Recreation

  Let's Winter! Here are our picks for winter break 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...

Looking for some ideas for BC Family Day? Here are some of our top picks for this long weekend! (Originally posted in 2022, has been updated for 2023)   Skating  Jim Lind Arena has public skates all weekend long at 2760 Cameron Rd.  Feb...

If you are looking for indoor happenings to escape from the elements (rain, smoke, heat, etc), West Kelowna and the Greater Westside have several attractions and activities to keep you busy! Before heading out to these places, a friendly reminder that...

  BOUCHERIE RUSH TRAIL - West Kelowna Hiking 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...

ROSE VALLEY REGIONAL PARK | Hiking and Biking Trails The Rose Valley Trail system is popular for hiking and biking. 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 parking lot on...

 Learning about pickleball while attending the Super Seniors Pickleball Tournament   Recently, I had the opportunity to work at a mobile Visitor’s Centre at the Super Seniors Pickleball Tournament, hosted by the newly formed West Kelowna Pickleball Club. Held at the Mount...

Things for teens to do this summer and fall. Are your teens looking for activities to do this summer and fall? Here are some ideas of things that they can do with their days, giving you the opportunity to enjoy some...

Cross country skiing is a great way to spend the afternoon burning off some of that pent up winter energy and it’s an activity that all ages can enjoy. Families with grandparents and grandchildren can often been seen out on...

  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...

How high is 381 feet?   It is 115 feet taller than the tallest building in Kelowna.   It is also about a quarter the height needed for a falling person to reach terminal velocity.   If you fell from that height you would have five...