Thursday, November 1, 2012

Canada's Gems cont...

This next location I'm going to discuss is a summer hot spot. With tons of water attractions, events, and family activities This great destination is Kelowna BC. Only 7 hours drive away from Calgary and you land yourself in the heart of the Okanagan.

Kelowna is located on lake Okanagan home of the Ogopogo a mythical creature that lives in the water. As one of the largest lakes in BC lake Okanagan offers endless boating activities. With boat rentals available anyone can get out on the water. If you enjoy wake boarding, water skiing, tubing, jet skiing, and even house boating this lake is for you. Kelowna has lots of hotels and even condo rentals in the downtown core. Not to mention great views from the Earls rooftop patio overlooking the lake.

Not to mention all the events that take place there over the summer; the biggest one being Center of Gravity on the August long weekend. This event hosts professional wake boarders, basketball tournaments, volleyball tournaments and also famous musical performers. Some years it's been Steve Aoki, Calvin Harris, Classified, Dragonette, and the list goes on. This day time festival has something for everyone and is always a great time! I've been there 3 years in a row and each time is a little greater than the last.

Steve Aoki concert

Okanagan lake

1 comment:

  1. I've always wanted to go to the okanagan! My goal is to eventually get a bunch of people and rent a house boat or condo.

    Since I love summer and any water activity, I think this would be the perfect place for me to visit sometime. It looks like you've had a lot of fun here especially when you say you've been there three years in a row!

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