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Vancouver Bandits to Host Neutral-Site Home Game as part of Kelowna HOOPFEST

By Tourism Kelowna on Feb. 03, 2026

At a February 3 press conference, the Vancouver Bandits and the City of Kelowna announced that the club will host its first neutral-site home game in franchise history when it faces the Saskatchewan Professional Basketball Club on Saturday, June 6, at Prospera Place in Kelowna…

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2025 Montana's Brier Announced as a Finalist for STC Canadian Sport Event of the Year

By Sara Correa Haslehurst, Business Development, Sports & Events on Jan. 26, 2026

We're excited to share the news that the 2025 Montana's Brier  is one of three finalists in the Sport Tourism Canada (STC) Canadian Sport Event of the Year: Group A category for STC's 2026 PRESTIGE Awards…

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Kelowna Announced as Host City for Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2028

By Tourism Kelowna on Jan. 20, 2026

Special Olympics Canada, in partnership with the City of Kelowna and Tourism Kelowna, is pleased to announce Kelowna, British Columbia, as the host city for the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2028…

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Getting Set to Welcome the 2026 Memorial Cup

By Melissa McCluskey, Industry Communications Consultant on Jan. 12, 2026

In just over four months' time, Kelowna will welcome back the Memorial Cup for the first time in more than 20 years…

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Spotlight: 2025’s Big Moves in Hosting Sports & Major Events

By Sara Correa Haslehurst, Business Development, Sports & Events on Dec. 09, 2025

2025 has been a banner year for sports and major events in Kelowna. Our city proudly hosted some of the largest events our community has seen: the return of the Montana’s Brier for the first time in 56 years and Country Music Week & the CCMA Awards, which were hosted in Kelowna for the first time.  …

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Touchdown Kelowna Welcomes Stampeders and Elks to the Okanagan in 2026

By Tourism Kelowna on Nov. 24, 2025

On Monday, November 24, the BC Lions announced the dates and opponents for Touchdown Kelowna next summer. …

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Pan Continental 2023: Team Korea

Get Set to Welcome the Curling Olympic Qualification Event to Kelowna

By Sara Correa Haslehurst, Business Development, Sports & Events on Nov. 17, 2025

Kelowna is gearing up to welcome curling teams and fans from around the world for the Olympic Qualification Event, which is taking place at the Kelowna Curling Club from December 5 to December 18, 2025. …

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Tourism Kelowna Members: Showcase Your Offers and Promotions

By Tourism Kelowna on Nov. 13, 2025

The Offers, Promotions & Packages page is a go-to resource on our website that allows Tourism Kelowna Members to reach travellers actively planning trips and locals looking for new things to do…

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Showcasing Kelowna's Sport Tourism Advantage at SPOHOX™ Live 2025

By Sara Correa Haslehurst, Business Development, Sports & Events on Nov. 07, 2025

On October 29 and 30, I represented Tourism Kelowna at SPOHOX™ Live 2025 in Regina, connecting with event organizers and sport tourism professionals to share why Kelowna is a perfect fit for hosting sport events of every scale, thanks to its world-class venues, welcoming and collaborative community, and stunning landscape…

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Country Music Week Generates Positive Momentum

By Sara Correa Haslehurst, Business Development, Sports & Events on Oct. 06, 2025

Country music filled the streets of Kelowna this September as the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Country Music Week made its highly anticipated debut in the city.…

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