With fall taking over, it has to be October and with that comes a new feature for the Prestige Property of the Month. This month, we are excited to share our highly sought-after Okanagan property, the Prestige Beach House Kelowna.
As the name may suggest, the Beach House is a holiday destination to help get you out of the mundane routine and away for some much-needed R+R, fun and excitement.The beach-themed decor throughout the property and guestrooms helps get you into vacation mode and ready for some time away.
With beautifully-designed guestrooms, a swimming pool and hot tub, fitness centre, and the West Coast Grill Kelowna restaurant on-site, you have everything you need for a flop and drop kind of vacation. While you can certainly get your rest at the property, maintaining your zen is simple if you do wish to wonder out. With the Beach House’s central location, situated directly across from Kelowna’s famous Hot Sands Beach and just two blocks from the main downtown hub, it is the ideal location to explore many of the amazing and unique attractions Kelowna has to offer. We have therefore compiled a list of suggested activities to do during your stay but be warned, it may entice you to extend your stay!
1. Explore downtown:
The downtown core of Kelowna is at your footsteps when staying with us at the Prestige Beach House Resort. A short five-minute stroll will have you at the heart of Kelowna where your adventures can begin. We have added a short list of our favourite spots to visit while in downtown Kelowna:
Admire and take a photo at the iconic ‘Kelowna Sails’ which is located on the waterfront at the corner of Bernard Avenue and Abbott Street.
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Make use of our complimentary passes to The Hot Box Yoga Kelowna located at 233 Bernard Avenue. Only a short stroll from the Beach House.
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Take a walk along the iconic Bernard Avenue and make use of happy hour at one of the many restaurants that line this street. Some of which have iconic views of the Okanagan Lake!
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Walk along the waterfront and enjoy looking out onto Okanagan Lake with mountains lining as the backdrop.
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Visit Stuart Park. A great spot to hangout and soak in the waterfront atmosphere. During winter, a large ice-skating rink is created in the centre of the park. Outdoor string lights, music, and warm fire pits surround the rink creating a delightful ambience. The best thing is it’s completely free to use the rink so make sure to bring along your ice skates but they are also available for hire at the rink.
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In the warmer months, borrow the complimentary cruiser bikes that the Beach House offers and take a ride along the beautiful waterfront boardwalk stopping at either Hot Sands Beach or Tugboat Bay for a dip in the lake.
2. Visit some of the incredible local wineries
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If there is one thing Kelowna is known for, it’s for the amazing wineries that are available in the region. With 200+ wineries, you are in for a treat finding your favourite. Enjoy taste-testing some classics and blends that are unique to the region. Some vineyards offer an on-site restaurant accompanied with breathtaking views over the vineyards and the Okanagan Lake for an elevated experience. Alternatively, let someone else do the planning and driving for you and book a wine tour. Check out some of our Prestige wine tour Rewards Partners who offer savings for Prestige Reward Members. Not a member yet? Click here to sign up for free.
3. Pick your own fresh fruit
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Kelowna has a teeming number of orchards producing all types of fresh fruit during the summer including peaches, apples, nectarines, apricots, blueberries, grapes and cherries. It is not uncommon to drive passed a fruit stand or a “u-pick” sign while exploring Kelowna. Our recommendation is to spend a morning loading a basket of fresh fruit and enjoying them on the beach later that day.
4. Take a hike
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There are several trails and mountains, long and short, easy and hard to choose from that are just a short distance from downtown. The closest being Knox Mountain. A popular spot with locals, the mountain is known for hiking, biking and dog walking. It is up to you on which trail to hike but if you’re up for a challenge, the “Knox your Sox Off” is a distinguished trail while the “Paul’s Tomb Trail” is a much more scenic stroll.
5. Get out on the lake
Weather and season permitting, you have to get out on the Okanagan Lake! There are a few options to experience the lake:
Enjoy a boat tour and the views of downtown from a different perspective with Okanagan Rent-A-Boat Ca Inc. or Okanagan Beach Rentals (note these are both Prestige Rewards Partners who will provide you with a special offer when signing up to our Rewards Program).
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Hire a kayak or Stand Up Paddle (SUP) board
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Take an adventurous ride with Hydrofly Kelowna.
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Take a dip in the lake on a warm summer’s day at one of the many free beaches along the waterfront.
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6. Explore Kangaroo Creek Farm
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The Kangaroo Creek Farm is moving to the Kelowna region and will open its doors March 2020. It is a fantastic place for the family to visit for a half-day of entertainment. The farm not only has kangaroos, but other foreign animals such as wallabies, wallaroos, goats, pigs, sugar glides, emus, parrots, capybaras and much more! It is a small entry fee for the incredible entertainment all the family can enjoy.
7. Bike the Myra Canyon Trestles
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Another incredible way to experience the outdoors in Kelowna is to bike along Myra Canyon which passes over 18 trestles along a section of the Kettle Valley Railway. The trail is relatively flat but the views are incredible! The entire loop is around 24 kilometers and takes around four hours to complete of which the benefit of this trail is youcan do as shorter ride as you like.
If you do not have your own bike, there are bicycles available to rent at the beginning of the trail. Use our Prestige Rewards Partner, Kettle Valley Railway Cycling Co Ltd. to receive a special offer when hiring a bike from them or simply taking a tour. Make sure to book in advance as tours do sell out.
8. Nordic skiing or snowshoeing at Telemark Nordic Club
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If you happen to visit Kelowna in the winter, this is a local favourite and for good reason! The Telemark Nordic Club is located a short 30-minute drive from the Beach House Resort and offers over fifty kilometers of professionally groomed trails from beginners to advanced. If nordic skiing is not your thing, make use of the sixty kilometers of snowshoeing trails which meander through quiet, pristine ponderosa and cedar forests with breath-taking views of the Okanagan Valley. A fun outdoor winter activity for the whole family. Click here to view the trail maps.
9. Visit Big White Ski Resort
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The local ski mountain to Kelowna, Big White Ski Resort has more than just skiing to offer, making it a great outing for the whole family.
If you love big powder days, then you will love Big White as it receives over 750cm of annual snowfall and has over 2,765 acres of skiable terrain of which 38 acres are available to night skiing making it the largest night skiing resort in western Canada. The mountain summit is at 2,319 meters with a vertical drop of 777 meters and serviced by 16 lifts.
They also have numerous other activities for everyone. These include; ice skating, ice climbing tower, dog sled tours, horse-drawn sleigh dining tours, tubing, snowshoe and fat biking tours, and even snowmobile tours!
With such a wide variety of activities; Kelowna is a well-known holiday destination that is sure to bring you back wanting more.
Check out our Prestige Adventurers experience in the Okanagan.
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