Nestled in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna offers a unique blend of scenic beauty, world-class amenities, and vibrant local culture. Whether you're planning a conference, seminar, or corporate retreat, Kelowna's captivating landscapes and thriving business community provide the perfect backdrop for productive meetings and memorable experiences.
Local Suppliers & Venues Make Planning & Execution a Breeze
Kelowna Yacht Club
Local suppliers are pivotal in ensuring your event goes off without a hitch. From essential services like transportation, food and beverage, and venue management to specialized suppliers offering A/V equipment and decor, the expertise and resources available from local vendors are indispensable and will ensure every aspect of your event meets or exceeds expectations.
Similarly, meeting facilities in and around Kelowna, like the Kelowna Yacht Club, will work with you to coordinate the perfect space and configuration for your group. With its waterfront location, the Kelowna Yacht Club also offers incredible, unforgettable views! Thanks to its all-in-one video conferencing system for each of its private meeting rooms, you can also easily execute hybrid events when needed. The space can accommodate groups of up to 180 for a seated dinner, with renowned service and exceptional catering.
If you want to work with a full-service event management company, look no further than Impact Events. With more than 20 years of experience producing small and large-scale events in the Okanagan, including corporate meetings and conferences, Impact Events has built a diverse and impressive client list. Owner Christina Ferreira and her team will gain an understanding of your vision, goals, and objectives, with seamless execution that incorporates the best of the Okanagan to make it a uniquely Kelowna event.
Rental vehicles from Budget Car & Truck Rental
Transportation will also be a breeze when you meet in Kelowna. Bluestar Coachlines will transport your large groups with ease in its fleet of safe, comfortable, modern coaches. They also have an 11-passenger Mercedes Benz van, should you need transportation for a smaller group of attendees. Cheers! Okanagan Tours and Transportation also has a fleet of vehicles to shuttle your delegates comfortably from point A to point B. They can also work with you to create customized tours for your group as a fun offsite activity to add to your agenda. If your delegates are looking to rent their own vehicles, direct them to Budget Car & Truck Rental, which has everything from economy-level vehicles to luxury options that are as beautiful as they are fun to drive.
Industry Leaders & Experts Will Wow Delegates
Farming Karma Co-Owner, Binny Boparai-Gill (left) and Paynter's Fruit Market Owner/Operator, Jenay Oliver (right), leading a familiarization tour at Paynter's Fruit Market.
Kelowna is home to some of the most innovative and successful companies in Canada, with a wealth of expertise in the areas of aerospace, agriculture, clean tech, digital tech, manufacturing, and viticulture. Behind-the-scenes group tours allow delegates to get up close and personal with the locals who are creating new products and ground-breaking technology across these sectors.
Heard of Pete the Cat, Angry Birds, or Hotel Transylvania? You can connect with the folks at Yeti Farm, who are responsible for these hit animated series and leading the way in Kelowna’s animation industry. If sustainability is at the forefront of your agenda, companies like Pela, Rainstick Shower, and Vitalis should be at the top of your list to connect with. Those in the booming cannabis industry can take advantage of the region’s exceptional scientific, agricultural, and manufacturing expertise from companies like Flowr, Klonetics, and The Valens Company.
You’ll also have a pool of potential keynote speakers to choose from thanks to the area’s numerous thought leaders and entrepreneurs. You can learn more about Kelowna’s economic sector strengths through the OKGO website.
The Okanagan Will Deliver Unforgettable Memories
Group biking the Myra Canyon Trestles Trail. Photo credit: Scott Bakken Productions
Kelowna and its surrounding communities offer exceptional natural beauty and remarkable experiences year-round; however, if you’re looking for more options or more flexibility with budgets, consider spring, fall, and winter for your business events.
Regardless of the season, you’ll have many off-site activities and experiences to choose from. In the early spring, for instance, you can plan snowy adventures up at Big White along with a day on the greens of one of the area’s 19 golf courses, giving your delegates the best of both worlds. In the fall, take advantage of harvest for the freshest produce and unique vineyard experiences.
A few other uniquely Kelowna offerings you can incorporate into your agenda include:
- Dinner in the vineyard at Quails' Gate Winery
- Guided tours of the Myra Canyon Trestles Trail
- Seasonal private charters with Kelowna Cruises
Looking for further assistance in planning your next business event? Tourism Kelowna’s team is available to assist you through the planning process, from distributing your RFP to venues to helping you choose the right off-site activities and everything in between. The Community & Visitor Engagement team can also set up a mobile visitor centre at your event, providing delegates with all the insider information on things to see and do during their downtime. Click here to learn more and to connect with them about your next event.
Header Image: The Cove Lake Resort Event Space. Photo credit: Shawn Talbot Photography