Some of Our Favourite Attractions
Here are a few of the many attractions we have visited and enjoyed in the area. Purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at Paynter's Market. Enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery. Experience kayaking surrounded by the mountains on Lake Okanagan in Peachland. Take a relaxing afternoon stroll around Shannon Lake. Enjoy a delicious dinner at one of the many restaurants, such as Old Vines Restaurant at Quails' Gate Winery. To finish the day, an evening walk at the promenade, around Kelowna City Park and the Marina.
There are three trailheads from the parking lot. The Boucherie Rush Trail is the one that takes you to the top of Mt Boucherie. The views at the top are well worth the climb. This trail is well maintained, with switchbacks and wooden railings at the narrower and steeper sections of the trail.
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Access: Trailhead is located on East Boundry Road
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Features: ancient volcanic lava flows, unique rock formations, Antelope Brush.
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Duration/Distance: 6 km round trip/1-3 hours
Elevation Gain: 275 metres
Difficulty Level: moderate to difficult
GPS: 49.850718, -119.589193
Peachland which is located just 15 minutes south of Adela's B&B is a quaint tourist oriented town. Stroll along Beach Avenue, check out the many shops and restaurants. Enjoy the park along the lakeside. Fish off the newly installed pier.
Some of our recommendations include:
Dining: The Gasthaus Restaurant & Pub.
Coffee/Bakery: Bliss Bakery
Ice Cream: Ship's Ahoy Fish & Chips serves hard ice cream.
The view of the Marina at sunset! The Marina at Kelowna sits between City Park & Waterfront Park and is the base to a number of Okanagan Lake cruises and water adventure sports. A nice place to explore the lake from. The promenade allows you to stroll along the lake. Many events held here throughout the summer.
Access Points: Parking lot off of Shannon Lake Road is just 2 minutes from our home.
About this Hike: This is perfect for a leisurely stroll as there are wide flat trails that are stroller and wheelchair-friendly. This park borders a residential neighbourhood and a golf course. The park features picnic tables, as well as a small lake that is perfect for canoeing or watching birds.
Features: wide flat trail, small lake, canoeing, bird watching, turtles, washroom facilities, wheelchair accessible.
Distance/Duration: 2 km round trip/1 hour or less
Elevation Gain: 0 metres
Difficulty Level: easy
GPS: 49.855102, -119.617646
Old Vines Restaurant is a meeting place of fresh local ingredients. Their selection of dishes enhances the light, fresh and fruitful, rich style of Quails' Gate wines. Their menu is constantly evolving as a reflection of our focus to serve the best and freshest the valley's local artisans and west coast markets can provide. They are dedicated to providing you with a beautiful setting and the ultimate food and wine experience in the Okanagan Valley.
Access Point: Follow Hwy 97 to the south end of Peachland, turn right on Hardy Street and follow it to the trailhead. Public parking and public washrooms available.
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About this Hike: Hardy Falls, Peachland, BC ... ... is only a 20-minute drive from Adela's Bed and Breakfast. The hike in from the parking lot is a leisurely 10-minute stroll along a very level path with bridges that crisscross over Deep Creek. I spotted a couple of birds I had not yet seen in BC, the American Dipper and the Cedar Waxwing. The path to Hardy Falls is wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Features: wide flat trail, bridges, bird watching, turtles, washroom facilities, wheelchair accessible.
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Distance/Duration: 2 km round trip/10 - 20 minutes
Elevation Gain: 0 metres
Difficulty Level: easy
GPS: 49.742089, -119764621
Access Point: From Hwy 97 ollow Hwy 97 to the south end of Peachland, turn right on Hardy Street and follow it to the trailhead. Public parking and public washrooms available.
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About this Hike: Pincushion Mountain Trail, Peachland, BC ... ... is only a 20-minute drive from Adela's Bed and Breakfast. The hike in from the parking lot is a moderately difficult hike. Hiking shoes or runners required as some sections are loose gravel. Typical time to hike is about 1 hour each way. We took 3 hours as we stopped often for photos and spent time at the summit.
Features: Amazing vista of Lake Okanagan washroom facilities.
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Distance/Duration: 2 km round trip/ 2+ hours round
Elevation Gain: 0 metres
Difficulty Level: easy
GPS: 49.742089, -119764621
Just a couple of minutes drive from Adela's is row upon row of farmers field of fresh fruits and vegetables depending on the season. Pick your own or buy straight from the market.
Cherries: Mid July
Apricots: Mid to late July
Peaches: Mid July - late August
Plums: August - September
Pears: Late August - September
Apples: September - October
