Kelowna: Guided Knox Mountain Hike & Okanagan Views｜Canada

Experience the best of Kelowna’s natural beauty with a 2.5 hour guided hike at Knox Mountain, the city’s most iconic outdoor landmark. This relaxed, scenic tour is perfect for beginners to intermediate hikers looking to explore the outdoors, learn about the area, and enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Okanagan.

Your friendly local guide will lead you along carefully chosen trails, sharing insights into the mountain’s unique landscape and history. Along the way, discover the region’s distinctive Ponderosa pine forests, native bunchgrass and sagebrush ecosystems, and seasonal wildflowers, including the bright yellow Okanagan sunflowers that blanket the hillside in spring.

Learn how ancient glaciers carved the Okanagan Valley and shaped the panoramic vistas seen from Knox Mountain today. Hear light storytelling about the Syilx/Okanagan people’s connection to the land, as well as Kelowna’s early settlement history, offering a deeper understanding of the area’s cultural and natural significance.

With plenty of photo stops and a pace suited to the group, this hike is a wonderful way to experience Kelowna from a new perspective.