Kelowna

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Aloha Spirit Warms BC Residents’ Hearts…and Bodies!

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon

Wet winter weather settles over BC, spurring vacation dreams of warm sunshine and long stretches of sandy beaches. And no surprise… daily flights out of Vancouver and Victoria provide easy access to our Hawaiian vacations!

Snow “Peeks” Across British Columbia!

Monday, November 30th, 2009 by Cheryl MacKinnon

This is what we live for on the west coast of Canada – the arrival of snow on our spectacular mountains!  From the Kootenay Rockies – Fernie and Panorama, to the backyard of Vancouver at Cypress, Grouse and Seymour Mountains.  It’s all here for the novice to extreme skiers and boarders.   Passionate snow seekers dream [...]

The People, The Snow at Silver Star Resort

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 by Cheryl MacKinnon

A mid-mountain village themed after a 19th Century silver mine, complete with rainbow-hued architecture and colourful characters too; Silver Star Ski Resort is all charm and incredible snow.

Silver Star Ski Resort Video

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 by Cheryl MacKinnon

A great video tour of Silver Star Ski Resort!  See the full article

Big White Resort Ski Holiday – Video

Monday, November 9th, 2009 by Cheryl MacKinnon

Planning a family ski getaway over a long weekend or during a holiday season this year? Consider visiting one of British Columbia’s most loved ski destinations – Big White Ski Resort located a quick hour outside of Kelowna. Click here to read the article.

Snow Calls From Big White Ski Resort!

Monday, November 9th, 2009 by Cheryl MacKinnon

Big White Ski Resort is on snow alert…Opening Day is scheduled for December 5th but check back often as it could be sooner! The flakes are flying and the snow is falling.

Ski, Board and Play at Big White Ski Resort

Friday, November 6th, 2009 by Cheryl MacKinnon

The Okanagan region of British Columbia has some of the world’s finest skiing – the powder falls like feathers at gorgeous Big White Ski Resort located an hour outside of Kelowna, BC. Click here for the full story on Big White.

Dinner Theatre

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

The Kelowna Actors Studio is located across from the library at 1379 Ellis Street, downtown. For impressive entertainment and sumptuous cuisine, this venue is among the best! Visit www.kelownaactorsst

Father Pandosy Settlement

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

Father Pandosy was one of the first white settlers to the area, and his home and property are open for public viewing. See artifacts from early Kelowna or just take a picnic lunch to eat under one of

Gyro Beach

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

If going to the beach and being surrounded by other sun seekers is part of your definition of vacation bliss, you won’t want to miss Gyro Beach. Swim, sunbath or play beach volleyball at this popular