Discover Farm-Fresh Fun in West Kelowna: Visit the Farm Loop
Don’t miss the chance to explore the Westside Farm Loop in West Kelowna this fall! This picturesque route is a hit with families and nature enthusiasts, offering a charming blend of farm experiences and outdoor activities.
You can “get your farm on” with activities like apple picking, visiting farm animals, creating flower bouquets, and treating yourself to some delicious ice cream. The farm loop is your one-stop-shop for fresh tomatoes, corn, apples, squash, garlic, herbs, eggs, and nuts. Gather these farm-fresh ingredients and start whipping up pasta sauces, Mexican street corn, or your favorite apple pie recipe.
Here are a few tips for visiting our farms and orchards.
• These are active farms and tractors or equipment may be in use. Stay in designated areas.
• Harvest dates vary from year to year due to weather fluctuations, which can impact fruit yields and harvest schedules.
• Check the farms/fruit stands hours as they vary and may not be open daily.
• Bring cash as some stand may operate on an honour system.
Farms and Fruit Stands that are Open this September
Fresh Finds at Gellatly Garden
4205 Gellatly Rd | Hrs: Daily, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and if the gate is open.
You pick flowers and fresh produce such as tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, squash, onions.
Griffin Farms
3344 Elliott Rd | Hrs: Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Upick apples as well as tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, fresh red onions, red Russian garlic, a variety of sweet and spicy peppers, a variety of squash (Butternut, kabocha, Acorn, festival, spaghetti), zucchini, patty pans, Bartlett Pears, and late Italian prune plums. Apple varieties include McIntosh, Royal Gala and Honeycrisp. (please note that all apples may not be ready for harvest)
Paynter’s Fruit Market
3687 Paynter Rd | Hrs: Daily, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Farm Tours (45 minutes) offered daily at 9:00 am, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.
Snapshot Orchard Tours (15 minutes) offered daily, every 30 minutes from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. More information can be found here. https://www.payntersfruitmarket.ca/tours
You Pick Experiences: Tomatoes, Italian Prune Plums, Zinnias
Melons, root vegetables, salad, swiss chard, beetroot, zucchini, eggplant, kale, squash, tomatoes, hot and sweet peppers, pickling cukes, cucumbers, herbs, patty pans, beans, peas, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, garlic, Italian Plums, apples, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, pears.
Schoene Family Farm
3220 Glencoe Rd | Hrs: Daily, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Farm Fresh Eggs
TBA Farms
3556 Elliott Rd | Hrs: Daily, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Potatoes, onions, tomatoes, apples, garlic, squash, pumpkins, pears, green beans and pepper.
The Dirty Bee Flower Farm
3420 Turnbull Rd | Hrs: You Pick Flowers, Wednesdays 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturdays 8:00 am to 11:00 am. Bookings available through their website.
Pre-orders and pick ups by appointment 7 days as week from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Westbank Farmers’ Market
Corner of Elliott Rd & Main St | Saturdays in September, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
A variety of fresh produce, baked goods and crafters.
Westbank Harvest
2654 Scharf Rd | Hrs: Daily, self-serve, honour system
Apples, root vegetables and flowers.
Wineries along the Westside Farm Loop
Ciao Bella Winery
3252 Glencoe Rd | Hrs: Wednesday – Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Wine tastings, icewine as well as Spuntini platters for the picnic area and Gelato and frozen espressos.
Off the Grid Organic Winery
3623 Glencoe Rd | Hrs: Sunday – Thursday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm – Friday & Saturday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | September 15 onward, Daily 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Wine tastings. Special events include a Pop-Up Market on September 13, Sunday Afternoon Yoga.
Other things to do in West Kelowna:
- Family Fun at Julia’s Junction: Bring the kids to Julia’s Junction, with over 20,000 sq ft of playspace, this playground has something for everyone. Enjoy inclusive play structures, perfect for all ages and abilities.
- Gellatly Bay: Explore the Gellatly Bay Waterfront which features beaches, parks, a birdwatching area, and the historic CNR Wharf.
Hike our Trails: Discover trails at Mt. Boucherie, Goats Peak Regional Park, Kalamoir Regional Park, and Glen Canyon Regional Park. With options for all ages and fitness levels, there’s a hike for everyone. - Discover a New Sip: Head out on a tasting tour of our wineries, breweries, and ciderhouses. With over 20 tasting rooms to choose from, you’re sure to find a new favorite sip.
