#exploreKelowna Blog

Your guide to the best Okanagan experiences for visitors and locals

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A First-Timer’s Guide to Wine Touring in & Around Kelowna

If you’ve never experienced wine tours in Kelowna, get ready for a treat of scenic lake views and vineyard-studded slopes brought together by passionate, award-winning winemakers. With over 40 wineries across Lake Country, Kelowna, and West Kelowna, you can sip your way through a diverse mix of varietals, atmospheres, and flavours, all within a short drive…

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Exploring West Kelowna: A Wine-Inspired Itinerary for Meeting and Event Planners

There’s something about West Kelowna that invites you to slow down just enough to savour what’s in your glass, while still packing the day with moments worth gathering people around. If you’re planning a business event or small group getaway and want your delegates to experience West Kelowna the way it flows best, here’s how to spend a full, beautifully balanced day…

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Top Picnic Spots in Kelowna, BC for a Perfect Summer Day

There’s no better way to soak up Kelowna’s warm, sunny summers than with an outdoor picnic. From Okanagan Lake beaches and family-friendly parks to orchards and wineries, you’ll find the perfect backdrop for every kind of alfresco feast. Many of these locations welcome leashed dogs, so your furry…

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Culinary Classes in Kelowna

This time of year creates anticipation for foodies, as they set their sights on the unfolding seasons and the fresh produce that's to come, grown right here in the Okanagan Valley. With the abundance of delicious fruit, veggies, and other foodstuffs and locally-made goods available in and around Kelowna, taking cooking classes from renowned local chefs will fuel your passion and inspire you well beyond your trip. …

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