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Valhalla Helicopters offer a wide variety of scenic Okanagan helicopter tours, from weddings, proposals, picnic wine tours, custom charters, and commercial helicopter services.

Valhalla Helicopters 1100 Stevens Road West Kelowna, BC 250-769-1486 https://www https://www.valhallahelicopters.com/

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Celebrating the Inaugural A-List Favourites Karen Hill Kelowna Capital News

Living through the last couple of years has been a challenge for everyone and although we have all learned to live with these challenges many of the businesses in the Central Okanagan had to find ways to make doing business with them as easy as possible.

Our intent at Black Press was to encourage our readers to nominate and vote for their favourite people, places & businesses so that we could celebrate them in this special publication.

We would like to thank all of our readers for taking the time to nominate and vote as we had an overwhelming response.

Supporting local is the essence of our community and this program is proof of just that, I am proud that we get to be a huge part in supporting those local businesses.

Congratulations to all the nominees, finalists and winners of our Inaugural A-List.

Thank you Central Okanagan for your votes in THREE categories.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Landmark 5 B1-1620 Dickson Ave 250-448-6009 Open Monday – Saturday

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Orchard Plaza 148 - 1876 Cooper Road 250-860-6809 Open Daily

www.monthongthairestaurant.ca

OU Y K N THA ur support! for yo FIND US ON THE MAIN FLOOR OF THE KELOWNA YACHT CLUB

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ARTS COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION 1. Parks Alive 2. Kelowna Art Gallery 3. Ballet Kelowna

EVENT OR FESTIVAL 1. Penticton Peach Festival 2. Parks Alive 3. Fat Cat Festival

EVENT PLANNER / DESIGNER

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LOCAL ARTIST 1. Teigen Gayse 2. Jim Elwood 3. Scotty Berg

LOCAL BAND 1. Dirt Road Kings 2. Jeff Piattelli 3. The Wild

LOCAL DRAG ARTIST 1. Ella Lamoureux 2. Valerie Rose

1. Impact Events

MUSIC VENUE

2. Sherpa Group 3. Michelle Goodwin Weddings

EVENT RENTALS 1. Avalon Event Rentals 2. All Occasions Party & Event Rentals 3. TTM Events Kelowna

1. Barn Owl Brewing 2. The Blue Gator 3. Kelowna Community Theatre

NIGHT CLUB 1. OK Corral 2. The Blue Gator

PHOTOGRAPHER

THEATRE GROUP

1. Selina Photography

1. Theatre Kelowna 2. Kelowna Actors Studio 3. Shakespeare in the Park

2. Kreative Beginnings

Thank you to our customers and staff!

We love being a part of this community!

1835 Gordon Dr, Kelowna, 250-861-1512 LIST WINNER

3. Melyssa Tremblay MRT Photography

PLACE FOR A KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTY

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER / VIDEOGRAPHER

3. H2O

1. Selina Photography 2. Melyssa Tremblay MRT Photographer 3. Kreative Beginnings

PLACE TO GET MARRIED

WEDDING PLANNER

1. Harvest Golf Club 2. Cedar Creek Winery

1. White Orchid 2. Natural Touch

3. Sunset Ranch

WEDDING VENUE

SUMMER EVENT

1. Mission Hill Winery

1. Boating on Okanagan Lake 2. Peachfest 3. Kayaking on Okanagan Lake

2. Sunset Ranch

1. Kangaroo Farm 2. McCurdy Lanes

3. Bear and Quail Golf Course 3. Cedar Creek Winery

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AUTO SERVICE / REPAIR

MUFFLER AND BRAKE SHOP

PLACE TO BUY ATV / MOTORCYCLE

1. Bannister Kelowna Buick GMC 2. Elite Auto Centre 2. Kelowna Ford Lincoln 3. Kelowna Auto Care 3. MasterGlass Auto Glass

1. OK Tire Rutland 2. Gerry’s Mufflers 3. Budget Brake n Muffler

1. Kelowna Honda 2. M&M Performance 3. Gasoline Alley

NEW CAR DEALERSHIP

PLACE TO BUY / SERVICE AN RV

1. Bannister Kelowna Buick GMC 2. Kelowna Ford 3. Kelowna Chrysler Dodge

1. Traveland RV 2. Voyager RV 3. Kelowna RV

AUTOBODY SHOP 1. Boyd’s Autobody 2. Kelowna Autobody 3. Craftsman Collision

AUTOMOTIVE DETAILING 1. Big Deal Detailing 2. Brite’n up Auto Cleaning 3. Skogies Car Wash

CAR WASH 1. Big Deal Detailing 2. Skogies Car Wash 3. Bubbles Car Wash & Detail Centre

OIL CHANGE 1. Great Canadian Oil Change 2. Bannister Kelowna Buick GMC 3. Mr. Lube 3. Sheehan and Kriese

PLACE TO BUY / SERVICE A BOAT 1. Dockside Marine 2. Selka Boat Centre 3. Seca Surf & Marine

PLACE TO SERVICE YOUR VEHICLE 1. Kelowna Ford Lincoln 2. Bannister Kelowna Buick GMC 2. Elite Auto Centre 3. Kelowna Auto Care 3. Mike V’s

TIRE SHOP 1. Costco 2. Fountain Tire 3. Canadian Tire - Kelowna

TRUCK DEALERSHIP 1. Bannister Kelowna Buick GMC 2. Kelowna Chevrolet 2. Kelowna Chrysler Dodge 2. Orchard Ford 3. Kelowna Toyota

USED CAR DEALERSHIP 1. Kelowna Chevrolet 2. Elite Auto Centre 2. Russo Auto Sales 3. Kelowna Ford

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7 AWESOME REALTORS® (not just one!)

