MUST DO
If you only have a day or two in the Okanagan, these are the experiences you shouldn't miss. Hand-picked landmarks, flagship wineries, iconic trails and scenic wine routes — curated by The Scene.
“If someone only has a day or two, what shouldn't they miss?”
This is the shortlist. Not the longest list, not the most popular by rating — the experiences our editors would send a friend to first. Every entry is a verified listing on The Scene, chosen by hand.
The Okanagan Essentials
Iconic railway trestles hike — the Okanagan's signature outdoor experience.
⭐ Must Do · #2Local FavouriteKelowna's in-city landmark — panoramic lake and city views from the summit.
⭐ Must Do · #3Local FavouriteBell tower, cliffside terrace, and one of Canada's most photographed wineries.
⭐ Must Do · #4Local FavouriteFlagship Westside estate — Old Vines Patio views across the lake.
⭐ Must Do · #5Local FavouriteLakeside estate with Home Block restaurant — a full afternoon in one visit.
⭐ Must Do · #6Local FavouriteNorth Okanagan pinnacle — Miradoro sister spot with Okanagan Lake vistas.
⭐ Must Do · #7Local FavouritePyramid cellar and organic vineyards — unlike anywhere else in the valley.
The downtown Kelowna waterfront walk — sunset, sailboats, and Bear on the pier.
Wild lakeshore, backcountry trails, and the Okanagan you don't see from the highway.
The turquoise lake — Rattlesnake Point views that define the Okanagan.
⭐ Must Do · #11Local FavouriteA quiet Japanese garden hidden in downtown Kelowna — free to visit.
1917 heritage packinghouse — the story of how the Okanagan became fruit country.
⭐ Must Do · #13Local FavouriteHand-feed the joeys — a genuinely unique family experience in Lake Country.
Waterfront swim beach at the foot of Bernard Ave — Kelowna's summer meeting point.
Ten ziplines through Douglas fir forest — the valley's marquee adrenaline day.
⭐ Must Do · #16AttractionLift-served downhill mountain biking on 1,500m of vertical — summer at the resort.
⭐ Must Do · #17Local FavouriteRidgeline golf, Sparkling Hill spa access, and the North Okanagan's destination resort.
Crystal-clad wellness resort perched above Okanagan Lake — the region's spa landmark.
Get on the water — guided lake tours to hidden coves you can't reach by road.
⭐ Must Do · #20Wine TrailThe Naramata Bench — the iconic wine drive of the Okanagan, one afternoon.
⭐ Must Do · #21Wine TrailWestside estates along Boucherie Road — lake-view tastings, minutes from downtown.
Only have one day? Let's plan it.
Tell the Scene Concierge who you're with, what you love, and when you're here — we'll shape your Must Do list around it.
