Spectacular Okanagan Valley scenery in the cradle of the nearby mountain range, pristine pine-fringed lakes, blossom-filled gardens, abundant orchards and vineyards, sandy beaches, and first-class amenities—they all combine in Kelowna. Although relatively undiscovered, Kelowna is easily accessible and ready to host visitors from throughout the world. The Kelowna International Airport connects visitors and residents alike to many major North American cities. Kelowna is a quick 60-minute flight from Calgary or Vancouver and just 70 minutes from Seattle. Direct flights to Toronto are also available year-round. A variety of accommodation and dining options abound with choices ranging from lakeside resorts to cozy B & B’s.

Orchards and vineyards surround the city. You can pick juicy peaches from trees, or spend a delightful day sampling the award-winning wares of our internationally acclaimed wineries. The Spring, Summer, and Fall Wine Festivals offer hundreds of activities focused on wine making, tasting, and touring. There are 12 wineries in and around the city, and some 65 throughout the Okanagan Valley. Kelowna, located in the center of the Okanagan Valley, is the perfect “base camp” for all of your Okanagan explorations.

When golfing in Kelowna, you’ll find yourself meandering through an orchard, over desert terrain and rolling hills, or past expansive lakes and canyons. There are fifteen courses located in the Kelowna area, providing golfers of all ages and abilities premium golf experiences.

Kelowna is a city of 100,000 people where the arts thrive. The Canadian Heritage Cultural Spaces Program recently named our Cultural District as the best in Canada! Those who enjoy the arts will feel at home in this vibrant District that covers a six-block area in the city’s centre. A concentration of galleries, museums, theatres, and artist studios co-exist with an eclectic mix of dining opportunities. Lady Luck can also be found in the Cultural District at Lake City Casino. Kelowna has an outstanding symphony orchestra and blues, jazz, folk, country and rock bands play in a number of festivals and downtown locales.

Kelowna has miles of beautiful parkland, much of which is located along sandy beaches. Grassy picnic areas, playgrounds, washrooms and concession stands are standard facilities at the many beaches. The Okanagan Lake and surrounding mountains provide the scenic backdrop for a wide range of family attractions and outdoor activities including golf, downhill skiing and snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, water-skiing, waterslides, cycling, hiking, camping, horseback riding, and fishing. Just minutes from everywhere, this 110 km (68 mile) long lake is the focal point of life in Kelowna.

(source; chamber of commerce)