Nearby Towns: Westbank
This town is on the west shore of Okanagan Lake, opposite Kelowna. Highway 97 crosses the lake
between the two communities on a floating bridge. The highway from the north winds up a
steep hill, to get to the top (and back) of the
hill, the backside of Mount Boucherie, and then have a splendid elevated perch overlooking the Lake.
The town has a charming downtown shopping area, with a one-way south and
a one-way north, each with plenty of shops and services meeting the needs of
residents and visitors alike. The town's facilities ar located on both sides of the highway,
with attractions found mostly on the west (uphill) side, and
the town's popular beach is just down the hill.
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Attractions
Westbank Museum
past Brown St, on southbound highway 97
250-768-0110
This museum is also the town’s information centre.
Kelowna Floating Bridge
Highway 97 over Okanagan Lake
This bridge was opening in 1958 by Princess Margaret, and at 640 metres, this pontoon structure is the first and remains Canada’s largest floating bridge. Prior to the bridge, a ferry service connected the two shores, first (from
1904 on) using the Sokum, and then (after 1927) using the Kelowna Westbank.
Mariner's Reef Waterslide Park (formerly "Wild ‘n’ Wet")
5 km south of Bridge on Highway 97 on Old Okanagan Highway
(250) 768-7426
This water park has seven waterslides, three hot pools, miniature golf and a video arcade. Open daily 10 am to 7 pm July & August; 11 am to 5 pm late May through June, and September until Labour Day.
Old Macdonald’s Farm
on Highway 97
250-768-5167
This attraction features a children’s petting zoo and other amusements.
Wineries
Mission Hill Winery
Winemaker: John Slimes
1730 Mission Hill Road,
Westbank, BC, V4T 2E4
Phone (250) 768-7611
Fax (250) 768-2044
Quails' Gate Estate Winery
Winemaker: Peter Draper
3303 Boucherie Road,
Westbank, BC V1Z 2H3
Phone (250) 769-4451 or 1-800-420-9463
Fax (250) 769-3451
Festivals & Events
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