Peachland Vacation Rentals

Peachland, a town on the western shore of Okanagan Lake, Canada, enjoys the area’s mildest temperatures thanks to the protection provided by surrounding mountains. You’ll love admiring the beauty of the Okanagan Lake, the vineyards, and the orchards from the terrace of your Peachland accommodation. The region produces some of the best wine in the country, so a wine tour is a must. Children can swim safely at the beach, visit the local parrot sanctuary, and get an adrenaline rush at the Zipzone Adventure Park.

Tour Peachland’s Best Wineries

Thanks to its mild climate, the abundance of sunshine, and fertile volcanic soil, Peachland produces excellent Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Rosé, and sparkling wines. Most of the wineries around Peachland are family-run, and touring them allows you to interact with wine-producing families, apart from learning about wine production, and tasting award-winning wines.

Hainle Vineyards and Deep Creek Wine Estate, nearby Peachland, is the best-known winery in the Okanagan Valley, as it was the first to make ice wines and to obtain the organic certification. Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards is another great winery in the area, and it offers visitors delicious food along with wine tastings. Visit Sumac Ridge Estate Winery for some good Merlot.

Kids’ Fun at the Beach and on Parrot Island

Swim Bay in Peachland is perfect for little ones. It features high diving boards, rope swings, clean bathrooms, trees, and a small café. Plus, it has shallow water and is overseen by a lifeguard. For a fun educational activity, visit Parrot Island where neglected and unwanted parrots find a home. You’ll learn all about the exotic birds and interact with them.

Peachland is also famous for its Zipzone Adventure Park, featuring ziplines, canyons, and climbing poles. Smaller children can use the dynamic climbing wall, take the Ninja course, or play in the puzzle area. In nearby Summerland, a historic steam locomotive will take you along the scenic landscapes of the 16km Kettle Valley Steam Railway.

Explore Peachland’s Surroundings, From Art Galleries to Waterfalls

Peachland makes for a pleasant stroll. From your holiday home or Bed and Breakfast, walk to the Peachland Visitor Centre, providing free information on the town’s history, advice on the best excursions, and useful maps. Then visit Peachland Art Gallery to buy works of art by local artists. Finally, head to the Peachland Museum, housed in a 1910 Baptist Church and showcasing historical artifacts and photographs.

For some easy hiking, visit the Hardy Falls, reachable through a trail with illustrated maps, along which you’ll spot some wildlife and see salmon swimming at the bottom of the falls. Then take a canoe or kayak and navigate to Rattlesnake Island, said to be the home of the legendary Ogopogo monster. To witness the beauty of Canada's only desert, drive 100km south to Osoyoos.

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