Southwest Mission Travel Guide
Kelowna
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Popular places to visit
Summerhill Pyramid Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Summerhill Pyramid Winery during your travels to Kelowna. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the wineries while you're in the area.
UBC-Okanagan
Explore the campus of UBC-Okanagan during your trip to Kelowna. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the wineries while you're in the area.
Waterfront Park
You’ll find native wildlife, exotic plants, calm waters for swimming and a regular program of events at this city-center park.
Prospera Place
Catch an event at Prospera Place during your trip to Kelowna. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the wineries while you're in the area.
Orchard Park Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Orchard Park Mall during your stay in Kelowna. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the wineries while you're in the area.
City Park
A sandy beach, waterfront promenade, recreational activities for children and free summer concerts make this one of Kelowna’s favorite public parks.
Things to do
Kelowna: E-Bike Rental with In-App Navigation Guide
Kelowna: East Kelowna Half Day Guided Wine Tour
Kelowna: West Kelowna Half Day Guided Wine Tour
Kelowna: Lake Country Half Day Guided Wine Tour
Self-Guided Kelowna Scavenger Hunt: Art By The Lake
Top hotels in Southwest Mission
University of British Columbia - UBC Okanagan Campus
"The Family room was very clean, kitchen has basic dishes. It is as you would expect a university residence to be, basic, non-luxurious. Take note, there is no TV in the suite and the shower stalls in each bathroom are quite small. One bedroom has a double/queen bed, the other three have singles."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott West Kelowna
"No house keeping for the first 3 days of my stay. My flight was delayed and they would not even allow me have a late checkout of 1 hour."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Recreation Inn & Suites
"Everything was good except room air conditioner. It worked perfectly but make a lot of noise."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Hotel Kelowna & Conference Centre
"What wasn't apparent when we booked this hotel was that it is still under construction, so no pool, no breakfast area and not even any ice buckets although the person at the front desk was able to provide me with a plastic bag. The light fixtures in the foyer are beautiful and it will, I am sure, ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Kelowna
"Very clean and spacious suite. Loved the private balcony overlooking the courtyard. Friendly staff, breakfast was good. Faucet tap in the hotel room was installed too close to the edge of the counter top, so water from the faucet would run onto the counter top whenever we turned it on."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna
"We were in the tower. The room was nice and the building was very quiet. We enjoyed our stay."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Southwest Mission
Downtown Kelowna
Downtown Kelowna is well-regarded for its beaches, abundant dining options and lake views, and you might also want to make a stop by Kelowna Centennial Museum, a top sight in the neighbourhood.
South Pandosy
The ample dining options and fantastic lake views are top of the list for many visitors to South Pandosy. A stop by Okanagan Lake or Guisachan Heritage Park might round out your trip.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, Knox Mountain Park and Okanagan Lake are top sights worth seeing.
South Central
When in South Central, you can plan a visit to Okanagan Lake Bridge and Capri Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Southeast Kelowna
You'll enjoy the wineries and gardens in Southeast Kelowna. You might want to make time for a stop at The View Winery or Gallagher's Canyon Golf and Country Club.
