On the sunny shores of Okanagan Lake, Kelowna has the sophistication of a metropolitan centre packages in a park like setting. The Okanagan’s largest community offers incredible dining options, accommodations and activities. The restaurant scene is rich with celebrates chefs and local flavours. A veritable golf Mecca, Kelowna boasts the highest concentration of courses in any Canadian city.

Kelowna also receives an annual average of 2,000 hours of sunshine and only 13 inches of rain. Home to a vibrant arts and culture scene Kelowna offers a broad range of annual events. Highlights include the Centre of Gravity, Keloha, Parks Alive, Wine Festivals and many more. With 29 Wineries and 20 golf courses Kelowna is 1 epic place.

A Bucket List for your Kelowna Visit:

1. Hike over the 18 trestles and through the 2 tunnels at the Myra Canyon.
2. Visit wineries as you drive through the Kelowna Wine Trails.
3. Take a self-guided tour of Kelowna’s downtown and Cultural District.
4. Enjoy the tastes of award winning chefs at one of Kelowna’s many restaurants.
5. Get your picture with the Ogopogo; some have even tried planking him.
6. Sip your way through our local distilleries and breweries.
7. Seek out thrill by ziplining or skydiving.
8. Visit BC’s only FlowRider (Wave Surf Simulator) at H20 Aquatics + Fitness.
9. Get up close and personal with kangaroos, crocodiles, bees or zebras.
10. Enjoy one of the many winter activities Kelowna offers such as ATVing, Skiing or Boarding or even skating outdoors at Stuart Park.

Big White Ski Resort.

We are very happy to provide an opportunity for our delegates to attend Big White Ski Resort on Friday March 8th. We have 105 spots for delegates interested in going up to big white for an evening of adventure and fun. Once one the Mountain there will be options of Night Skiing, Equipment Rentals, Tubing, Ice Skating and exploring the village. Sign up will take place on a 1st come 1st serve basis during registration on Thursday March 7th.

Delegates not attending the Big White Ski Resort trip will have oportunities to explore Downtown Kelowna and participate in group activities.

The Big White Ski Resort trip will commence from the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort at 3:30pm and will be returning to the Resort around 10:00pm.

For more information of Big White Ski Resort, please click here.

Everything Else

Sports and Fitness

Parkinson Recreation Centre (Bus 97, 16 minutes)
http://www.kelowna.ca/CM/page636.aspx
Opening hours: 6.00 am – 10.30 pm
Admission: $3.25 – $10
Located just off the highway, this place has it all!  Take a spin in the cardio room, relax in their hot tub, show us your Michael Phelps moves in the fast lane of the pool!  Drop ins welcome!

McCurdy Bowling (Bus 97, 20 minutes)
948 McCurdy Road, Kelowna, BC
http://www.mccurdybowl.com
Cosmic bowling: 7.00 pm – 12.30 am
Admission: 3 games for $15 (including shoe rental)
Rally a team together for some ten pin Friday night action!  Up the anti with some cosmic bowling (starts at 7pm sharp!)

H2O (Bus 1, 30 minutes)
4075 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC V1W 5J2
http://www.h2okelowna.ca/
Opening hours: 5.30 am – 9.30 pm
Admission: $8.50
Looking to de-stress, burn some energy, or just take a dip?  H20 is a multi-purpose facility with it all!  Wave pool, sauna, hot tub and gym!  Drop ins welcome!

Capital News Centre (Bus 1, 30 minutes)
http://www.capitalnewscentre.com/programs.cfm
Public Skating: 6.30 pm – 7.45 pm
Admission: $4.25
Maybe you’re an ice skating pro, or maybe you’re a novice?  Either way, drop in for an hour to show off your moves!

Shopping

Milkcrate Records (walking distance, 10 minutes)
https://www.facebook.com/MilkcrateRecords
Opening hours: 11.00 am – 9.00 pm
Fingers itching for some new records?  Peruse the racks of this downtown gem!  Located just off the main strip (and conjoined to Dunnenzies Pizza), stop by for some musical expertise and a chance to hear of any local upcoming shows performing over the weekend.

Frock Clothing (walking distance, 9 minutes)
http://frockclothing.ca/
Opening hours: 11.00 am – 6.00 pm
This local shop is a Kelowna favorite, and specializes in clothes that are both gently worn and handmade by Canadian artists.  You are always bound to find a hidden, eccentric treasure in this downtown boutique.

Funktional (walking distance, 9 minutes)
http://www.funktional.ca
Opening hours: 10.00 am – 6.00 pm
Right in the downtown core of Bernard, this little shop can keep you meandering around for hours with all it’s intricate decor and local jewelry!

Orchard Park Mall (Bus 97, 17 minutes)
http://www.orchardparkshopping.com/home.index.43.html
Opening hours: 10.00 am – 9.00 pm
Just off the highway!  Whether you’re on the hunt for something particular, looking for a souvier or looking to kill some time, Orchard Park Mall has all your necessities in one stop.

