Tourism Kelowna

06/08/2026

Coming to Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley for a couple of days? ☀️ is sharing some of her favourite spots, experiences, and must-do activities to help you make the most of a 2-day getaway. 👇
 
Places to visit in British Columbia: This is your ultimate guide for a 2-day itinerary in Kelowna

✔️ About 4 hours from Vancouver, BC
✔️ Stay at Delta Hotel Grand Okanagan Resort right in the heart of downtown Kelowna. Pro tip: get Delta Pantry access for unlimited food + drinks throughout your stay
✔️ Watch sunset over Okanagan Lake from Knox Mountain Park
✔️ Enjoy wine tasting with vineyard views in West Kelowna
✔️ Visit North America’s first beachfront winery
✔️ Try local cider flights surrounded by mountain views  
✔️ Spend the evening at a restaurant with bowling, arcade games & craft beer
✔️ Watch a movie at a hidden $10 cinema
✔️ Grab coffee + pastries from one of Kelowna’s most popular local bakeries
✔️ Grab Mexican food & cocktails at
✔️ Walk around the waterfront, marina & downtown Kelowna 
✔️ If you have extra time, drive around South Kelowna

📍 Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
 
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06/08/2026

It’s patio season in Kelowna ☀️�Here are some of Foodiegirlvee's favourite spots to check out!

Perch Sky Lounge
Kelowna’s largest rooftop patio with unreal sunset views. Their Okanagan Sunset cocktail and Black Box cocktail are both so good. Perfect spot for happy hour, after-work drinks, or date night vibes.

Upside Cider �
A must for their cocktail flights! You can even mix it up with ciders or beer. Loved the Coconut Hibiscus. This spot is also both dog-friendly and kid-friendly, with great views from the rooftop patio or downstairs patio space.

Hotel Eldorado - Lakeside Dining
Lakeside Dining Room�One of my favourite spots for lakeside dining. The Hoisin Duck Spring Rolls and the Boardwalk Smashburger + fries are both a great choice. Their seasonal cocktails are worth trying. Highly recommend the Toki Berry Smash or Hazelnut Carajillo. They also have a really good mocktail menu. Take some fun photos on the boardwalk by the water!

Red Bird Brewing Inc. �
Such a fun spot for brewery hopping, lunch, pizza nights, or catching an event. Their pizzas are so good, and the whole atmosphere just feels like Summer. It’s dog-friendly, kid-friendly, and there’s lots of beer, cider, and non-alcoholic options on tap. Head here for after-work happy hour, a weekend catch-up, or night out with friends and family.

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06/06/2026

Looking to plan a trip to the Okanagan Valley around fruit picking?

Check out these U-Pick Locations:
📍 Paynter's Fruit Market
📍 Twin Oaks Organic Orchard Kelowna
📍 Gambell Farms
📍 Arndt Orchards U-Pick Cherries
📍 Davison Orchards

Though it varies each year, you can plan your trip around certain fruits 👇
🍒 Cherries - Early July to Early August
🍑 Peaches - Late July to Early Sept
🌸Plums - Mid August to Late Sept
🌞Apricots - Mid July to Mid August
🍐Pears - Mid-August to Late September
🍎 Apples - Mid-August to Late October

Looking for more information on Kelowna & area Farms, Markets and Orchards? Visit here: https://bit.ly/4lQXZEl

📸 Darren Hull Studios

06/05/2026

Your perfect Okanagan afternoon starts here. 🍷

Arrowleaf Cellars in Lake Country is one of those spots that just gets it right.

Start with a tasting. Learn the wines, the story, the vineyards. Their lineup includes tastings like the Chips & Wine Tasting and the Moon Series, a once-in-a-blue-moon tasting featuring wines crafted from grapes beyond the Okanagan.

Then head outside to the picnic area. Grab specialty cheeses, cured meats, crackers, and preserves from the wine shop and settle in with your favourites. The space is family and dog-friendly, and tables are first-come, first-served.

Weekend visitors, listen up. The cream puffs are made fresh in-house every Saturday and Sunday in rotating flavours like Mango Passionfruit, Blueberry Cheesecake, and Raspberry Chocolate. They sell out fast, so arrive early.

Arrowleaf also hosts events throughout the year, so there's always a reason to come back. Next up is their Dog Adoption Event on June 13 with Paws It Forward Dog Rescue.

