Kelowna, a renowned four-season playground recently designated Canada's first and only UNESCO City of Gastronomy, offers uniquely Okanagan experiences that will make your business event unforgettable and create lasting memories for your delegates…
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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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With local farms, orchards, and vineyards supplying restaurants across the region, the Okanagan is a prime destination for lovers of good food and drink. And while we might sound biased, Kelowna was named a UNESCO City of Gastronomy in recognition of our thriving food culture…
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As an outdoorsy destination with hiking trails, dog-friendly beaches, lake activities, and many pet-friendly hotels and patios, Kelowna gives you every reason to plan a petcation, or bring your pet along with you on vacation…
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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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Okanagan farms, orchards, and markets have their own special rhythm that will entice you to return again and again. Cherries ripen in July, peaches follow in August, and by September, the apple trees are heavy, and the pumpkin patches are coming. Miss one window and you'll wait a whole year for it to open again, which is exactly why the valley's farm markets require multiple visits. As a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Kelowna and the Okanagan are one of Canada's most celebrated food regions — and these four Must-Visit Farm Spots are among the best things to do in the Okanagan in summer and fall…
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The Okanagan Valley has seen its share of landmark moments, but this summer brings something the region has never experienced before. From June 26 to July 4, 2026, Kelowna becomes the centre of the Canadian Football League (CFL) universe as the BC Lions bring two regular-season home games to the Apple Bowl Stadium. Throw in nine days of live concerts, waterfront celebrations, and community events, and the calendar is packed from the first concert to the final whistle…
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Kelowna is made up of several distinct neighbourhoods and communities, all of which add something uniquely their own to Kelowna's vibe. This Guide to Mission is part of a series designed to give you an overview of the places you can discover when you #exploreKelowna…
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