Westbank | Westside
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada

Westbank (Westside), British Columbia is a commercial and agricultural hub situated on the shores of Okanagan Lake, located across the big bridge just south of Kelowna, BC.

The commercial district of Westbank is up on a hillside shouldering both sides of the highway. Below the highway, is Okanagan Lake and a hillside decorated in wineries, orchards, regional parks and residential neighbourhoods.

The community is ideal for travelers because of the many commercial services and large parking lots located on the highway. Some of the services in Westbank available to travelers include accommodations, restaurants, gas stations, banks, laundromats, grocery stores, coffee shops, internet, RV repairs and much more.

The lakes, parks and trails in the region attract many to the area for fun. Two of the bigger parks in the region, which are popular for outdoor activities, are the Fintry Provincial Park and Mt. Boucherie Park. If a park with history is your preference than visit the Gellatly Nut Farm.

Some of the more popular summer activities in Westbank include water skiing, wine tours, golfing, jet skiing, boating, parasailing, wind surfing, houseboating, swimming, canoeing and kayaking, sailing, camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, birdwatching and fishing.

The winter season is also an activity filled time of year in the region. Downhill skiing, ice fishing, snowboarding, cross country skiing and snowmobiling are the popular winter activities. The ski hills in the area include Big White, Crystal Mtn., Apex Mtn. and Silver Star.