Kelowna Mountain Adventure
This time last week, I was adventuring over at Kelowna Mountain Bridges on a fun stop from a quick wine tour trip with a two of my girlfriends. We wanted to do something different then the typical shopping there is to do on a Saturday afternoon in Kelowna.
Us girls before our adventure.
Kelowna Mountain is absolutely gorgeous.
After paying, the above scenery is what greeted me. This is the Kelowna Mountain Amphitheater, and I think it would make an amazing place to get married. The view is breathtaking, as it overlooks Okanagan Lake. I was in awe.
The first bridge is the Earth Bridge, it spans 400 feet. I’m not a fan of heights, so I would be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous about hanging out on suspension bridges but I was surprised on how quickly I over came the fear. We didn’t take our time on the bridges though, point A to point B.
When you come off the Earth Bridge, you have an Ice Wine Cave to explore. Could you imagine dinner in a cave? I couldn’t help but envision a beautiful rehearsal dinner, the night before a wedding (this could be I’m in wedding mode due to helping plan my cousin’s nuptials).
We were a little disappointed at this point, we were pretty excited about a wine tasting after the first bridge (as stated by the website) but there was nothing there. After asking about it, we found out the grapes haven’t even been grown yet. So it’s probably not going to be available until 2016.
The next bridge was the Sun Bridge. This bridge is suspended 100 feet over an ice wine vineyard and comes out at the Sundial.
The Sundial offers an amazing view of Kelowna and the Okanagan lake.
The last bridge we crossed was the Water Bridge, this was the bridge that made me a little nervous. It spans 800 feet and is Kelowna Mountain Bridge’s longest bridge to cross (it’s also the longest suspension bridge in North America). When you cross over you find yourself in a tree-house-like area with a beautiful 100 foot waterfall to take photos in front of.
I had a great time at Kelowna Mountain, I do think the $24.95 + tax charge (adult charge) is a little steep, especially if you consider they just started to charge people (people have been able to explore the bridges free of charge for the past few years). However, if you’re a local the charge also includes a seasons pass so you and your family can visit anytime.
To check out the full price list, or to learn more visit the Kelowna Mountain Bridges website.
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It looks beautiful there!! I’ve never been, but know a friend who has. I never knew they charged for it though! Looks like a great place to check out 🙂
How utterly amazing, fun and beautiful! I so want to go to BC and taste their amazing wines.
We hit up a lot of wineries while we were there. My wallet is pretty light still lol.
You ladies look like you had a wonderful time. What a beautiful get a way for the girls! Your pictures came out amazing. I’m definitely going to have to look this place up. Since I’m almost due with baby number three, maybe this would be a great trip for the hubby and I to get away some time next year.
Kelowna has so much to offer 🙂 I love it down there.
Randa, that is gorgeous. I have to admit, I have a soft spot for Kelowna. The first ‘getaway’ I took with my then boyfriend (and now husband) was to the Okanagan. Just beautiful country. PS… I stumbled this post!
OK… I went to add it but SU said I could until tomorrow… Sorry.
Thanks Margarita. Thank OK is my favorite place, I’m determined to make my way down there and set up my life in the next few years.
That looks great and a perfect girls getaway weekend destination! I bet it would be fantastic for a family mini vacay as well. I think my teens would be into the bridges and the photo opps!
It was a lot of fun 🙂
We are going to Peachland this summer and will definitely have to stop and spend some time at the Kelowna Mountain Bridge. Looks like a fun time and the kids will have a blast.
It’s a lot of fun Rob, have a great time down in the Okanagan!
Looks like a blast, but I do not think I’d make it over that bridge! I’ve visited Kelowna couple of times but its been years since I’ve been back!
What a beautiful spot haven’t been there in a long time
Wow! The scenery looks stunning! Would love to travel there one day.
It is beautiful. I had the opportunity to visit BC some part of BC and did spend a night in Kelowna.
looks like a fabulous getaway!
Wow! It seems beautiful. Not near where I live, San Diego, but something to keep in mind.
