Okanagan Guides

Seasonal guides to the Okanagan, built from places and events Okanagan Roam has verified. Each one links straight to the listings.

Fall in the Okanagan

• Fall in the OkanaganThings to do in the Okanagan this fall: u-pick farms, cideries, winery restaurants, kokanee and waterfall walks, Halloween, events and cozy spots.
• The Okanagan in November, 2026Things to do in the Okanagan in November 2026: shows, first light-ups, quiet-season wine, saunas, soup and ramen, and ski hills opening late in the month.
• U-Pick Orchards, Farm Stands & Farm VisitsPick apples and pumpkins, feed farm animals, stop at fruit stands and taste among the orchards. Okanagan farm visits for harvest season.
• Okanagan Cideries for Apple SeasonOrchard cideries, cider with a proper meal, family- and dog-friendly tasting rooms and tours that do the driving, from Osoyoos to Enderby.
• Okanagan Winery Restaurants for FallHeated patios, tasting menus, wood-fired pizza and lake views: Okanagan winery restaurants for an unhurried fall meal, from Lake Country to Osoyoos.
• Where to see the kokanee salmon runCreekside walks where you can watch kokanee spawn in the Okanagan, plus other salmon runs nearby and a few verified ways to fish for kokanee.
• Okanagan waterfall walksOkanagan waterfall walks sorted by effort, from short flat strolls in Kelowna and Peachland to longer canyon trails and full-day mountain hikes.
• Halloween in the Okanagan 2026Haunted corn mazes, ghost tours, family Halloween events and costume nights out across the Okanagan for October 2026, with dates and towns.
• Fall Events & Festivals in the Okanagan, October–November 2026Cider fest, Oktoberfest, film festivals, Skate Canada, harvest dinners, farmers' markets and a big book sale across the Okanagan, Oct–Nov 2026.
• Hockey Season in the Okanagan: Where to Catch a GameWhere to watch hockey in the Okanagan this 2026–27 season: Rockets, Vees, Vipers, Warriors, Coyotes, Jets and Chiefs home games, plus UBCO Heat.

Cozy, rainy and cold days

• Cozy Spots for Cool DaysFireplaces, fire pits, heated patios and blankets: Okanagan pubs, cafés, restaurants and winery terraces that stay warm on cool fall days.
• Soup, Ramen & Pho: Okanagan Comfort FoodRamen, pho, borscht, chowder, curries and dumplings: Okanagan spots for a warm bowl on a cool fall day, from Enderby down to Oliver.
• A Rainy Day in the OkanaganWhat to do when it rains in the Okanagan: museums, galleries, an indoor waterpark, escape rooms, floating saunas, live theatre and climbing gyms.
• Indoor golf in the OkanaganKeep swinging after the courses close: Okanagan indoor golf simulators for 24/7 practice, lessons and club fitting, or a night out with friends.
• Comedy & Live Shows in the Okanagan, Fall & Winter 2026–27John Mulaney, Jim Jefferies, Ron James, Come From Away, Frozen and more: stand-up, musicals, drag and family shows in the Okanagan, 2026–27.

