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Samantha Hill

Born and raised Okanagan, Sam is the writer behind Explore the Map where she covers outdoor adventures, hidden gems, and travel in BC and beyond. Follow Sam on Instagram for more adventures.

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Your Ultimate Spring and Summer Guide to Kelowna in 48 Hours

By Samantha Hill on Apr. 29, 2025

Is a weekend in Kelowna enough time to explore this lakeside city? I think so! At the very least, it’s enough time to realize why you’ll be back soon…