#exploreKelowna Blog

Your guide to the best Okanagan experiences for visitors and locals

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Your Guide to 2026 Skate Canada International in Kelowna, BC

From October 30 to November 1, 2026, some of the biggest names in figure skating touch down in Kelowna, British Columbia, as Prospera Place hosts the 2026 Skate Canada International. It's the second stop on the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series, bringing more than 50 top athletes, including Olympians and World medallists, to compete in men's, women's, pairs, and ice dance for points toward the Grand Prix Final in Chongqing, China. And you can watch it all right here in Kelowna…

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Indoor Activities & Experiences in Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley

Kelowna is known for its lake, its trails, and its vineyard views, but the Okanagan Valley has just as much to offer under a roof. Whether you're looking to get out of the midday sun, keep a group entertained after a long morning outdoors, or simply want a change of pace, Kelowna, West Kelowna, and Lake Country are packed with indoor experiences: climbing gyms, art galleries, wine tasting rooms, escape rooms, and more. Here's where to go, organized by the kind of fun you're after…

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Culture Spots: A Guide to Galleries, Theatres, Museums in and Around Kelowna

Kelowna's creative pulse runs just as deep as its wine country reputation. From Kelowna’s Cultural District to Lake Country and West Kelowna, you'll find galleries filled with Okanagan expression, stages that bring local talent to life, and museums that trace the valley's history from its earliest roots to today. These are some of the Culture Spots worth building an afternoon or evening around…

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Touchdown Kelowna 2026: Where to Stay, Eat & Explore During the Festival

Football fever is coming to the Okanagan. From June 26 to July 4, 2026, Touchdown Kelowna transforms the city into a nine-day celebration of the Canadian Football League (CFL), including live music, community events, and everything the Okanagan does best. The BC Lions will host two regular-season games at a transformed Apple Bowl, and the energy will extend well beyond game day into the streets, patios, and waterfront of downtown Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley…

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Arts & Culture Experiences in Kelowna | Museums, Galleries & More

In Kelowna, you can easily transition from a day on the lake into an afternoon or evening spent walking around Kelowna’s Cultural District. Between classic activities like fruit picking and wine touring, Kelowna’s galleries, museums, performing arts venues, public art, and community festivals will add another layer to your Okanagan experience…

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