They do call Kelowna “Kelownafornia”. (I just learnt this.) The weather is very nice there, and I love visiting there to experience the fresh fruit and wine tastings. The view is beautiful with the Okanagan lake surrounding the city as well. (We’re not all snow up here in Canada 😉 )
You are so lucky! I went to Kelowna when I was 16 and fell in love with BC! Cannot wait to go back there some day!
I’m hoping to move down there in the next few years 🙂
this sounds like a fun time for sure, would love to go visit there in future
Looks so fun and beautiful!
I visited Kelowna once and was so amazed by its beauty!
Fantastic! Just found your blog and LOVE IT! Great Job!
Thank you so much Amie and welcome 🙂
Canada has such beauty and you have shown it
Thank you Betty 🙂
Amazing photos! This looks like a beautiful spot…hadn’t heard of it before. It looks like you had a wonderful time.
This looks like such a great girls weekend! I would love to do something like this someday (and maybe be rich someday and have dinner in the cave with the chandelier! so cool)
I love that cave 🙂 It would be so amazing!
OhMyGoodness! That looks so fun! Those bridges are crazy-scary looking, but yet I still want to go over them!
I was worried at first, but I did fine 🙂
So beautiful! I’ve always wanted to go there. Some day!
Wow, it’s so beautiful there! I haven’t been to Kelowna for years, I’d love to go back! I don’t think I could tackle the suspension bridge, though, lol, I’m a big chicken!
That is one of the most beautiful places! I don’t know that I could cross the bridge without a hand to hold and squeeze, but dinner in a cave is a great enticement. You’re right, the price is a little high, esp when you still have to pay for toher things once there.
Sounds like wonderful time! Im petrified of heights , don;t think Ide be able to get across that bridge!
I have a hard time with them too, but once I started it was fine.
Wow it looks amazing! Definitely something to explore if we ever get out that way on vacation!
Looks like an amazing and beautiful place to go but for me I would probably not be able to do the bridges, i would probably end up crying like a baby..lol
I lived in BC until 2003 when I came back to Ontario. I kick myself every day. Does that tell you anything?
I live in BC but have never visited Kelowna or Kelowna mountain.. it is definitely on my to-do list this summer!
It’s beautiful, but those bridges are scary looking.
Ok wow, that photo showing the bridge extending all the way over the river… Lovely, but I would not want to walk on it! It looks so long!! Unfortunately, it’s not for me. I can’t do heights… even though I know it’s not that high but because that bridge looks so long too.. it’s like ‘AHH, when will I reach the end!’ lol
I cursed a bit when I saw it, but it wasn’t near as bad as I thought. lol
What a pretty place! If I ever find myself in Kelowna, I’ll definitely keep this place in mind.
wow thats such an amazing place to try out adventurous activities. i would love to visit this place as i love sports and adventurous activities which bring a lot of excitement and challenge.
Beautiful views!! But, oh so not for me lol
What an amazing view!! You guys looked like you had a blast!! Hope I can go someday!!
No Earth Bridge for me….scary!!
i have been to Kelowna many time but never there! Will have to check it out next we are up there!
It’s something to see, it’s gorgeous!
beautiful pictures! I have always wanted to visit Bc!
That looks so pretty!!!! Super cute date idea too 🙂 though I think the kids would think it’s pretty cool as well! Thanks for sharing!
This is great! I didn’t even know this was in Kelowna! I hope we can check this out this summer!
what an experience it would be to walk the water bridge but also my god how freaked out i would be
Gorgeous place to go too.. I havent been there .. havent travelled in years , would be nice for a little get away.
Looks lovely!
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Love Kelowna I will check Kelowna Mountain and the bridges this summer, it’s a must see for me now thanks.
It’s beautiful up there! Enjoy.
Yeah the suspension bridge would totally freak me out too. I am a chicken when it comes to heights. BC is so naturally beautiful! What a blessing to live there!
I’m a little sad to admit that I’ve never been here… and I’ve lived in the Okanagan/Kelowna my entire life! I do agree the price is a little steep and I’ve heard plenty of people complain about it. I know they’ve had a little trouble with licensing the past few years, but hopefully it’s open this year so we can check it out 🙂
Hey Sam,
Yes I heard about the history with my friends that live there. I hope they get it together to open it up 🙂
When I went it was $20 and that also got you a year membership.