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6 Picturesque Spots to Snap Photos in Kelowna

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Be it a selfie captured with your new cell phone or a more sophisticated image thoughtfully crafted on a digital SLR, recording a visit to Kelowna means you’ve got to make the most of your photo opportunities. Good lighting makes a difference (the golden hour is extra special on Okanagan Lake), so does attention to detail. But nothing is as important as having the right subject. Here are a few locations to help you really deliver the magic while exploring everything Kelowna has to offer—from the mountainside to the lakeside…

Okanagan Asparagus is Here: Try This Fresh Local Recipe

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Asparagus season is here! And I plan to eat it each and every day while it is in season. My favourite way to prepare asparagus is lightly brushed with olive oil, grilled on the barbeque and then topped with Maldon sea salt and lemon zest or balsamic vinegar. Love it in pasta, perfect in a panini with goat cheese, excellent as a pesto or starring in a frittata or omelette. I am just mad about asparagus…

Kelowna Family Dining: Parent Centric, Kid Approved

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Don’t get me wrong, I love popcorn shrimp and gourmet burgers, but sometimes I want to choose the location for family dinner out. With two small kids, my husband and I aren’t often in charge of that decision. Recently we’ve stumbled on a couple of dining options that strike a balance, kid friendly options at adult centric restaurants (who happen to be totally family friendly!)…

Kelowna Voted in ‘Top 10 Canadian Destinations’ by TripAdvisor

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TripAdvisor’s annual Travellers’ Choice Awards were recently released and Kelowna was ranked in the ‘Top 10 Destinations in Canada.’ Touted as a destination hugged by orchards, vineyards, and the stunning Okanagan Lake, with stellar locally inspired restaurants, hands-on agriculture properties and immersive tours to take advantage of, Kelowna is one of three B.C. destination’s recognized solidifying that west is best…