Tours & Road Trips in Kelowna

Kelowna: A Cultural Core in the Okanagan

Kelowna is more than just vineyards and lake views—it’s a cultural hotspot in the Okanagan Valley. With a growing arts scene supported by local galleries, music venues, theatres, and Indigenous cultural centres, Kelowna is an essential destination for art and culture lovers exploring southern BC.

Wander through the downtown Cultural District, visit the Kelowna Art Gallery, or explore the work of Syilx artists throughout the region. From public murals and outdoor sculptures to winery art installations and seasonal events, Kelowna invites visitors to blend cultural exploration with scenic relaxation.

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Kelowna Cultural Walking Tour

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Download self-guided walking tour here Previously home to canneries, railways, shipping wharves, a sawmill, packinghouse and even a cigar factory, City planners were challenged with a now defunct industrial area. The district was once the centre of the Okanagan fruit-packing industry and with much of the land in public ownership, the sixblock area was ripe for a reimagining. Significant planning Read more...
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Kelowna Murals

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Kelowna’s vibrant mural scene brings colour and creativity to the city’s streets, with more than 60 large-scale murals transforming walls throughout downtown and surrounding neighbourhoods. Created by local, national, and international artists, these striking works celebrate the Okanagan’s culture, history, and natural landscape. Exploring Kelowna’s murals offers visitors a dynamic open-air gallery experience, where public art turns everyday streets into Read more...
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Kelowna Public Art

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Public Art Program The City’s Public Art Program was established through a 1997 Council resolution.  The goal of program is to culturally enrich public spaces, in line with Imagine Kelowna and the future vision of our city. Public art plays an important role in shaping both the collective identity and personal experience of our city. Our public art collection Our collection currently includes over 70 public artworks located throughout Kelowna, with a diverse mix of installations: Large iconic pieces such as Spirit of Sail and Bear sculptures along the Read more...
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Okanagan Road Trip

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It’s that time of year – heaps of apples, pears and the last of the stone fruits, mountains of squash, pumpkin and bumper crops from local producers. The harvest in the Okanagan Valley is a literal cornucopia of local producers and artisan makers. A fall road trip in the Okanagan is a must before the snow sets in on the Read more...