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Hunker In: Indoor Fun in Kelowna


With all of Kelowna’s outdoorsy offerings and natural beauty, it is sometimes easy to give the lion’s share of our blog “real estate” to that face of our city. But then winter arrives and many of us look to what kinds of indoor entertainment we can enjoy in Kelowna. So I thought I’d share some [...]

New Pedi-Cab Tours a Downtown Delight!


There are many great ways to get to know Kelowna’s downtown core with its pretty corridors and great nooks & crannies – none more unique than taking a 90 minute pedi-cab tour guided (and pedalled) by Ed Kruger of Monashee Adventure Tours!

Double the Fun: 2 Festivals in Kelowna this weekend


Wandering around Kelowna’s downtown on any given summer weekend is energizing – the atmosphere is that classic summertime, beachy vibe with families and friends strolling with their ice cream cones, rolling casually by on bikes and longboards, or sitting in the outdoor cafés. Evenings are often punctuated by the sounds of live entertainment from downtown [...]

Best Places for Ice Cream in Kelowna


Happy Canada Day!
Today’s post is about where to get the BEST ice cream. After all, we’re looking at temperatures in the high 20s and low 30s this weekend, sunshine, and lots of family-oriented events that people will be enjoying. All of these elements lend themselves well to an ice cream excursion! Read on for my top picks [...]

Highest Zipline in North America!


This week, staff at Tourism Kelowna enjoyed a field-trip to one of the newest attractions to open in the Central Okanagan: ZipZone Adventure Park in Peachland. True to its name, ZipZone was a major adventure, and certainly didn’t dissapoint!

Indoor Father’s Day Ideas in Kelowna


I’ve got some good news and some bad news…. For everyone looking forward to treating Dad to some fun activities this weekend, the weather forecast looks a little, erm, wet. No matter! Kelowna has a ton of fun indoor or non-weather-dependent activities too, so here’s a quick round-up to give you a few fun ideas.

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 Goat Cheese Farm Reopens for Season


Three cheers for March! Friends, we’ve made it through the winter months; and even though the weather is still chilly, there are heartening signs that spring is on the way. One of these signs is the reopening of Carmelis Goat Cheese Artisan as of March 1. Ladies and Gentlemen, our winter goat cheese dry spell [...]