With its sophisticated urban life and superb outdoor adventure, Kelowna entices with four-season recreation and retreat along with welcoming comfort and exceptional amenities. This sun-soaked haven at the midway point of 110-kilometre (68-mile) long Okanagan Lake is a place where sandy beaches beckon, gardens burst with blossoms, and fertile orchards and vineyards tempt tastebuds. Kelowna's local restaurants take the bounty from the land, and craft creative, inspired and delicious dishes. Wine festivals present hundreds of activities dedicated to wine making, tasting and touring the region's wineries. The area's 17 golf courses enjoy one of the longest, driest and sunniest seasons in the country.