Winter in the Okanagan

• Winter in the OkanaganThings to do in the Okanagan this winter: skiing and beyond, skating, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, holiday events, saunas, winter wine and cozy spots.
• The Okanagan in December, 2026Things to do in the Okanagan in December 2026: holiday theatre, concerts, New Year's Eve, ski hills and outdoor rinks, saunas, and cozy food for cold days.
• Where to eat, drink and play at Big White and SilverStar this winterWhere to eat, drink and play at Big White and SilverStar this winter: après-ski, on-mountain lunch, dinner and things to do off the slopes.
• Okanagan Ski Season 2026–27: Opening Days & EventsBig White opens Nov 26 and SilverStar Nov 27. Every listed 2026–27 ski-hill event: Welcome to Winter, Big Reds, light-ups, Christmas Eve and races.
• Where to Eat & Après at Big WhiteWhere to eat and après at Big White: pubs, steak and Italian dinners, ramen, sushi, pizza, poutine, coffee and donuts, from the Village to Happy Valley.
• Where to Eat & Après at SilverStarWhere to eat and après at SilverStar: pubs, a cocktail bar, Italian and village dinners, a bakery-café, pizza by the slice and snowcat dinners.
• Apex & Baldy: The Okanagan's Smaller Ski HillsApex and Baldy, two smaller Okanagan ski hills: night skiing, tubing, a forest skating loop, snowshoe trails, and where to eat after.
• Things to Do in Kelowna in Winter (2026–27)Kelowna in winter, 2026–27: Nordic and snowshoe trails, outdoor skating, indoor fun for grey days, saunas, cozy cafés and the season's best events.
• Winter in the Okanagan, without the downhillTube parks, fat bikes, lit forest trails, snowshoe dinners, ice fishing and winter birding: Okanagan winter fun that doesn't need a lift ticket.
• Cross-country trails and snowshoe routesCross-country ski centres and snowshoe trails across the Okanagan, from SilverStar and Sovereign Lake to Telemark, Nickel Plate and Baldy.
• Where to skate this winterWhere to skate in the Okanagan: forest loops and ponds in the ski villages, free outdoor rinks in town, and arenas with public skates.
• Sleigh Rides, Dog Sledding & Snowmobile ToursHorse-drawn sleigh rides, husky dog-sled tours, guided snowmobile tours and snowcat dinners and catskiing across the Okanagan this winter.
• Okanagan Christmas Markets & Holiday Craft Fairs 2026Every Okanagan Christmas market and holiday craft fair for 2026, town by town: Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, Lake Country, Oliver, Osoyoos and winery markets.
• Holiday Markets, Lights & Christmas Events in the Okanagan, 2026Christmas markets, light-ups, The Nutcracker, holiday concerts, the Christmas Express steam train, sleigh rides and New Year's Eve in the Okanagan, 2026.
• Winter Festivals & Events in the Okanagan, January–March 2027Frost Fest in Penticton, a Polar Bear Dip, a ski race, a chef dinner, ballet and Come From Away across the Okanagan, Jan–Mar 2027.
• Things to Do in the Okanagan in January 2027Tubing, sleigh rides, a winter carnival, floating saunas, ramen and soup: things to do in the Okanagan in January 2027, from the valley to the hills.
• Valentine's Day in the Okanagan, 2027Valentine's week 2027 in the Okanagan: a salt-cave chocolate night, ballet, romantic dinners, floating saunas, chocolate shops and a snowcat dinner.
• Saunas, Spas & Warm Soaks for Cold DaysFloating lake saunas, a social bathhouse, a thermal spa circuit and pools with hot tubs and steam rooms for warming up on a cold Okanagan day.
• Winter Wine in the OkanaganOkanagan icewine specialists in West Kelowna and Kaleden, plus guided wine tour companies that run winter wine tours from Big White and SilverStar.

