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August 6 – Beach Advisory Lifted: all beaches in Kelowna are open.
August 2 – Beach Advisory: please note that swimming is not advised 500 metres north and 500 m. south of the mouth of Mill Creek into Okanagan Lake. City Park Hot Sands Beach and the beach area 500 metres to the south of the Mill [...]

Echinacea Farm blooming


Many of us have Echinacea growing in our gardens. Some of us might also know that Echinacea is not just another pretty flower – it has strong immune boosting and anti-bacterial properties that have resulted in it being used in all kinds of herbal remedies for hundreds of years. It’s quite a neat plant, and [...]

Cherries Have Arrived!


Hurray for July! This is the time of year (well, now until fall, really) when Kelowna gets to seriously show off… that’s because this city shines when it comes to beautiful fresh fruit. Cherries are the first out of the gate, and I’m here to tell you that it’s Cherry Time! Come out to the [...]

Lavender Farm in its full glory this weekend


You’ve probably noticed all the beautful lavender around the boulevards and parks of Kelowna. It’s in bloom right now, and it is so fragrant! You may not know, though, that we actually have a lavender farm in Kelowna: the Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm. This time of year the farm is in it’s full glory, [...]

Free Country/Pop Concert in Waterfront Park July 20


This just in from Strut Entertainment! A free concert is coming our way – Doc Walker will spoil us with their fun, soulful, catchy music. Aren’t we lucky?? Who doesn’t love free concerts – outside on a beautiful summer evening!

Free Concerts in Kelowna Parks


It’s unanimous: at Tourism Kelowna, we have all agreed that everyone loves outdoor entertainment… especially when it’s FREE! July is here, which means that Parks Alive! is back with their July and August concerts and entertainment in Kelowna parks and public spaces… all of it free.