Get Outside With Kids in Kelowna’s Winter Wonderland
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Since we couldn’t travel last winter, my husband and I decided to get outdoors with our two kids as…
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.
Sustainable Gathering: Foraging
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Close to Horizon Trail in West Kelowna, watercress grows in abundance in what looks like a drainage ditch. This leafy, green vegetable, which belongs to the same family as kale, horseradish, and broccoli, would likely go unnoticed by most folks out walking their dogs on this crisp November day…
Fruits of the Land: Sustainability & Agritourism
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Forget the 100-mile diet. At Gatzke' Farm Market in Lake Country, 3rd generation farmer Alan Gatzke wants you to experience the 100-metre diet…
Dive Deeper Into the Land: Terroir
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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…
Dog Friendly Kelowna: Where to go With Your Dog
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Our Brittany spaniel learned how to swim in the Okanagan Valley. Eight 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…
Larch Madness in Kelowna
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Every fall, high above Kelowna, the alpine larch trees put on a spectacular golden show…
What to do in Kelowna When Friends and Family Visit in the Fall
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Summer is a wonderful season to visit Kelowna, but locals know the valley shines in autumn, the pace slows down, the temperatures are slightly cooler, and the trees begin their slow change to red, orange, and gold, making for a scenic backdrop…
A Kelowna Family Biking Holiday
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One of our favourite things to do when we arrive in a new destination is to walk the city. We like to explore nearby parks, pathways, and neighbourhoods under our own power, stopping at attractions and restaurants along the way.…
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…
Bucket List Fall Experiences in Kelowna
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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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