Knox Mtn., Mission Hills and Mission Creek

We try to get a little exercise everyday and to visit interesting parts of the city.  For instance, on Sunday, even thought it was pretty hot, we walked a ways up Knox Mountain in downtown Kelowna.  It’s a popular hiking destination as well as a lovely park along the lake front.  We didn’t make it to the top as John’s leg was really hurting but the views of the lake from up high were pretty and we could see the layout of the city.

Several people have recommended that we should visit Mission Hills Winery Estate and Bell Tower, not just to try their wine but to explore their expansive estate.  We did it one better and had a wine paired lunch on their open terrace with views of the vineyard and lake on one side and the mission style buildings and the bell tower on the other side.  Their wines were good and the food paired well with them.  It was a lovely afternoon.

The weather, as I said earlier, has been hot so early on Tuesday we walked along the Mission Creek Trail but this time it was away from the city.  It was a lovely walk with shade trees, flowering bushes and a gurgling stream.  John’s leg is still bothering him so we stopped often to take in the quiet and peacefulness of the area.