Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Kelowna Guests: Stay Central and Explore West Kelowna Wine Country
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Kelowna
Staying at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Kelowna? Its central Harvey Avenue location makes a Red Dog Wine Tour an easy way to explore the wineries of West Kelowna without driving yourself. After enjoying the hotel’s amenities, let us handle the transportation while you spend the afternoon tasting wine and enjoying the scenery.
A Convenient Wine Tour from Econo Lodge Kelowna
Red Dog Wine Tours offers a relaxed afternoon wine tour featuring exactly four wineries in West Kelowna. Our public tours are approximately 4 hours of wine touring, with pickup generally beginning between 1:00 and 1:30 PM. We pick you up directly at your hotel, take care of the driving and winery arrangements, and return you to your accommodation after the tour.
That means you can leave the car at the hotel and enjoy the wineries without worrying about designated drivers, parking or navigating between tasting rooms. Your tour includes transportation, winery tasting fees, light snacks, bottled water and a knowledgeable local guide.
The Westside Wine Route is centered around the vineyards and wineries of West Kelowna, including the slopes around Mount Boucherie and the shores of Okanagan Lake.
Which Wineries Will You Visit?
The exact four wineries vary according to the day, season and availability. Some of the West Kelowna wineries we may visit include:
- Quails’ Gate Winery – One of the region’s best-known estates, with vineyards, lake views and a long history of winemaking.
- Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery – Located near Mount Boucherie and known for wines shaped by West Kelowna’s volcanic landscape.
- Frind Estate Winery – A distinctive lakeside winery offering a relaxed setting and a broad selection of wines.
- Little Straw Vineyards – A smaller family winery with impressive vineyard and valley views.
- Volcanic Hills Estate Winery – A West Kelowna winery whose wines reflect the area’s distinctive volcanic soils.
- The Hatch Winery – A creative and unconventional winery with a relaxed atmosphere.
- Black Swift Vineyards – A boutique winery focused on small-production wines.
- Crown & Thieves – An unusual winery experience with a distinctive setting and personality.
We select four wineries for each tour rather than trying to fit too many stops into one afternoon. The result is a more relaxed experience with enough time to enjoy each tasting.
Why Book a Wine Tour from Econo Lodge?
Econo Lodge provides a convenient central base for exploring Kelowna. Instead of renting a car or trying to organize your own transportation to four wineries, Red Dog Wine Tours picks you up at your accommodation and takes care of the driving.
- No designated driver required – Everyone in your group can enjoy the tastings.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off – We pick up from hotels and accommodations in Kelowna and West Kelowna.
- Exactly four wineries – Enough time at each stop without rushing through the afternoon.
- All tasting fees included – There are no tasting fees to pay separately at the wineries.
- Wine storage in the van – You can purchase bottles along the way and keep them safely with you.
Public or Private Wine Tour?
Our popular public afternoon wine tour is an easy choice if you want to join a relaxed group experience and let us select the wineries for the day. If you are travelling with your own group and want a private vehicle or want to choose your wineries, a private wine tour may be a better option.
Private tours are available for groups of different sizes and can be customized around your interests, preferred wineries and schedule.
Book Your Kelowna Wine Tour
If you’re staying at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Kelowna and want to experience Okanagan wine country without driving, Red Dog Wine Tours can pick you up at the hotel and take care of the rest.
Book your West Kelowna Afternoon Wine Tour directly with Red Dog Wine Tours.
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What Makes Red Dog Wine Tours Different?
Red Dog Wine Tours has been taking guests through Kelowna and West Kelowna wine country since 2016. Our approach is simple: comfortable transportation, knowledgeable local guides, carefully selected wineries and enough time to actually enjoy the experience.
Red Dog Wine Tours has received the Viator Experience Award in 2023, 2024 and 2025, recognizing the quality of the experience and guest satisfaction.
Whether you’re visiting Kelowna for a weekend or staying longer, a wine tour is one of the easiest ways to experience the vineyards and wineries of the Okanagan without having to plan the driving yourself.
Planning your stay? Visit the Econo Lodge website for hotel information and reservations.
Quick FAQs for Econo Lodge Kelowna Guests
Do you pick up at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Kelowna?
Yes. We offer pickup and drop-off from hotels, B&Bs and residences in Kelowna and West Kelowna, including Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Kelowna. Your exact pickup time is confirmed before the tour, and we send the final pickup information by text.
What is included in a Red Dog Wine Tour?
Our wine tours include door-to-door transportation in a comfortable Mercedes van, visits to exactly four wineries, all winery tasting fees, light snacks, bottled water, secure storage for wine purchases and an experienced local guide. There are no separate tasting fees to pay at the wineries.
How long is the wine tour?
The West Kelowna Afternoon Wine Tour provides approximately four hours of wine touring. Pickup generally begins between 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM. Total time from hotel pickup to return can be somewhat longer depending on your accommodation and the day’s route.
How many wineries do you visit?
Our standard West Kelowna afternoon tour visits exactly four wineries. We select the four stops based on the season, winery availability and the best route for the day.
Can I book a private wine tour from Econo Lodge?
Yes. Private wine tours are available for groups that want their own vehicle and more flexibility. Private tours can be customized around your preferred wineries, route and group size.
