The Hotel Eldorado is a bit of a local institution in the city of Kelowna. Perched right on Okanagan Lake, its charming and modest resort properties are perfectly situated for exploring the marina, with easy access to surrounding parks for all your immersive nature needs.

For a completely different experience, make the drive through the hills up to Sparkling Hill Resort in Vernon. This luxury resort is less about action and more about tranquillity. From every window, you’re engulfed by views of the Okanagan Valley. It’s an adult-only wellness resort where the use of spa robes and slippers is encouraged at breakfast and lunch, and local taxi drivers describe guests’ reluctance to return to the real world.

Room prices vary across seasons. Stay at the Hotel Eldorado from $219 per night, and at Sparkling Hills from $273 per night

4 days in British Columbia: where to drink wine and unwind in this beautiful Canadian region