Towns, weekends and local food

• Things to Do in Kelowna, All YearThings to do in Kelowna in every season: lookouts and rail trails, wineries close to town, summer beaches, museums for rainy days, tours, golf and winter rinks.
• Where to Eat in KelownaWhere to eat in Kelowna: dinners worth booking, Pandosy and Rutland favourites, global flavours, fish and chips, family spots, coffee and plant-based picks.
• A Weekend in KelownaTwo days in Kelowna: the downtown waterfront, a Knox Mountain hike, a winery afternoon, good coffee and dinners, and cozy evenings in any season.
• Kelowna Without a CarHow to enjoy Kelowna without a car: walkable downtown and Pandosy stops, lakeside bike routes, wine tours with pickup, and paddle rentals by the beach.
• Best Sushi in KelownaWhere to eat sushi in Kelowna: a tiny chef's counter, late-night rolls, all-you-can-eat, sashimi bento lunches, vegan sushi bowls and izakaya plates.
• Best Pizza in KelownaKelowna pizza by style: wood-fired Neapolitan, slices by the beach, Indian-fusion pies in Rutland, brewery and winery pizza, late-night slices and gluten-free.
• A Vernon & SilverStar WeekendTwo days in Vernon and up at SilverStar: Kalamalka Lake, the Rail Trail, Coldstream and dinner downtown, then skiing, tubing or summer trails on the mountain.
• A Summerland & Peachland Day TripOne easy day on the lake: coffee and a waterfront walk in Peachland, a waterfall, lunch in Summerland, Bottleneck Drive wineries and Giant's Head.
• A Penticton & Naramata Wine WeekendA two-day Penticton and Naramata wine weekend: Bench tastings and a winery lunch, then the lakefront, the KVR trail, breweries and dinner downtown.
• An Oliver & Osoyoos Wine WeekendA two-day Oliver and Osoyoos wine weekend: Golden Mile and Black Sage Road tastings, a winery lunch, desert trails, a lake walk and dinner in Osoyoos.
• Where to Eat in PentictonWhere to eat in Penticton: brunch, bakeries, lunch counters, lakeside patios, winery dinners, breweries, cocktail bars, cheap eats and vegan spots.
• Where to Eat in VernonWhere to eat in Vernon and Coldstream: diner breakfasts, scratch bakeries, farm dinners, lakeside pubs, cideries, cheap eats and vegan-friendly picks.
• Where to Eat in West KelownaWhere to eat in West Kelowna: diner breakfasts, bakeries, taco stands, winery dining rooms, lake-view patios, BBQ and beer, and vegan-friendly kitchens.
• Best Brunch in PentictonWhere to brunch in Penticton: a beachfront Turkish brunch, lakeside patios, big diner breakfasts, vegan and gluten-free spots, bakeries and good coffee.
• Best Brunch in VernonWhere to brunch in Vernon: breakfast poutine, Filipino breakfasts, a patio at Predator Ridge, family cafés, vegan cinnamon rolls and scratch bakeries.
• Dog-Friendly PentictonOff-leash dog beaches, viewpoint walks, and breweries, wineries, cafés and patios that welcome dogs in Penticton, BC, with the dog rules for each.
• Dog-Friendly VernonOff-leash swimming at Hurlburt Park, on-leash trails like the Grey Canal, and Vernon patios and cafés that welcome dogs, with the dog rules for each.

Food, drink, family and dogs, year-round

• Okanagan Wineries for First-TimersNew to Okanagan wine country? How tastings work, welcoming wineries to start with, landmark estates and wine tours that do the driving.
• Best Brunch in KelownaWhere to brunch in Kelowna: creative Bennys, lake-view terraces, family diners, gluten-free and vegan options, bakeries and even a drag brunch.
• Best Patios in KelownaRooftop sunsets, lakeside decks, winery terraces and dog-friendly brewery patios: the best places to eat and drink outside in Kelowna, BC.
• Dog-Friendly KelownaOff-leash dog beaches, on-leash trails, and breweries, cafés and wineries that welcome dogs in Kelowna, BC, with the dog rules for each.
• Happy Hour in KelownaWhere to find happy hour in Kelowna: rooftop patios, pubs, cocktail bars, brewery taprooms, oyster deals and early-dinner specials around town.
• Date Night in KelownaDate night ideas in Kelowna, any time of year: tasting menus, cozy bistros, speakeasy cocktails, a social sauna, board games, lake views and dessert.
• Cheap Eats in KelownaWhere to eat well for less in Kelowna: diner breakfasts, banh mi and subs, pho and curry, food-truck tacos, bakeries, late-night slices and vegan picks.
• Family-Friendly Okanagan: Things to Do with KidsThings to do with kids in the Okanagan, all year: indoor waterparks, play spaces, beaches, farms with animals, climbing gyms, rinks, tube parks and family food.
• Okanagan Craft Breweries: A Valley Beer TrailA north-to-south Okanagan beer trail: 36 craft breweries from Vernon to Osoyoos, with flagship beers, brewpub food, dog-friendly patios and bowling.

By town

Patios, happy hours, dog-friendly spots and more, town by town.

Kelowna

Dog-Friendly Places 98Vegan-Friendly Places to Eat 145Vegetarian-Friendly Places to Eat 153Patios 165Kid-Friendly Places 198Gluten-Free Options 187Lake View Spots 83Non-Alcoholic Drinks 49Where to Watch the Game 31Live Music 43Great Spots for Groups 213Happy Hour 78Free Things to Do 57Arts & Culture 17Breakfast & Early Spots 68Late-Night Spots 101

