Living in the central Okanagan brings a unique opportunity: a setting boasting virtually endless outdoor adventures, paired with world-class attractions, shopping and dining, enjoyed amid a friendly, smaller-town vibe.
Here, our urban centres are filled with independent local retailers and purveyors passionate about the products they share with appreciative customers Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ key reasons Kelowna remains one of Western CanadaÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s most for visitors, but also why locals are so proud to call this home.
To salute your favourite attractions, retailers and restaurants that make the Central Okanagan area unique Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ and likely find a few new favourites along the way Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ itÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s time to #exploreKelowna!
Using an #exploreKelowna , designed just for Kelowna and Central Okanagan residents, youÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™ll not only be showing the love to local businesses, youÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™ll also enjoy some terrific savings, with the chance to win big.
And with more than 60 participating businesses, you have lots to explore. Included are art galleries and artisan shops, restaurants, cafés and cocktail bars, breweries, distilleries and wineries. Take a tour, visit a museum or get active Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ inside or out! You can even get away from it all with a pre-Christmas staycation, thanks to accommodation savings from local hotels and resorts.
HereÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s how it works:
- Get the pass Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ Download your mobile-exclusive passport at and instantly access a curated collection of local attractions, retailers, restaurants and more, all offering deals and discounts to redeem during your visit.
- Browse your local businesses Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ Your passport will be delivered instantly to your phone via text and email and is ready to use immediately Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ thereÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s no app to download, but your pass can be saved to your phoneÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s home screen for easy one-tap access.
- Redeem, save and enjoy Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ When visiting participating businesses, simply present your phone to the attendant or staff member to redeem available discounts. (Note that businesses may require proof that youÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™re a resident of Kelowna or the Central Okanagan to redeem offers).
- Be rewarded Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ After redeeming a minimum of five offers per month, youÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™ll be some awesome prizes: In November, $500 worth of prizes for the whole family, including attraction passes, family-friendly restaurants and tours; in December, $500 worth of prizes that will make the holidays a breeze, including retail outlets, spas, wineries and more. In addition, all pass holders whoÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™ve redeemed a minimum of five offers in a month will be entered into the grand prize draw worth $2,500 Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ all from your mobile phone!
Learn more today and start planning your local adventures at Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ a great way to support your local businesses have some fun in the process!