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  Here are our Top Picks for winter activities in West Kelowna!   Winter fun is heating up for people of all ages in West Kelowna. Here, when the snowflakes begin to appear, the outdoor enthusiasts start to cheer! Our powered filled valleys...

Dog Friendly Beaches and Parks in West Kelowna   Travelling with your four-legged friend this summer? Check out some of West Kelowna’s dog-friendly parks and trails! A majority of West Kelowna parks and trails allow dogs on-leash, while there are 3 off-leash...

Tips for spring hiking.  Warmer temperatures are just around the corner. With the warm weather comes wet trails and ticks at this time of year. When a trail has snow on it we are prepared that it may be slippery, but...

There is no doubt, West Kelowna has some pretty stunning vantage points, our Instagram feed can attest to it on a daily basis. We also have some interesting architecture, pieces of history and quirky items that people like to photograph. We...

The Rose Valley trails within Rose Valley Regional Park are considered one of the hidden gems in the Okanagan. The hike samples many of the brilliant features the region has to offer, such as hiking through a forest, surrounded by...

GLEN CANYON REGIONAL PARK (NORTH) Distance/Duration: various routes; over 4 km/2 hours or less Elevation Gain: 70 metres Difficulty Level: moderate to difficult GPS: 49.835192, -119.647489 or 49.848037, -119.663503 Access Points: The Aberdeen Trailhead can be found at Aberdeen & Webber Roads. Go to the...

ROTARY TRAILS Distance/Duration: 1 km/1 hour or less Elevation Gain: minimal Difficulty Level: easy to moderate (a few stairs) GPS: 49.815579, -119.623165 Access Points: Gellatly Road, across from the Westbank Yacht Club. About this Trail: You will find a network of trails and bridges that follow...

GLEN CANYON REGIONAL PARK (SOUTH) Distance/Duration: 2.2 km one way/2.25 hours for the Glen Canyon Green Way Trail Elevation Gain: 80 metres Difficulty Level: moderate (stairs) GPS: 49.825429, -119.642256 or 49.827054, -119.636830 Access Points: Three access points: The main parking area at the south end of...

BOUCHERIE RUSH TRAIL Duration/Distance: 6 km round trip/1-3 hours Elevation Gain: 275 metres Difficulty Level: moderate to difficult   Access Points: From Hwy 97 turn South onto Bartley Rd. This road turns into East Boundary Rd. Follow the road approximately 1.5 km and you will...

ROSE VALLEY REGIONAL PARK Distance/Duration: 6 km (round trip)/2-4 hours Elevation Gain: 80 metres Difficulty Level: moderate to difficult GPS: 49.884459, -119.560079 Access Points: There is a small parking lot on Westlake Road right across from the Firehall, near Rose Valley Elementary School. About this Trail:...