Paw-some Kelowna Getaway: A 2-Day Dog-Friendly Adventure

🐾 Why Kelowna? Compared to Vancouver Island, Kelowna offers more urban vibes for young, laid-back travelers—with stunning drives along must-do Highway 97. Pro tip: Pack heavy-duty moisturizer—the desert climate dries out skin (and paws!) fast. 🚗 Day 1: Scenic Stops & Lakeside Chill 🛑 Hope Town Pit Stop Left Vancouver at 2PM, drove 2 hours to Hope Dog Park at City Hall: Let your pup run wild for 30 mins in this huge, well-equipped park Refueled at drive-thrus (McDonald’s, Starbucks) 🏨 Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort 2.5-hour drive from Hope to Kelowna Why we loved it: Prime lakeside location (book a lake-view room—worth it!) Dog-friendly: Easy lakeside walks right downstairs Weekend bonus: Live music festival next door! Dining: Earls and other chain restaurants along the lake (patio-friendly for pups) 🍽️ Dinner at Gather 10-min drive from the hotel Korean-Italian fusion (try the peach mocktail and pasta) Small dogs allowed inside (no patio, so big pups might struggle) 🌄 Sunset Detour: Mission Hill Park (Vernon) 50-min scenic drive on Hwy 97 to this massive off-leash dog park (pics 10-11) 🍦 Day 2: Sweet Endings Parlour Ice Cream Back in Kelowna’s pedestrian-only lakeside area (perfect for strolling) Skipped the long line but loved the vibe 🐶 Dog-Friendly Perks: ✅ Hope’s City Hall Park: Spacious & safe ✅ Delta Marriott: Lakeside access + patio dining ✅ Mission Hill Park: Huge off-leash area 📍 Trip Map: Hope → Kelowna (Delta Marriott) → Gather → Vernon → Parlour Ice Cream #TravelWithDogs #PetFriendlyBC #KelownaOnLeash #NoDogLeftBehind