Jennifer Williamson

Karen Mustard

Danny Kupkowski

REALTOR® 250-870-8118

REALTOR® 250-300-3325

REALTOR® 774-214-4682

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DARCY NYROSE Personal Real Estate Corporation

250-575-1946

Rob Chapman

Derek Nyrose

Nehemiah Daehn

REALTOR® 250-300-3303

REALTOR® 250-878-8817

REALTOR® 250-575-4138

250-258-9888 contact@kelownarealestatepros.com www.kelownarealestatepros.com

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BEAUTY

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AESTHETIC CLINIC 1. DePieri Clinic 2. Dermapure 3. Sparkling Hill

BARBER 1. Great Clips 2. Tommy Guns 3. The Barbershoppe

DAY SPA 1. Sparkling Hills 2. Amora Spa 3. Beyond Wrapture

EYEBROW 1. Luminesce Artistry 2. Girlfriend’s Brow Bar

HAIR REMOVAL 1. Very Best Me Esthetics 2. Haute Mess 3. Via Veneto

HAIR SALON

The Retirement Residence

1. The Salon 2. New Image Salon West Kelowna 3. Letaya Salon & Spa

HAIRSTYLIST 1. Whitney Minty at Rose & Co. 2. Trina at The Salon 3. Lanna at Top Fashion Hair Design

Studio Suite $1,795

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Friendship, Assurance, Trust AFFORDABLE SENIORS HOUSING WITH SERVICES

• One bedroom suites available at $2,395 • Chef prepared meals • Serving seniors for over 20 years

• Housekeeping and laundry services • Emergency call system • 24 hour staffing

Find us online at highlandsretirement.com http://highlandsretirement.com/

Call Tony or Lisa to arrange a private tour

250-763-7265

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400 Snowsell St N, Kelowna Email: manager@highlandsretirement.com

1. Lola’s Locks and Lashes 2. Laisa Ebanks Artistry 3. Mack Trewhitt - Makk Spa

MAKEUP ARTIST 1. Becca Lafleur from Blank Canvas Beauty

MANICURE OR PEDICURE SALON 1. Polished Perfect 2. Nice Nails 3. ABC Salon 3. At Your Fingertips

PLACE FOR A MANICURE 1. Polished Perfect 2. At Your Fingertips 3. Exotic Nails

PLACE FOR A PEDICURE 1. Polished Perfect 2. ABC Salon 2. At Your Fingertips 3. Revive Nails

PLACE TO GET A TATTOO 1. The Ink Parlour 2. Pitch Black Tattoo 3. Dynamic Studios 3. NSI Tattoo

PLACE TO GET NAILS DONE 1. Polished Perfect 2. Exquisite Nails 3. At Your Fingertips 3. Exotic Nails, Helen

SPA 1. Sparkling Hills Resort and Spa 2. Beyond Wrapture 3. Amora Spa

TANNING SALON 1. Tans on Main Lake Country 2. Tropical Beaches 3. Glaze Tanning

TATTOO / PIERCING 1. Merle Norman 2. The Ink Parlour 2. Urge3 3. Don’t Look Down

WAXING SALON 1. Haute Mess 2. Kelowna Mobile Waxing 3. Frilly Lilly 3. WAXcetera

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Now that spring has sprung, it’s time to browse your local shops downtown!

Bernard Avenue is a haven for goods crafted from around the Okanagan, including everything from clothing, to souvenirs, to tasty treats and handcrafted beverages.

Be prepared for ‘Meet me on Bernard’ starting July 1, when a section of Bernard from St. Paul Street to the Sails will be for pedestrians only and expanded patios.

(Jacqueline Gelineau - Kelowna Capital News)

After it was placed on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic Denim on the Diamond returned in October of 2021 for its third year. More than 3,600 people attended the single-day, outdoor music festival at King Stadium, which featured a lineup of eight artists and groups from across Canada.

(Aaron Hemens - File Photo)

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FOOD & DRINK BAKERY 1. Cobbs Bread 2. Bliss Bakery 3. Specialty Bakery

BEER AND WINE STORE

BUDGET-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

CIDERY

FAMILY RESTAURANT

1. Upside Cidery

1. Mad Mango 2. Latin Fiesta 3. Creekside Pub

2. Truck 59

1. Kelly O’Bryans 2. Spaghetti Factory 3. Boston Pizza

1. Wine and Beyond

BURGER

2. Cask & Barrel

1. Bin4 2. 19 Okanagan Grill & Bar 3. Burger Baron

3. Whiski Jacks

BREAKFAST / BRUNCH 1. Bohemian Cafe 2. The Jammery 3. De Dutch Restaurant 3. OEB

BREWERY 1. BNA

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3. Scenic Road Cider Co.

