Next-Level Sightseeing

See the Okanagan Valley from new heights. Opening April 2, 2027.

View of Kalamalka Lake and mountains from Okanagan Gondola

Experience the Okanagan’s newest attraction.

Find yourself where the land meets the sky. An eight-minute gondola ride carries you high above the trees to the top of Ellison Ridge, where sweeping views of Kalamalka Lake, mountaintop dining and a network of immersive trails await. These ancient Okanagan landscapes were made for sharing, so gather your friends and family and come on up for a joyful day above the valley. Everyone is welcome here.

Look for us just off Highway 97 at the Bailey Road exit, only 40 minutes north of downtown Kelowna and 15 minutes south of Vernon. Learn how to get here.

Aerial view of a newly installed steel gondola lift tower surrounded by pine forest overlooking the turquoise waters of Kalamalka Lake at the Okanagan Gondola

The Gondola

Close-up of red wine being poured from a bottle into a clear wine glass at a dinner table with a plated meal in the background.

Dining

Tickets & Passes

Bride and groom holding hands while walking up a grassy mountain hillside

Groups & Weddings

Mid-mountain scenic view of Kalamalka Lake framed by yellow wildflowers, pine trees, and rolling hills at the Okanagan Gondola

Trails & Viewpoints

View of the bright blue waters of Kalamalka Lake framed by lush evergreen foliage from a forest lookout at the Okanagan Gondola

News & Updates

Modern CWA gondola cabin passing a steel lift tower with panoramic views of Kalamalka Lake and surrounding mountains at the Okanagan Gondola.

The Gondola

Meet new viewpoints

Savour the moment. Enjoy eight minutes of sky-high views on your gondola journey to the top, then stay as long as you’d like. At the summit, follow the trails along Ellison Ridge, taking in 270-degree views of the Okanagan Valley. Scan the swirling colours of Kalamalka Lake below and wander through pine forest trails with peek-a-boo viewpoints.

The Gondola

Plated warm goat cheese tart with mixed green salad served alongside a glass of chilled white wine on an outdoor dining table

Beyond the Gondola

The lay of the land

Everything here is rooted in the land, from the trail network that winds through sagebrush, to the ingredients at our three lakeview eateries. Savour views and farm-to-table flavours at our summit restaurant, or check out seasonal events to celebrate, Okanagan style.

View Dining

“Few places offer the natural beauty and diversity of experiences found in the Okanagan, and the Okanagan Gondola provides an extraordinary new perspective on it all. An exciting addition to our region’s tourism landscape, the Gondola will give visitors and residents an opportunity to explore, connect, and create lasting memories in every season. Investments like this strengthen the Okanagan’s appeal as a destination and help build a vibrant, year-round visitor economy.”

Cassandra Zerebeski - CEO & President, Tourism Kelowna

Aerial drone view of Kalamalka Lake and surrounding pine forests from the Okanagan Gondola site in British Columbia

Get Summit Savings

Save 30% on an Annual Membership Pass when you purchase before May 31, 2027. Be among the first to experience the Okanagan’s newest attraction and enjoy the best deal of the season.