Academy Hill Travel Guide
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.
City Park
A sandy beach, waterfront promenade, recreational activities for children and free summer concerts make this one of Kelowna’s favorite public parks.
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.
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.
Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park
Explore miles of trails that wind through stunning sub-alpine forest and look for wildlife and historical monuments in this expansive park.
Top hotels in Academy Hill
![Days Inn by Wyndham Kelowna](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28100/28014/5b02213d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024
![Ramada Hotel & Conference Center by Wyndham Kelowna](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7500/7401/764fee93_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024
![Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott West Kelowna](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2480000/2479600/2479570/w4000h2664x0y0-396d310c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024
![Hyatt Place Kelowna](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45850000/45846800/45846720/bed468a7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024
![Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11600/11589/875d9dbd_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024
![Manteo at Eldorado Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/170000/163400/163373/173049f9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Academy Hill
![Knox Mountain Park which includes tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/216000/216267-Thompson-Okanagan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
North Glenmore
While visiting North Glenmore, you might make a stop by sights like Knox Mountain Park and Scandia Golf & Games.
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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.
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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.
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Dilworth Mountain Estates
While visiting Dilworth Mountain Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Orchard Park Shopping Centre and Scandia Golf & Games.
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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.
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Rutland
Rutland is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St Andrews by the Lake and Mission Creek Regional Park.