#exploreKelowna Blog

Your guide to the best Okanagan experiences for visitors and locals

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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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Dive Deeper Into the Land: Terroir

When French Catholic priest Father Pandosy planted Kelowna’s first wine grapes in sandy soil back in 1859, he had no way of knowing that over 150 years later the Okanagan Valley would be the wine capital of BC…

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Non-Alcoholic Options to Enjoy in Kelowna

It’s hard to visit Kelowna without being bombarded by our alcohol scene. Smack in BC’s Wine Country, Kelowna is home to an incredible range of wineries, cideries, and microbreweries, meaning that tastings and drinking tours are always a top suggestion…

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The Rise of Organic Viticulture in the Okanagan

With more than 150 wineries in the region, the Okanagan Valley has become well-known for its outstanding wines and wine experiences. Today, a growing trend is set to put us on the wine map in a new way – as one of the leading producers of organic wines in the world…

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