As many of you know I regularly go back and forth between Edmonton and Kelowna. Recently I have had many of my clients in Edmonton ask me for advise on places and activities to do while vacationing in Kelowna. This makes me smile.
Not only is it my personal favorite place. I think everyone needs to check it out. My life changed for the better when I experienced living in Kelowna for 3 years. My son was born there, I owned a couple businesses there, and now my mom and stepdad live there. I am the luckiest person to be able to do photography there as well. Considering the surroundings are absolutely unreal. I even have had my Edmonton clients hit me up while vacationing in Kelowna so they can sneak in with me for a session. How perfect is that. I spend a lot of time there during the Summer so always inquire about photo sessions if you are in the area and want beautiful surroundings for your family photos.
Now for the real fun! My suggestions on things to definately check out while vacationing in Kelowna. These are personal reccomendations and great for those of you who want to know what we do when we are there.
- Kelowna Kangaroo Creek Farm - this place is fantastic and those with kids wont be disapointed. My son absolutely loves going here. Honestly....I was pretty thrilled to hold a baby kangaroo as well.
- Carmelis Goat Cheese - we usually check this place out every visit. They have amazing goat gelato. You also get to see the goats and check out the facility. It's very cool. Always remember to grab your goat cheese on the way out. You won't be disapointed. It also has amazing views.
- Penticton Channal - we usually pack up friends, floaties, and a cooler. Located right off Highway 97, the Penticton Channel connects Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake; it flows from Okanagan Lake to Skaha Lake and it's lots of fun to float! The beginning starts across from the Days Inn Hotel by Okanagan Lake and the Sicamous. You can rent tubes and life jackets at the beginning, or bring your own. You can purchase a ticket for a bus that will transport you from the end of the channel back to the start where your car is. A fun day for adults and children over 8. Make sure to bring some sunscreen, so you don't burn, and some cash for snacks at the halfway point of the channel. Depending on the time of year and the wind direction the full length of the channel could take 4 hours to float.
- I also reccomend Peachland. When I lived in Kelowna we spent most of our time there. I would wake up and take the dogs for a walk every morning along the water. They also have a nice dog beach for the dogs to swim. There is many locations that are amazing there. There is a great kids park in Peachland. There is also many locations along the water with wonderful beach areas. Also a tonne of wonderful little restaurants.
- If you want to check out some great wineries definately visit Summerhill it's an organic winerie and one of my absolute favorites. It has a great patio with a beautiful view. Or Quail's Gate in West Kelowna.....another amazing location! Or take a day and do a wine tour in Naramata.
- City Park is also great. They have a beach, and spray park, and play park. Also in the summer they have a lot of fun vendors and it's right downtown so a lot of restaurants and shopping right close by.
Now there is a little bit of information about Kelowna. Also if you are ever interested in purchasing Real Estate there as I know one day I will end up purchasing something there again. I personally know an incredible Real Estate Agent. Ralph Wiber has been doing real estate for over 30 years and is in the top 1% in Canada. Even if you are wanting to just be notified of foreclosures or great deals in the Okanagan, or a vacation property, he's definately your go to guy. Once you vacation there you will want to live there I'm sure of it.
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