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05/21/2026

West Kelowna is on the world stage for culinary tourism! ℹ️ 🥗

National Geographic has recognized our area as one of the Top 15 Places in the World for Food Right Now and every restaurant and winery highlighted in the feature is located right here in West Kelowna.

From the iconic Westside Wine Trail to award-winning farm-to-table dining experiences, this recognition reflects the incredible talent, innovation and agricultural roots that continue to shape our community.

Featured West Kelowna destinations include:
🍷 Volcanic Hills Estate Winery
🍷 Little Straw Vineyards & Tula Restaurant
🍷 Quails' Gate & Old Vines Restaurant
🍷 Mission Hill Family Estate Winery

This honour comes shortly after the Central Okanagan received Canada’s first-ever UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy designation, further recognizing the strength of our local food, wine and tourism sectors.

Congratulations to our wineries, chefs, farmers, tourism partners and local businesses for helping showcase West Kelowna to the world. 🍇

This recognition celebrates the strength of West Kelowna’s local economy, our rich agricultural roots, the enduring heritage of the Syilx Okanagan people, and the passion and innovation of the local entrepreneurs helping shape our community.

05/14/2026

Check out things to do this May long weekend in our 2026/27 Visitor Guide. Download the digital version at visitwestside.com/visitorguide or pick up a copy at the Visitor Centre, Westbank museum or local businesses.⁠

Download today: visitwestside.com/visitorguide

05/08/2026

Get inspired of all the fun activities and places you can explore this Mother's Day weekend by reading our blog post at visitwestside.com/mothersday2026.

05/01/2026

May in West Kelowna is all about getting outside, connecting with the community, and kicking off the season 🌿

From wine tastings and culinary experiences along the Westside Wine Trail to live entertainment and local events, there’s something happening every week. Mother’s Day weekend brings unique experiences at local wineries and estates, while family-friendly events like FireSmart Family Day and Public Works Family Day offer fun, free ways to get involved.

With the May long weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, it’s the perfect time to explore trails, patios, parks, and everything the Westside has to offer.

Plan your May and discover what’s waiting just around the corner.

03/04/2026

Marching into a month full of events, live music and workshops.

From a Spring Art Gala to mountain bike camps for kids, drag bingo and hockey games, March is filled with ways to get out and experience something new.

Paint nights, cookie decorating and a book club round out the month.

➡️ See the link in the comments for all the details on these and other events!

03/01/2026

Happiness is a day at the dog beach! There is nothing better than watching pups live their best lives at the Gellatly dog beach.

📍 Location: Gellatly Waterfront, West Kelowna (Boucherie & Gellatly Roads)

📷️ - thank you for sharing your adventures with us!

02/24/2026

Two museums. One shared place.

“Where Our Communities Meet” celebrates the deep roots of our region. It highlights everything from the living culture and traditions of the syilx/Okanagan People to the stories of early settlers and the industries that shape our community.

We are proud to highlight the work happening at both the Sncewips Heritage Museum and the Westbank Museum. Together, they help us understand where we come from and the many stories that make West Kelowna what it is.

➡️Plan a visit and explore the language, art, traditions and everyday objects of our community at these museums!

📍Sncewips Heritage Museum | #260 – 525 Hwy 97
📍 Westbank Museum | 2376 Dobbe Rd (Hwy 97)

02/17/2026

02/12/2026

Looking for ways to make the most of this Valentine's + Family Day long weekend? We’ve got you covered with events and ideas for all ages.

📣 FREE Family Day events at the Sncewips Heritage Museum, Jim Lind Arena, Mar Jok Elementary School, and the Multi Sport Centre/Dome on February 16.

🔸Other ideas: Take in some live music or theatre, go birdwatching at the waterfront, swim at the pool, sign up for a pottery workshop, or head out for a sip or bite.

See the comments section for a link to our blog posts – they are full of great ideas!

02/10/2026

Usually, February is fairly busy for Telemark Nordic Club but sadly, this year they have had to close early due to limited snow and deteriorating trail conditions. Thank you to all who came out to support our local club!

You can find a link to their full statement in the comments section below.

Photo: Telemark Nordic Club Instagram account