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Special Olympics Canada Press Conference

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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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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Kelowna Shines as Host of Country Music Week 2025

By Melissa McCluskey, Industry Communications Consultant on Sep. 16, 2025

Kelowna came alive with the sounds of country music, the buzz of celebration, and the warmth of community as the city and surrounding communities proudly hosted Country Music Week 2025 for the first time…

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Become a CCMA Country Crawl Venue or Performing Artist

By Sara Correa Haslehurst, Business Development, Sports & Events on Jul. 11, 2025

As part of Country Music Week 2025, the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) is looking for venues, restaurants, and community spaces in and around Kelowna to be included in the CCMA Country Crawl powered by ATB Wealth. …

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Knowledge Base: Promoting Your Events

By Melissa McCluskey, Industry Communications Consultant on Jul. 04, 2025

Tourism Kelowna Members, as well as other businesses or organizations hosting events for visitors and locals, are encouraged to submit their events to Tourism Kelowna's online calendar as an additional avenue for promotion…

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Get Involved: CCMA Country Music Week 2025 Business Toolkit

By Sara Correa Haslehurst, Business Development, Sports & Events on Jun. 20, 2025

With CCMA Country Music Week 2025 less than three months away, and excitement building for Canada's biggest week in country music, we’ve created a toolkit to help you saddle up for success, engage with fans, amplify your brand, and keep folks two-steppin' through your doors…

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Parkison Rec Centre Ground Breaking

City of Kelowna Breaks Ground for the Redevelopment of Parkinson Recreation Centre

By Sara Correa Haslehurst, Business Development, Sports & Events on May 01, 2025

The City of Kelowna has reached another milestone in the redevelopment of Parkinson Recreation Centre (PRC), with a ground breaking ceremony that took place on April 30…

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