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Fun Activities for Kids and Adults!
Float down the famous Penticton Channel. We have an assortment of floaties that you can use to relax and float the day away with!
Riding the channel is free and there is a shuttle service available that you can pay for that will take you back to your vehicle once you are done.
You can do the whole thing, or jump in at the halfway point by the SuperSave Gas Station. Depending on the current, it can take between 2-4 hrs to float the entire length.
Bring sunscreen and bevies! One of our floaties comes with a built in cooler so don’t forget to grab a bag of ice on your way :)
12 habitants recommandent
Float Penticton
187 Riverside DrFloat down the famous Penticton Channel. We have an assortment of floaties that you can use to relax and float the day away with!
Riding the channel is free and there is a shuttle service available that you can pay for that will take you back to your vehicle once you are done.
You can do the whole thing, or jump in at the halfway point by the SuperSave Gas Station. Depending on the current, it can take between 2-4 hrs to float the entire length.
Bring sunscreen and bevies! One of our floaties comes with a built in cooler so don’t forget to grab a bag of ice on your way :)
From our house you can walk to Pioneer Park in approximately 10 minutes. Here, you can find a sandy beach with a dedicated swim area, a kids park, tennis courts, a basketball court, picnic tables, a communal BBQ, public fire pits a boat launch and more. This park/beach is great because it’s not a well known, so it’s rarely overcrowded!
There an unofficial area by the boat launch where locals let their dogs off leash to run and play in the water and as far as I’ve heard, it’s never been an issue and we do it all the time!
FYI: We have an assortment of floaties and beach toys that you can bring along and use free of charge. Just don’t forget your sunscreen!
8 habitants recommandent
Pioneer Park
187 Ponderosa AveFrom our house you can walk to Pioneer Park in approximately 10 minutes. Here, you can find a sandy beach with a dedicated swim area, a kids park, tennis courts, a basketball court, picnic tables, a communal BBQ, public fire pits a boat launch and more. This park/beach is great because it’s not a well known, so it’s rarely overcrowded!
There an unofficial area by the boat launch where locals let their dogs off leash to run and play in the water and as far as I’ve heard, it’s never been an issue and we do it all the time!
FYI: We have an assortment of floaties and beach toys that you can bring along and use free of charge. Just don’t forget your sunscreen!
Come jump off the Kettle Valley Railroad bridge that crosses into Okanagan Falls.
If your daring, you can use one of the small platforms specifically constructed to allow people to jump off and plunge into the cool Skaha Lake below!
It’s high, but not too high, and there is a ladder that you can use to climb back up to the bridge.
Okanagan Falls KVR Trestle Bridge
Kettle Valley TrailCome jump off the Kettle Valley Railroad bridge that crosses into Okanagan Falls.
If your daring, you can use one of the small platforms specifically constructed to allow people to jump off and plunge into the cool Skaha Lake below!
It’s high, but not too high, and there is a ladder that you can use to climb back up to the bridge.
This quaint little beach/park in Okanagan falls is a wonderful place to come and relax. Here, you will find a sandy beach, lots of grassy areas and even a kids water park. Great fun can be had here without all the pesky crowds!
6 habitants recommandent
Kenyon Park
5332 Cedar StThis quaint little beach/park in Okanagan falls is a wonderful place to come and relax. Here, you will find a sandy beach, lots of grassy areas and even a kids water park. Great fun can be had here without all the pesky crowds!
This blow up island is basically a bouncy, wet obstacle course in the middle of the lake. Here, kids can burn off energy and climb, bounce, slip, slide and jump to their hearts content. It’s a wet and wild adventure!
19 habitants recommandent
Wibit The Evolution Of Waterplay
1010 Lakeshore DrThis blow up island is basically a bouncy, wet obstacle course in the middle of the lake. Here, kids can burn off energy and climb, bounce, slip, slide and jump to their hearts content. It’s a wet and wild adventure!
Tickleberries is a famous ice cream shop in OK falls that has tasty ice cream for humans to indulge in and a special ice cream for dogs!!
They have a quirky gift shop with fun stuff in it as well.
