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Indoor Activities & Experiences in Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley

By Darby Svendsen on

Kelowna is known for its lake, its trails, and its vineyard views, but the Okanagan Valley has just as much to offer under a roof. Whether you're looking to get out of the midday sun, keep a group entertained after a long morning outdoors, or simply want a change of pace, Kelowna, West Kelowna, and Lake Country are packed with indoor experiences: climbing gyms, art galleries, wine tasting rooms, escape rooms, and more. Here's where to go, organized by the kind of fun you're after…

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Family-Friendly Things to Do in Kelowna, BC

By Tourism Kelowna on

Kelowna is one of the most family-friendly destinations in the Okanagan Valley, with lakeside beaches, mountain trails, farm visits, and rainy-day attractions all within a short drive of downtown. To coin a phrase, you can lead your family to fun, but you can't make them enjoy it. In Kelowna and the Okanagan, you don't have to — family fun comes naturally, and there's something for everyone to enjoy…

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Culture Spots: A Guide to Galleries, Theatres, Museums in and Around Kelowna

By Tourism Kelowna on

Kelowna's creative pulse runs just as deep as its wine country reputation. From Kelowna’s Cultural District to Lake Country and West Kelowna, you'll find galleries filled with Okanagan expression, stages that bring local talent to life, and museums that trace the valley's history from its earliest roots to today. These are some of the Culture Spots worth building an afternoon or evening around…

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Cherry Picking in Kelowna | U-Pick Orchards & Markets

By Tourism Kelowna on

Cherry season typically runs from early July through late July in Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley, with u-pick orchards and roadside markets open across Kelowna, West Kelowna and Lake Country. Most locals who grew up in the valley remember those carefree summer days, once school let out and the fruit on the neighbourhood trees turned ripe. That time of year rolls around every summer, and it still feels like an Okanagan rite of passage…

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See More, Stress Less: Book A Spot-to-Spot Guided Tour

By Carla Bechard on

The Okanagan Valley is made for long, unhurried days — the kind where you move from a tasting room to a lakeside patio without a clock in sight. A guided tour makes that possible. The route is planned, the reservations are made, the parking is sorted, and someone else is behind the wheel. The only thing on your agenda is enjoying the moment, because everything else is already taken care of…

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Exploring Kelowna at Night: Drinks, Music, & Late-Night Eats

By Tourism Kelowna on

Looking for a fun way to spend the evening? Nightlife in Kelowna doesn’t disappoint. From lively downtown bars and craft breweries hosting bowling, trivia, and open mic nights to high-energy live music, dance parties, and buzzing casinos, the city offers endless ways to keep the good times rolling every night of the week…

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Your Guide to Planning a Running Vacation in Kelowna

By Raegan Hedley on

Picture this: you step outside with your running shoes on and are greeted by the majestic morning sun casting light on the distant mountains. After you complete your trail run or race, you jump into Okanagan Lake, and the cold water resets your whole body. Then you crush a stack of pancakes topped with local fruit at a café. Sounds pretty good, right? That’s just a taste of what a running vacation (also known as a runcation) in Kelowna could be like…

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