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13 Mar 2013

15 Things to Do Over Spring Break in West Kelowna

Spring Break has arrived in the Central Okanagan and it begins for others around British Columbia next week. There is a lot to do in West Kelowna for locals and visitors alike and below is just a short list of some of the activities and sights that children and adults can take in over the next few weeks.Photo Contest 2011 - Perfect Day on the Mountain - Lori Moore

1. Skiing at Crystal Mountain is a favourite among the locals. The ski season ends on March 17th with a Family Fun Day planned. For more information visit www.crystalresort.com.

2. & 3. West Kelowna has fantastic Cross-country ski trails as well as snowshoeing opportunities. Telemark is open during spring break, but it is best to visit their website for their hours of operation before heading out, as they are not open every day during the break. www.telemarkx-c.com

4. Jim Lind Arena and Royal LePage Place are offering public skating and ice activities and the schedule can be found here.

5. No matter what the season, going to the pool is always fun! During spring break the public swim hours are being extended and there are daily public swim sessions from 1 pm – 5 pm at Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre.

6. There are different Spring Break Day Camps available – you can check out the programs and schedules here.  Westside Trail Guide

7. The snow has started to disappear and the hikers are starting to come out. This also means wildlife is out and about on the trails too, so please be aware if you are heading out for a hike. The Westside Trail Guide has information on several of the local hiking trails in the area and it is available for download here or in a hard copy format at local accommodator and Visitor Centres.

8. Spring is a perfect time to visit the wineries as the tasting rooms are not as busy which allows visitors to ask away and learn a lot about the wines of the region. For a complete list of wineries in West Kelowna visit www.thewestsidewinetrail.com

A few other ideas:Museum Tour - Square DWK

9.  Step back in time at the Westbank Museum

10. Paintball adventures at Safari Ridge

11. Golf at either Shannon Lake or Two Eagles

12. Indoor playplace for the little kids at Ogoplay

13. A matinee at one of our two movie theatres

14. Bring out those wheels and go for a bike ride along Gellatly Bay or a rollerblade around the paved track at Westbank Centre park.

15. Brush off your racket and hit one of the tennis courts

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28 Jan 2013

Snow Adventures – Cross Country Skiing

Cross country skiing is a great way to spend the afternoon burning off some of that pent up winter energy and it’s an activity that all ages can enjoy. Families with grandparentsTelemark Nordic Club and grandchildren can often been seen out on the trails on a sunny afternoon.

The Okanagan Valley offers many great places to cross country ski, but none are as convenient as the Telemark Nordic Club. Located a mere 12 km from West Kelowna’s commercial core, it’s an area favourite due to its close proximity to town, the great topography, scenic views and well maintained trails.

Worried about having no skis? No problem – Telemark offers rentals for classic skis, skate skis and snowshoes and affordable rates.

So grab some skis and take in the fresh mountain air as you marvel at the scenery. You may even get lucky enough to see some wildlife along the trails!

Details:Telemark Nordic Club 2

The club is home to over 50 km of groomed trails for classic and skate cross-country skiing, 4.3 km of lit trails, a biathlon range as well as 40 km of snowshoe trails.

Rates and rentals can be found at: http://www.telemarkx-c.com/passes-rental-rates/

How to get to Telemark Nordic Club:

From Hwy 97 go west on Glenrosa Rd at the Glenrosa Rd Interchange (at Gorman’s Mill). Follow Glenrosa Rd for 9 km towards Crystal Mountain. A large Telemark sign will welcome visitors to the entrance to the parking lot. The Chalet is located 200 metres from the black parking lot gate.

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21 Dec 2012

West Kelowna Holiday Lights

Wildhorse Drive

Wildhorse Drive

Nothing says the holidays like a fantastic light display. For some it is ‘the more lights the merrier’ and for others it is the artfulness and tastefulness of the display that brings about the oohs and aahs. There are several fantastic houses and streets to take a drive by this season and if you only make it out to see one, be sure to stop by the Budnick residence on Bridgeview Rd. Kelowna Capital News is reporting that it will be the last year for their dazzling display of lights which have brought smiles of joy and wonder to many people’s faces over the past twelve years. The light up Ferris Wheel is a sight to be seen!

Below are some addresses and streets that have some great twinkly lights:

  • 2577 Bridlehill Court
  • Rosemary Court
  • Faulkner Cres and Faulkner Court
  • 2142 Michelle Crescent
  • Wildhorse Drive
  • Shamrock Dr – corner of Old Okanagan Hwy & Shamrock Dr

If you see any houses or streets with great light displays, please share with everyone by posting the street or picture on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/visitwestside.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

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