Dining

Pho Soc Trang (walking distance, 7 minutes)
1530 Water Street, Kelowna, BC
http://www.phosoctrang.com/
Opening hours: 11.30 am – 8.30 pm
Price range: $6 – 20
I scream, you scream.. wait, this is a Pho place. Come for some authentic tasting Vietnamese cuisine. Located right next to The Keg and Raudz.

Gorgeous George’s (walking distance, 8 minutes)
Opening hours:
Price range: $15 – $20
The locals favorite burger hub!  Gourmet burgers, both veggie and non, and fries to die for. Specialties include veggie burger, amazing poutine and charcoal grilled burgers.

Memphis Blues (walking distance, 9 minutes)
http://www.memphisbluesbbq.com/meals.php?p=bc
Opening hours: 11.00 am – 11.00 pm
Price range: $12 – $20
Ribs, ribs and more ribs. If you are a sucker for amazing off the bone ribs, drop by and you will be amazed by what you find here. Specialty includes pull pork, beef brisket and also juicy fried catfish.

Dunnenzies Pizza (walking distance, 10 minutes)
http://dunnenzies.com/Home.html
Opening hours: 11.00 am – 3.00 am
Price range: $5 – $20
This pizza place is located right beside Milkcrate records, and it only takes one slice to fill you up!  Peruse Milkcrate for some records and when you’ve had your fill of excellent music, stop by for a slice!

Misato’s Kitchen (walking distance, 11 minutes)
1607 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC
http://misatokitchen.com/
Opening hours: 5.00 pm – 8.30 pm
Price range: $18 – $22
All you can eat hot pot and sushi. Misato’s Kitchen is known for its friendly services and also their amazing food quality. Drop by for some all you can eat!

Carl’s Junior (walking distance, 16 minutes)
1688 Bertram St  Kelowna, BC V1Y 9G4
http://www.carlsjr.com/
Opening hours: 6.00 am – 12.00 am
Price range: $7 – $20
Charboiled burgers? Yums! Come grab a bite at this awesome fast food restaurant located right next to Dragon King. Specialties are chilli cheese fries and portobello mushroom burger.

Dragon King
430 Harvey Avenue  Kelowna, BC V1Y 6C6
http://dragonkingkelowna.com/
Opening hours: 5.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Price range: $5 – $20
Craving for some authentic Asian food? Then you will have to drop by to Dragon King for some fantastic asian cuisine.

Marble Slab (Bus 97, 18 minutes)
2070 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8P8
http://www.marbleslab.ca/index.php/creamery/home
Opening hours: 12.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Price range: $8 ++
Need a quick pick me up after shopping at Orchard Park?  Marble slab and all of it’s fantastic flavours is only a hop and a skip away!

Red Robin (Bus 97, 19 minutes)
1920 Cooper Rd, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8M1
http://www.redrobincanada.com/
Opening hours: 11.00 am – 11.00 pm
Price rance: $16 – $20
Two words: Freckled Lemonade.

Mabui Sushi (Bus 97, 18 minutes)
2070 Harvey Ave  Kelowna, BC V1Y 8P8
http://www.mabuisushi.com/
Opening hours: 5.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Price range: $8 – $20
Craving for some sushi but don’t want an all you can eat? This classy restaurant serves up an amazing variation of sushi. Specialities are Cheese Baked Curry Rice.

Rest and Relax

Roses Waterfront Pub (walking distance, 2 minutes)
1310 Water St
Opening hours: 11.00 am – 2.00 am
Come and shoot some pool or chill with a couple of friends.

Calavanti Luxury Salon & Spa (walking distance, 10 minutes)
510 Bernard Ave., Kelowna, BC
http://www.calavanti.com/
Opening hours: 11.00 am – 5.00 pm
If you are looking for some nice spa relaxation, look no further! Drop by to enquire about prices and available timings.

Cafe Sahara (walking distance, 12 minutes)
571 Lawrence Ave
https://www.facebook.com/CafeSaharaKelowna/info
Opening hours: 11.00 am – 12.00 am
Price range: $10 – $18
Kelowna’s first and only hookah lounge. Come enjoy some amazing middle eastern food in a laid back lounge setting.

Art and Culture

Kelowna Art Gallery (walking distance, 4 minutes)
1315 Water St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9R3
Opening hours: 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Admission price: $4 + HST

The Sunday Service (Improv Night) Black Box Theatre
1375 Water Street, Kelowna, BC (Walking 5 minutes)
Opening hours: 7:30-8:00 Show starts at 8:00
$7 for students with conference ID

Okanagan Heritage Museum
470 Queensway Avenue Kelowna BC V1Y 6S7
http://www.kelownamuseums.ca/
*special*
International Women Day’s Tour
Time: 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm

Tuut Street Gallery (Bus 1, 17 minutes)
#9 – 3045 Tutt Street Kelowna BC V1Y 2H4
http://www.tuttartgalleries.ca/contact.html
Opening hours: 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Admission price: Free!