COFFEE HOUSE (CHAIN) 1. Tim Hortons 2. Blendz 3. Deville 3. Starbucks

1. T-Bones Market 2. Johnny’s Meat Shop 3. L & D Meats

2. Barn Owl Brewery

1. Yum Yum Tree

2. Rustic Reel

2. Wok Out Restaurant

3. Vice and Virtue

3. The Orient Restaurant

“I wanted to build something beautiful” -- remembering Gerhard Blenk

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We are sad to announce that our founder, Gerhard Blenk, passed away at age 81 on March 28, 2022, in his home in Wilden surrounded by his family. Gerhard was a true pioneer. He bought the Wilden land in the 1990s and created the master plan for what became the Okanagan Valley’s largest community. Gerhard envisioned what Wilden is today: a growing number of small family neighbourhoods surrounded by green space, following the natural topography. His children will continue his legacy.

More about Gerhard’s life at www.wilden.ca/blog.

NATURE INSPIRED LIVING

FOOD TRUCK

1. Bliss Bakery 2. Marmalade Cat

FROZEN YOGURT

3. Kootenay Coffee 3. The Gallery Lakeside Cafe

CHINESE

1. The Keg 2. Waterfront Wines 3. Eldorado Hotel

1. Lobster Pot 2. Surf Side California 3. Crasian

COFFEE HOUSE (LOCAL)

BUTCHER

FINE DINING

1. QB Gelato 2. Tru Frozen Yogurt

DESSERT

3. Pita Pit

1. Bliss Bakery 2. Specialty Bakery 3. Kettle Valley Coffee & Scoops 3. Parlour Ice Cream

FRUIT STAND

DISTILLERY

GELATO SHOP

1. Okanagan Spirits 2. Urban Distilleries 3. Forbidden Spirits

1. QB Gelato

1. KLO Market 2. Kelowna Fruit Stand 3. Don O Ray Farms

2. Amore Mio 3. Fortune Gelato

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ICE CREAM

PIZZA

SUSHI

VEGETARIAN

1. Dairy Queen

1. DunnEnzies 2. Pappito’s 3. Papa Murphy’s Pizza

1. AOMI

1. The Naked Cafe

1. Ginza - West Kelowna 2. Dozo House 3. Mizu on Pandosy 3. Ozeki

2. Frankie We Salute You

2. Parlour 3. Moo Lix

INDIAN RESTAURANT 1. Dawatt

PLACE FOR HAPPY HOUR

JAPANESE

1. Creekside Pub 2. Brandts Creek Pub 2. Kelly O’Bryans 3. Formosa

1. AOMI Sushi

PUB

2. Kasai Teppanyaki Steak & Sushi

1. Brandts Creek Pub 1. The Train Station 2. Mission Tap House 3. Whiski-Jack Pub

2. Da Tandoor 3. Masala Fusion

3. Momo Sushi

LOCAL CHEF 1. Rod Butters 2. Sina Matoor 3. Jim Armstrong

LUNCH 1. Woodfire Bakery 2. Kelly O’Bryan’s 3. Mad Cat Cafe

RESTAURANT WITH A VIEW 1. Summerhill Winery 2. Earl’s on Top 3. Old Vines at Quail’s Gate Winery

1. Meal Prep For You 2. Home for Dinner

SANDWICH

3. BLK BOX

1. Mediterranean Market 2. Helmuts Sausage Kitchen 3. Woodfire Bakery

MEAL PREP

MEDITERRANEAN 1. Yamas Greek Restaurant 2. Theos

MEXICAN 1. Hector’s Casa

SPORTS BAR

2. Latin Fiesta 3. Tamms

1. Creekside Pub 2. Brandts Creek Pub 3. Boston Pizza

OUTDOOR PATIO

STEAK

1. Eldorado 2. Oak + Cru 3. DunnEnzies

1. The Keg 2. Cedar Creek Winery 3. The Modest Butcher

3. Cantina del Centro

1. Hoang Gia 2. Bamboo Chopsticks Express

WINERY 1. Summerhill Winery

THAI

2. Quail’s Gate

1. Zabb Thai 2. Mon Thong Thai 3. Thai Terrace

3. Mission Hill Winery

VEGAN

2. Creekside Pub

1. Frankie We Salute You 2. The Naked Cafe

3. Dakoda’s

WINGS 1. Wings

3. Tonics

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Thank You Central Okanagan for voting for us in the Central Okanagan’s A-List in the category of Event Planner/Designer!

SEAFOOD 1. Cod Fathers 2. C-Lover’s 3. Fisherman’s Market

3. Greek House

1. Hector’s Casa 2. Wok Inn Restaurant 3. Masala Fusion 3. Mon Thong Thai

VIETNAMESE

ROMANTIC 1. Eldorado 2. Mission Hill Winery 3. Old Vines at Quails’ Gate Winery

3. Mon Thong Thai

TAKE OUT

3. Thai Terrace

Creating some of the Okanagan’s signature community festivals and elegant events for the past 20 years.

impactevents.ca https://impactevents.ca/

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HEALTH & FITNESS

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ACUPUNCTURIST

DENTIST

HEARING AID STORE

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

1. Falko Kriel Landmark Wellness 2. Okanagan Acupuncture 3. Balance Point

1. Okanagan Dentistry 2. Glenmore Dental 3. Dr. Black 3. Dr. Dan Rootes 3. Dr. Michael Webster

1. Nexgen 2. Costco 3. Connect Hearing

1. Jeremy Wagner 2. Sun City Physiotherapy 3. Chris Jahnig

BARBER SHOP 1. Plan B 2. Das Barbershop 2. Roosters 3. Great Clips 3. Mission Barbers 3. The Barbershoppe

