15 Family-Friendly Okanagan Activities to do in the Summer
If you're looking for a fun-filled family vacation, the Okanagan region in the summer is definitely an ideal location! With its beautiful scenery and sunny weather, the region has a wide range of activities that cater to all age groups.
Here are 15 of the best family-friendly activities that the Okanagan has to offer during the summer:
Pick your Dream Bouquet at a U Pick Flower Farm
Armstrong
Soak up the sun and the best of Okanagan’s summer bounty with a U-Pick Flowers Experience at Sparrow Grass Field and Flower. It’s a truly unique experience to walk amongst rows of flowers in the heart of Hullcar Valley while picking and designing your own bouquet.
U Pick Fruit at Twin Oaks Organic Orchard
Kelowna
Visitors can harvest their own fruit and berries at Twin Oaks Organic Orchard. All season, they have luscious and delicious fruit available ranging from peaches to pears, from cherries to haskap berries.
Speed around in a Go-Kart
Kelowna
Zoom around the 1,000-foot go-kart track at Scandia. Enjoy a fun and exhilarating experience that is sure to be the highlight of the summer. Riders must be 54 inches for single karts or 40 inches in a double kart with an adult.
Visit the BC Wildlife Park
Kamloops
The BC Wildlife Park and rehabilitation centre in Kamloops is home to nearly two hundred animals, some rescued or orphaned. They have cougars, bears, reptiles, birds of prey, and the only Kermode bear in human care in the world.
Horseback Trail Rides at Erin Valley Riding Stables
Kamloops
One of the absolute best ways to experience the splendour of the Okanagan Valley is on horseback. Trail rides at Erin Valley start on April 15th and run for the entire summer. They have a variety of horses and trails to meet any level of riding experience.
Family night at Sparrow Grass Field and Flower
Armstrong
Every Wednesday night is Family Night at Sparrow Grass Field and Flower. It’s lovely to stroll our flower fields and spend quality time with family doing something hands-on. U-Pick flowers can be made into custom bouquets. We also have ice cream and lemonade. No appointment is needed, just stop by!
Zip Line at Oyama Zipline Adventure Park
Lake Country
Enjoy panoramic views of Kalamalka Lake from the treetops at Oyama Zip Line. Oyama has a two-and-a-half-hour long zip line tour that soars over 70 forested acres. Anyone between 50-270 lbs can participate, as long as they aren’t afraid of heights!
Unwind on a Flower Farm with Local Ice Cream & Quality Coffee
Armstrong
The summer can fly by when your family is busy. Sparrow Grass Field and Flower offers an escape from the hustle and bustle for the whole family. Relax, unplug, unwind, and pick your
Visit the Animals at the Little Farmers Petting Zoo
Kamloops
Kids of any age will enjoy getting to meet some fuzzy friends at Little Farmers Petting Zoo. They even update their website with the births of baby goats so that visitors can ensure they don’t miss the cuteness.
Family Paintball at Kamloops Paintball Games.
Kamloops
Kamloops Paintball Games hosts a variety of paintball experiences to suit families of any size or age range. They also host private paintball parties. While they specialize in hosting parties, they also open to members of the public with their own gear every Sunday.
Paddle Board on Heffley Lake
Thompson-Nicola
Paddle boarding is a great way to get the whole family active while staying cool and Heffley Lake is a stunning location for it. Paddle boards and family-sized paddle sups can be rented from Surfit and life jackets as well as a mini-lesson are included.
Swim in a lake
There is no shortage of swimming in the Okanagan Lake which reaches all the way from Vernon to Penticton. Kelowna alone has more than thirty beaches to check out with the family if you’re looking for a day of cooling off at the lake.
Soar with Hydrofly
Kelowna
That’s right, you can literally fly in the Okanagan with HydroFly Kelowna. The whole family can enjoy this fun and safe water sport and HydroFly is happy to customize their experiences. Each participant usually gets to fly for as long as 25 minutes.
Mini Golf for the whole family
Kelowna
Another great and active outdoor sport for the whole family to enjoy is mini golf at Scandia. Scandia has one of the largest mini-golf courses in Canada. Their mini golf course features miniature scenes, ponds, fountains and thousands of flowers.
Feast at a Food Truck
The summer is a great time to spend more time outdoors and that includes time spent eating. Food trucks offer a convenient meal to enjoy al fresco, plus they give families a chance to try something new. Tak-Oh is serving up Mexican flavours that suit the season, or pick up some bbq from Boneyard Bbq and Grilling for your next family picnic.
These are just a few of the many family-friendly activities that Okanagan has to offer during the summer. Whether you're looking for outdoor adventures, educational experiences, or just a fun day out with the family, the Okanagan region has something for everyone.