“McCurdy Corner” Keeps Families Entertained for Days
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After a pint of Lewbowski lager at McCurdy Bowling Centre, I fancy myself some kind of bowling league ringer, and even my kids are impressed…
Author
Lisa Kadane
As a Kelowna-based journalist who writes lifestyle stories for magazines, newspapers and online publications. When not exploring the Okanagan and writing about it, you’ll find Lisa skiing and travelling near and far with her husband and two school-age children, hiking with her dog, reading, and sipping cocktails as part of “research" for her spirits column.
Family-friendly Breweries in Kelowna
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When the mercury rises in Kelowna, it’s natural to look for ways to cool down. On a family vacation…
Adaptive Bike Rentals Make Kelowna’s Pathways More Accessible
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I learned how to ride a regular two-wheel bike as a kid, but ditching the training wheels hasn’t been as easy for my son, who has autism…
Kelowna’s Inspiring Volcano Hikes
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Who knew Kelowna used to be a hotbed of volcanic activity? About 40 to 50 million years ago, those rounded hills that form a spine along the shore of Okanagan Lake were steaming, lava-spewing cones…
How to Entertain Visiting Family and Friends (with Kids in Tow) in Kelowna
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Since moving to Kelowna, we’ve hosted our share of visiting friends and family. After a few summers we’ve perfected the art of where to take them for fun in the sun, sometimes with a glass of wine (yes, even when they bring their kids)…
What to Expect when Visiting Kelowna this Summer
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With Canada-wide recreational travel set to begin on July 1, Kelowna is expecting a busy summer, with visitors coming in from all over B.C., Alberta, and provinces to the east — over 90 percent of all travel into the Okanagan comes from Canadian tourists…
Olympic Hopeful Kierra Smith Loves Kelowna’s Sense of Community
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She competed in Rio in 2016, advancing to the 200m breaststroke final in her Olympic debut. Five years later, Kierra Smith hopes to represent her hometown of Kelowna as a member of Team Canada at the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo…
Winery Founders Ria and Trent Kitsch Love Everything About the City
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Despite what the name implies, there’s nothing tacky about Kitsch Wines…
Alternative Band Post-Modern Connection Loves Kelowna's Passion to Support Live, Local Music
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One industry that’s really suffered during the Covid-19 pandemic is entertainment. With indoor gatherings on hold, the days of sporting events, theatre and live concerts are currently paused…
Why I Love Kelowna
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Like so many other families in Kelowna, we moved west from Alberta four years ago seeking a smaller city with a laidback lifestyle, better weather, and outdoor recreation opportunities a quick walk or drive from our front door…
Kelowna is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the syilx/Okanagan people
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