CHIROPRACTOR 1. Tamara Kornelsen 2. Todd Kellerman 3. Dr. Harmony Mir 3. Jeff Barnett

DENTAL OFFICE 1. Dr. Michael Webster 1. Glenmore Dental 2. Lifestyle Dentistry 3. Burtch Dental

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DENTURIST 1. Schell 2. Francis Gagnon

EYE CLINIC 1. Tutt Street Optometry Clinic 2. Mission Creek Optometry 3. iSight Optometry 3. NuVue Optometry

FITNESS / GYM 1. H2O 2. YMCA Okanagan 3. Golds Gym - Kelowna

THANK YOU for voting for me as one of the best Notaries in the Central Okanagan!

250.765.5133 106 – 125 Highway 33 East Kelowna, BC Serving Kelowna and Lake Country 106 – 125 Highway 33 East 250-765-5133 115 – 9685 Highway 97 North, Lake Country, BC 250-766-4444 https://aubinandassociates.com/ aubinandassociates.com nick@aubinandassociates.com

MASSAGE 1. Amora Spa 2. Sun City

MEDICAL OFFICE 1. Capri 2. Rutland Aurora Health Centre 3. Orchard Park Medical Centre

NATURPATH 1. Shelby Etner 2. Dr. Lobay

OPTOMETRIST 1. Tutt Street Optometry 2. Dr. Brent Westfall 3. Mission Creek - Percival

PERSONAL TRAINER / COACH 1. Dustin Minty 1. Kim Froom 2. Brad Gunner 2. Melanie Morrissette Abstract Fitness 3. Jennie Henderson

SPORTS COACH 1. Emil Dmitrov 2. Harry Parmar

SPORTS TEAM 1. Kelowna Rockets 2. Okanagan Coyotes 3. Kelowna AquaJets 3. Kelowna Chiefs

SPORTS VENUE 1. Apple Bowl 2. Prospera Place

THERAPIST 1. Towhill 2. Tricia Veltri Core Level Hearing 3. Cathy Vigar 3. Helen Hofer Registered Professional Counsellor

YOGA INSTRUCTOR 1. Roz Huber 2. Paula Morrison

PHARMACY

YOGA STUDIO

1. Pharmasave 2. Shopper’s Drug Mart 3. Orchard Remedy’s Rx Pharmacy

1. Oxygen Yoga 2. MODO 3. Bliss Yoga Lounge 3. Neu-Movement

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Get out and about in Kelowna’s parks and beaches Jake Courtepatte Kelowna Capital News Though Kelowna residents have been encouraged to get outside to the local parks and beaches throughout the pandemic, fingers will be crossed in the coming months that a much cooler and clearer summer is on its way, following a smoky 2021.

A total of $31.1 million is being invested into Kelowna’s outdoor spaces in 2022.

Parks and Buildings Planning manager Robert Parlane said that approximately $21.3 million of the money will be allocated towards the development of new park projects, while the remaining $9.8 million will go towards the revitalization of existing parks.

“Dynamic and attractive public space is a need that grows as Kelowna grows, and we are excited to continue developing and creating new parks and spaces to build community,” said Parlane.

Dynamic and attractive public space is a need that grows as Kelowna grows.

There are more than 200 parks, beaches and green spaces within the city.

Among the new spaces coming this spring is Tallgrass Park in the Tower Ranch development, which will include a playground, small entry plaza, pathways, park furnishings and more.

The view from Hot Sands Beach in Kelowna’s City Park on Jan. 24, 2020. (Michael Rodriguez - Kelowna Capital News)

Along the lakefront, Pandosy Waterfront Park is reported to be ahead of schedule in construction, with the first phase expected to be completed in 2023. Plans for upgrades to the property, which is set to feature an urban lakefront, paddle sport launch area, pedestrian promenade, pathways, a bike maintenance station, and even a foot-washing station.

Down south in Lower Mission, a new park titled DeHart Park is in the process of engaging with the community to come up with the park’s design.

In terms of upgrades to current park and beach facilities, North Glenmore will soon be privy to a host of new amenities at Ballou Park, perhaps most prominently a trail connection to Knox Mountain Park, as well as what is being called an ‘adventure playground.’

Lastly, City Park, perhaps the most prominent park in Kelowna, will be seeing a whopping $2.1 million improvement to the beach and walkways.

Get out and explore, Kelowna.

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THANK YOU for voting for us as the top three for Barber and Barber Shop! We value your business and pride ourselves on giving a very high level of service. Come and see us soon!

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Myra Canyon

1. Kelowna City Park 2. Peachland’s Centennial Walkway 3. Sarson Beach 3. Waterfront Park

PLACE FOR A FIRST DATE 1. Summerhill Winery 2. City Park 3. The Keg

PLACE TO WALK YOUR DOG 1. Mission Creek Park and Trail 2. OK Mountain Park 3. Bellevue Myra Canyon 3. Ben Lee Park

Thank you Central Okanagan for your continued support and voting us as one of your favorite and best Computer Stores in the Central Okanagan. We strive to continually provide you a memorable Customer Experience.

Thank you for all your support over this difficult year and for voting us into a finalist position, for the A-list magazine.

