Planning to go wine tasting in Kelowna and want to bring your favouritest family member (aka your dog)?
If you’re wondering if you can bring dogs to wineries, the answer is… YES – there are plenty of dog friendly wineries in Kelowna BC that you can enjoy together.
So go ahead and happily indulge in an afternoon of wine tasting with your bestie or dog-child, we definitely have!
We like to include Brooklyn in as many activities as we can and try to plan our trips with her in mind.
I’m pretty much ALWAYS on the hunt for dog friendly places that we can bring her and things we can do, together.
When one of those things is wine tasting in Kelowna – I’m OBVIOUSLY going to try my hardest to find dog friendly wineries to go to!
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Here are 23 awesome, dog friendly wineries in Kelowna BC
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The Kelowna area of Okanagan wineries is made up of five “wine trails” that are grouped by area.
So if you follow one of these wine trails, typically it will be easier to visit more in one day. (Since they’re closer together).
All the dog friendly wineries in Kelowna are scattered around the region, so I’ve listed them in wine trail groups. This should make it a tad bit easier for you to plan your day.
Most people visit 3-5 wineries in an afternoon, and these groups each have around 3-5 dog friendly wineries so it works out well.
Four out of the five Kelowna wine trails have dog friendly wineries to visit. I’ve also included one bonus section of wineries that are located south of Kelowna but still relatively close.
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PS: It probably goes without saying that pets should generally be kept on leash while visiting wineries in the Okanagan.
– Also, be respectful and make sure you pick up after your pup. (There’s really nothing that annoys me more than people leaving dog shit everywhere. Do you enjoy stepping in poo…? I just don’t get it.) Best to not bring dogs who aren’t good with people or other dogs either.
Lakeshore Wine Route
The Lakeshore Wine Route is just south of downtown Kelowna. There are only five wineries on this trail and four of them are dog friendly!
Summerhill Pyramid Winery
The wines at Summerhill Pyramid Winery are aged in their incredibly unique, pyramid shaped wine cellar. Apparently this has all sorts of benefits and you’re able to learn all about them on one of their cellar tours.
As one of the dog friendly wineries in Kelowna, there is an outdoor area where you can sit with your bestie and taste wines.
This Kelowna winery also claims to be vegan friendly but they’ll leave it up to you to decide. [Read here for more information]
Tantalus Vineyards
For wines made from a single vineyard, a visit to Tantalus Winery is a must.
This Kelowna winery is the oldest continually producing vineyard in BC and only produces wine from their own grapes.
They are also the first LEED certified winery in British Columbia, which means they are energy and water efficient – that’s a pretty big deal.
There are some on leash dog friendly areas in the vineyard. If your pup is well behaved, in the summertime you can bring her into the tasting room with you.
Looking for dog friendly hotels and places to stay in Kelowna? Check out my picks at the end of this post, or you can find those and others here
Cedar Creek Estate Winery
Cedar Creek Winery has beautiful views with an area to tie your dog while you do some wine tasting. They also have a great dog friendly picnic area to enjoy together.
St. Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery
With a dog friendly picnic area outside, St Hubertus Winery is a great Kelowna winery to visit with the doggo. It’s a popular wine spot with the locals and their pups too.
BONUS: Walk across the street to Cedar Creek Dog Park afterwards to let your dogs splash around on the beach.
Westside Wine Trail
The westside wine trail is where you will find the West Kelowna wineries.
These are the vineyards that are on the other side of the lake, with many of them being close to, or not far from the highway.
Volcanic Hills Estate Winery
Located on the slope of a dormant volcano, this award-winning winery is located in the middle of the wineries on the West Kelowna wine trail.
You’re welcome to walk with the doggy around the vineyard as long as he’s on leash and the staff will happily provide a water bowl while he waits outside the tasting room.
Volcanic Hills Winery is family friendly as well with a play area for the kids.
Quails’ Gate Winery
A beautiful, dog friendly winery in Kelowna with knowledgable staff and a gorgeous view of the lake behind the vineyards. One of my favourite wineries.
You’ll have to leash your dog outside the tasting room entrance but it’s in the shade, there’s a water bowl and she’ll get lots of attention from other visitors.
They do have a restaurant on site at Quails’ Gate Winery, but unfortunately they don’t allow pets on their patio. So just don’t plan to eat there with your dog.
Accent Inns Kelowna is dog friendly, rated highly and centrally located close to downtown and the beach. It’s only a short drive away from some of the dog friendly wineries and has an outdoor pool too.
Rollingdale Winery
It’s an unpretentious, family owned, organic vineyard right at the beginning of the West Kelowna wine trail.
Bring lunch to Rollingdale Winery and sip a glass of vino with your bestie in their dog friendly picnic area.
The Hatch Winery
Bring your on-leash doggo into the vintage barn decorated tasting room, or have a glass of wine outside in the sunshine.
One of the best dog friendly wineries in Kelowna, The Hatch Winery has a fun, non-stuffy vibe and the staff are super friendly to talk to.
They’ve got a great patio to chill out on outside and picnic areas on the grass lawn too. Lawn games anyone?
Trying to find more things to do in Kelowna British Columbia with dogs? Read my in depth post of 16 Fun Things To Do In Kelowna here – including which ones are dog friendly!
Beaumont Family Estate Winery
The Beaumont Winery is 100% certified organic, meaning they only use organic grapes – 100% of them.
One of the wineries in West Kelowna on the wine trail, it can be a little easy to miss due to its location and look – but don’t miss this awesome family run winery.
They have an area right outside the tasting room to leash your dog, with access to shade and water bowls. I love that they donate tasting fees to a local charity too.
