Kid-Friendly Places in Lake Country
This Lake Country list has 71 places: 25 parks and trails, 16 restaurants, 14 beaches and 16 others. In Lake Country, of these 71, 5 list weekly specials and 23 link a menu. Keep in mind that 8 close for part of the year. Our picks here include The Jammery, one of our Local Favourites: voted Kelowna's Best Breakfast year after year (Best of Kelowna).
Open Now is based on each place’s listed hours. Hours can change for holidays, seasons or special closures — check with the venue before you go.
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Peaks to Shore
Open now · Closes 5 PM
Peaks to Shore is a cute coffee shop in Oyama, Lake Country, that has thought through every kind of visitor.
Dogs OK Patio +2
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Norman's Diner - Lake Country
Open now · Closes 3 PM
Breakfast served all day until 3 PM; made-from-scratch diner classics, order-and-pay-first counter service.
Vegetarian Kids OK +2
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Rose Hill Orchard & Cidery
Open now · Closes 6 PM
Bottle-conditioned ciders from its own orchard: single-varietal Spartan and Aurora, oak-aged blends.
Dogs OK Patio +3
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Happy Slice Pizza (Lake Country)
Open now · Closes 11 PM
Pizza shop with Indian-style pies like Shahi Paneer and Tandoori Paneer alongside classic toppings.
Vegetarian Patio +2
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Wooden Nickel Cafe
Open now · Closes 3 PM
Lake Country breakfast and lunch cafe: skillets, eggs benedict, crepes and pancakes, all homemade.
Vegetarian Kids OK +2
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Intrigue Wines
Open now · Closes 6 PM
German-inspired Riesling from its Lake Country vineyards; also Social Rosé and sparkling.
From $6 Dogs OK +4
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The Jammery
Open now · Closes 3 PM
All-day breakfast, eggs benny and waffles, plus house-made jams; judged on a Food Network show.
Closed Nov 17–Dec 2, reopens Dec 3.
Local Favourite Dogs OK Kids OK +1
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Lake Country Radio Cafe
Open now · Closes 3 PM
Lake Country Radio Cafe sits next to the local art gallery and has the cozy feel of a community hub.
Patio Kids OK +1
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Ribbleworth Trail (Oyama)
Open to the public
A short, easy trail on Oyama's east bench with views of farmland and Wood Lake: a gravel north end with a bench, then a narrower path under a tree canopy.
Free Dogs OK +1
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Jade Buffet Lake Country
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Lake Country Chinese and Western buffet with sushi, plus an a la carte menu.
Vegetarian Kids OK +1
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Okanagan Centre Safe Harbour Regional Park
Open to the public
One of the only safe harbours on this stretch of Okanagan Lake, this Okanagan Centre park pairs a boat launch with a pedestrian dock, a fishing and viewing platform and…
Free Dogs OK
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Pelmewash Parkway
Open to the public
A peaceful waterfront pathway along the west side of Wood Lake.
Free Dogs OK +1
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Lookout Restaurant
Closed today · Opens tomorrow 11:30 AM
Lookout Restaurant is the fine-dining patio at Gray Monk Winery in Lake Country, perched at one of the best elevations above Okanagan Lake.
Patio Kids OK +3
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Spion Kop Recreation Reserve
Open to the public
Lake Country's summit trail system: over 17 km of marked trails in a 350-hectare wilderness reserve above Wood Lake.
Free Dogs OK
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Reiswig Regional Park
Open to the public
Reiswig Regional Park is where you relax on the shores of Wood Lake with plenty of space on the beach or the lawn, and its mature poplars are a big part of the appeal on…
Free Dogs OK
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Britannia Brewing Co
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM
Brewery HQ with a 200-seat restaurant and big patio on the Rail Trail; lawn bowling, sours to stouts.
Dogs OK Vegan +9
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Beaver Lake Mountain Resort
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
A four-season lake resort at 1,402 metres on Beaver (Swalwell) Lake above Lake Country.
From $15 Dogs OK +2
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Pane Vino Pizzeria
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Pane Vino Pizzeria puts real Italian heart into Neapolitan pizza in Lake Country.
Vegan Vegetarian +4
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Lake Country Art Gallery
Closed · Opens 12 PM
Free contemporary gallery; this fall it hosts Dark Arts, an artist-made haunted house of 8 interactive rooms.