For more, follow along at Arrowleaf Cellars

Explore more Must-Visit Wine Spots in Okanagan Valley wineries: tourismkelowna.com/explore/spots/wine/

📍 Arrowleaf Cellars, Lake Country

📸 Nic Collar Film (1), ARK Media (1), Ken Hagen (3), Arrowleaf Cellars (4, 7), Scott Bakken (5, 6, 8)

06/04/2026

The Kelowna Independent Film Festival returns June 17–21, 2026 for an expanded five-day celebration of independent film 🎬

Hosted at Bernie's, the festival will showcase films from across the world alongside industry events, awards, short films, documentaries, and more.

To view the schedule and book your tickets, visit the Kelowna Film Festival's website: https://bit.ly/4nEKrgt

📸 Alannah Higuchi / Kelowna Film Festival

06/03/2026

3 guided tours to add to your Kelowna summer plans ☀️👇

📍 Luxury Lake Tours Kelowna
Spend the day out on Okanagan Lake with custom boat tours, tubing, water sports, fishing, or even a cruise to your favourite lakeside restaurant.

📍 Smile Cycle Tours
Part brewery tour, part city tour, part social experience. Their iconic brewery bike is one of the most unique ways to explore Kelowna with friends.

📍 Lakeside Eco-Sports
Explore the Okanagan outdoors by e-bike with guided adventures, self-guided wine tours, and experiences that take you beyond the usual stops.

Whether you're visiting Kelowna for the first time or rediscovering your own backyard, guided tours are one of the best ways to experience the Okanagan.

Find more guided tours and experiences 👉 https://bit.ly/3RR1dND

06/01/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to listen, to learn, and to honour the stories, achievements, and resilience of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.

Kelowna (kiʔláw̓naʔ) is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the syilx / Okanagan People, who have been stewards of this place since time immemorial. Their language, nsyilxcən, and ways of life are woven into the land, the water, and the stories that shape this region.

Throughout June, explore ways to connect more deeply:

🌿 Walk and learn during Kelowna Museum's “nakulamen (what we do): syilx Traditional Plant Use” tour on June 14 + 27

🪶 Experience Indigenous storytelling through movement at Matriarchs Uprising, a powerful mixed bill of contemporary Indigenous dance performances, workshops, and a public conversation presented by Inner Fish Theatre Society and O.Dela Arts at the Rotary Centre for the Arts on June 15 + 16

🎭 Attend Caravan Farm Theatre's presentation of Indians and Cowboys, a Making Treaty 7 Production created and performed by several Calgary artists, which runs from June 12 to 14.

🧡Visit Sncəwips Heritage Museum & Gift Store in West Kelowna to learn more about the culture and heritage of the syilx people. Join them for the Siyaten Festival on June 20.

☀️ Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, Summer Solstice, and Father's Day at the Turtle Island Festival & Métis Rendezvous at Waterfront Park, featuring cultural performances, activities, a mini powwow, and family-friendly fun from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In June and beyond, you can also taste Indigenous-inspired flavours at Kekuli Café Coffee, join the Indigenous Beading Circle at Kelowna Art Gallery, and discover Indigenous public art throughout the region.

📸: Photos with Ash / 📍 Traditional Plant Use Tour (1), Kate Dalton / 📍 Matriarchs Uprising (2), Westbank First Nation and Sncewips Heritage Museum (3), Ken Hagen / 📍The Feather by Clint George and Les Louis - Pelmewash Parkway (4)

05/31/2026

The Okanagan Valley comes fully to life when summer kicks off in late June, with sun-warmed days and a steady buzz along Kelowna's waterfront and beyond.

If there’s a lakeside stay calling your name, a restaurant or patio you’ve been dreaming about, or an experience you don’t want to miss, it’s worth planning ahead.

Click the link below to discover what’s waiting and what to expect when visiting Kelowna this time of year 👇

Discover unique things to do in Kelowna, BC this June and explore National Indigenous History Month activities, local pride events and the great outdoors.

05/29/2026

The countdown is on! 🏀 Kelowna HOOPFEST tips off one week from today, bringing together top-level competition, emerging talent, and community programming.

The action-packed weekend is anchored by the Canadian Elite Basketball League matchup between Vancouver Bandits Basketball and the Saskatoon Mamba on June 6.

Get your tickets now 👉 https://bit.ly/4u0rPJt

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