Be warned that the small size is huge! I usually go for the senior sized cone and it is still very large!
Note: Tickleberries has now opened a second location right on Main Street in downtown Penticton.
48 habitants recommandent
Tickleberry's
1207 Main StTickleberries is a famous ice cream shop in OK falls that has tasty ice cream for humans to indulge in and a special ice cream for dogs!!
They have a quirky gift shop with fun stuff in it as well.
Be warned that the small size is huge! I usually go for the senior sized cone and it is still very large!
Note: Tickleberries has now opened a second location right on Main Street in downtown Penticton.
This is a small but fun little adventure park for kids. It has all sorts of rides and games to keep kids entertained and you can also mini golf here until quite late in the evening.
63 habitants recommandent
LocoLanding Adventure Park
75 Riverside DrThis is a small but fun little adventure park for kids. It has all sorts of rides and games to keep kids entertained and you can also mini golf here until quite late in the evening.
This little bowling alley is a great spot for a rainy day. They have 5 and 10 pin lanes along with a bunch of arcade games and a glow in the dark mini golf course that’s super cool!
9 habitants recommandent
Roll N Stones Fun Centre
1035 Westminster Ave WThis little bowling alley is a great spot for a rainy day. They have 5 and 10 pin lanes along with a bunch of arcade games and a glow in the dark mini golf course that’s super cool!
Although this place is about an hour from the suite, (near the Kelowna Airport), it is well worth the drive for kids and animal lovers!
Here, you can enter enclosed areas where kangaroos, wallaroos, capybaras, emus and many other exotic wildlife roam free. Staff give you pellets to feed the kangaroos and if you are there at the right time, you can hold a baby roo in a makeshift pouch!
260 habitants recommandent
Kangaroo Creek Farm
5932 Old Vernon RoadAlthough this place is about an hour from the suite, (near the Kelowna Airport), it is well worth the drive for kids and animal lovers!
Here, you can enter enclosed areas where kangaroos, wallaroos, capybaras, emus and many other exotic wildlife roam free. Staff give you pellets to feed the kangaroos and if you are there at the right time, you can hold a baby roo in a makeshift pouch!
Dog Friendly Spots
Places you can go and things you can do with your pup!
This winery is located in Okanagan falls and is dog themed. All of the wines are named after pups and dogs are welcome in the tasting room and in the vineyard.
They have a great grassy area out back where you can purchase a bottle of wine at regular store prices and enjoy it at one of their shaded picnic tables while your dogs roam around. They sell bbq foods and salads to enjoy at reasonable prices and the views are stunning!
They also have a small gift shop loaded with fun and quirky trinkets and gifts. It’s fun to browse around in!
24 habitants recommandent
See Ya Later Ranch
2575 Green Lake RdThis winery is located in Okanagan falls and is dog themed. All of the wines are named after pups and dogs are welcome in the tasting room and in the vineyard.
They have a great grassy area out back where you can purchase a bottle of wine at regular store prices and enjoy it at one of their shaded picnic tables while your dogs roam around. They sell bbq foods and salads to enjoy at reasonable prices and the views are stunning!
They also have a small gift shop loaded with fun and quirky trinkets and gifts. It’s fun to browse around in!
Tickleberries is a famous ice cream shop in OK falls that has tasty ice cream for humans to indulge in and a special ice cream for dogs!!
They have a quirky gift shop with fun stuff in it as well.
Be warned that the small size is huge! I usually go for the senior sized cone and it is still very large!
Note: Tickleberries has now opened a second location right on Main Street in downtown Penticton.
48 habitants recommandent
Tickleberry's
1207 Main StTickleberries is a famous ice cream shop in OK falls that has tasty ice cream for humans to indulge in and a special ice cream for dogs!!
They have a quirky gift shop with fun stuff in it as well.
Be warned that the small size is huge! I usually go for the senior sized cone and it is still very large!
Note: Tickleberries has now opened a second location right on Main Street in downtown Penticton.
This off leash dog park is located right downtown and is a great little spot for your pup to run around on the beach and take a dip in the water!
