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Hiking Gems


Our hiking trails are a delight at this time of the year, when mornings are a little cooler, and gentle breezes temper the heat of midday. The bunchgrasses on hillsides and along the trail shine golden in the sun and the towering Ponderosa Pines cast their generous shadows. The air smells of sage and pine.

Myra Canyon – An Unforgettable Ride


One great way to spend an afternoon is to enjoy the views over Kelowna and Okanagan Lake from the Myra Canyon. This incredibly scenic portion of the Kettle Valley Railway features 18 trestle bridges and 2 tunnels, originally built at the turn of the last century, and rebuilt again (near exact replica) between 2003 and [...]

Vineyard to host Medieval Party


This Saturday, August 14, Camelot Vineyards in East Kelowna will be holding their first ever Medieval Fair from 11 am to 4 pm. The event promises to offer you can chance to relive the Middle Ages in the vineyard, and to feast on a Medieval lunch paired with Camelot’s tasty wines for just $5. A [...]

Mardi Gras Tomorrow


The 22nd Annual Mardi Gras Street Festival takes place tomorrow, Saturday August the 7th from 11am until 5pm. The Downtown Kelowna Association invites everyone in the community to join in the free, family fun at Mardi Gras.  This will be a very energetic day complete with adult and kid’s entertainment. Bernard Avenue will be closed to traffic for [...]

Wine-fed Beef!


I’ve been hearing about this farm lately from different sources: chefs, CBC radio, health-conscious foodies, and now the Toronto Star, so it’s high time I include this info on our blog! The Toronto Star ran a story today by Trish Crawford about a nearby farm that is feeding their cattle one litre of wine a day [...]

Myra Canyon – An Icon of Canadian Railroad History


One great way to spend an afternoon is to enjoy the views over Kelowna and Okanagan Lake from the Myra Canyon. This incredibly scenic portion of the Kettle Valley Railway features 18 trestle bridges and 2 tunnels, originally built at the turn of the last century, and rebuilt again (near exact replica) between 2003 and [...]