Sunny skies, lush orchards, U-pick farms, vineyards and restaurant patios paint Kelowna’s summer canvas. But its outdoor recreation scene cinches its appeal—take to the water, trails and beaches for maximum enjoyment. These 9 events are extra motivation to visit Kelowna in the summer.
Meet producers and experience the farm-to-table restaurants and markets that help create Kelowna's delicious and local food scene.
Visit a U-pick orchard and fruit market, have a picnic at a winery and spend an afternoon at Myra Canyon Adventure Park with the kids.
Kelowna is just steps from forests, mountains, canyons, lakes, waterfalls and plenty of great hiking trails—all within an hour of downtown.
Negroni Week is June 4 to 10, 2018. Try a creative version at RauDZ Regional Table in Kelowna, at Little Dom’s in Los Angeles or at Old Major in Denver. Plus, a recipe to make your own at home.
Take in the Okanagan views at Sparkling Hill Resort & Wellness Retreat in Vernon, relax at the Roman-inspired spa at The Gainsborough Bath Spa in Bath, England, or enjoy yoga and watersports at Grand Wailea in Maui.
After a busy day of skiing or riding, kick back at one of these stylish, slopeside hotels. Sip cocktails at Fairmont Chateau Whistler's Mallard Lounge, warm up by the fireplace at Sunshine Mountain Lodge in Banff, or soothe your muscles in the outdoor pool at The Sutton Place Hotel in Revelstoke.
Sun-baked pine, fragrant spruce, soft and fruity cedar—the aromas and flavours of the forest are inspiring a variety of chefs and bartenders. Get a taste of nature at these spots in Calgary, London, Los Angeles, Kelowna and North Hatley, Que.
From prairie farm boy to pro athlete to Wall Street lawyer to renegade winemaker—Tyler Harlton’s life path has been anything but conventional. Now, at TH Wines in Summerland, B.C., Harlton employs old-world practices to create "handmade" wines.
The Okanagan Valley is emerging as one of the world’s most exciting wine regions, thanks to its range of climates and terroirs. Meanwhile, the Thompson Valley’s Kamloops area is on the rise. Sip aromatic whites at the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival (Sept. 28 to Oct. 8) or Pinot Noir at Privato Vineyard & Winery in Kamloops.