It is located at 45 Lakeshore Drive East
Okanagan Lake Park Dog Beach
15 Ellis StThis off leash dog park is located right downtown and is a great little spot for your pup to run around on the beach and take a dip in the water!
It is located at 45 Lakeshore Drive East
Skaha Lake Off-Leash Dog Park is a fully-fenced enclosure with several small beaches / water access for your dog to swim.
Signage states that it is not a maintained park but it does have garbage cans and a couple of picnic tables. Make sure to be aware of poison ivy as signs say it is around.
This park is located on the east side of Skaha lake on Lakeside Road, about 300 meters south of the intersection at Smythe Drive. The gravel parking lot comes up fast after you round the bend in the road.
44 habitants recommandent
Parc du lac Skaha
Skaha Lake Off-Leash Dog Park is a fully-fenced enclosure with several small beaches / water access for your dog to swim.
Signage states that it is not a maintained park but it does have garbage cans and a couple of picnic tables. Make sure to be aware of poison ivy as signs say it is around.
This park is located on the east side of Skaha lake on Lakeside Road, about 300 meters south of the intersection at Smythe Drive. The gravel parking lot comes up fast after you round the bend in the road.
The Bench is a bustling local cafe where they serve up all sorts of coffee and tea along with homemade bakery, sandwiches, quiche etc.
Inside there is a small market type shopping section where they stock and sell locally made food items. The walls are littered with art from in town artists that is available to purchase if one grabs your attention.
The Bench also has a dog friendly patio so you can soak up the sun with your four legged friend beside you 😊
74 habitants recommandent
The Bench Market
368 Vancouver AveThe Bench is a bustling local cafe where they serve up all sorts of coffee and tea along with homemade bakery, sandwiches, quiche etc.
Inside there is a small market type shopping section where they stock and sell locally made food items. The walls are littered with art from in town artists that is available to purchase if one grabs your attention.
The Bench also has a dog friendly patio so you can soak up the sun with your four legged friend beside you 😊
Linden Gardens is walking distance from the suite and is a beautiful outdoor garden that changes with the season and is popular for leisurely walks and weddings. It was free to enter last year, but I haven’t heard if it will be again this year.... I will update this when I find out.
When there is an entry fee, it isn’t much and it’s dog friendly of course!
You can also find Frog City Cafe here which is local coffee shop that serves up fresh soups, sandwiches, pastries and hot drinks for you to enjoy on their garden patio. There is no entry fee to relax here.
19 habitants recommandent
Linden Gardens and the Frog City Café
351 Linden AveLinden Gardens is walking distance from the suite and is a beautiful outdoor garden that changes with the season and is popular for leisurely walks and weddings. It was free to enter last year, but I haven’t heard if it will be again this year.... I will update this when I find out.
When there is an entry fee, it isn’t much and it’s dog friendly of course!
You can also find Frog City Cafe here which is local coffee shop that serves up fresh soups, sandwiches, pastries and hot drinks for you to enjoy on their garden patio. There is no entry fee to relax here.
This brewery is new in town and is making a splash! It’s big and fun and has both a street level and roof top patio.
Slackwater is family friendly. In addition to their regular flights of beer, they also offer a special “Little Slackers Juice Flight” so your kiddos can join in on the tasting fun with their very own sampling platter of fruit juice!
Dogs are welcome to hang out with their families on the downstairs patio and they have a great chance of getting pets from people walking by on the street! The patio is westward facing and gets a ton of sunlight throughout the day so it’s great for working on that tan, and they are currently adding string lights and heaters for when the sun goes down.
26 habitants recommandent
Slackwater Brewing
218 Martin StThis brewery is new in town and is making a splash! It’s big and fun and has both a street level and roof top patio.
Slackwater is family friendly. In addition to their regular flights of beer, they also offer a special “Little Slackers Juice Flight” so your kiddos can join in on the tasting fun with their very own sampling platter of fruit juice!
Dogs are welcome to hang out with their families on the downstairs patio and they have a great chance of getting pets from people walking by on the street! The patio is westward facing and gets a ton of sunlight throughout the day so it’s great for working on that tan, and they are currently adding string lights and heaters for when the sun goes down.
