3 Beautiful Kelowna Gardens to Explore

Posted by Dave Kotler on Monday, December 27th, 2021 at 8:27am.

Where are the Best Gardens in KelownaKelowna is an area known for its beauty, and there are plenty of outdoor offerings such as hiking, fishing and gardens. The gardens in and around Kelowna are stunning and well worth a visit. The tranquillity that a stroll through a beautiful garden provides is like no other. You will find gardens within parks, and many allow you to partake in boating and fishing. Here are some of the area gardens that you will want to visit.

Elysium Garden

This elaborate garden offers four acres of lush perennials. You will find Elysium Garden in Kelowna's Belgo neighbourhood. Once an apple orchard, there are mature trees that are surrounded by perennials. Flowers are arranged in a variety of ways that are pleasing to the eye.

In the springtime, you can enjoy a walk among the apple blooms, and take in the scent of sweet lavender during the summer. Offerings include tulips, peonies, lilies, irises and roses. Among the displays, you will find plaques, which tell what the flowers are. Explore the herb garden and drought-resistant plants within the Xeriscape area.

Okanagan Lavender Herb Farm

Take in a stunning view of Okanagan Lake, which inspired the formation of Okanagan Lavender Herb Farm. The Farm is family-owned and operated. You will experience a variety of lavender products that are all grown, produced and distilled right on the farm. You can even enjoy some tasty treats at the Lavender Café.

Kasugai Gardens

When visiting Kasugai Gardens, you will see a Koi pond, stone garden and waterfall. Located in Kelowna's Cultural District, this garden was formed in honour of Kasugai, Japan. Kasugai is a sister city of Kelowna. Although the garden is enclosed in a small area, you will find a small forest, stone Zen garden, stream, waterfall, bridge, tea garden and a number of Koi in the lily pond. It's a great place to have a picnic lunch or relax while reading a book.

The garden is located at Queensway and Water Street. It's an amazing experience that you can enjoy from March 1st until October 31st annually. It's free to visit and is found behind the Bennett Fountain on Queensway near the downtown covering three acres of land.

In Kasugai, recognition of the friendship came in the form of dedicating a street to Kelowna. The street was named “Kelowna Boulevard” at a ceremony in October of 1983. A sculpture called “The Sails” created by Kelowna's Dow Reid was placed along the boulevard with a stream running through it.

These three gardens are just some of the many amazing outdoor places to explore in Kelowna. If you're in the mood for a quiet and beautiful outing, a garden is a perfect choice. Take a stroll through one, or maybe just sit down and enjoy the scenery.

Dave Kotler

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