the patio and in the garden, is always busy and is a lot of fun.
Located right on the highway, this winery produces beautiful wines.
15 residents recomanen
8th Generation Vineyard
6807 BC-97Located right on the highway, this winery produces beautiful wines.
Stop by for a wine tasting, and then head out to the patio of Blu Saffron for a meal. One of our favourites in West Kelowna.
64 residents recomanen
Volcanic Hills Estate Winery
2845 Boucherie RdStop by for a wine tasting, and then head out to the patio of Blu Saffron for a meal. One of our favourites in West Kelowna.
One of the Lakeshore Wineries, situated almost directly opposite the house. The winery is switching to a sustainable organic growing method. They offer a few varieties not often found in the Okanagan. Again, one of our go to wineries.
35 residents recomanen
St Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery
5205 Lakeshore RdOne of the Lakeshore Wineries, situated almost directly opposite the house. The winery is switching to a sustainable organic growing method. They offer a few varieties not often found in the Okanagan. Again, one of our go to wineries.
Being more of a white wine drinker, I am always happy to find a red wine that I really enjoy. Mt. Boucherie offers a Blaufrankish that is smooth and light, and very enjoyable.
92 residents recomanen
Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery - West Kelowna
829 Douglas RdBeing more of a white wine drinker, I am always happy to find a red wine that I really enjoy. Mt. Boucherie offers a Blaufrankish that is smooth and light, and very enjoyable.
Stock up on basics
The local grocery store, perfect for stocking up on basics. They have a deli section with prepared salads. Bread is baked fresh in store.
50 residents recomanen
IGA
5500 Clements CrescentThe local grocery store, perfect for stocking up on basics. They have a deli section with prepared salads. Bread is baked fresh in store.
A bigger grocery store located in West Kelowna, about 10 minutes drive from the suite. There is an in store pharmacy, a full deli, bakery and butcher.
33 residents recomanen
Save-On-Foods Westbank Pharmacy
2475 Dobbin RdA bigger grocery store located in West Kelowna, about 10 minutes drive from the suite. There is an in store pharmacy, a full deli, bakery and butcher.
The only gas station in Peachland, located just off Highway 97, and in the same mall as the IGA.
Petro-Canada
5500 Clements CrescentThe only gas station in Peachland, located just off Highway 97, and in the same mall as the IGA.
One of two pharmacies in Peachland, the pharmacy is located on Beach Avenue right on the lake front. Great service, friendly staff.
Peachland Pharmacy Ltd
5848 Beach AveOne of two pharmacies in Peachland, the pharmacy is located on Beach Avenue right on the lake front. Great service, friendly staff.
The liquor store is located next to the gas station and IGA. A small store, with a reasonable selection of cold beer and wine as well as other liquors.
10 residents recomanen
Peachland Liquor Store
5500 Clements CrescentThe liquor store is located next to the gas station and IGA. A small store, with a reasonable selection of cold beer and wine as well as other liquors.
A government liquor store in West Kelowna, this is a larger store with a bigger selection of wine, beer and spirits. There is a large selection of cold beer.
9 residents recomanen
BC Liquor Stores
2475 Dobbin RdA government liquor store in West Kelowna, this is a larger store with a bigger selection of wine, beer and spirits. There is a large selection of cold beer.
TD Canada Trust ATM
501 2330 BC-97Full service bank, with an ATM and Drive Thru banking available.
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