Neighbourhood Brewing is a fun and relaxed spot to enjoy some tasty local beer and Mexican inspired food.
Sit down at one of the big, wooden picnic tables and have fun sampling some of the delicious sauces that accompany every order.
If you chose to sit on the patio, Fido can join you while you relax in the sun.
34 habitants recommandent
Neighbourhood Brewing
187 Westminster Avenue WestNeighbourhood Brewing is a fun and relaxed spot to enjoy some tasty local beer and Mexican inspired food.
Sit down at one of the big, wooden picnic tables and have fun sampling some of the delicious sauces that accompany every order.
If you chose to sit on the patio, Fido can join you while you relax in the sun.
Food & Drink
This spot is similar to a Milestones or Cactus Club, however, it is local and is not a chain. It’s located right across the street from the beach and has a great little patio. Be warned that this spot can get very busy at times so reservations are recommended!
82 habitants recommandent
Salty's Beach House
1000 Lakeshore Dr WThis spot is similar to a Milestones or Cactus Club, however, it is local and is not a chain. It’s located right across the street from the beach and has a great little patio. Be warned that this spot can get very busy at times so reservations are recommended!
This place has amazing authentic Italian pizza! It’s one of our favorite joints and we go there regularly. You won’t get a greasy Pizza Hut pizza here.... think big, neapolitan style pizzas made with quality ingredients!
This place is owned and run by a super friendly Italian family. Dad runs the pizza oven, mom’s in the kitchen making up fresh pastas and salads, and the kids do most of the serving. It’s a fabulous spot and in our opinion, the best pizza in town! My favorite is the Diavolo Pizza, add arugula!
6 habitants recommandent
Gusto Ferrari
201 Okanagan Ave EThis place has amazing authentic Italian pizza! It’s one of our favorite joints and we go there regularly. You won’t get a greasy Pizza Hut pizza here.... think big, neapolitan style pizzas made with quality ingredients!
This place is owned and run by a super friendly Italian family. Dad runs the pizza oven, mom’s in the kitchen making up fresh pastas and salads, and the kids do most of the serving. It’s a fabulous spot and in our opinion, the best pizza in town! My favorite is the Diavolo Pizza, add arugula!
This is a local favorite and classic! The Cannery has been brewing up cold beer in Penticton for years and often have fun seasonal brews on tap for patrons to try.
There are 2 family friendly patios here. The larger one is called “The Backyard” and often hosts local food trucks at which you can purchase snacks to enjoy with your beer!
On Sunday’s, they often have live music or events so be sure to check their website to find out what’s going on.
73 habitants recommandent
Cannery Brewing
198 Ellis StThis is a local favorite and classic! The Cannery has been brewing up cold beer in Penticton for years and often have fun seasonal brews on tap for patrons to try.
There are 2 family friendly patios here. The larger one is called “The Backyard” and often hosts local food trucks at which you can purchase snacks to enjoy with your beer!
On Sunday’s, they often have live music or events so be sure to check their website to find out what’s going on.
This tiny little deli is bustling at lunch time. Expect lines ups in order to get your delicious, hand made on the spot sandwich.
Pick from various deli meats and cheeses to create your perfect lunch. Yummy adds ons such as artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, pickles, eggplant, and pepperoncinis are always free!
Take your sammies to go and enjoy a hassle free picnic at the park/beach just down the road :)
16 habitants recommandent
Il Vecchio Delicatessen
317 Robinson StThis tiny little deli is bustling at lunch time. Expect lines ups in order to get your delicious, hand made on the spot sandwich.
Pick from various deli meats and cheeses to create your perfect lunch. Yummy adds ons such as artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, pickles, eggplant, and pepperoncinis are always free!
Take your sammies to go and enjoy a hassle free picnic at the park/beach just down the road :)
Doug’s Homestead is a famous local butcher that used to be located in Hedley. Just last year, they moved their shop and are now located right down the road from us in Kaleden!
Here they serve up a variety of fresh meats, home made sausage, jerkys, pepperoni and more. Almost every morning this place has a lineup of people waiting to get their hands on their tasty treats as they regularly sell out of their top products.
