TASTING TOUR KELOWNA
Within walking distance in Downtown Kelowna you will find craft breweries, urban wineries, cideries and spirit craft distileries. Lots of options to wet your pallet.
Here are a few you should check out.
BNA BREWING
BNA is a must visit in Kelowna. It is a craft brewery; restaurant with awesome eats; bowling alley, and gaming centre with bocce & various video games.
It is the social hub of Kelowna and a must visit for anyone coming through town. Whether you are looking for a great meal, a couple of beverages or out to celebrate the night – BNA tops the list.
Address: 1250 Ellis St, Kelowna / Website: https://www.bnabrewing.com
SANDHILL WINERY
A slick urban winery with high ceilings, wooden beams and industrial feel. Lots of wine to taste and on Fridays the often have live music. Stop in to Sandhill to mix in a taste of Okanagan wines on this downtown Kelowna Tasting Tour.
Address: 1125 Richter St, Kelowna / Website: https://www.sandhillwines.ca
VICE AND VIRTUE
Started by a bunch of friends who like to “just brew beer and play darts and drink beer and draw things on the whiteboard”. The brewery has 50 seats with a modern design, big open kitchen and bar.
Grab a bite from their smoker. Great food paired with great beer brewed in house.
Address: 1033 Richter St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2K4 / Website https://viceandvirtuebrewing.ca/
OKANAGAN SPIRITS
Located steps from Lake Okangan and right downtown on Bernard, Okanagan Spirits wins all kinds of awards for their spirits and has a great tasting room and patio in the heart of the action.
Address: 267 Bernard Ave, Kelowna / Website: https://okanaganspirits.com/
RED BIRD BREWING
A micro brewery with a great social scene. Shared tables, crib boards, games and Surfside California Taco food truck parked right next to the outdoor patio.
Address: 1086 Richter St, Kelowna / Website: https://redbirdbrewing.com/
KETTLE RIVER BREWING
A small batch brewery with a nice outdoor patio, live music and food truck to munch down on.
Every week they have new beer on tap, which means we never get to enjoy a favourite for too long.
Address: 731 Baillie Ave, Kelowna / Website: www.kettleriverbrewing.ca
BC TREE FRUITS CIDERY
BC Tree Fruits Cider Co. was created with one thing in mind: to hand craft a premium hard cider from 100% BC fruit picked from our own orchards and crushed in our own mill.
Visit the tasting room to try their full cider line up, including exclusive kegged ciders, fill your growler, or pick up some cans to go.
Address: 880 Vaughan Ave Kelowna, BC V1Y 7E4 / http://www.bctreefruitscider.com
SMILEY CYCLE TOURS
If you’re looking for a more fun and unique way to tour the city the world-famous Dutch pedal tour bike has arrived in Kelowna, BC.
With Smile Cycle Tours, you’ll cruise through the downtown core with up to 15 riders on just one group bike. Tours include a tour guide, discounts and specials at partner destinations, good tunes, and lots of fun along the way.
On just one bike, in 2 hours, along with fifteen other riders, we’ll give you a million reasons to smile
Website: https://www.smilecycletours.ca/
Below is a Google map with a suggested route that shows where the waterfront boardwalk, parks, beaches, and some interesting stops to make along the way.
This was provided by our friends at Tourism Kelowna. Please note some of the stops are not on our list, and others are not located at the location on the map (Urban Distilleries).
WHAT IS DENIM ON THE DIAMOND?
A live music community party on the September long Weekend in Downtown Kelowna.
We like to say it’s Kelowna’s biggest backyard bash.
Join 4,000+ friends for food trucks, lawn games, drinks and music from James Barker Band, Madeline Merlo, The Harpoonist &The Axe Murderer, Leaving Thomas and more.
Early Bird Pricing On Sale Now. Share with your friends so they don’t miss the party.
GET TICKETS HERE – if you are looking for a reason to visit Kelowna, this is something to do on September Long Weekend – Labour Day Long Weekend.
VISITING KELOWNA?
Send us an email to denimonthediamond@gmail.com and we can provide some suggestions for your group of things to do, where to stay, eat, visit and any tours you might be interested in.
These are some of our friends you should check out in Kelowna.
Needing a hotel?
Click here for The Kanata- great value.
Click here for The Delta Grand -great experience.
Taking a wine tour?
Cheers Okanagan will take care of your tour – they are the best. CLICK HERE to visit their website. Or CLICK HERE to visit our winery blog to learn about all the best wineries in Kelowna Okanagan.
Renting a boat?
Downtown Marina has what you are looking for. CLICK HERE to visit their website.
Golfing?
Black Mountain Golf is our home course. Click here to visit their website.
Or click here to visit our blog on the best golf courses in Kelowna Okanagan.
