Peachland in a nutshell
Peachland is a small lakeside town on the west shore of Okanagan Lake in British Columbia. It lies 25 km south of Kelowna and 40 km north of Penticton, on the Highway 97 corridor. It had just over 6,400 residents in 2025.
This guide covers the town and what you can reach from it: Okanagan wine tours and the wineries of West Kelowna, Swim Bay and Antlers Beach, the short walk to Hardy Falls, the climb up Pincushion Mountain and day trips to Kelowna. Entry fees and fares are in Canadian dollars (CA$), tours in US dollars, all as of 2026.
What Peachland is good for
Four reasons to stop here instead of driving through.
Wine close to town
The Westside Wine Trail around West Kelowna is a short drive north. Read the Okanagan wine tours page if you would rather not drive yourself.
Lake days
Swim Bay has a marked swimming area, toilets, floats and water toys in summer. Antlers Beach sits at the mouth of the creek. See the beaches page.
Short walks and one steep climb
Hardy Falls is under 1 km there and back. Pincushion Mountain is 1.8 km one way and gains about 245 m.
A base for the valley
Kelowna is about half an hour away and the airport 50 to 60 minutes. The Okanagan Valley runs far beyond both.
Our picks: Okanagan tours from Peachland
The four-winery day is the full wine experience, the half-day tour is the shorter one, and the lake cruise and food walk fill an afternoon without much planning. Whoever drives does not taste, so a tour with pickup is the easy choice.
Hand-picked tours, booked through Viator and GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Full-day tour of four Okanagan wineries
- Four wineries
- Tastings included
- Cooler for your wine
A long day with a lunch stop, a cooler for the bottles you buy and tastings covered in the tour fee. Ask before booking which lunch costs are on you.
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E-bike wine tasting with lunch
- E-bike and helmet
- Three wine tastings
- Bistro lunch
Five hours by e-bike with three tastings and a bistro lunch. You navigate with a phone app rather than a live guide, and nobody has to drive afterwards.
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Half-day guided wine tour in West Kelowna
- All tasting fees
- Hotel pickup and return
- Wine concierge
Four hours on the west side with every tasting fee covered and reservations made for you. A wine concierge plans the stops, and the driver stays sober.
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Downtown Kelowna walking food tour
- Seven tastings
- Local guide
- Water provided
Three hours on foot with a guide, seven food and drink tastings and water. A good rainy-day or first-evening option without a car.
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Okanagan Lake cruise on a classic wooden boat
- Captain and sightseeing
- Seating on deck
- Coolers with ice
A 90-minute cruise with a captain, seating and a sound system. Coolers with ice are on board for whatever you bring along.
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Cosy lunch and mulled wine at a Kelowna winery
- Soup and grilled cheese
- Hot mead or chocolate
- Guided tasting
A short winery visit with tomato soup, grilled cheese and a hot mead or hot chocolate, plus a guided tasting. The bee farm walk is self-guided or by audio, so ask whether the bees are out on your date.
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Wine tastings, lake outings and day trips around Peachland and Kelowna, with live prices and availability.
Plan your visit
Start with things to do, then pick the pages you need.
Things to do in Peachland
The waterfront walk, the museum and gallery, and where to go for walks and views.
Okanagan wine tours
Tastings around West Kelowna, tour or own driver, and the age and driving rules.
Wineries near Peachland
The Westside Wine Trail, the wine regions of the valley and how tastings work.
Okanagan Lake
Size, swimming advice and boat safety on the lake.
Boat rental
What you need to rent a motorboat, and paddleboard and kayak basics.
Hardy Falls
The short creek walk, kokanee season, park hours and rules.
Pincushion Mountain
Start point, distance, climb and the risks on the trail.
Beaches in Peachland
Swim Bay, Antlers Beach and the rules for children and groups.
Kelowna near Peachland
Waterfront Park, the bridge and how to get there.
The Okanagan Valley
Wine region, lakes and towns from north to south.
Weather and seasons
Monthly temperatures from the Kelowna station and wildfire season.
Where to stay
Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna and provincial park camping.
Getting to Peachland
From Kelowna airport and Vancouver, by car, taxi and bus.
British Columbia road trip
Vancouver, the Okanagan and the Rockies in stages.
History of Peachland
Syilx land, orchards, the 1910 church museum and the schoolhouse.
A few things to know before you go
Details that change how you plan.
Two different places for culture
The visitor centre is in the museum building on Beach Avenue. The art gallery is in the historic schoolhouse, a separate building on the same street. Check the hours of each.
Swim Bay supervision is seasonal
The 2026 plan was supervision from 15 June to 28 August, daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Outside those weeks there is no lifeguard, and supervision can be paused, so check the signs on the day.
Bus fares since October 2025
A single fare is CA$3 and a DayPASS CA$6. The free 90-minute transfer no longer applies.
A card is not the only way to run a rental boat
Transport Canada also accepts a completed rental checklist or a recognised foreign proof of competence. Details are on the boat rental page.
A big wine region
The Okanagan has 11 formal wine sub-regions, and British Columbia as a whole had 277 licensed grape wineries in June 2026.
A path to West Kelowna
The multi-use path from Peachland toward West Kelowna and Goat's Peak has been finished since 2025.
Beyond Peachland
Other places in the valley have their own guide.
Wine tours around Penticton and the Naramata Bench are covered on the Penticton wine tours page. This site stays with Peachland, West Kelowna and Kelowna.
Peachland: frequently asked questions
Where is Peachland?
On the west shore of Okanagan Lake, 25 km south of Kelowna and 40 km north of Penticton. Highway 97 runs through the town. See getting to Peachland.
How long does it take to get here from Kelowna airport?
Plan on 50 to 60 minutes. Taxis and private shuttles wait at the airport, and car rental desks are in the terminal. The getting there page has the bus connections and the Vancouver route.
Do I need a visa for Canada?
Citizens of Germany and other visa-exempt countries need an eTA (CA$7) when they fly to Canada. It is valid up to 5 years or until the passport expires. US citizens do not need an eTA but should carry a valid passport. Rules change, so check the government of Canada site before you travel.
Can I drive after a wine tasting?
No. Warnings start at 0.05 % blood alcohol and a fail at 0.08 %, and these are limits for enforcement, not a drinking budget. Pick a sober driver or join a tour. Tasting and buying wine requires age 19. See Okanagan wine tours.
Is there a Peachland pass or general entry fee?
There is no Peachland pass. Each place sets its own terms. The museum and the gallery work on donation, parks have their own rules, and tours are priced by the operator.
Is this the official Peachland website?
No. This is an independent travel guide. It is not run by the District of Peachland, a tourism organization, a museum, a winery or any tour operator.