10 Best Places to Go Shopping in Kelowna

Kelowna’s Bernard Avenue might be home to the popular The District shopping mall but don’t forget to visit some of its independent retailers and intimate little eateries. Funktional is a great place to browse candles, clothing and jewellery from local artisans, while Salt + Brick serves regional wines and tasty small plates in a rustic-chic interior.

Between May and September every year, the Meet Me on Bernard festival draws visitors from across BC, when the avenue becomes a bustling, vibrant pedestrian zone. Sip a delicious beverage, peruse the shops and buy from exciting pop-up vendors, before taking in a live performance from the comfort of a shaded patio.

Conveniently situated just 5 minutes from downtown Kelowna, picturesque Pandosy Street is a small but sweet stretch of road that’s peppered with unique independent shops and sophisticated clothes boutiques. Stop by Boheme Collective for cowboy hats crafted from Australian wool, gem-encrusted golden jewellery and super-relaxed denim pieces.

Blue Ginger Trading is the perfect place to find your next handbag, while Southgate Shopping Centre is home to the Vintage Mall clothing shop and the Social Pets pet shop (which specialises in everything you need to make your furry friend happy). When you’re feeling peckish, grab a table at Hector’s Casa for freshly made Mexican or Momo Sushi Mission for authentic Japanese.

Kelowna Farmers' and Crafters' Market offers farm-fresh produce, artisanal goods and regional fare all year round. In the colder months, the market moves indoors so you can still pay a visit, but the place really comes to life during spring, summer and autumn.

For farmers’ goodies, stop by Asam Orchards, Thompson Vineyards and the Indigo Ridge Lavender Farm, or peruse gourmet foodstuffs at the Alchemy Bread Company, Anarchy Coffee and Gaia Delights (try the plant-based crackers and cashew cheese). Those looking for creative keepsakes can shop pieces at Bent Wire Jewelry, Jannine Lemere Art, Splish Splash Bath Bombs and Tassel & Fringe.

For a smorgasbord of fruits and vegetables, nothing beats a visit to Kelowna’s Old Town Farm Market which is in the Hollywood Station shopping mall, 10 minutes east of downtown. This beautiful store will make vegans and vegetarians more than happy with its wide variety of farm-fresh produce and speciality plant-based items.

Shop locally grown zucchinis and bunches of hand-picked coriander or treat yourself to a tropical fruit fix with a bag of juicy Haden mangoes. The store’s well-stocked fridges offer plenty of tantalising specialities including yoghurt, tofu and fermented kombucha.

Set in the heart of the Pandosy-KLO-Mission district, Mission Park Shopping Centre delivers an exciting retail and dining experience with its major brands, boutique stores and attractive cafes and restaurants. Oenophiles will relish a visit to Mission Creek Cellars for their impressive selection of world-class wines, while fashionistas can shop to their hearts’ content at the boho-inspired Frakas.

Mission Park Shopping Centre will also appeal to the more gastronomically inclined with Fezziwig’s Artisan Bakery (baked goods and sandwiches) and The Chopped Leaf (for zingy plant-based bowls). Alternatively, stop by Ga-On Sushi of delectable Japanese cuisine like shrimp tempura, tuna tataki, Agedashi tofu and seaweed salad.

Located just 5 minutes east of Kelowna city centre, you’ll find the Big Box Outlet Store, a popular Canadian chain that offers up to 70% off on open-box items. Grab unbeatable bargains across apparel, appliances, electronics and furniture, which have been personally inspected and tested to meet national compliance.

Shop clothing from big-name brands including Avalanche and Spyder, as well as footwear from UGG, Roper, Merrell Herren and New Balance. If you’re looking to revamp your home, Big Box Outlet stocks an immense range of electronic goods and decor, along with stylish patio and garden furniture.