Kelowna's Juicy Tips

The August long weekend in Kelowna is always the Masterpiece of summer in the Okanagan. Days are hot and sunny, with that unique dry heat that we’re known for. The lake is a tempting refuge. In short, this is what we hold out for all year long. Remember what it’s like to be cold in [...]

I’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who uploaded pictures of their visits to Kelowna attractions in the last month. The pictures are outstanding, and we’ve got them all in a gallery for the world to see. Check them out!
We will be drawing the winner from this batch of entries, and announcing [...]

Kelowna is in for a treat this weekend! It’s the Kelowna Music & Arts Festival all weekend long, kicking off tonight with Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts.  The festival takes place in the Cultural District, centered around the Arts Common greenspace between the Rotary Centre for the Arts and the Kelowna Art Gallery.

Here are some pictures that were taken around downtown Kelowna today.

Taken at the Kelowna Marina, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2009.

View over downtown Kelowna from Knox Mountain, and over Okanagan Lake to West Kelowna. Taken Wednesday, July 22 at 7:45 a.m.

Families playing in the playground at City Park. Taken 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, [...]

Contributed by Quails’ Gate Estate Winery
As you may be aware the West Kelowna fires have impacted the lives of many people who have been temporarily displaced from their homes.  I wanted to take a moment to let you know that Quails’ Gate Winery and our surrounding vineyards have thankfully not been impacted by the fires.  [...]

We came out of last weekend with a situation that is very difficult for many people in the residential areas across the lake in West Kelowna. My thoughts are with them. In my role with Tourism Kelowna, we’ve been busy keeping people informed on latest updates on the situation. I’d like to use this blog [...]

This city is seriously bike-friendly. There are over 240 km of bike lanes all around Kelowna, and the trails and surrounding mountains are full of adventure.

How fun is this? The Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market is holding its annual Cherry Fair this Saturday, July 18 – and as part of the festival there will be a Cherry Pit Spitting Contest. This promises to be a serious belly-laugh, so bring your family, check any pit spitting inhibitions at the door, and [...]