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Your guide to the best Okanagan experiences for visitors and locals

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Where to See Golden Larches Near Kelowna, BC

Every fall, high above Kelowna, the alpine larch trees put on a spectacular golden show. In October, hikers, cyclists, and photographers head into the hills above the city to catch it before the trees go bare for winter. The best places to see golden larches near Kelowna are the Boulderfields, Myra Canyon, and Oyama Lake, all within about an hour’s drive of Downtown Kelowna during the two-week larch season…

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Thanksgiving in Kelowna: Things to do over the Long Weekend

October in Kelowna: the trees are full of colourful leaves, the air is crisper, the harvest is in full swing, and there is a ton of outdoor adventure to be had. Thanksgiving in Kelowna is a chance to celebrate the season surrounded by orchard views, an abundance of locally harvested goodness, and stunning autumn landscapes…

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Fall Activities in Kelowna: An Okanagan Bucket List

As the leaves turn golden and the air takes on a crisp edge, fall activities in Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley are all about slowing down and savouring the season. There are a few things worth doing every fall, from cycling the Myra Canyon Trestles to sipping the local wine. Be sure to check off one or more of the items on this Okanagan fall bucket list to elevate the season…

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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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