#exploreKelowna Blog

Kelowna has something for everyone this coming Canada Day long weekend. Whether you want to swim in the lake, dine in the vineyards, take in a festival, listen to live music, explore and learn with your family, or all of the above... the event selection this year will have you wearing red and white to show your Canadian pride. 

How would you like to take a journey through some of the finest gardens Kelowna has to offer? Well, you can do that this coming Saturday, June 17th on the 20th annual Flower Power Kelowna Garden Tour. Get some inspiration, uncover some tips or simply enjoy the splendour of beautiful gardens on this self-guided tour.

Here are a few suggestions on how to celebrate dad with a cruise around Kelowna this Father’s Day.

When May long weekend passes, it signifies the unofficial start of summer. With that in mind, we thought we’d take you on a quick run-through of upcoming Kelowna summer music festivals.

The arrival of summer is one of my favourite times of year. I enjoy being outdoors with friends on patios, hiking with my dog, spending the day at the beach, and of course taking in all the great outdoor events in this beautiful city I call home. Here are a few of the events taking place this summer that should be on your must-attend list. See you there!

When I think of the roaring twenties, I think of flapper dresses and smoky cabarets with candle lit tables. The Kelowna Actors Studio transports you back to that era with their cabaret-style dinner theatre which features F Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby from May 31^st to June 17^th.

Excitement builds as the 3rd annual Great Okanagan Beer Festival (GOBF) approaches.

With the snow gone from the vineyards and everyone excited about the first spring blossoms, it’s time to tip a glass and taste the promise of what more than 170 Okanagan wineries will be offering this summer.

On April 22nd, the world celebrates Record Store Day. The 2017 edition of RSD is the 10th anniversary of the event which, according to the event’s website, was established to “celebrate the culture of the independently owned record store.”

The foundation of the agriculture industry here in Kelowna began on lush orchards offering top quality tree fruits for the community. Cideries have found a way to promote the natural attributes of the Okanagan apple by transforming them into a delicious drink.