April 2015

Kelowna is a great area for biking in Canada. It’s a cycle-friendly city including over 240km of bike lanes on city streets, bike paths in greenspace and mountain biking trails. If you want an easy trail, take Phase 1 of Mission Creek Greenway. If you’re looking for something more challenging, try Phase 2 of the same area, a more difficult section.

Mountain biking is more commonly found in the Kettle Valley Railway Trail as well as at Okanagan Mountain Park. You can even take a group tour for a single day or multi-day trek with the Monashee Adventure Tours, who will even take you on a winery tour option. Here is a look at the best biking options near Kelowna.

Mission Creek Greenway

The longest and most popular path is Kelowna’s Mission Creek

Hot springs in British Columbia come in all shapes and sizes. From geothermal pools tucked deep in the woods to spa infinity pools, one thing's for certain, there is nothing more enjoyable than a warm soak in nature's splendor. Here are 25 hidden hot springs you've probably never heard of and a dozen that you may already know (and love).

Don't forget your towel...

The adventurous will delight in the solitude of B.C.'s remote hot springs. Access them by hiking in on foot, by boat, on horseback or even helicopter. When they're this much of a journey to reach, why not stay a while? Bring your bathing suit, towel and importantly, proper footwear for slippery rocks and boardwalks. If you're squeamish about what's underfoot you'll definitely want to don

Wine and Food Tours are a great way to spend your time in Kelowna. They offer a chance to relax with friends and family while checking out great local eateries. You can take tours by visiting local distilleries, wineries, or by going through a wine tour company or sight-seeing company.

Food and wine tours allow you the chance to experience food and wine that only the locals know about. Here is a look at top tour destinations from Gray Monk Estate Winery, Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery and more.

Experience Wine Tours – 763 Fuller Avenue, Kelowna

Experience Wine Tours is a food and wine company in the area that takes you around in luxury vehicles for an all-inclusive tour visiting at least five wineries. You can take a tour for 5 hours

The Harvest Golf Club is an award-winning Kelowna golfing experience offering spectacular views of Okanagan and award-winning service. It’s 7109 yards in size and has been voted the best course in Kelowna.

It’s a championship length layout designed by the Canadian golf course architect, Graham Cooke. Along with being an excellent golf location, the golf club is the perfect venue for weddings and other special occasions. Here is a look at what you can enjoy at the Harvest Golf Club of Kelowna.

About the Harvest Golf Club

The attention to detail at The Harvest Golf Club is obvious from the golf course design to the clubhouse amenities. The golf course is located 254 acres in “downtown” East Kelowna. In addition, 54 acres are set aside for a

Monashee Adventure Tours are a touring company in the area that have been creating 20 years of fun, safe, and lifelong memories for their clients. They are a leader in adventure tourism in the southern part of BC offering various experiences.

Cycling, hiking, and wineries are their specialties at Monashee in which guests can take a customized tour for a few hours or even a multi-day adventure. When you’re ready to tour beautiful areas like Myra Canyon and Okanagan Valley, call Monashee Adventure Tours to make your reservation.

About Monashee Adventure Tours

The company has been offering value-priced to deluxe tours for 20 years in a safe environment. These fun tours create great memories for groups, couples and individuals by offering

Mabui Sushi is Kelowna’s authentic Japanese restaurant. It’s the place to go for legit Japanese dishes including sushi, tempura, sashimi, seafood, and more. It’s the perfect place for a romantic date nigh or a special occasion and they regularly host to company parties.

Share your dish with your party as they are large portions and want you to feel the warmth of their hospitality during your visit. They offer the number one selling beer in Japan by draft as well which is the only place in Okanagan Valley that you can enjoy it. If you’re in the mood for Sushi night, check out Mabui Sushi.

About Mabui Sushi

Mabui Sushi is named Mabui which comes from the Okinawan dialect meaning “Soul” or “Spirit.” It was founded in 2009 by Kiyan Mitsuru, Hide

Kelowna is a great place to enjoy horseback riding. It’s a very popular activity in the area with many guest ranches and horseback riding lessons available. The Bridlewood Riding Centre is an equestrian centre situated between Kelowna and Vernon offering camps, lessons and trail rides.

Kelowna Stable is another popular option with horseback riding to all levels of experience. Here is a look at the fun you can have on horseback in Kelowna at these popular facilities.

Kelowna Stables and Myra Canyon Ranch – 4675 June Springs Road, Kelowna

Located in Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park, the Kelowna Stables is the perfect place to go to check out horseback riding. They are ready to offer you an adventure with some of the most scenic trails in the area.

The Park Square Theatre is your stop in Saint Paul to enjoy performance and theater. They work to enrich the community by producing live theatre that engages, touches the heart and delights audiences. They are located in the historic Hamm Building at 20 West 7th Place and can be accessed by street parking. If you want to check out the historic Park Square, in business since 1975, come see these upcoming performances.

About Park Square Theatre

The theatre opened as an 80-seat walk-up in the Park Square Court building before moving to the Hamm Building in 1997. Today they are the top employer of local stage talent in Saint Paul that offers an education program that is one of the two largest teen theatre audiences.

Their goal is to make Park

Joan’s in the Park Restaurant and Wine Bar is a hidden gem found in the heart of St. Paul’s Highland Park neighborhood. They offer seasonal, North American fare and have been recognized by TripAdvisor as the 2014 winner for “certificate of excellence” and OpenTable’s Diner’s Choice 2015 Winner.

They serve dinner five nights a week since September 2011. This small, intimate venue seats 40 ensuring high-quality service in a beautiful, casual setting. Here is a look at what you can experience at Joan’s in the Park.

About Joan’s

Joan’s is located at 631 Snelling Avenue South in Saint Paul on the corner of Snelling and Bayard in Highland Park. They are open Tuesdays through Saturdays 5pm-10pm and a reservation is recommended which can be done