#exploreKelowna Blog

Fall is a beautiful time of year in the Okanagan Valley. Imagine a walk surrounded by colourful trees and splashes of red, orange and yellow leaves.

Kelowna is Canada’s fittest city and also home to one of the world’s fittest athletes, Brent Fikowski.

In a few short weeks the trees will change, the leaves will go to rest, and the crispness of fall will be in full effect. My favourite photographic subjects (this time of year) are the golden larch trees that surround Myra Canyon and the beautiful trestles!

I’m a professional mountain biker and I live and regularly train in Kelowna. Welcome to my stomping grounds!

When it comes to hiking in West Kelowna, there are five trails that stand out for their spectacular, breath-taking views of the Okanagan Valley or stunning waterfalls.

With all that water and all those mountains, finding ways to put yourself out there, test your mettle and push the limits is just called fun and easy exercise in Kelowna.

Spark your family's fitness routine by taking everyone hiking in Kelowna! The following list has information on some area trails that are easy enough for most families to conquer and a few of them are even stroller-friendly.

See photos from the eyes of my 5-year-old daughter Hannah and photos that I took in the same area. I had lots of fun taking photos with Hannah, it's a great way to explore Kelowna and interesting to see photos from her perspective.

If you love to hike with your dog, Kelowna is the place to be. There are numerous hikes around the area where every step up is worth the view at the top.

When it comes to hiking in Kelowna, there are six trails that stand-out for their spectacular views, vistas, and/or abundance of flora, fauna, and geological formations. If you're looking for some of the best hiking trails in Kelowna, then this list is for you.