Academy Hill Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Academy Hill
Popular places to visit
Waterfront Park
You’ll find native wildlife, exotic plants, calm waters for swimming and a regular program of events at this city-center park.
Summerhill Pyramid Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Summerhill Pyramid Winery during your travels to Kelowna. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the wineries while you're in the area.
City Park
A sandy beach, waterfront promenade, recreational activities for children and free summer concerts make this one of Kelowna’s favorite public parks.
Knox Mountain Park
The city of Kelowna’s largest natural reserve stretches from the shores of Okanagan Lake to mountain peaks via a network of hiking and biking trails.
Okanagan Lake Bridge
Learn about the local history of Kelowna with a stop at Okanagan Lake Bridge. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the wineries while you're in the area.
Mission Creek Regional Park
Mission Creek Regional Park is just one of the places to see in Kelowna, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the wineries while you're in the area.
Activities
Kelowna: E-Bike Rental with In-App Navigation Guide
Kelowna: East Kelowna Half Day Guided Wine Tour
Kelowna: Walking Food Tour with 7 Tastings and 4 Drinks
Kelowna: West Kelowna Half Day Guided Wine Tour
Kelowna: Lake Country Half Day Guided Wine Tour
Penticton: Naramata Bench Full Day Guided Wine Tour
Our pick of the best Academy Hill Hotel Deals
Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort
We always enjoy our stay. We are repeat guests.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Kelowna
Clean room. Offered bottled water to bring up to the room.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Coast Capri Hotel
I will stay there again if I need to go to Kelowna. The bed was so comfortable.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
The Royal Kelowna
Incredible view. Great location.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Kelowna
Pool was closed for winter.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport
Friendly, courteous and helpful
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Academy Hill
North Glenmore
While visiting North Glenmore, you might make a stop by sights like Knox Mountain Park and Geert Maas Sculpture Gardens and Gallery.
Quail Ridge
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Quail Ridge and surrounding area, you can visit Okanagan Golf Club and Knox Mountain Park.
Wilden
Though Wilden may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Knox Mountain Park and Okanagan Golf Club.
Dilworth Mountain Estates
While visiting Dilworth Mountain Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Orchard Park Shopping Centre and Scandia Golf & Games.
McKinley
You'll enjoy the mountain views and lake views in McKinley. You might want to make time for a stop at Okanagan Lake or Ellison Lake.
Rutland
Rutland is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St Andrews by the Lake and Kelowna Springs Golf Club.
