Okanagan

  There is a lot to do in West Kelowna over spring break and below is just a short list of some of the activities that children and adults can take in.   1. West Kelowna has fantastic Cross-country ski trails. Telemark is open during...

  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...

From action on the ice to the trails in the mountains, tons of fun can be found during the winter months in West Kelowna. The powder filled valleys and mountains beckon x-country skiers and snowshoers to come out and play,...

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...

Farmers' Market in the heart of Westbank Centre in West Kelowna The Westbank Farmer's 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 crafts...

[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....

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...

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...