Over the past year, our retail program has evolved to bring the refreshed Kelowna brand to life through a more aligned and intentional approach. Guided by the brand's updated visual language and storytelling, our organization has introduced new merchandise to extend Kelowna’s story beyond the visit…
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Kelowna ranked second in Canada in the recently released 2026 Arts Vibrancy Index , a first-of-its-kind indicator that can help track which Canadian Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) are driving growth through arts and culture…
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National Tourism Week (NTW)—led by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC), in partnership with Destination Canada—encourages industry members and partners to come together to celebrate tourism, which is vital to the national economy and to the social and cultural fabric of communities across the nation. …
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The work of advancing Kelowna’s recent international designation as a City of Gastronomy through the UNESCO Creative Cities Network is moving into its next phase, with the formation of a new Advisory Council and upcoming opportunities for community members to get involved…
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Skate Canada has announced the host cities of its two marquee events for the upcoming competition season, including Skate Canada International , which will return to Kelowna this fall…
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The countdown to the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota is officially underway—in less than two months, Kelowna will host Canada’s premier junior hockey championship…
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Countdown mode is officially on for Touchdown Kelowna, presented by Okanagan College, a multi-day celebration from June 26 to July 4, bringing CFL fans, families, and visitors together for concerts, community events, and football in the heart of the Okanagan…
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With the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota approaching, the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) and the 2026 Memorial Cup Host Organizing Committee are pleased to unveil the schedule of festivities planned around the 106th edition of the Memorial Cup in Kelowna…
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We're proud to share the news that Carla Bechard, who oversees marketing programs and partnerships for Tourism Kelowna, has been named one of three finalists—alongside Jenna White, ThatBCWineGirl, and Jennifer Busmann, Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country—in the Master Marketer category at the 2026 BC Wine Industry Recognition Awards .…
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On March 27, Tourism Kelowna will mark an important transition as we bid farewell to President & CEO Lisanne Ballantyne, whose tenure has marked a period of meaningful growth, transformation, and resilience for the organization and the industry as a whole…
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