Gluten-Free Restaurants 122Vegan-Friendly Restaurants 95Family-Friendly Restaurants 85Restaurants with Patios 80Restaurants for Groups 78Family-Friendly Patios 77Happy Hour Patios 67Dog-Friendly Patios 66Restaurants with Happy Hour 39Patios with a Lake View 34Patios with Live Music 33Gluten-Free Cafés 32Vegan-Friendly Cafés 27Brewery Patios 20Cafés with Patios 18Dog-Friendly Restaurants 17Dog-Friendly Breweries 17Winery Patios 16Restaurants with a Lake View 15Family-Friendly Breweries 13Dog-Friendly Cafés 12Wineries with Lake Views 11Dog-Friendly Wineries 9Wineries for Groups 8Pubs with Patios 8Pubs to Watch the Game 8Family-Friendly Wineries 7Wineries with Live Music 7

West Kelowna

Dog-Friendly Places 40Vegan-Friendly Places to Eat 24Vegetarian-Friendly Places to Eat 34Patios 51Kid-Friendly Places 65Gluten-Free Options 40Lake View Spots 52Live Music 13Great Spots for Groups 54Happy Hour 22Free Things to Do 34Breakfast & Early Spots 14Late-Night Spots 9

Gluten-Free Restaurants 28Family-Friendly Patios 26Dog-Friendly Patios 25Patios with a Lake View 24Family-Friendly Restaurants 22Happy Hour Patios 21Restaurants for Groups 20Vegan-Friendly Restaurants 19Restaurants with Patios 18Winery Patios 16Wineries with Lake Views 13Dog-Friendly Wineries 13Patios with Live Music 12Wineries for Groups 12Family-Friendly Wineries 9Restaurants with Happy Hour 9Restaurants with a Lake View 8Dog-Friendly Restaurants 7Cafés with Patios 6Gluten-Free Cafés 6Pubs with Patios 6

Peachland

Dog-Friendly Places 15Patios 11Kid-Friendly Places 20Gluten-Free Options 10Lake View Spots 23Great Spots for Groups 15Free Things to Do 17

Patios with a Lake View 10Gluten-Free Restaurants 9Family-Friendly Patios 8Restaurants with a Lake View 8Restaurants with Patios 8Family-Friendly Restaurants 8Restaurants for Groups 7Dog-Friendly Patios 6Happy Hour Patios 6Restaurants with Happy Hour 6

Summerland

Dog-Friendly Places 30Vegan-Friendly Places to Eat 13Vegetarian-Friendly Places to Eat 12Patios 37Kid-Friendly Places 43Gluten-Free Options 14Lake View Spots 25Non-Alcoholic Drinks 10Live Music 10Great Spots for Groups 30Free Things to Do 18

Family-Friendly Patios 23Dog-Friendly Patios 21Winery Patios 16Wineries for Groups 13Patios with a Lake View 12Family-Friendly Wineries 12Wineries with Lake Views 10Dog-Friendly Wineries 10Patios with Live Music 9Restaurants with Patios 7Family-Friendly Restaurants 7Restaurants for Groups 7Wineries with Live Music 6Cafés with Patios 6

Penticton

Dog-Friendly Places 42Vegan-Friendly Places to Eat 41Vegetarian-Friendly Places to Eat 49Patios 77Kid-Friendly Places 95Gluten-Free Options 73Lake View Spots 50Non-Alcoholic Drinks 13Where to Watch the Game 12Live Music 13Great Spots for Groups 83Happy Hour 22Free Things to Do 29Arts & Culture 11Breakfast & Early Spots 26Late-Night Spots 27

Gluten-Free Restaurants 53Restaurants with Patios 41Family-Friendly Restaurants 38Vegan-Friendly Restaurants 34Family-Friendly Patios 32Restaurants for Groups 29Dog-Friendly Patios 26Patios with a Lake View 23Happy Hour Patios 19Restaurants with Happy Hour 15Winery Patios 13Restaurants with a Lake View 13Gluten-Free Cafés 12Dog-Friendly Restaurants 11Patios with Live Music 9Brewery Patios 9Wineries with Lake Views 8Cafés with Patios 8Family-Friendly Breweries 7Dog-Friendly Wineries 6Dog-Friendly Breweries 6

Naramata

Dog-Friendly Places 30Patios 37Kid-Friendly Places 26Lake View Spots 30Great Spots for Groups 21