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Thank you for supporting us, your Local Grocer!

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250-860-4424

1546 Pandosy St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1P4 (250)861-8340

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Okanagan Valley: the best-known wine region in B.C. Jacqueline Gelineau Kelowna Capital News The Okanagan Valley produces a wide variety of flavourful wines.

Wine Growers B.C. separates the province into nine growing regions.

The Okanagan Valley is the most fruitful and provides over 85 per cent of B.C.’s wine production, said Laura Kittmer, communications director of Wine Growers BC. “The Okanagan is B.C.’s largest and most well-known region,” said Kittmer.

The valley is separated into five sub-regions, divided by the unique growing properties, climate and flavour of the grapes, said Kittmer.

The sub-region of Kelowna-Lake Country is B.C.’s original wine region and is home to the first grapevines planted in B.C., in 1859. The province’s oldest continually operating winery Calona Vineyard was established in 1932 and remains an Okanagan classic.

Other long-standing vineyards around Kelowna include Gray Monk Estate Winery, the Cipes of Summerhill Pyramid Winery and Quails’ Gate Winery.

The Okanagan is becoming known globally.

The province’s oldest Rieslings are found at Tantalus and Sperling Vineyards, popular vineyards in Kelowna’s backyard, said Kittmer.

She said that the mature vines produce an intense flavour that is

West Kelowna grape vines. (Phil McLachlan - West K News)

unique to the well-established wineries.

Other than Rieslings, the Kelowna-Lake Country sub-region is known for producing light and fresh wine from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris vines.

The Northern Okanagan region around Kelowna is considered a cooler climate that produces lighter wines when compared to the South Okanagan, said Kittmer.

She said that when visiting a winery in B.C. it is best to “know before you go.”

Wine Growers BC has created the Wines of BC Explorer App, which facilitates wine-tour planning.

Kittmer said that the app features all of the province’s wineries and cideries and allows users to filter their searches based on preferences of grapes, food availability and their preferred wine-tasting activities.

“The Okanagan is becoming known globally,” said Kittmer, explaining that the flavourful wines produced in the Okanagan are being enjoyed across the world.

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR AMAZING CUSTOMERS FOR VOTING AND WE ARE SO THRILLED BECAUSE CRUISING IS BACK!!!!

THE ALASKA SEASON HAS OPENED! Cruising through the Atlantic

(250) 763-2900 Visit us at 106 – 1980 Cooper Rd. KELOWNA BC V1Y 8K5

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REAL ESTATE

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DEVELOPER

REALTOR TEAM

1. Mission Group 2. Stobber

1. Nyrose & Associates 2. Stone Sisters 3. Parker Real Estate

NEW HOME BUILDER

Now Available: Organic Bread 4 Made In House 4 Hand Rolled 4 Freshly Baked

1. Wilden 2. Impact Builders

NEW REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT 1. Wilden 2. Edgeview at Tallus Ridge 3. The Peaks

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 1. Okanagan Chateau 2. The Highlands Retirement Residence 3. Sun Pointe

REAL ESTATE AGENCY LIST FAVOURITE

3 Convenient Locations: 3550 Carrington Road, West Kelowna

16 - 150 Hollywood, Kelowna

833 Finns Road, Kelowna

Watch for our 4th Location Opening Soon at 437 Glenmore Road

1. Century 21 2. Royal LePage 3. Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty 3. ReMax

REALTOR 1. Darcy Nyrose 2. Dan Roman 3. Bradyn Byron 3. Julie Rowat

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Everything coming together for brewing industry Jordy Cunningham Kelowna Capital News One of the biggest and fastest-growing sectors in British Columbia is the brewery industry, and it can be seen in Kelowna as there are now 18 different breweries.

“It’s been exciting to watch because it’s been so rapid,” said Ken Beattie, executive director of the B.C. Craft Brewers Guild. “It’s really become a hotbed. It’s really built to a destination, and we’re really encouraged by what we see.”

Since 2018, 12 separate breweries have opened in Kelowna, accounting for nearly 15 per cent of all breweries in the province that opened in that time.

There are currently 235 breweries across B.C. Everything is coming together at the right time for the brewery industry, as pandemic restrictions are lifted going into the spring.

The brewery district took a bit of a hit during the pandemic, but with restrictions being lifted and the provincial government extending the simplified licensed patio program until 2023, it’s a big win.

“Historically, breweries had to apply for a food-primary license in order to get a patio but during COVID because Dr. Henry and our health and safety, we wanted everyone outside, they allowed breweries to open patios and it really was the lifeline the breweries needed across the province to maintain and stay open,” said Beattie.

Beattie is also impressed by how breweries and restaurants came together and helped each other out over the last two years.

“A lot of breweries are quite small and they don’t have room for a kitchen, so it makes it great to be

(Jordy Cunningham - Kelowna Capital News)

able to support the community,” said Beattie.

Breweries tend to be community hubs and community meeting places.

During COVID, many breweries partnered with restaurants with breweries providing their beer to the restaurant and the restaurant would provide its food to the brewery.

Some breweries hire food trucks to provide the food for the day.

“That’s the bit of the silver lining,” said Beattie. “Breweries tend to be community hubs and community meeting places and we encourage them to work with their local partners down the street.”

