The Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park in West Kelowna has been on our family bucket list for a while. Last fall, the girls and I brought our own bags and made the drive to West Kelowna.
We were surprised at how beautiful and large the park was and that it included a small beach, playground, and picnic tables.
Location
Located at 2375 Whitworth Road in West Kelowna, there are a few different routes you can take.
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If you are driving from Penticton, follow Highway 97 to Gellatly Road South and take the Glenrosa Road exit. Follow Gellatly Road South until you see Whitworth Road, take a right and you will arrive at the parking lot.
From Kelowna, drive across the bridge and follow Highway 97 for approximately 12 km. Turn left onto Gellatly Road and right on Gellatly Road South until you reach the Cove Lakeside Resort. Once you reach the Resort, turn right onto Gellatly Road South and take a left onto Whitworth Road.
Nut Harvest
The nut harvest takes place from September to mid-November, as the nuts ripen, they will fall off the trees. Varieties grown include hazelnuts, walnuts, buartnuts, and chestnuts.
The nut sales booth is usually open Monday to Friday from noon to 4 p.m., but it’s best to check ahead before visiting. Outside of their posted hour, nuts can also be purchased by depositing the payment into the red payment box outside their heritage house with all proceeds going back into the upkeep and maintenance of the park.
Tours
Each Fall, the Regional District of Central Okanagan offers tours at Gellatly Heritage Nut Farm.
In this behind-the-scenes tour, you will look at the nut harvest process. Afterward, you can harvest one pound of nuts for a set amount with the proceeds going to the Gellatly Nut Farm Society.
More information on the tours and availability can be found in the Regional Parks Fall Guide.
Playground
To my surprise, there was a playground near the water with benches, picnic tables, and washrooms nearby.
The girls were of course excited to be near the lake, so we walked out and skipped some rocks into the water.
Family Fun Tips for Gellatly Nut Farm
- Bring your own bags to gather nuts
- Bring cash or be prepared to e-transfer money if you plan on purchasing nuts
- Pack a snack and water bottles if you plan on staying at the playground
- View the PDF Map of Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park
Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park
2375 Whitworth Road, West Kelowna
(250) 470-0999
