Skate Canada International Returns to Kelowna in 2026
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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Gearing Up for the 2026 Memorial Cup
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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Touchdown Kelowna Festival Set to Turn Kelowna into the Ultimate CFL Week
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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2026 Memorial Cup Festivities Schedule Unveiled for Kelowna
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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Carla Bechard Announced as BC Wine Industry Recognition Awards Finalist
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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Celebrating Lisanne Ballantyne's Leadership and Legacy
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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Touchdown Kelowna Builds Momentum with Title Sponsor and Strong Early Ticket Sales
Touchdown Kelowna 2026 is set to bring major Canadian football action to the heart of the Okanagan for the first time…
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Destination BC Releases Updated Marketing Strategy and Plan
Destination BC (DBC) has released its 2026–2028 Global Marketing Strategy, bringing to life the organization's new Corporate Strategy and supporting the Province’s Look West: Jobs and Prosperity for a Stronger BC and Canada priorities and Tourism Sector Action Plan…
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Kelowna Succesfully Hosts the 2026 BC Tourism Industry Conference
Kelowna was proud to host the 2026 BC Tourism Industry Conference, organized by the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC), which took place at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort from March 4 to 6…
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Government of BC Launches Tourism Sector Action Plan
Last week, the Government of British Columbia launched the Look West: Tourism Sector Action Plan, positioning tourism as a key driver of economic diversification and growth in the province…
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