Being a tourist destination, it provides employment for most people in Kelowna. During summer, tourists can enjoy certain sports activities like golf, hiking and biking. In winter, both Alpine Skiing and Nordic skiing are favorite activities. Some popular skiing and snowboarding resorts are Big White Ski resort, Silver Star ski resort, Crystal Mountain, Apex ski resort and Mount Baldy Ski resort. Other major attractions include waterfront Park and City Park. Both parks provide good water views and are ideal for casual walks and viewing the waterfront.

There are various wineries that have received international recognition. Mission Hill Estate Winery is one of the notable vineyards in the area. There is a beautiful BC (British Columbia) Wine Museum that tells about the culture and history of wine industry in British Columbia. Wine festivals start in January and ends in October.  There are over a dozen wineries to Kelowna is also home for Sun-Rype, a popular manufacturer of fruit juice and snacks.

Many tourists visit this place due to its excellent weather and urban amenities which make it a perfect setting for vacation, meeting, event or retreat. Okanagan Valley is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Tourists can easily reach this place through road or by air; it is just four hour drive from Vancouver or seven hours from Calgary through the scenic Canadian Rocky Mountains. You can reach directly to Kelowna through flight from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Seattle and Toronto. Major airlines that serve Kelowna include: Air Canada, West jet and Horizon/Alaska Airlines.

Tourists can stay in one of the resorts in Kelowna. In these resorts, tourists can enjoy food and snacks, as well as relax their body with the help of spa message. When you arrive at this place, you will forget all your worries and start enjoying. Other amenities provided in these resorts are air-conditioned gym, swimming pool, tennis courts, golf courses, windsurfers, children’s playground etc.

You can do your shopping in Okanagan Valley at boutiques and shopping malls. Some famous malls are orchard Park Mall, Downtown Bernard Avenue and Pandosy Village. If tourists come in summer they can have fun because various festivals are conducted at this time. Center of Gravity is one of the largest multi-sports festivals in British Columbia. You can enjoy Kelowna’s beaches with your friends. In total, there are nearly 9 beaches. You can find grass areas, shade, picnic areas and playgrounds in these beaches.

You can also enjoy your vacation by staying in any of the Kelowna resorts. Happy holiday!

Home to some of the Canada’s greatest skiing is the world famous Big White ski resort. Big White is known for its breathtaking scenery and high quality snow. This mountain is the perfect ski resort for all skiers of any age or skiing ability. This resort lies in the shadow of the Monashee Mountains, and is a world class ski resort with a incredible reputation to back it up. Big White’s snowfall every year is over 20 feet of the fresh white powder, and their climate is moderate. This ski resort is a lot of fun for everyone especially when the sun is shining and the snow is fresh with lots of powder.

Big White ski resort guarantees quality snow and skiing for everyone. Royalty on their pristine ski slopes is what you will feel like, because they are dedicated towards high standards, and their innovative ski lifts. Big White’s fine powdery snow is incredible to ski on for any skier to try out, and can be an experience for any skier who has not tried powder before. The simple attraction of the Big White is one thing you will remember about your trip to this resort. The winter scene at this mountain could easily be the product of fiction in a movie, but the reality is this resort has a stunning location for any ski vacation, and Big White ski resort earns a place within the top 100 ski resorts in the world.

When you are finished skiing at Big White and are in Kelowna, visit The Pandosy Inn a family oriented Kelowna motel. The Pandosy Inn is located right in the heart of Okanagan Mission Area, and is one of those hard to find gems that not everyone has a chance to experience. A family owned business that caters to your personal needs on a daily basis. They have quality Kelowna accommodations and have become a family favourite for many reasons. Their suites make a perfect home away from home for guests who appreciate the convenience of a full kitchen and private bedroom. The suites at the Pandosy Inn give you the freedom to relax, and save your money for the slopes with a full kitchen, and for a good night’s sleep there is a separate bedroom. Choosing a Kelowna motel like the Pandosy Inn give you the option to travel BC and take a short trip through the Okanagan Valley to great skiing.

