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Fairy Tales Rich with Dark Humour for Kelowna Actors Studio


The current production of Into The Woods by the Kelowna Actors Studio has created quite a buzz even just from yesterday’s opening night performance! This show is lining up to be one of the theatre company’s most ambitious and complex productions, and is a not-to-be-missed event!

Best Place to Watch Stanley Cup Playoffs in Kelowna


I made a discovery this week that any hockey fan in Kelowna will enjoy.

New Distillery in Kelowna is a Treat


Last week I went to visit a new distillery in downtown Kelowna called Urban Distilleries, and boy, was it ever a discovery! I had an appointment with owner Mike Urban for a tour and tasting at the distillery, and highly recommend a visit to try his tantalizing Spirit Bear line of gin, vodka, and soon-to-be-released [...]

Kelowna Wine Trails brochure


A new brochure has hit the shelves at the Kelowna Visitor Centre and local wineries, and we are very proud of it! The brochure is a great planning piece for locals and visitors alike, featuring 5 distinct wine trails in the immediate Kelowna area, and giving details on the diverse wine experiences right in our [...]

Wine Festival Kicks Off in Kelowna!


Wine Festival kicks off tonight with the WestJet Wine Tastings at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. The amazing thing about this event is that you get a real overview of the whole wine industry from around the valley all in one compact location. Imagine, over 60 wineries are involved in this event, and each [...]

Beautiful Easter Weekend in Kelowna!


At Tourism Kelowna we are excited for Easter. Not just because of turkey and chocolate (although that certainly helps), but also because of the prospect of a good weekend of sunshine and fresh air. If you want to get out and enjoy the beautiful spring weekend, here are a couple of suggestions!

Kelowna Farmers’ Market


Today on Juicy Tips I spoke with Nesta about the joys of shopping at the Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market. Our farmers’ market is the biggest in BC, and it is back in its outdoor location now until November.

Live Music at The Minstrel in Kelowna


We’re so lucky in Kelowna to have lots of great live music venues. No matter what style of music we’d like to go and see, from classical to rock, and jazz to DJs, we can find it here. Today on the Juice with Liz McKinney, we’ll be talking about one of these great venues, The [...]

Catherine

I'm in my element when I get to share Kelowna's amazing tourism attractions with people. Luckily, in my job pitching Kelowna stories to travel journalists, I frequently get to poke around town and meet the incredible people behind the scenes at different locations and attractions. This blog allows me to let you in on some of these real treasures that I come across in my explorations of Kelowna.