With the number of breweries growing throughout the province,

some have been able to expand and some have collaborated when creating a new beer.

“We’re going to see some consolidation of maybe breweries working together in order to expand because there’s opportunity,” said Beattie.

“Canadian craft breweries and B.C. craft breweries are working together in situations to expand their reach or diversify their distribution and we’re going to see more of that.”

One of the best examples of that is in the Okanagan where Bad Tattoo Brewing opened in Penticton in

2014 and expanded to Kelowna in 2021.

There are 16 breweries in Kelowna and many are in close proximity to each other, while two are in West Kelowna.

With summer around the corner and the restrictions lifted, there’s an amazing amount of choice available for everyone in Kelowna.

“By all indications, people are itching to get out and enjoy and stay local,” said Beattie. “I’m really expecting the breweries and patios and will be packed and busy all summer.”

Waxcetera first opened its doors to the Okanagan Valley in 2017.

Our owner, Cindy, saw that Kelowna had a need for a studio that offered services not

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FAVOURITE We make spa services fun and affordable to people from all walks of life! Now everyone can enjoy the benefits of waxing and have nice healthy, smooth skin!

Having won Gold in the Best of Kelowna business competition multiple times, we strive to continue to be Kelowna’s #1 spot for your esthetic needs.

Add a spring in your step, a smile on your face and book your next service with us!

To all of our clients, thank you for your loyalty over the years! To all of you who haven’t tried us out, please come in for a free service and see for yourself! Please call us at 778-940-8929 for details and we will see you soon!

101-1634 Harvey Ave Next to Wentworth Music Kelowna, BC V1Y 6G2 Phone 778-940-8929 info@waxcetera.com

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SERVICES ACCOUNTANT 1. Ben - Link Accounting 2. Peter McFadden 3. All Together Tax 3. On Chong

ACCOUNTING FIRM 1. MNP 2. W S Accounting Services Inc. 3. Gustavson

AT-HOME HEALTH CARE 1. TLC Home Support 2. Nurse Next Door 3. Home Instead

BOOKKEEPING / TAX SERVICE 1. All Together Tax 1. Tax Pros 2. AMG Tax Matters

CATERING COMPANY 1. Deli City 2. Ricardo’s

CELL PHONE STORE / PROVIDER 1. Fido 2. Telus 2. The Source

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DOG WALKING SERVICES

HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING

IT SERVICES

1. Tail Waggers

1. A.R. Dyck

2. Innov8

2. On Leash

1. Wightman Mechanical

3. Simply Computing

DRY CLEANERS

2. Bree-Link Plumbing & Heating

LANDSCAPER

1. Capri Cleaners

3. Premium Comfort

2. Miss Tulips Green Dry Cleaning

HOME INSPECTOR

1. Margaret Valley Landscaping

3. Mission Cleaners

1. Pillar to Post

ELECTRICIAN

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1. Kelowna Software Ltd.

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3. Ground Control Landscaping

HOME RENOVATIONS

4. Moore Greenery Landscaping

1. Horizon Electric

1. KNG Builders

2. Houle Electric

2. Gord Turner

LAW FIRM

3. Quantus Electric

3. RC Alliance

1. Garrett Poulin Harmony Power Solutions

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

HOUSE CLEANER

1. Royal Bank

1. All About Details Cleaning

2. Valley First

2. Maximum Cleaning Services

3. Interior Savings

3. Maid in Oyama

1. Porrelli Law 2. Touchstone Law Group LLP 3. Doak Shirreff Lawyers 3. Pihl Law Corporation

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INSURANCE AGENCY

2. Una Gabie

1. Alice Day

3. Lee Turner

2. Kwame Boateng

1. Johnston Meier Insurance Agency

3. Mark O’Hara

2. BCAA

GAS STATION

LOCAL CHARITY

3. Capri

1. Mama for Mamas

3. TD Benefits

2. Central Okanagan Hospice Association

DOG TRAINING SERVICES

1. Costco

1. Dogzies 2. Canines & Co. 3. Bark Busters

2. Petro Canada

INTERIOR DESIGNER

2. Pathways Abilities Society

2. Shell

1. Jillian Harris

3. Kelowna’s Gospel Mission

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PET BOARDING

PUBLIC SCHOOL

SENIOR CARE

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1. Mount Boucherie Secondary 2. Kelowna Secondary School 3. Rutland Senior Secondary