Free Kids OK +1
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Whiskey Cove Beach
Open to the public
Whiskey Cove Beach is a small waterfront park off Carr's Landing Road with two picnic tables right on the beach and designated parking.
Free
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Pollard Pond Loop (Trethewey Park)
Open to the public
A short nature loop around Pollard Pond in Lake Country's Trethewey Park, with a bridge, a viewing platform and seasonal fountains.
Free Dogs OK
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KOHA VIETNAMESE KITCHEN
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Vietnamese kitchen in Lake Country: pho, banh mi, Hanoi bun cha and rice bowls.
Vegetarian Kids OK
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Oyama Lake Lodge
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
A fishing resort on Oyama Lake, an 800-acre volcanic lake with depths to 87 feet that holds trout of all sizes.
From $55 / session Dogs OK +3
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Marshall Park
Open to the public
Marshall Park is an Okanagan Lake beach area in Carr's Landing with a boat launch and designated parking.
Free
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Wood Lake RV Park & Marina
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
Twelve acres of lawn and old willows on the shore of Wood Lake, with 176 full-service RV sites, a 69-slip marina and a beach.
From $20 Dogs OK +2
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Okanagan Rail Trail
Open to the public
This trail follows the former CN rail bed between Coldstream and Kelowna.
Local Favourite Free Dogs OK +1
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Ex Nihilo Vineyards & Tasting Room
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Reserve Privata red and Chardonnay, plus Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot and the Naramata Night red.
From $18 Dogs OK +3
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Pebble Beach Park
Open to the public
Pebble Beach Park is Okanagan Centre’s beach: a designated swimming area with a dock and swim raft, and a picnic area on the shore.
Free
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Lake Country Bike Park
Open to the public
A six-hectare, purpose-built mountain-bike park with views over Okanagan Lake, designed around progression.
Closes Nov 30
Free Dogs OK +1
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Pioneer Park
Open to the public
Pioneer Park is Oyama’s beach on Kalamalka Lake, with a designated swimming area and a swim raft to make the swim feel like an outing, a playground for the kids and a…
Free
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Winfield Chinese Restaurant
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Chinese and western menu in Winfield beside Tim Hortons on Highway 97, serving over a decade.
Vegetarian Kids OK +2
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Winfield Creek Wildlife Habitat Preserve
Open to the public
A short, easy wander (about 860 m of trails) among the wetlands and channels of Winfield Creek, a protected habitat that's vital for spawning kokanee, with an…
Free
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Kopje Regional Park
Open to the public
Kopje Regional Park is a serene spot on the Carr’s Landing shore of Okanagan Lake with a view across to James Grant Island, a protected bird sanctuary, and the historic…
Free Dogs OK
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Dee Lake Wilderness Resort
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
A heritage fishing resort established in 1926 on Dee Lake, one of the chain of trout lakes between Lake Country and Vernon.
Dogs OK Kids OK +1
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Winfield Arena
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
Lake Country's small-town rink on Bottom Wood Lake Road, with free public skates on Sunday and Wednesday and a Friday DJ Skate. Friday Adult Shinny fills fast.
From $4 Kids OK +1
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Creekside Theatre
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
266-seat Lake Country theatre with touring music, tribute acts and a December Peter Pan Panto.
From $39 Kids OK +2
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Beasley Park
Open to the public
Beasley Park sits at the south end of Wood Lake on Woodsdale Road, right next door to Reiswig Regional Park, and the District counts it among Lake Country's favourite…
Free Dogs OK
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Al-ways Fishing Charters
Book ahead · tours by reservation
Captain Al McPhail's guided trips cruise across Wood Lake and up the channel into Kalamalka Lake, fishing for kokanee and trout. Suits first-timers as much as regulars.
From $225 Kids OK +1
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Swalwell (Beaver) Lake Recreation Site
Open to the public
A 14-site public campground with its own boat launch beside Beaver Lake Mountain Resort, on water stocked with 35,000 rainbow trout a year.
Free Dogs OK
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Greek House Restaurant
Closed · Opens 4 PM
Lake Country Greek restaurant since 1993: keftethes, spanakopita, souvlaki and roast lamb from owner-chef Christos.
