Academy Hill Travel Guide
Kelowna
Visit Academy Hill
Popular places to visit
Waterfront Park
You’ll find native wildlife, exotic plants, calm waters for swimming and a regular program of events at this city-center park.
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.
City Park
A sandy beach, waterfront promenade, recreational activities for children and free summer concerts make this one of Kelowna’s favorite public parks.
Knox Mountain Park
The city of Kelowna’s largest natural reserve stretches from the shores of Okanagan Lake to mountain peaks via a network of hiking and biking trails.
Okanagan Lake Bridge
Learn about the local history of Kelowna with a stop at Okanagan Lake Bridge. 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.
Things to do
Kelowna: E-Bike Rental with In-App Navigation Guide
Kelowna: West Kelowna Half Day Guided Wine Tour
Kelowna: East Kelowna Half Day Guided Wine Tour
Kelowna: Lake Country Half Day Guided Wine Tour
Kelowna: Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks
Top hotels in Academy Hill
Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort
No breakfast included but the night we stayed the fire alarms went off due to tech issues, not once but 3x. That was a real treat. lol So in the am the hotel staff had left a nice note under our door apologizing and sharing that they had complimentary coffee and pastries in the lobby for us and they ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Kelowna Airport
Beautiful room, very clean
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
The Royal Anne Hotel
Everything was clean,on-point,,the room felt cold and the aircon seem not to be working ,but the service was great,healthy breakfast served
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
The Royal Kelowna
Room was very clean and really very pretty. I can't remember when I've staying in such a nice room recently. Comfortable, spacious, and had everything I could need. Bed was comfortable, pretty sunset views across the water from the balcony. I was also lucky that my room was available early for an ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
The Cove Lakeside Resort
Loved the amenities in the room and the view of the lake
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna
N/a
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Academy Hill
North Glenmore
While visiting North Glenmore, you might make a stop by sights like Knox Mountain Park and Kelowna Karting.
Quail Ridge
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Quail Ridge and surrounding area, you can visit Okanagan Golf Club and Knox Mountain Park.
Wilden
Though Wilden may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Knox Mountain Park and Okanagan Golf Club.
McKinley
You'll enjoy the mountain views and lake views in McKinley. You might want to make time for a stop at Okanagan Lake or Ellison Lake.
Dilworth Mountain Estates
While visiting Dilworth Mountain Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Orchard Park Shopping Centre and Scandia Golf & Games.
Rutland
Rutland is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St Andrews by the Lake and Kelowna Springs Golf Club.