Kalala Organic Estate Winery
There’s a big grassy area to sit and enjoy your wine with your pup by your side at this boutique organic vineyard.
Fun Fact: The wine maker owner of Kalala Winery doesn’t even drink but you’d never know it from his award-winning wines.
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Southeast Bench
The Southeast Bench of Kelowna has some of the oldest vineyards in the Okanagan. These wineries are surrounded by orchards and farmlands and three out the four are dog friendly.
The View Winery
One of our favourites, The View Winery in Kelowna is very dog friendly. Bring your pup on-leash and do a wine tasting with one of their knowledgable staff in the vintage apple packing house.
In the summertime, check out one of their “Sangria Sundays” and chill out in the orchard with a pitcher or glass of Sangria.
BONUS: They also produce ciders and the best sparkling wine (in a can – so fun!), and you can taste those as well!
Spearhead Winery
On leash dogs are usually welcome to join you at Spearhead Winery, unless it’s during a food event. This Kelowna winery produces small lot, quality wines from hand harvested grapes.
House of Rose Winery
Have a wine tasting with your pup in the shop, then take a self guided tour of the vineyard at one of the best on-leash dog friendly wineries in Kelowna.
The cute House of Rose Winery is family owned and operated and was one of the first 17 wineries established in the Okanagan Valley.
These winery owners focus on sustainability and reducing their environmental impact by doing thing like: installing energy saving equipment and composting the remains of the grapes from winemaking.
In the manufacturing process, they try to keep their waste down to the size the average family produces. How inspirational is that?!
The fact that a business can manage this means we should ALL be reducing sooo much further. They’ve also been using 100% organic practices since 2009, although they are not yet certified.
Lake Country’s Scenic Sip
Located just north of downtown is the Lake Country wine trail. You can see some of the best views in Kelowna of Okanagan Lake from this scenic wine area.
Intrigue Wines
Bring fido with you to Intrigue Winery and indulge in a wine tasting outside in the pretty picnic area. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the wine is pretty fairly priced too.
Gray Monk Estate Winery
This winery in Kelowna BC is one of the original estate wineries that pioneered the wine industry in British Columbia. They were even the first to plant pinot gris grapevines in all of Canada back in the day – pretty impressive.
There is a place outside the Gray Monk Winery entrance to tie up your dog where he has shade and water.
Ancient Hill Winery
Located close to the airport is Ancient Hill Winery with its European feel. Bring the pups with you while you admire the beautiful gardens and patio outside. Obviously, this is with a tasty glass of rosé in hand too.
Take a picnic lunch to eat or snack on some cheese and crackers with your wine. You’re welcome to roam the vineyard at this Kelowna winery with your favourite pets on or off-leash.
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50th Parallel Estate Winery
This dog friendly winery in Kelowna has some stunning views – and you can enjoy them with your bestie by your side.
Bring your on-leash dog with you to 50th Parallel Winery and enjoy wine tasting in Kelowna with your doggo – she’s allowed to join you inside too.
Arrowleaf Cellars
Bring lunch and your pup with you to Arrowleaf Winery and enjoy an afternoon sipping wine in the beautiful picnic area.
Don’t want to pack a lunch? Order food from their onsite kitchen to pair with your wine and take in the views of the lake and the vineyard from your table.
Dogs aren’t allowed inside but your on-leash pup is welcome on the grounds with you.
Dog Friendly South of Kelowna
Here are five bonus dog friendly wineries located south of Kelowna but still relatively close by.
You could turn it into a day trip or even make these beautiful areas a destination themselves to visit.
See Ya Later Ranch Vineyard
This Okanagan winery is definitely dog friendly – they even have wines named after their dearly departed pets! (Which makes me a little sad, but it’s also really sweet)
Bring fido to this winery and sip on a glass of red outside at the vineyards’ picnic area together.
You won’t be able to bring her inside with you, but rest assured she’ll be comfortable waiting for you outside. See Ya Later Ranch Winery has a designated “barking lot” where your lovable fur balls can be tied under the shade of a tree, and with access to water.
Road 13 Vineyards
FACTS: The owners of Road 13 Vineyards are dachshund lovers and the tasting room looks like a castle.
Try out their wines and enjoy the lawn picnic area with your pup by your side. Oh, and the sweeping views of the Okanagan Valley aren’t too bad either.
Okanagan Crush Pad Winery
This beautiful state-of-the-art winery is the first crush facility in Canada to be purpose built, where they produce other wine labels as well as their own.
One of the best dog friendly wineries in Kelowna, Okanagan Crush Pad has lots of shady places to tie up your pet and with access to water of course.
If your best friend is really well behaved, you can bring her into the winery with you too – just be sure to keep her on leash.
Castoro de Oro Estate Winery
Bring a picnic and hang out on the patio with the doggo at this lovely Kelowna winery, Castoro de Oro.
While he can’t join you for your wine tasting indoors, you’ll be happy to know there is a shaded area where you can leave him to wait.
Lake Breeze Winery
Come to this beautiful Naramata winery to indulge in a wine tasting with your dog-child. Lake Breeze Winery is so accommodating that she can even accompany you on their restaurant patio!
So great right? That definitely makes it one of the most dog friendly wineries in Kelowna to visit, and the views – stunning.
Dog Friendly Places To Stay In Kelowna
If you’re looking for dog friendly accommodation in Kelowna, these are a few of my top picks for places to stay:
Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites
Which are your favourite dog friendly Kelowna vineyards to go to? Let me know in the comments below 🙂
PS: Have a thing for craft beer as well? (So do we) Go check out my guide to Kelowna breweries, including which ones are dog friendly.
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