Patio Kids OK
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Gable Beach Park
Open to the public
Gable Beach is a low-key stretch of Okanagan Lake shoreline in Carr's Landing, with a beach, two picnic tables and a hand launch for kayaks and paddleboards.
Free Dogs OK
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Okanagan Centre Beach Trail
Open to the public
A 2.6 km trail through a strip of forest beside the stony beaches of Okanagan Lake in historic Okanagan Centre, with views south to the W.R.
Free Dogs OK +1
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Cutwater Brewing and Lounge
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM
Smash burgers and house beers like Sea Salt Cerveza, Dragon Lady dragon fruit sour and Okanagan Sunset gose.
Patio Kids OK +5
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Island Lake Recreation Site (Dee Lake chain)
Hours not confirmed · call ahead
The public campground of the Dee Lake chain of trout lakes, with 34 forested sites on a lake full of small, keen rainbows. Bring a canoe rather than a big boat.
From $18 / night Dogs OK +1
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Fourth St Beach Park
Open to the public
Fourth Street Beach is a small Okanagan Lake swim spot in the heart of Okanagan Centre, with a designated swim area, a swim raft and a few benches.
Free Dogs OK
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Arrowleaf Cellars
Closed · Opens 12 PM
Arrowleaf Cellars takes its name from a wildflower, and its Lake Country tasting room keeps things just as down-to-earth.
Closes Dec 23
From $7 Dogs OK +7
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Jack Seaton Park
Open to the public
A Lake Country park that pairs softball diamonds, a padel court and a playground with natural trails for all skill levels.
Free Dogs OK +1
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Chantana's Thai Restaurant
Closed · Opens 11 AM
Lake Country Thai restaurant: tom yum, pad Thai, green curry and cashew chicken with fresh herbs.
Dogs OK Vegan +3
All places on this page, A–Z (71)
- Al-ways Fishing Charters
- Arrowleaf Cellars
- Beasley Park
- Beaver Lake Mountain Resort
- Blind Tiger Vineyards
- Bridlewood Riding Centre
- Britannia Brewing Co
- Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza Winfield
- Chantana's Thai Restaurant
- Coral Beach Park
- Coral Beach South
- Creekside Theatre
- Cutwater Brewing and Lounge
- Dee Lake Wilderness Resort
- East Hill Trail (Oyama)
- Ex Nihilo Vineyards & Tasting Room
- Folktale Cider
- Fourth St Beach Park
- Gable Beach Park
- Gray Monk Estate Winery
- Greek House Restaurant
- Happy Slice Pizza (Lake Country)
- Intrigue Wines
- Island Lake Recreation Site (Dee Lake chain)
- Jack Seaton Park
- Jade Buffet Lake Country
- Kaloya Regional Park
- Koha Vietnamese Kitchen
- Kopje Regional Park
- L'Isola Bella Bistro
- Lake Country Art Gallery
- Lake Country Bike Park
- Lake Country Museum & Archives
- Lake Country Radio Cafe
- Lookout Restaurant
- Lu Lou's Lakeside Grill & Chill
- Marno's Woodfire Pizza
- Marshall Park
- Norman's Diner - Lake Country
- Nuyens Park
- Okanagan Centre Beach Trail
- Okanagan Centre Safe Harbour Regional Park
- Okanagan Rail Trail
- Okanagan Stables
- Oyama General Store Paddle Rentals
- Oyama Lake Lodge
- Oyama Zipline Adventure Park
- Pane Vino Pizzeria
- Peaks to Shore
- Pebble Beach Park
- Pelmewash Parkway
- Pioneer Park
- Pollard Pond Loop (Trethewey Park)
- Pretty-Newene Trail
- Reiswig Regional Park
- Ribbleworth Trail (Oyama)
- Rose Hill Orchard & Cidery
- Spion Kop Recreation Reserve
- Swalwell (Beaver) Lake Recreation Site
- Swalwell Park & Trethewey Splash Park
- The Jammery
- The Lakes Trails (Lake Country)
- Turtle Bay GOGO Sushi
- Viva Mexicana
- Whiskey Cove Beach
- Winfield Arena
- Winfield Chinese Restaurant
- Winfield Creek Wildlife Habitat Preserve
- Wood Lake Fishing Dock
- Wood Lake RV Park & Marina
- Wooden Nickel Cafe
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