#exploreKelowna Blog

Your guide to the best Okanagan experiences for visitors and locals

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Best Indoor and Rainy Day Family Activities in Kelowna

Kelowna is known for outdoor adventure—swimming, paddling, cycling and hiking in summer, and skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking in winter. But sometimes Mother Nature throws a curve ball, such as a downpour or blustery snowstorm. When that happens, seek adventure indoors at the following spots…

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Best Hot Chocolate Spots in Kelowna

Hot chocolate is the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day. Hannah & Mylah consider themselves hot chocolate experts; after tasting countless hot chocolates, they decided that these places are their favourite spots in Kelowna…

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Tourist in Your Own Town: Pandosy

I moved to Kelowna from the prairies and since arriving here I can’t get enough of the amazing views, hiking trails, great wineries, restaurants and breweries, and the friendly people in the city. The weather has also been quite a treat! With all that being said, until recently, I hadn’t had the chance to really explore the Pandosy area, but now I have and here are some of my favourite things about the area…

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Spotlight: Hiking Spion Kop

Nowhere else around Kelowna offers you three lakes in one viewpoint. Spion Kop has more than one way to approach the summit but regardless of the trail you choose, you will be rewarded with stunning views of Okanagan Lake, Wood Lake, Ellison Lake. And if you take the trail on the east side of the mountain, you can also see Kalamalka Lake…

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Tourist in Your Own Town: Rutland

Living in central Kelowna means that Rutland is not far from our home, so it is one of the Kelowna neighbourhoods we visit often. This vibrant community in east Kelowna—named after John Rutland, an Australian farmer who moved to the area in 1902—boasts an array of natural spaces, dining options, and culture for all to enjoy…

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