To make things fun, Doug’s often has a “Guess the price” game on the go..... before you pay, they ask you to guess the total price of your purchase and if you get it correct, you win all the goodies in your basket!
7 habitants recommandent
Doug's Homestead
224 97 BCDoug’s Homestead is a famous local butcher that used to be located in Hedley. Just last year, they moved their shop and are now located right down the road from us in Kaleden!
Here they serve up a variety of fresh meats, home made sausage, jerkys, pepperoni and more. Almost every morning this place has a lineup of people waiting to get their hands on their tasty treats as they regularly sell out of their top products.
To make things fun, Doug’s often has a “Guess the price” game on the go..... before you pay, they ask you to guess the total price of your purchase and if you get it correct, you win all the goodies in your basket!
Come here for the best sushi in town! This little spot is run by a Japanese family and they do great food! My favorite is the crunchy spicy dynamite roll, but everything is good and the food is always fresh.
Closed Sunday / Monday
29 habitants recommandent
Kojo Sushi
3480 Skaha Lake RdCome here for the best sushi in town! This little spot is run by a Japanese family and they do great food! My favorite is the crunchy spicy dynamite roll, but everything is good and the food is always fresh.
Closed Sunday / Monday
Bad Tattoo is a local brewery that makes craft beer on site. They have numerous varieties for you to sample and also cook up unique pizzas to go along with your brew.
It’s a fun and trendy spot for a bite. There’s a small outdoor patio and although it’s not technically dog friendly, if you ask nicely, they will often seat you along the patio rail allowing your pup to be next to you, but on the sidewalk side.
85 habitants recommandent
Bad Tattoo Brewing
169 Estabrook AveBad Tattoo is a local brewery that makes craft beer on site. They have numerous varieties for you to sample and also cook up unique pizzas to go along with your brew.
It’s a fun and trendy spot for a bite. There’s a small outdoor patio and although it’s not technically dog friendly, if you ask nicely, they will often seat you along the patio rail allowing your pup to be next to you, but on the sidewalk side.
This little side of the road taco shack is amazing. Run by authentic Mexicans, it never fails to impress!
The tacos are fun and tasty, the burritos are big if you have an appetite, and the home made hot sauces are the icing on the cake!
This spot is bumping for take out l, but there are a few picnic tables outside as well if you prefer to chow down there.
This little eatery is located in the town of Oliver, which is about 25 mins south of Kaleden by car, but if your wine tasting in the area, it’s well worth a visit!
8 habitants recommandent
El Sabor De Marina
5636 Okanagan HwyThis little side of the road taco shack is amazing. Run by authentic Mexicans, it never fails to impress!
The tacos are fun and tasty, the burritos are big if you have an appetite, and the home made hot sauces are the icing on the cake!
This spot is bumping for take out l, but there are a few picnic tables outside as well if you prefer to chow down there.
This little eatery is located in the town of Oliver, which is about 25 mins south of Kaleden by car, but if your wine tasting in the area, it’s well worth a visit!
Wineries
This winery is located in Okanagan falls and is dog themed. All of the wines are named after pups and dogs are welcome in the tasting room and in the vineyard.
They have a great grassy area out back where you can purchase a bottle of wine at regular store prices and enjoy it at one of their shaded picnic tables while your dogs roam around. They sell bbq foods and salads to enjoy at reasonable prices and the views are stunning!
They also have a small gift shop loaded with fun and quirky trinkets and gifts. It’s fun to browse around in!
24 habitants recommandent
See Ya Later Ranch
2575 Green Lake RdThis winery is located in Okanagan falls and is dog themed. All of the wines are named after pups and dogs are welcome in the tasting room and in the vineyard.
They have a great grassy area out back where you can purchase a bottle of wine at regular store prices and enjoy it at one of their shaded picnic tables while your dogs roam around. They sell bbq foods and salads to enjoy at reasonable prices and the views are stunning!
They also have a small gift shop loaded with fun and quirky trinkets and gifts. It’s fun to browse around in!
