Peachland, Okanagan Valley, B.C., Canada

Peachland, British Columbia is a vibrant waterfront village with a popular, beautiful lake front pathway lining the shores of the great Okanagan Lake. The community is a front row seat to an abundance of lake activities and sandy beaches.

Peachland is central in the Okanagan Valley with quick access to the neighboring larger communities - Westbank and Kelowna. Peachland is a small retreat community with an assortment of unique retail stores fronting the lake. A grocery store, some outdoor patio coffee shops and some restaurants, pubs, banks and ATMs are also found in the village mall and on the lake streets.

Only a short 10 minute drive further north is the community of Westbank and 20 minutes is Kelowna where there are many more stores, restaurants, amenities and entertainment venues available to discover.

The community of Peachland stretches for over 8 kms long with most of that distance following the sandy beaches shouldering the clear waters of Okanagan Lake. Most days are spent by many visiting the village playing on the water and/or relaxing on the beach.

Okanagan Lake is a popular destination for water skiing, swimming, jet skiing, canoeing, sailing, fishing, houseboating and kayaking. Other activities in the area that are popular include a game of golf on one of the areas well-maintained challenging golf courses; horseback riding exploring the desert like hills; bird watching at Trepanier Creek Linear Park. Winter brings snowmobiling, alpine skiing, snow boarding, and cross country skiing to the Okanagan Valley and all it's communities.

The region is home to BC's Wine Industry also. The Okanagan Valley is where the BC Wine Industry started. So, there are many wineries and orchards to visit. Take a Peachland wine tour at one of the internationally recognized wineries and vineyards of the area.

In Peachland the outdoor explorer can venture the Kettle Valley Trail (KVR) from one of the access points nearby, hike a trail to the the top of Pincushion Mountain or enjoy the spectacular views venturing out onto Rattlesnake Island for a camp out or stroll along the shaded footpath to the therapeutic views of Hardy Falls.

How To Get To Peachland, B.C. From:

Vancouver, B.C, Canada | Seattle & Bellingham, Washington, U.S.A: Enjoy the drive along the #1 Hwy from Vancouver, BC to the junction in Hope, B.C., Canada. At the Hope junction the scenery takes you in three directions ( #3 Hwy, #5 Hwy, #1 Hwy) all leading you to Peachland with Hwy #5 (Toll Hwy) the FROG preferred route.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Take the #1 Hwy through Banff National Park into the province of British Columbia. Along the way watch for road signs to Kelowna, BC via Hwy#97. Continue along Hwy #97 to Peachland BC, Canada.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: Take Hwy #16 towards Jasper National Park. Just outside of the borders of the park and once you have entered the province of British Columbia follow Hwy #5 to Kelowna, BC. and then onto Peachland, B.C.

Spokane Washington, USA: Follow Hwy #395 onto Hwy#3 or take the Hwy #97 route from Central Washington State deep into Canada's true desert country through the towns of Osoyoos, Oliver, Penticton and Summerland stopping at Peachland, Canada.