Okanagan

Farmers' Market in the heart of Westbank Centre in West Kelowna The Westbank Outdoor Market may be small, but don’t let its size fool you! One can still get great farm fresh fruits and veggies, along with preserves, baking, and artisanal...

[caption id="attachment_5172" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] photo: Westside Daze[/caption] Westside Daze, West Kelowna's local fair!   The biggest event on the Westside is coming in a few weeks and the organizers of Westside Daze promise that it will be loaded with entertainment for all ages....

UPDATED FOR 2018 Spring Break has arrived in the Central Okanagan! There is a lot to do in West Kelowna for locals and visitors alike and below is just a short list of some of the activities and sights that children...

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...

  Here are our Top Five 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...

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:...

SMITH CREEK GRUEL - MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL - WEST KELOWNA Duration/Distance: 15 km (various routes) /1-4 hours Elevation Gain: 400-700 metres (depending on route taken) Difficulty Level: moderate GPS: 49.856237, -119.662584 Access Points: From Hwy 97 follow Elliott Road to Smith Creek Road. Turn right...

  MCDOUGALL RIM TRAIL /HAYMAN LAKE Distance/ Duration: 9 km round trip/4-6 hours Elevation Gain: 700 metres Difficulty Level: difficult GPS: 49.884910, -119.587735 Access Points: From Hwy 97, turn onto Bartley Road and then left on Shannon Lake Road. On your right hand side a sign...

The trails in this area are looped and offer some beginner trails in the lower elevations with more challenging ones higher up. It is a great area to ride as there are flat cross country trails, single track trails along with...

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