The 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota did not disappoint! After 10 days of the best major junior hockey in Canada, unforgettable moments, and great energy throughout the city, Kelowna is still buzzing from hosting one of the most exciting sporting events in the country.…
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Tourism Kelowna, the Downtown Kelowna Association, the Uptown Rutland Business Association, and the City of Kelowna invite tourism operators and local businesses to attend an informative online session designed to prepare the tourism and business community to welcome visitors and activate during Touchdown Kelowna…
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Kelowna is proud to have secured the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2028 (SOCWG), marking an exciting milestone for the community. Planning is now underway, with the Games Organizing Committee (GOC) being established in collaboration with Special Olympics Canada (SOC), the City of Kelowna, and Tourism Kelowna. The next key step is recruiting a dynamic General Manager to help lead this landmark event to success…
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Tourism Kelowna warmly invites tourism industry professionals and businesses to the Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport on Thursday, May 7, 2026, for an Events Information Session, our Annual General Meeting (AGM), and a lively Industry Social Mixer…
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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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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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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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Each year, Sport Tourism Canada hosts Sport Events Congress (SEC), the largest sports tourism gathering in the country. This year, more than 400 people—representing national and provincial sports organizations, event rights holders and planners, event management firms, destination tourism professionals, and elected officials—travelled to Mississauga, ON, to attend the event…
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On Tuesday, February 10, the 25th Community Sport Hero Awards took place at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. The Community Sport Hero Awards celebrate and showcase the immense talent, dedication, and passion that define our region's sporting spirit, and recognize local sport leaders and athletes for their outstanding contributions…
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The intake for the 2026 Destination Events Program is now open, and applications can be submitted until March 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m (PST). …
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