Wild Goose makes one of our favorite white wines. Autumn Gold is crowd pleaser and our go to “bring a bottle to dinner” wines. It’s reasonably priced, delicious and classy!
This spot also has a restaurant on site named Smoke and Oak Bistro that we haven’t tried yet!
7 habitants recommandent
Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery Inc
2145 Sun Valley WayWild Goose makes one of our favorite white wines. Autumn Gold is crowd pleaser and our go to “bring a bottle to dinner” wines. It’s reasonably priced, delicious and classy!
This spot also has a restaurant on site named Smoke and Oak Bistro that we haven’t tried yet!
Bench 1775 in Naramata is one of my favourite spots for an afternoon picnic. The view from the outdoor patio is phenomenal, especially on a nice day, and if you sit on the lower deck, you are allowed to bring your own picnic to go along with a bottle of wine purchased from their tasting room. Wines range from about $20 and up so it's a pretty great deal considering most wineries end up costing you a pretty penny when dining in. I usually bring along a little cooler with some cheese, olives, grapes and bread maybe a roasted chicken from the deli etc and it is perfect!! On weekends, they often have live music which is a nice touch. Last time I was there, they were serving up flat bread style pizza on their upper deck.
UPDATE:
As of now, Bench 1775 has a small restaurant so you are only allowed to bring your own picnic from Monday -Thursday.
Make sure to call ahead to see if picnicking is a still a go as they are sometimes closed for private events.
14 habitants recommandent
Bench 1775 Winery
1775 Naramata RdBench 1775 in Naramata is one of my favourite spots for an afternoon picnic. The view from the outdoor patio is phenomenal, especially on a nice day, and if you sit on the lower deck, you are allowed to bring your own picnic to go along with a bottle of wine purchased from their tasting room. Wines range from about $20 and up so it's a pretty great deal considering most wineries end up costing you a pretty penny when dining in. I usually bring along a little cooler with some cheese, olives, grapes and bread maybe a roasted chicken from the deli etc and it is perfect!! On weekends, they often have live music which is a nice touch. Last time I was there, they were serving up flat bread style pizza on their upper deck.
UPDATE:
As of now, Bench 1775 has a small restaurant so you are only allowed to bring your own picnic from Monday -Thursday.
Make sure to call ahead to see if picnicking is a still a go as they are sometimes closed for private events.
Dirty Laundry in Summerland is a fun one. The venue use to be an old brothel that posed as a laundry mat to hide what was really going on, hence the name. They have kitschy decor and bras etc hung all around. It’s a fun atmosphere and I believe you can create your own picnic basket with stuff from their shop to enjoy on their patio. They don’t have any lake view but you can see the kettle valley train below when it comes by.
They also make their own beer which is a nice if you want to switch it up from wine.
82 habitants recommandent
Dirty Laundry Vineyard
7311 Fiske StDirty Laundry in Summerland is a fun one. The venue use to be an old brothel that posed as a laundry mat to hide what was really going on, hence the name. They have kitschy decor and bras etc hung all around. It’s a fun atmosphere and I believe you can create your own picnic basket with stuff from their shop to enjoy on their patio. They don’t have any lake view but you can see the kettle valley train below when it comes by.
They also make their own beer which is a nice if you want to switch it up from wine.
Tinhorn Creek is a neat winery located in Oliver. It has an outdoor amphitheatre built into a hill and often hosts summer concerts which you can enjoy with a glass or bottle of their wine! (Look them up online to see who’s playing)
There is also a restaurant called Miradoro that is located on site and has a great view of the valley. Last time I was there, they were serving up wood fired oven pizzas, pastas and fish/steak dishes., most of which was sourced with local ingredients.
17 habitants recommandent
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
537 Tinhorn Creek RdTinhorn Creek is a neat winery located in Oliver. It has an outdoor amphitheatre built into a hill and often hosts summer concerts which you can enjoy with a glass or bottle of their wine! (Look them up online to see who’s playing)
There is also a restaurant called Miradoro that is located on site and has a great view of the valley. Last time I was there, they were serving up wood fired oven pizzas, pastas and fish/steak dishes., most of which was sourced with local ingredients.