| Benvoulin Heritage Church
Though right in the city, it offers a historical location in a country setting. The tall steeple on this white shiplap building has been landmark for over a century.
British Columbia Orchard Industry Museum
Because of the region’s long and strong connection to the tree fruit industry, the historic Laurel Packinghouse has been restored and made into a museum as tribute to the thousands of people who have worked in the industry.
British Columbia Wine Museum
The British Columbia Wine Museum displays historic bottles, labels, wine-making equipment and artifacts from the rich history of viticulture and winemaking.
Environmental Education Centre
The mission of this center, located in the scenic setting of Mission Creek Regional Park is to teach people (especially children) about protecting our environment.
Father Pandosy's Mission
In 1860 Father Charles Pandosy, an Oblate missionary, founded this site where priests ministered to the area’s Indian population and to the growing number of settlers.
Gibson Heritage House
Visit Gibson Heritage House in Kopje Regional Park and discover what life was like on an orchard homestead in the early 1900's.
Grand Gallery
A large collection of oil paintings, watercolors, pottery, glass and other works from regional artists. The gallery is located in the Grand Hotel and Convention Centre. Exhibits are updated regularly and some artists offer custom orders.
Guisachan Heritage Park
Visit this historic site and take a leisurely stroll through Edwardian gardens, view 19th century artifacts, shop for gifts or enjoy fine dining.
Kelowna Art Gallery
Founded in 1976, the Kelowna Art Gallery is located in the heart of Kelowna's Downtown Cultural District, across from the Grand Okanagan Resort and Prospera Place.
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Kelowna Cultural District
This is a fun area to browse about, seeing all it has to offer. Watch artisans at work, visit galleries and museums or attend a variety of musical performances or dinner theatre.
Kelowna Farmers and Crafters Market
The Kelowna Farmers and Crafters Market runs Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 8 am to 1 pm, May through October.
Kelowna Museum
You’ll want to make sure to include this museum on your list of things to do, as every year thousands of visitors enjoy the Kelowna Museum’s unique regional collections and exhibitions.
Kelowna Wineries
It’s easy to find wineries in the Okanagan Valley Region when you follow the maroon and white-colored square WINE ROUTE signage, showing a cluster of grapes.
Laurel Packinghouse
The Laurel Packinghouse, a nationally-designated heritage landmark, is the oldest and largest standing packinghouse in British Columbia.
Okanagan Lavender Herb Farm
Mmmmm, can’t you smell the relaxing scent of beautifully purple lavender? The Okangan Lavender Herb Farm is a wonderful place to visit. You’ll see a one acre field, consisting of 41 varieties of lavender!
Okanagan Military Museum
The purpose of this museum is to preserve the military and naval history of the region.
You’ll be impressed with the displays and comprehensive military information that resides here.
Pioneer Country Market & Museum
What a treat it will be to shop for homemade preserves, fresh produce and crafts made by valley artists in an old-fashioned setting. |