1. Cottonwoods 2. Kelowna Seniors Home Support 3. Sun Pointe

PET DAYCARE

3. Arnold Construction

1. Woofy World 2. Bark N Fly 3. Kelowna Pet Resort

LOCKSMITH 1. Kurt’s Locksmith 2. Sunvalley

MORTGAGE BROKER

1. Hauser’s Custom Finishing 2. KNG Builders 3. Stutter’s 3. Winmar

1. Gucci Pooch 2. Kelowna Pet Resort 3. Doodies

1. Axiom Mortgage Solutions 2. Tracy Head

PHONE REPAIR

MOVING COMPANY

1. EK Cell 2. Kelowna Cell Repair

1. MAPS Moving 2. Two Small Men with Big Hearts

PLACE TO BUY INSURANCE

3. RGM Hauling

TRAVEL AGENCY 1. Expedia Cruiseships 2. Flight Centre 3. Carlson Wagonlit

ROOFING

VETERINARIAN

1. Pinnacle 2. Ryder Roofing 3. Laing

1. Rose Valley Vet 2. Mission Creek Vets 3. Fairfield

1. BCAA 2. Capri 3. TD Benefits

NEW BUSINESS UNDER 1 YEAR 1. Kelowna Rocks & Gems

PLUMBING COMPANY

NOTARY

3. Brendon Rothwell

1. Ace Plumbing & Heating 2. Bree-Link Plumbing and Heating 3. Coast Mountain Plumbing

PAINTER

PRIVATE SCHOOL

1. Hannington

1. Aberdeen Hall Preparatory 2. Kelowna Christian School 3. Heritage

1. The Notary Group 2. Aubin & Associates

2. Perfect Tough Painting 3. Watters Painting

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1. Current Taxi 2. Checkmate Cabs Ltd. 3. Kelowna Cabs

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APPLIANCE STORE

ECO FRIENDLY STORE

GROCERY STORE

1. Coast Appliances 2. Andre’s Electronics 3. Trail Appliances

1. Restore 2. FILL the Refill Store 3. Chickpeace

1. Peter’s Independent Grocer 1. Save On Foods 3. Freshco 3. Real Canadian Superstore

BABY / CHILDRENS STORE ELECTRONICS STORE 1. Carters 2. Baby and Me 3. Once Upon a Child

BICYCLE SHOP 1. Cyclepath 2. Pathways 2. Play It Again Sports 3. Lake Country Cycle

1. Best Buy 2. Andre’s Electronics

EYEGLASS / VISION STORE 1. Tutt St. Optometry 2. Schmidt Optical 3. iSight Optometry

FLOORING STORE

HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE

1. Mosaic 2. Indigo 3. Once Upon a Bookstore

1. Home Depot 2. RONA 3. Mara Lumber Home Hardware

CLOTHING STORE

FLORIST

1. Old Navy 2. Suzanne’s 3. Elevation Boutique 3. Lost Together

1. Creations by Mom and Me 2. Floral Designs by Lee 3. Passionate Blooms

1. European Goldsmith 1. International Gems 2. Cooper Jewelry 3. Sven Sandberg’s Jewellery

GARDEN / GREENHOUSE

JEWELRY

COMPUTER STORE

1. Ben Moss

1. Simply Computing 2. Best Buy

1. The Greenery 2. Bylands 3. Better Earth Gardens

CONSIGNMENT STORE

GIFT STORE

LARGE RETAIL

1. Once Upon a Child 2. Jenny’s 3. Second Tyme Around

1. Pink Spotted Goat

1. Costco

2. The Artful Hand 3. Blue Ginger

2. Real Canadian Superstore

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1. Scan Designs 2. Hometown 3. Tree House

1. Home Depot 2. Kelowna Floors 3. Impression Floors 3. Jordan’s 3. Nu-Floors

BOOKSTORE

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JEWELER

2. Cooper Jewelry 3. International Gems

3. Marshall’s

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LIGHTING STORE

POOL & SPA

1. Robinson Lighting 2. Pine Lighting 3. Lights on Banks

1. Kelowna Pool & Spa 2. Reflection Pools 2. Valley Pool and Spa 3. Arctic Spa

LIQUOR STORE 1. Wine & Beyond 2. BCLC 3. Cap’s Liquor

LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION BOX 1. Townships and Tales 2. FarmBound 3. The Local Box

MATTRESS STORE 1. Sleep Country 2. Sleepy’s Bedroom Furniture and Sleep Shop 3. Mattress Mattress

MEN’S CLOTHING

SMALL RETAIL 1. Ferrara’s Italian Market 1. Oriental Supermarket 1. Unhinged 2. Abaco Health Ltd. 2. Portia-Ella 2. Trulli Italian Supermercato

OUTDOOR GEAR 1. MEC 2. Atmosphere 3. Costco

1. Fresh Air Experience 2. Play It Again Sports 3. Sport Chek

OUTDOOR / OUTFITTERS / SPORTING GOODS

THRIFT STORE

1. Sport Chek 2. MEC 3. Over the Top Racks

1. Gospel Mission Thrift 2. Care Closet in Penticton 2. MCC 3. Share

1. Nature’s Fare 2. Simply Delicious 3. Abaco Health

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SPORT / RECREATION STORE

SPORTING GOODS

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1. Shoe Warehouse 2. Strutt 3. The Bay

1. Sport Chek 2. Cyclepath 3. Play It Again Sports

1. Bone & Biscuit - Kelowna 2. Purple Seahorse 3. Tail Blazers

NEW HOME COMMUNITIES

SHOE STORE

1. Moores 2. Mark’s 3. George Richards

PET STORE

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WINDOW COVERING STORE 1. Budget Blinds 2. Blinds Plus 3. CJ’s Window Dressings

WOMEN’S CLOTHING 1. Torrid 2. Eclipse 3. Suzanne’s

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ADVENTURE TOURISM

HOTEL

1. Valhalla Helicopters 2. Full Cyrcle Adventures

1. Sparkling Hill Resort 2. Sandman Hotel 3. Royal Anne 3. Kanata Kelowna Hotel & Conference Centre

ART GALLERY 1. Kelowna Art Gallery 2. Gallery 421 3. Tutt Street

BEACH 1. Gyro Beach 2. Rotary Beach 3. Bertram Park

BREWERY 1. BNA 2. Upside Cider 3. Rustic Reel

CAMPGROUND 1. Bear Creek Park 2. Beaver Lake 3. Todd’s RV & Camping

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CIDERY

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LOCAL LAKE 1. Okanagan Lake 2. Beaver Lake