Patios with a Lake View 27Winery Patios 26Wineries with Lake Views 22Dog-Friendly Patios 21Dog-Friendly Wineries 20Family-Friendly Patios 19Family-Friendly Wineries 15Wineries for Groups 13Restaurants with Patios 6

Lake Country

Dog-Friendly Places 27Vegan-Friendly Places to Eat 11Vegetarian-Friendly Places to Eat 14Patios 22Kid-Friendly Places 42Gluten-Free Options 17Lake View Spots 45Non-Alcoholic Drinks 8Live Music 10Great Spots for Groups 22Free Things to Do 25

Family-Friendly Patios 15Patios with a Lake View 12Dog-Friendly Patios 11Family-Friendly Restaurants 11Patios with Live Music 9Gluten-Free Restaurants 9Wineries with Lake Views 7Wineries for Groups 7Restaurants with Patios 7Restaurants for Groups 7Winery Patios 6Vegan-Friendly Restaurants 6

Okanagan Falls

Dog-Friendly Places 18Patios 19Kid-Friendly Places 10Lake View Spots 16Great Spots for Groups 11Free Things to Do 8

Dog-Friendly Patios 11Winery Patios 11Dog-Friendly Wineries 11Patios with a Lake View 9Wineries with Lake Views 9Wineries for Groups 9Family-Friendly Patios 7Family-Friendly Wineries 6

Oliver

Dog-Friendly Places 39Vegetarian-Friendly Places to Eat 8Patios 58Kid-Friendly Places 44Gluten-Free Options 19Live Music 18Great Spots for Groups 33Free Things to Do 9

Winery Patios 38Dog-Friendly Wineries 27Family-Friendly Patios 25Dog-Friendly Patios 24Family-Friendly Wineries 18Wineries for Groups 18Patios with Live Music 17Wineries with Live Music 13Restaurants with Patios 11Gluten-Free Restaurants 11Family-Friendly Restaurants 9Restaurants for Groups 7

Osoyoos

Dog-Friendly Places 26Vegan-Friendly Places to Eat 9Vegetarian-Friendly Places to Eat 20Patios 34Kid-Friendly Places 41Gluten-Free Options 20Lake View Spots 36Great Spots for Groups 34Free Things to Do 21Breakfast & Early Spots 13

Patios with a Lake View 16Dog-Friendly Patios 14Family-Friendly Patios 14Restaurants with Patios 14Family-Friendly Restaurants 14Gluten-Free Restaurants 14Restaurants for Groups 12Winery Patios 8Dog-Friendly Wineries 8Restaurants with a Lake View 8Vegan-Friendly Restaurants 8Gluten-Free Cafés 6

Vernon

Dog-Friendly Places 22Vegan-Friendly Places to Eat 47Vegetarian-Friendly Places to Eat 58Patios 45Kid-Friendly Places 91Gluten-Free Options 68Lake View Spots 23Non-Alcoholic Drinks 18Where to Watch the Game 11Live Music 13Great Spots for Groups 87Happy Hour 28Free Things to Do 29Arts & Culture 12Breakfast & Early Spots 30Late-Night Spots 22

Gluten-Free Restaurants 51Family-Friendly Restaurants 44Restaurants for Groups 39Vegan-Friendly Restaurants 35Restaurants with Patios 25Family-Friendly Patios 22Restaurants with Happy Hour 22Happy Hour Patios 16Gluten-Free Cafés 12Dog-Friendly Patios 9Cafés with Patios 9Vegan-Friendly Cafés 9Patios with a Lake View 6

Armstrong

Kid-Friendly Places 14Great Spots for Groups 10Breakfast & Early Spots 8

Coldstream

Dog-Friendly Places 9Kid-Friendly Places 10Lake View Spots 12Free Things to Do 12

Lumby

Kid-Friendly Places 8Great Spots for Groups 9Free Things to Do 9

Enderby

Kid-Friendly Places 10Free Things to Do 9

Kaleden

Patios 8

Big White

Vegetarian-Friendly Places to Eat 8Kid-Friendly Places 20Gluten-Free Options 12

Gluten-Free Restaurants 11Family-Friendly Restaurants 10Vegan-Friendly Restaurants 6

SilverStar

Vegetarian-Friendly Places to Eat 9Kid-Friendly Places 13