Archive for July, 2008

William R. Bennet Bridge

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

The newest jewel in the crown of Kelowna, the William R. Bennet Bridge spans the lake magnificently. Drive it or walk it, we’re proud of our new bridge and we hope you’ll enjoy crossing it whenever yo

Carmeli’s Goat Cheese Artisan

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

Visit Carmeli’s Goat Cheese Artisan, a family dairy boutique, and say CHEESE! With a wide variety of hand-crafted goat-milk cheeses, it’s something new for your tastebuds. Their goat milk gelato is o

Sports Fans

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

The Okanagan Sun are the boys of summer in Kelowna. See if you can catch at least one of their 5 home games at the Apple Bowl. Visit www.okanagansun.org for the game schedule. And when the season turn

Rotary Marshes in Waterfront Park

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

Take a walk on the wild side… or at least as close as you can from downtown Kelowna. See waterfowl in their natural habitat at Rotary Marshes in Waterfront Park. If your timing is right you may be l

Paul’s Tomb hike

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

A great hike for the whole family. Access the trail from Knox Mountain Park and marvel at the beautiful views, wildflowers and vegetation. Remember to keep on the trails and take only pictures – leave

Fintry Queen

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

Seeped in history and the pride of Lake Okanagan since 1948, the Fintry Queen set sail again in the summer of 2008. Come on board and enjoy a scenic lunch or dinner cruise, or a romantic moonlight cru

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

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

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

Sculpture Gardens

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

View a wide range o bronzes and paintings on display at Geert Maas Sculpture Gardens and Gallery. This internationally acclaimed artist’s unique garden and gallery is located at 250 Reynolds Road in K