Summer Activities in Kelowna

Boyce-Gyro Beach
3400 Lakeshore Rd | Free | Good for sand and volleyball, bad for parking.
Boyce-Gyro Beach in the Mission is the city's main local beach, with sand, food trucks, a concession stand and volleyball courts. It's a better choice than City Park downtown, where the sand is coarse and tourist crowds are heavier. The water stays cold until late June and is warm by August. For other options, see the best beaches guide.
Caveat: Parking along Lakeshore fills by 10 AM, and circling the lot can take 45 minutes. Cycle, take the bus, or get dropped off.

Okanagan Beach Rentals
Tugboat Bay | Check their site for current rates | Good for convenience, bad for lake chop.
Okanagan Beach Rentals rents paddleboards and pedal boats at Tugboat Bay and Rotary Beach, the simplest way onto the water without buying an $800 board and storing it all winter. Staff give a short briefing before you launch into the bay.
Caveat: Boat wakes make the water downtown choppy by afternoon. Go at 9 AM, when it's calm.

Maeg’s BBQ Boats
230 Queensway | ~$295 + tax for 2 hours | Good for group hangs, bad if nobody wants to drive.
Maeg’s BBQ Boats rents bright orange donut boats with a propane grill built into the centre of the table, from the Downtown Marina. They suit a group of ten, cost far less than a pontoon rental, and you bring your own food and drinks. The electric motor is quiet enough for normal conversation.
Caveat: Someone has to act as captain and stay sober enough to steer clear of large wake boats.

Knox Mountain Park
450 Knox Mountain Dr | Free | Good for views, bad for midday heat.
Knox Mountain Park is the hill on the edge of downtown, and its Apex Trail is a short, hard workout hike: steep, dusty and climbing straight up from the base in the North End. The top has some of the best sunset views in town, over downtown and the bridge. Dogs must be leashed; deer are common and bears are occasionally seen. For a flat walk, take Paul's Tomb trail along the water, and for more trails see the hiking guide.
Caveat: The main face has no shade. Avoid hiking it at 2 PM in late July.

Myra Canyon Trestles
Myra Station Rd | Free (bike rentals ~$48 for a half day) | Good for canyon views, bad for your car's suspension.
The Myra Canyon Trestles are a restored section of the old Kettle Valley Railway, high above East Kelowna, crossing 18 trestle bridges and passing through two rock tunnels. The route is flat and suits all fitness levels. Bikes can be rented at the parking lot, or you can walk a section. For similar outings, see the day trips guide.
Caveat: The last 8 kilometres of Myra Forest Service Road are washboard gravel and very dusty. Drive slowly.

Frind Estate Winery
3725 Boucherie Rd, West Kelowna | Check their site for tasting fees | Good for beachfront drinking, bad for bridge traffic.
Frind Estate Winery, on the old Bennett property in West Kelowna, is the only winery with its own beach. Boaters can tie up at the dock and walk to the tasting room. There are picnic tables by the water, an outdoor pizza oven and a cafe with pastries; order a bottle of the sparkling wine. In summer it's entirely outdoors and very busy.
Caveat: From Glenmore or Rutland, the route crosses the bridge, and Highway 97 traffic to West Kelowna is slow between 3 PM and 6 PM.

BNA Brewing Co.
1250 Ellis St | Pints and pub meals | Good for late nights, bad for quiet conversations.
BNA Brewing Co. is the centre of downtown nightlife, a brewery in a converted tobacco warehouse with bowling, an indoor bocce court and vintage arcade games upstairs. The beer is solid and the food is hearty. It's loud and busy on Saturday nights. It pairs well with a nearby happy hour or a crawl planned from the brewery guide.
Caveat: Weekend bowling lanes need booking weeks ahead. Walk-ins at 9 PM rarely get one.

Kelowna Farmers' & Crafters' Market
Landmark District (Dickson Ave) | Free entry | Good for local food, bad for sleeping in.
The Kelowna Farmers' & Crafters' Market is the city's main farmers market. It moved to Dickson Ave in the Landmark District in 2024 from the Dilworth parking lot, and runs every Wednesday and Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM with the street closed to traffic. Expect local produce, sourdough bread, crafts such as soap, food trucks and live music.
Caveat: Arrive by 8:30 AM. By 11:30 AM the best cherries and pastries are gone and the Landmark parkades are busy.

Kangaroo Creek Farm
5932 Old Vernon Rd | ~$30 adult entry in high season | Good for kids, bad for clean shoes.
Kangaroo Creek Farm is an exotic animal farm past Rutland near the airport, where visitors walk among kangaroos, capybaras and wallabies, pet the emus and hold sugar gliders. It moved to this larger Old Vernon Road site a few years ago. It's one of the easiest outings for families with kids.
Caveat: It gets very dusty when busy. Wear closed-toe shoes.

Gallagher’s Canyon Golf & Country Club
4320 Gallaghers Dr W | $200+ peak rounds | Good for challenging play, bad for losing balls.
Gallagher’s Canyon Golf & Country Club is a course carved into the canyon edge and the one to play in your first summer if you golf. Fairways are lined with tall Ponderosa pines, so accuracy matters more than distance, and the canyon views are a highlight. The patio after the 18th hole is excellent. For more courses, see the Kelowna golf course guide.
Caveat: The rough is punishing and a sliced drive goes down a ravine. Bring extra balls.