A Guide to Downtown Kelowna, BC

Kelowna has so many great restaurants and wineries, local business and unique locations, many of which are located downtown!

Are you ready to find out how to spend the perfect day in downtown Kelowna?

Visit a Coffee Shop

• Deville – a modern atmosphere featuring unique beverages
• Analog Coffee – offers a down-to-earth vibe
• Bright Jenny – offers multiple unique areas to enjoy their great coffee
• Pulp Fiction Coffee House – enjoy your morning coffee in a quirky space

Grab Breakfast

• OEB – has a very innovative menu, the truffled squash benny is my FAV
• The Bohemian Cafe – offers unique breakfast options and top-notch service
• Bread Co. – fine baked goods and eatery, featuring yummy dishes
• Sprout – delicious brunch spot with great coffee
• Krafty Kitchen + Bar– phenomenal Sunday hip-hop brunch

Afternoon Eats

• Mad Mango – affordable, yet delicious Asian-fusion dishes
• Momo Sushi – quick service and yummy sushi
• Naked Cafe – all day breakfast, in addition to lunch. Offering loaded bowls, amazing veg options, + MORE
• The Curious – a little bit of everything from wood-fired pizza to fried chicken + fries
• Gather – where Italy and Korea come together in one kitchen. Their bibimbap bowl is my favourite

Dinner & Drinks

• Cantina del Centro – serves authentic Mexican food! Their avocado frito taco is amazing
• BNA Brewing Co. + Eatery – tasty draught beer and an extensive food menu
• Roma Nord Bistro – taste of Italy!
• Waterfront Wines – fine dining flavours in an approachable setting
• Skinny Dukes – take a step back in time with this 70’s themed nostalgic restaurant
• Central Kitchen + Bar – classic bar food with a modern flare

Shop, Shop, Shop

• Bia Boro – a trendy clothing store
• Funktional – showcases BC-made home goods
• Honest – clothing boutique featuring the latest in style
• OKGN Lifestyle – official goods of the Okanagan Valley
• Man + Woman Home – authentic West Coast apparel + housewares
• Frock + Fellow – buys/sells carefully curated consignment apparel
• Lost Together – vintage and consignment clothing, housewares, and MORE
• SHAX Vintage – clothing and items from the 60-90s

Parks & Walking Paths

• Hot Sands Beach – take a stroll on this sandy beach and soak up the beauty of Okanagan Lake. You’ll barely even remember you’re in Downtown Kelowna
• City Park – enjoy picnic areas, a waterpark and playground, volleyball and basketball courts, and so much more
• Waterfront Park – walk along the boardwalk while taking in the beautiful gardens, art, and a view of downtown Kelowna
• Kasugai Gardens – Japanese gardens featuring water and plant elements

Evening Activities

• Bernie’s Supper Club and Cinema – a unique theatre and dining experience
• A Rockets Game – catch a Kelowna Rockets hockey game
• Kelowna Actor’s Studio – if you’re into theatre and performing arts, this is the place for you
• Brewery Hopping – fill your growler or stay for a pint at a local brewery – Check out some recommendations here.
• Rotary Centre for the Arts – featuring local artists and their products

I hope you enjoyed this guide featuring just some of my favourite things in downtown Kelowna! Whether you are a local or a tourist I hope you found something new to checkout in this guide.

Be sure to save this guide so you can use it as a reference next time you want to spend a day downtown. Send me a message and let me know what your favourite downtown activities are!

-Jenna xoxo