#exploreKelowna Blog

Dining at this time of year is an absolute treat. Thanks to the invention of heating lamps, coupled with cozy blankets, the Okanagan embraces sunshine and the great outdoors throughout the harvest season with many patios that remain open to throughout October and November.

Kelowna is literally a dreamland for chefs. Access to acres upon acres of farms, orchards, gardens and vineyards producing an enormous range of world class fruit, vegetables and wines

In Kelowna, chefs take pride in their commitment to turning locally grown food into fresh and delicious meals. Because our farms and restaurants are so close together, chefs can pick products at just the right moment to create tasty works of art, all in the same day.

Chef Michael Buffett has been an amazing new addition to our local food and farm scene in Kelowna. With a strong history of running high standard kitchens in Alberta, Michael decided to go west to follow a dream.

Canadian Thanksgiving is coming up and here in the Okanagan, we are lucky to be able to create a completely locally sourced feast.

With fresh Okanagan peaches available at fruit stands, markets and grocery stores across the city. Now is a the perfect time pick up some fresh local peaches and make some tasty dishes.

Okanagan Feast of Fields takes place this year on Sunday, August 13th and truly is one of the foodie events of the year. Each year at this movable feast, the Okanagan’s best chefs, farmers, artisans and wine and drink makers gather together on a beautiful farm.

Our local chefs are thrilled to welcome the bounty that summertime brings to the Okanagan and can’t wait to integrate the newest seasonal ingredients into their menus.

Cherrrieeeeeees! They are now in season and in great abundance this year so buy them by the bagful from a local fruit and vegetable stand and gorge yourself happy. Fresh cherries are a local luxury and are actually world-renowned for their quality and sweetness.

There are endless beautiful locations to picnic around the Kelowna area. Wineries, parks, farms, hikes… so why not add to that local experience by tasting the terroir of where you are? Make it fun by planning your shop like a scavenger hunt, start with an empty picnic basket or cooler then plan your route. It’s so easy to do in Kelowna; here are some ideas on where to go: