#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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Family-Friendly Things to Do in Kelowna, BC

Kelowna is one of the most family-friendly destinations in the Okanagan Valley, with lakeside beaches, mountain trails, farm visits, and rainy-day attractions all within a short drive of downtown. To coin a phrase, you can lead your family to fun, but you can't make them enjoy it. In Kelowna and the Okanagan, you don't have to — family fun comes naturally, and there's something for everyone to enjoy…

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See More, Stress Less: Book A Spot-to-Spot Guided Tour

The Okanagan Valley is made for long, unhurried days — the kind where you move from a tasting room to a lakeside patio without a clock in sight. A guided tour makes that possible. The route is planned, the reservations are made, the parking is sorted, and someone else is behind the wheel. The only thing on your agenda is enjoying the moment, because everything else is already taken care of…

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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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Explore the Neighbourhood: Guide to Rutland

Kelowna is made up of several distinct neighbourhoods and communities, all of which add something uniquely their own to Kelowna's vibe. This Guide to Rutland is part of a series designed to give you an overview of the places you can discover when you #exploreKelowna…

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Your Ultimate Winter Guide to Kelowna in 48 Hours

Kelowna in winter is magical. Imagine it: the surrounding mountains, farmlands and ponderosa pines are covered in a light dusting of snow, the air is crisp but mild, and you’re looking forward to starting your day on a mountain and ending it with a meal overlooking the lake…

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