RESORT 1. Sparkling Hill Resort 2. Casa Loma 3. Beaver Lake

DISTILLERY

1. Sparkling Hill Resort 2. Sandman Hotel 3. Eldorado

1. Harvest Golf Course 2. Kelowna Golf & Country Club 2. Shannon Lake Golf Course 3. Black Mountain 3. Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club

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KIDS ATTRACTION

1. Knox Mountain 2. KV Railway 3. Myra Glen Canyon

TOURIST SPOT 1. Summerhill Winery 2. Gray Monk Winery 3. Mission Hill Winery

WINE TOUR COMPANY 1. Valhalla Helicopters 2. Wicked Wine Tours 3. MoJo Tours 3. Beach Bum Tours

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Full program of events for Festivals Kelowna Gary Barnes Kelowna Capital News ”Kelowna loves to be on the cutting edge of new and cool and different.”

With that comment, Festivals Kelowna executive director Renata Mills is set to welcome back a full program of events for 2022. For the last two years, COVID-19 has forced the scaling back of many activities for the organization, and the cancellation of two of its most popular events, New York New Year’s Eve and summertime favourite Celebrate Canada Day Kelowna.

“At this point, we are full-steam ahead,” said Mills. “We are booking performers, we’re talking with participants at the event and looking at all kinds of engagement activities for the community. With the closure of Bernard Avenue again with the Meet Me on Bernard program, it’s going to be even better.”

After Canada Day the next big event is the Parks Alive program, running through July and August. It has been entertaining the community since 1998.

“2022 will see us return to what I consider our full-scale, regular number of concerts,” explained Mills. “We will be presenting live concerts featuring 80 per cent local, Lake Country to Peachland artists, primarily Kelowna, combined with a number of artists coming through our community.”

Parks Alive starts July 5 and runs five nights a week until August 27, at venues such as Waterfront Park and Kerry Park as well as rotating through other parks in the community. Festival Kelowna’s Visual Arts event is also returning.

“It’s called Arts on the Avenue,” said Mills. “Generally we have 60 plus visual artists and crafters who will be selling their handmade works

Canada Day celebrations in Kelowna’s Waterfront Park in 2019. (David Venn - Kelowna Capital News)

of art, and we’ll have some art engagement opportunities. It’s meant to showcase and celebrate another aspect of the arts in our community.”

The popular Buskers on Bernard, which has been around for 20-plus years, is making a comeback as well.

“This is a way for us to showcase and highlight some of the cooler, more unique buskers that are part of our program,” said Mills. “Our plan is to feature them along the lakefront and Bernard Avenue and along the downtown walkway areas in a twohour, mini busker festival idea.”

“You’ve got the lake, and you’ve got all the amenities,” added Mills.

“The golf, the wine, the food, the new brewing district, and the weather nine times out of ten is very conducive to festival experiences.”

That includes winter weather, as the New York New Year’s Eve is on the schedule this year after being left out in the cold by the pandemic for the last two years.

“This will be like similar years in that we’ll have live music, drop-in activities, fireworks, all the fun and games,” said Mills.

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Abundance of opportunity for fun in the sun in Kelowna Jacqueline Gelineau Kelowna Capital News The Okanagan has one of the best climates in Canada with mild snowy winters up on the slopes and hot, dry summers to be spent exploring local parks and beaches.

“Our incredible outdoor experiences include many of the main attractions that draw people here to visit or to live,” said Chris Shauf, director of marketing and communications for Tourism Kelowna.

“And in Kelowna, you truly get four seasons of activities with beautiful and ever-changing views.”

There are so many great outdoor adventures to choose from.

It is easy to be active in such a beautiful place and people take advantage of the abundance of local parks, like Knox Mountain, Rose Valley and Myra Bellvieu Canyon for hiking and mountain biking.

The city’s bike shops offer rentals of mountain bikes and electric bikes and have guided rides available for people of all ability levels.

“A typical Kelowna day often includes a great outdoor activity and then enjoying a stop to support a local business you love, or discovering a new one,” said Shauf.

Horseback riding is another popular outdoor activity, even for people without a horse. Ranches around Kelowna offer guided trail rides allowing people the opportunity to explore places they may not have been able to access otherwise.

“Our beautiful, natural surroundings consistently rank high on things residents and visitors appreciate about our community and destination, ” said Shauf.

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those who prefer to relax while someone else drives. Wake surfing and boarding, water skiing and fishing are some of the activities available to people looking to spend a day on the water.

Paddleboarding and kayaking are popular self-propelled water sports in Kelowna’s summer with opportunities for rentals along the lakeshore.

“There are so many great outdoor adventures to choose from,” said Shauf.

Shauf urges people to visit Tourism Kelowna’s website and social media channels for ideas on how to make the most of Kelowna’s outdoors.

He also said that the Tourism Kelowna team at the Kelowna Visitor Centre on Waterfront Promenade are available to answer questions and give information and recommendations.

“We love hearing how you explore Kelowna and what you love about Kelowna. Even people who have lived here for years or visitors that return year after year still find new adventures.”

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