Kelowna, Canada’s First UNESCO City of Gastronomy: What It Really Means
Kelowna is Canada’s first UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. If you’re wondering what this designation means and why Kelowna received it, here’s a closer look…
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Category: Indigenous Culture
The Spirit of the Lake: nx̌aʔx̌ʔitkʷ and the Lifeblood of the Okanagan
Imagine yourself at the heart of Kelowna, captivated by the beauty and expansiveness of Okanagan Lake. The sounds of the waves lapping at the shore, intense on windy days and barely audible when the weather is calm. The refreshing feel of the water against your skin as you dive in on a hot day, or the spray that hits your face on a boating adventure. Whether you call Kelowna home, visit regularly, or find yourself in the region for the first time, there are so many activities centred around Okanagan Lake…
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Wellness Travel: Take a Digital Detox in Kelowna
While smartphones allow us to stay connected and engaged with our digital worlds, they can also be a distraction from getting out and enjoying the physical world around us…
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Taste the Okanagan: Kelowna’s Connection to tmxʷulaxʷ Land
In the Okanagan Valley, everything begins with the land. While exploring the tastes of Kelowna, it’s worthwhile taking time to connect with the origins of the delicious sips and eats that abound…
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Discovering syilx Culture: A Journey Through the Heart of the Okanagan
The Okanagan/syilx People have a rich cultural heritage that has shaped the Okanagan Valley. For those eager to connect with this culture, find a variety of experiences from West Kelowna to Lake Country in this guide. Immerse yourself in syilx traditions, art, and history on your next visit…
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June in Kelowna: Celebrating Pride, Indigenous Culture, and the Start of Summer
June is a big month. From Pride to National Indigenous Peoples Day to the official start of summer, it’s a month for getting out and about to explore Kelowna…
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See What Makes a Kelowna Winter with this Five Day Itinerary
Lake activities may be over, but Kelowna turns into a magical place in the winter. The mild weather makes it easy and comfortable to explore all there is to do in the valley and visiting in the slower months means lengthier stops at each attraction, more face time with winemakers, brewers, and locals, and shorter wait times…
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Explore Kelowna While Attending the 2023 Fierté Canada Pride National Conference
Kelowna will welcome delegates from over 75 Pride organizations for Fierté Canada Pride's 2023 National Conference & AGM in just over a week…
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Going beyond downtown: Art and culture experiences around Kelowna
Downtown Kelowna gets a lot of attention when it comes to arts and culture experiences in the city…
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Land as heritage and home: The importance of the Okanagan Valley to the syilx/Okanagan
Between summer heat waves, large amounts of rain in spring and fall, and cold snaps in the winter, it sometimes feels like nature has fallen out of balance…
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