The Big White Ski Resort in the Okanagan Valley and the Pandosy Inn will make your skiing vacation an enjoyable and memorable skiing experience.

Home to some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world are in the Okanagan Valley. As beautiful and challenging as they are, each golf course will give you an extraordinary golf experience to take home with you. One of the most popular golf courses in the Okanagan Valley is the Kelowna Springs Golf Course which was designed by renowned Canadian golf course architect Les Furber. A target style designed golf course which welcomes golfers of all abilities which stretch out to a very enjoyable 6,200 yards, and a golf course that you can walk. There is a fair amount of water on the course which are spring-fed emerald lakes, sand traps that surround their greens, lush fairways, an incredible variety of trees that make this golf course a pleasure to play. Once ranked amongst the finest golf course in British Columbia by Golf Digest. Women magazine also honored Kelowna Springs Golf Course as the top semi-private club in all Canada.

When you finish playing your round of golf the fine Kelowna hotels and great motels like the Pandosy Inn allow you to be right in the heart of everything the beautiful “Kelowna” Okanagan Valley has to offer, and from your door of your wonderful room you step into a rash of excitement and activity. Step out of your room at the Pandosy Inn and across a quiet street you will see one of the best beaches in the okanagan valley, “Gyro Beach,” it is one the larger beaches and one of the most popular destination spots that welcome people from all over the world and of all ages.

The Kelowna Springs Golf Course in the Okanagan Valley and the Pandosy Inn will make your golfing vacation an enjoyable and memorable experience.

The rolling hills of Okanagan Valley have many picturesque golf courses which you can play golf with either your friends or family, and most overlook beautiful Okanagan Lake. The casual or dedicated golfer can play these very accommodating golf courses. The Okanagan area offers the perfect location and choice for any golf vacation, and one main reason is many months of ideal golf weather which averages over 2,000 hours of sunshine every year. The Okanagan Valley offers one of the longest and driest golf seasons in Canada. Home to over 40 golf courses in the Okanagan Valley, and with Kelowna offering 14 of the main courses in this area, this is the perfect place to plan your golfing holiday.

Home to some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world are in the Okanagan Valley. As beautiful and challenging as they are, each golf course will give you an extraordinary golf experience to take home with you. Kelowna Golf and Country Club, The jewel for the city of Kelowna. Nestled amongst the towering Ponderosa pines in the heart of Kelowna, the Kelowna Golf and Country Club is known for its beautiful setting, fine grooming and outstanding traditional layout. The club hosted provincial, national and international Amateur events, giving it a reputation of being tournament ready. Since 1920 “Golf in the Classic Tradition” has accurately described the pleasures of playing what locals refer to as the “Country Club”. This semi-private club is located only minutes from downtown Kelowna. Originally designed by a well known Pacific Northwest architect A.V. Macan, the course underwent some rerouting in 1996 with four new holes completed by Graham Cooke and Associates. Kelowna Golf and Country Club even comes with it’s own version of ‘Amen Corner’. A challenging round of golf at the Country Club is an experience every golfer with have when they play there.

When you finish playing your round of golf the fine Kelowna hotels and great motels like the Pandosy Inn allow you to be right in the heart of everything the beautiful “Kelowna” Okanagan Valley has to offer, and from your door of your wonderful room you step into a rash of excitement and activity. Step out of your room at the Pandosy Inn and across a quiet street you will see one of the best beaches in the okanagan valley, “Gyro Beach,” it is one the larger beaches and one of the most popular destination spots that welcome people from all over the world and of all ages. Choosing a Kelowna motel like the Pandosy Inn gives you the option to travel British Columbia and take a short trip through the Okanagan Valley for some great golfing.

The Kelowna Golf and Country Club in the Okanagan Valley and the Pandosy Inn will make your golfing vacation an enjoyable and memorable golfing experience.