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.
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Between summer heat waves, large amounts of rain in spring and fall, and cold snaps in the winter, it sometimes feels like nature has fallen out of balance…
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Our Brittany spaniel learned how to swim in the Okanagan Valley. Nine years ago, when she was about six months old, we were road-tripping through the region and discovered a dog beach in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park…
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When French Catholic priest Father Pandosy planted Kelowna’s first wine grapes in sandy soil back in 1859, he had no way of knowing that over 150 years later the Okanagan Valley would be the wine capital of BC…
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Every fall, high above Kelowna, the alpine larch trees put on a spectacular golden show…
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There are a few activities we make sure to do every fall, from cycling the Myra Trestles, to drinking in the local wine. Be sure to check off one or more of the items on our fall bucket list to elevate the season…
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Inspirational hikes, stunning lake views, and vibrant sunsets are just some of the images you’ll find on Maha Ejaz’s Instagram account…
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With over 300 kilometres of designated bike lanes, and parks with wide multi-use pathways and challenging single-track trails, Kelowna is a cyclist’s paradise…
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She loves the city’s laidback lifestyle and the family-friendly activities available for her two young children…
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Sometimes, life is full of serendipity. Such was the case for the Jacobsons during a family holiday to Kelowna last summer…
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When Andrea Weeks wrote a post about travelling with disabilities for her friends’ accessibility blog and shared it on social media, she never dreamed it would lead to a gig as a content creator for Tourism Kelowna…
Kelowna is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the syilx/Okanagan people who have resided here since time immemorial
Kelowna Visitor Centre:
238 Queensway
Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 6S4 Canada
1-800-663-4345
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