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Named for the oldest Lequime brother, Bernard Avenue is the gateway to downtown Kelowna and the heart of its Cultural District. Visitors to the iconic “main street” can take in Kelowna’s first stone building—built with stone quarried on Knox Mountain!—enjoy exceptional dining and artisan cafes, or shop in one of the many unique retail stores.
Located in an upland area between the Monashee Mountain range and the Okanagan Valley is Big White Mountain, the highest summit of the Okanagan Highland and home to the third largest ski resort in British Columbia. A family-oriented winter playground affectionately called “Biggie” by locals!
Kelowna, BC, is home to more than 200 parks and green spaces, including Cedar Creek Park. Located along the Eastern shores of Okanagan Lake, this hidden gem has a long pebble beach, stunning lake views, and many hiking trails to explore.
The Gellatly Nut farm, located on the Westside of Okanagan Lake, is one of the oldest working nut farms in Canada. Started in the early 1900s by brothers Jack and David Gellatly, the farm soon became the hub of nut growing and breeding in North America. Today, the farm is home to over 800 nut trees and shrubs, including the beloved chestnut.
Tracing its way through the Cascade Mountains is the infamous Highway Thru Hell, otherwise known as the Coquihalla or, as locals call it, “the Coq”. This snowbound highway roughly follows the route of the former Kettle Valley Railway, connecting the coastal rainforest of BC’s Lower Mainland with the desert climate of its interior.
Within the North Okanagan highlands lies Graystokes Provincial Park, a unique complex of mountain lakes, meandering streams, wetland meadows, and old growth forests. The Plateau is a diverse environment for Okanagan wildlife, home to moose, caribou, wolverines, and even the occasional grizzly bear.
The Gellatly Nut Farm, located on the west side of Okanagan Lake, is one of the oldest working nut farms in Canada. The farm is home to over 800 nut trees and shrubs, including the beloved heartnut, named for its production of a nut that looks, both inside and out, like a heart.
Located in the hills above Kelowna, BC, Myra Canyon is a beautiful and historic section of the Kettle Valley Railway, originally built by hand at the turn of the last century. This impressive landmark is now a world-famous hiking/cycling trail, highlighted by two tunnels, eighteen trestle bridges, and breathtaking views.
Beginning at the west shores of Okanagan Lake and meandering up the hillside, the neighbourhoods of West Kelowna boast rolling vineyards, stunning views, and waterfront parks, including Pritchard Park. This hidden gem reveals shady trees, grassy lawns, sandy beaches, and a charming wooden pier.
Sagebrush is a woody and herbaceous plant native to western North America. This aromatic shrub grows in arid and semi-arid conditions throughout a range of cold desert and mountain habitats, such as British Columbia’s Southern Interior. Sagebrush provides food and habitat for a variety of wildlife and was traditionally used as a herbal medicine.
Traders Cove is a regional park nestled along the shores of Okanagan Lake. As a protected vegetation and wildlife park, much of this serene oasis is in its natural state. The park’s two bays are divided by a rocky peninsula adorned with native cacti and sagebrush, and dotted with ponderosa pine.