Kelowna's Juicy Tips

Breaking news from our winter wonderland: Big White ski resort has been praised among the top 5 ski resorts for families in a major U.K. daily, the Sunday Times. The only North American ski resort to make the list, this is definitely a feather in the cap of this Kelowna ski resort.

I was at McMillan Farm last week to check out their corn maze, which I had heard is a ton of fun. Let me tell you, it was quite a discovery for me! First of all, I’m pretty sure that I’ve never been in a corn maze. Well, lesson number one is that it’s never [...]

September brings a quieter season for Kelowna after its traditionally bustling summer. The weather is crisp, the skies are that crystal clear blue, and you may be looking for somewhere to stroll or sit quietly with your thoughts. That place is Kasugai Garden, behind City Hall.

How lucky are we to live in a city brimming with places to find local produce and gifts? Fruit stands, wineries, artisans, farm-gate shops are all around us. Today on the radio show, we’ll be talking about some of the vendors you can encounter at the Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market – a convenient one-stop-shop [...]

Gosh – where do I even start with this?! In an area with so many wonderful hiking trails, it’s difficult to pick just a few. Still, it has to be done, especially since we’re now into that time of year when mornings are cooler, days are sunny with light breezes, and evenings cool off. Perfect [...]

Well done Triathletes! Wow – hats off to you.
Like me, I’m sure many of you saw a number of dedicated and fit athletes warming up for the Apple Triathlon this weekend. Every year I’m awe-struck with the talent and sheer focus that assembles for the Apple Triathlon. Congratulations to all the participants! To read about [...]

Can you hear it? The sound of water running off your paddle as you kayak along Okanagan Lake? It’s a sound I love dearly and I know there are many of you with me on that one. There’s something grounding and exhilarating about being out on the water.
Getting out on the water is one of [...]

I admit it: I am a fraidy-cat when it comes to flying bugs with stingers… But I recently had a turn-around in this department when it comes to bees after a very informative and fascinating visit to Arlo’s Honey Farm in South East Kelowna. Arriving at the farm, we could take in the bee-perfect surroundings, [...]