Visitor Information and Events

Visitor Information

The Downtown Kelowna Visitor Centre welcomes visitors and connects residents with information on the many events and attractions in Kelowna and the Central Okanagan. Tourism Kelowna’s Visitor Experience team, made up of staff and volunteers, […]

Visitor Information and Events

Okangan Wine Festival

Written for Kelowna Guide Magazine by Aura Rose – House of Rose Winery Wine Tourism and the Okanagan Wine Festivals With acres of high-quality vineyards and over 200 wineries, the Okanagan has become one of […]

Visitor Information and Events

Kelowna’s Colleges and University

Written for Kelowna Guide Magazine by – Rhys Mahannah UBC UBC’s Okanagan campus opened its doors in 2005, and has since earned a reputation as an intimate learning community powered by tier-one research and world-class […]

Entertainment, Arts and Museums

Kelowna Museums Walking Tour

Written for Kelowna Guide Magazine by – Kelowna Museum Society There are four museums operated by the Kelowna Museums Society (KMS)—a not-for-profit organization that promotes interest and awareness of the natural, cultural, agricultural, athletic, and […]

Entertainment, Arts and Museums

Arts In Kelowna

Written for Kelowna Guide Magazine by – Rhys Mahannah Kelowna Art Community Kelowna is known internationally for its stunning beaches, golf courses, and award-winning wineries. But for arts in Kelowna, Okanagan’s biggest city, was awarded […]

Entertainment, Arts and Museums

Public Art & Galleries

Written for Kelowna Guide Magazine by – Rhys Mahannah PUBLIC ART GALLERIES Kelowna Art GalleryFounded in 1976, the Kelowna Art Gallery now features over 814 permanent public art pieces and, in 2014, welcomed 16,000+ visitors. […]

Entertainment, Arts and Museums

Kelowna Performance Arts

Written for Kelowna Guide Magazine by – Rhys Mahannah Theater, Music, Dance & Performance Art Kelowna Community Theatre Kelowna Performance Arts are alive at Kelowna Community Theatre (KCT), first opened in 1962, is now one […]

Beaches, Parks and Okanagan Lake

A Brief History of Okanagan Lake Ships

Written for Kelowna Guide Magazine by – Dave Dmytryshyn Stretching 135 kilometers long and anchored by Vernon to the north, and Penticton to the south, Okanagan Lake is one of the largest natural lakes in […]