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Take a trip to Kelowna on your Canada Vacation
In the heart of British Columbia’s lush Okanagan Valley lies Kelowna, a lively destination for foodies, wine connoisseurs, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The Okanagan is renowned for its award-winning wines and bountiful harvests, leaving no shortage of sprawling wineries and leafy orchards to be explored. Harvest your own basket of peaches or sample wines straight from the barrel, all within a few minutes drive from the city.
Along the sparkling shores of Okanagan Lake is Kelowna’s thriving Arts District, one of the city’s cultural gems providing a vibrant arts education for visitors and locals alike with its many galleries, museums, and theatres. Throughout the city, restaurants are renowned for their strong farm-to-table roots, sourcing local ingredients from the abundant valley and its farmers who sell their goods at weekly markets or at produce stalls on the side of the road.
With such beautiful weather year-round, locals take every opportunity to get outside. Okanagan Lake provides opportunities to kayak, paddleboard, or cruise under the warm sun, taking in views of the surrounding foothills. Beautiful beaches invite you to swim and then doze off in the sun with a book afterwards, relaxing all afternoon. Nearby, the Myra Canyon offers spectacular views for hikers as they take in deep breaths of fresh air along the scenic Kettle Valley Railway.
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