Get $1500 in advertising for just $1000—plus guaranteed exposure on Tourism Kelowna’s website, blog, and social media.

 

Foodie Spots Icon - BlackThe 2026 Foodie Spots Program offers an exciting opportunity for restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and more in the Okanagan to shine. With expanded promotional tactics, increased value, and 50% matching funds from Tourism Kelowna, this year’s program is designed to spotlight businesses that celebrate and support local growers, producers, and makers, and connect visitors to authentic, homegrown experiences. It’s all about showcasing the delicious diversity of Kelowna—while supporting the community that makes it all possible.

Why Join the 2026 Foodie Spots Program?

  • $1000 investment = $1500 advertising value (with 50% matched by Tourism Kelowna)
  • NEW Print Brochure
  • Guaranteed blog and social media features
  • Enhanced listing and premium homepage position for promotion 
  • Exposure to 175K+ engaged followers and 22K newsletter subscribers

New This Year:

  • Print Brochure
    • Similar to the 2025 Farm Spots brochure, in 2026 a print brochure will be created to highlight the must-visit food spots in and around Kelowna participating in the program
    • 10,000 minimum printed, distributed through the Kelowna Visitor Centre, Kelowna International Airport, participating businesses, and other Tourism Kelowna member businesses

Proven Results from 2025

In 2025, the collaborative advertising campaign included Western Living, BC Living, Castanet, Kelowna10, and more.

This program delivered targeted, seasonal marketing through trusted outlets ensuring Kelowna's food story was seen by audiences with a high intent to explore, sip, and savour local. 2026 will include similar tactics

Program Details

  • Sign-Up Deadline: February 2, 2026
  • Run Dates: March – December 2026
  • Who should participate? Restaurants, cafes, bakeries, etc, that focus on locally sourced ingredients and menu items
  • Cost:
    •  $1,000 + GST for members ($1,200 for non-members)

What's Included

  • Seasonal, collaborative advertising campaign reaching local, regional & western Canadian audiences in outlets like (not limited to):
    • Western Living
    • BC Living
    • Vancouver is Awesome
    • Castanet
    • Kelowna10
    • Social media ads through Tourism Kelowna channels
  • Premium placement on TourismKelowna.com including additional, enhanced listing on the Foodie Spots Page
  • Two guaranteed mentions on the #exploreKelowna blog
  • One organic social media post, dedicated to your business, on Tourism Kelowna channels (over 180,000 audience)

For questions or to reserve your spot, contact Jacqui Dowling, Membership & Industry Development, at jacqui@tourismkelowna.com.

Let’s work together to share the story of our region’s rich food and beverage scene—one plate, sip, and bite at a time.