Nearby Towns: Westbank
This town is on the west shore of Okanagan Lake, opposite Kelowna. Highway 97 crosses the lake between the two communities on a floating bridge. The highway from the north winds up a steep hill, to get to the top (and back) of the hill, the backside of Mount Boucherie, and then have a splendid elevated perch overlooking the Lake. 
The town has a charming downtown shopping area, with a one-way south and
a one-way north, each with plenty of shops and services meeting the needs of
residents and visitors alike. The town's facilities ar located on both sides of the highway,
with attractions found mostly on the west (uphill) side, and
the town's popular beach is just down the hill.
Westbank Photos FoundLocally's Business listings for Westbank AttractionsWestbank Museum past Brown St, on southbound highway 97 250-768-0110 This museum is also the town’s information centre. 
Kelowna Floating BridgeHighway 97 over Okanagan Lake This bridge was opening in 1958 by Princess Margaret, and at 640 metres, this pontoon structure is the first and remains Canada’s largest floating bridge. Prior to the bridge, a ferry service connected the two shores, first (from 1904 on) using the Sokum, and then (after 1927) using the Kelowna Westbank. 
Old Macdonald’s Farmon Highway 97 250-768-5167 This attraction features a children’s petting zoo and other amusements. WineriesMission Hill Winery Winemaker: John Slimes 1730 Mission Hill Road, Westbank, BC, V4T 2E4 Phone (250) 768-7611 Fax (250) 768-2044 Quails' Gate Estate Winery Winemaker: Peter Draper 3303 Boucherie Road, Westbank, BC V1Z 2H3 Phone (250) 769-4451 or 1-800-420-9463 Fax (250) 769-3451 Festivals & Events Community Map
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