Kelowna's Juicy Tips

Red poppies on lapels, decorated veterans at supermarket entrances – sure signs that Remembrance Day is around the corner. We’ll be marking the day in Kelowna with ceremonies at the Cenotaph in City Park as well as in Rutland Lions Park, and a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. We all have our [...]

Meet Rob and Denise. They are the owners of Camelot Vineyards, a new cottage winery in Kelowna, and they have a great story of fate and family support that led them to where they are now. As flight attendants for Air Canada as well as being owners of a winery, this couple sure knows how [...]

All you Diana Gabaldon fans out there: you’ll want to make your way to Kelowna on October 18 for her book signing of the newest book in her Outlander series, An Echo in the Bone! I found out about this book signing from a friend of mine who is a fan of this author, and [...]

Boy, I just love this time of year. The orchards and wineries are in harvest mode, Wine Festival means there’s no shortage of events and activities to attend, and we’ve just ranked as a Top 10 Wine Destination for 2009 on TripAdvisor. Let me tell you about a few Wine Festival events that will be [...]

Elegant long boats, determined teams of paddlers, energetic drummers, and on-shore entertainment… the Dragon Boat Festival weekend is here, and everyone is invited!

There are two things that Kelowna truly excels at, and they will both get the spotlight this weekend. One is an active environment ideal for fitness, which will shine during this weekend’s Apple Triathlon. The other is a commitment to quality in gastronomy. I know that’s a mouthful, but just get a few mouthfuls of [...]

This weekend, Downtown Kelowna will take centre stage with the Mardi Gras festival on Saturday, August 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will run along Bernard Ave. (from Bertram to Abbott), right smack in downtown Kelowna. This is a great event because it shows off the many independent shops in the downtown [...]

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 [...]