Westbank, Okanagan Valley, B.C., Canada

Westbank, British Columbia, Canada is also referred to by some as Westside, is a small community resting on the shores of Okanagan Lake next door to the community of Kelowna, BC. The commercial district of the community is up on the hillside lining both sides of the highway. Looking down from the highway one can view the lake, some residential homes and a few fields filled with grapevines and fruit trees.

The parks, trails and wineries in Westbank are located closer to the lake and away from the main highway and commercial centre. Most of the community parks rest on the shores of Okanagan Lake along with many sightseeing viewpoints. A scenic lake drive when visiting Westbank provides many opportunities to visit with wineries and orchards while exploring places like Raymer Bay, Green Bay and Gellatly Bay.

Okanagan Lake stretches south 110 Km (68 Mi.) connecting the communities of Vernon, Kelowna, Westbank, Peachland, Summerland and Penticton, BC. The lake enjoys many access points for adventure seekers wishing to explore the waters on Okanagan Lake. Some of the more popular activities on the water in the region include water skiing, jet skiing, boating, parasailing, houseboating, swimming, canoeing and kayaking, sailing, beachcombing and fishing.

While on land in the area of Westbank there are many activities to enjoy that take very little effort or, if preferred, take plenty of effort. The wine tours in the region provide a relaxing adventure while tasting wines, learning wines and appreciating wines.