#exploreKelowna Blog

Several of my friends are vegetarian with many now making the transition to eat Vegan; recently I was chatting with a few local Chefs and asked them about their menus.

Fall is a wonderful time of year to visit restaurants in Kelowna. How can you not feel good about sitting down to a meal knowing the head chef and his team scoured the local farmer’s market that morning selecting fresh produce and other ingredients for its preparation?

From Kelowna's Waterfront Boardwalk to locally owned restaurants to the many events, Kelowna's downtown core has many sights, tastes and experiences to be had.

There are endless beautiful locations to picnic around the Kelowna area. Wineries, parks, farms, hikes… so why not add to that local experience by tasting the terroir of where you are? Make it fun by planning your shop like a scavenger hunt, start with an empty picnic basket or cooler then plan your route. It’s so easy to do in Kelowna; here are some ideas on where to go:

Summer in the city: Kelowna's downtown is right on the lake and has lots of hot spots to chill out.

Kelowna is the place to be for New Years Eve! With plenty of events that cater to all ages and tastes, you're guaranteed to have a blast ringing in the new year. 

When you're royalty there isn't much time to enjoy the places you visit.

Will and Kate spent a whirlwind 11 days touring the West Coast - but only spent about one day in each city. They were only able to spend a small portion of a day in Kelowna, visiting UBC Okanagan and Mission Hill Winery before jetting off to Whitehorse.

Salted Brick | 243 Bernard Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6N2

I am what you would call a regular at the Salted Brick on Bernard Avenue. I love everything about this cozy room and can be found there rhapsodizing over my usual BIG salad, some baked dates or a glass of wine with friends.