Nature

  There is no doubt, West Kelowna has some pretty stunning vantage points, our Instagram feed can attest to it on a daily basis. We also have some interesting architecture, pieces of history and quirky items that people like to photograph. We...

  The Rose Valley trails within Rose Valley Regional Park are considered one of the hidden gems in the Okanagan. The hike samples many of the brilliant features the region has to offer, such as hiking through a forest, surrounded by...

GLEN CANYON REGIONAL PARK (NORTH) Distance/Duration: various routes; over 4 km/2 hours or less Elevation Gain: 70 metres Difficulty Level: moderate to difficult GPS: 49.835192, -119.647489 or 49.848037, -119.663503 Access Points: The Aberdeen Trailhead can be found at Aberdeen & Webber Roads. Go to the...

ROTARY TRAILS Distance/Duration: 1 km/1 hour or less Elevation Gain: minimal Difficulty Level: easy to moderate (a few stairs) GPS: 49.815579, -119.623165 Access Points: Gellatly Road, across from the Westbank Yacht Club. About this Trail: You will find a network of trails and bridges that follow...

GLEN CANYON REGIONAL PARK (SOUTH) Distance/Duration: 2.2 km one way/2.25 hours for the Glen Canyon Green Way Trail Elevation Gain: 80 metres Difficulty Level: moderate (stairs) GPS: 49.825429, -119.642256 or 49.827054, -119.636830 Access Points: Three access points: The main parking area at the south end of...

SHANNON LAKE REGIONAL PARK Distance/Duration: 2 km round trip/1 hour or less Elevation Gain: 0 metres Difficulty Level: easy GPS: 49.855102, -119.617646 Access Points: Parking lot off of Shannon Lake Road About this Hike: This is perfect for a leisurely stroll as there are wide flat...

TELEMARK TRAILS Distance/Duration: various routes; 0.5 km – 15 km depending on trails chosen/1-6 hours Elevation Gain: 0 – 200 m depending on trail Difficulty Level: easy to difficult – depending on trail GPS: 49.862117, -119.71033 Access Points: 9 km from Hwy 97 along Glenrosa...

POWERS CREEK MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS Duration/Distance: various routes; 2 to 8 km Elevation Gain: up to 600 metres Difficulty Level: difficult Access Points: From Hwy 97 turn onto Glenrosa Road. This is the same road that heads out towards Crystal Mountain. You will pass...

BEAR CREEK PROVINCIAL PARK HIKING TRAILS Distance/Duration: various routes; Canyon Rim Trail 2.5 km/2 hrs – Loop Trail 15 minutes Elevation Gain: 90 metres maximum Difficulty Level: moderate – trail is well maintained Note: There are stairs on some routes. GPS: 49.927696, -119.512632 Access Points: Turn...

FINTRY PROVINCIAL PARK - WEST KELOWNA Distance/Duration: Various routes, Shorts Creek Gorge Trail 2-3 km/1-2 hours Elevation Gain: 40 metres Difficulty Level: easy to difficult (400 stairs) GPS: 50.140402, -119.501435 Access Points: Fintry Delta Road, off Westside Road, approximately 34 km north of the junction...