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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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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Apple picking is one of the coziest ways to spend a fall day in the Okanagan Valley. The valley's rich soil and climate make it well-suited to growing apples, which have become one of the region's signature crops, with a few well-loved varieties tracing their roots back here. Every fall, that history comes to life through one of the region's favourite traditions: apple picking, with U-Pick orchards opening their rows across West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country…
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If the next business event you’re set to attend brings you to Kelowna, why not add some time to your trip to explore more of the Okanagan Valley…
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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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Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley have plenty of family-friendly wineries, grouped here by community: West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. Family vacations in Kelowna are all about lazy lake days and visits to local attractions like Kangaroo Creek Farm and the Myra Canyon Trestles. But let's be honest: when you're a parent on holiday in B.C.'s wine country, it would be nice to sneak in a vineyard visit without having to find childcare. The good news is that it's entirely possible to wine tour with kids in tow across the Okanagan Valley, especially if you choose your stops wisely…
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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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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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Cherry season typically runs from early July through late July in Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley, with u-pick orchards and roadside markets open across Kelowna, West Kelowna and Lake Country. Most locals who grew up in the valley remember those carefree summer days, once school let out and the fruit on the neighbourhood trees turned ripe. That time of year rolls around every summer, and it still feels like an Okanagan rite of passage…
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2026 is going to be a landmark year for sports tourism in Kelowna, with plenty of events worth planning a trip around…
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